Everyman Endurance Podcast

Show 21 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #6

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:37:17 PDT

So much has happened in the last few weeks in professional cycling including plenty of crashes by the big names in the sport and of course almost three week of serous racing in Italy---but it would just take too much space to chronicle it all here.

That's why you'll want to listen to this latest edition of The Lanterne Rouge where host Roman Mica and his partner in cycling crime, James Raia discuss all of the action through the Giro d’Italia.

Raia, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

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Show 20 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: an insiders view of today's triathlon world

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:55:43 PDT

Can you really make a good living as a pro triathlete? That's just one of the questions that is discussed.

With the triathlon race season well underway, it seems like a great time to chat with somebody who has years of experience racing triathlons as a pro.

His name is Jimmy Archer and he's the team director of the new triathlon team: Without Limits Racing.

He also a professional triathlete who has spent time not only swimming, biking, and running for a living, but also covering all the other professionals.

Roman Mica had a chance to sit down with Jimmy Archer and discuss the latest news from the world of triathlon including:

- Dave Scott's recent car vs. bike collision
- The tragic and sudden death of Steve Larsen
- The up and coming new pro triathletes
- The explosion of new races
- Best race strategy for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
- How to make a living as a pro triathlete
- and much much more.

If you are a newbie or seasoned professional you'll want to listen to this interesting show that examines all of latest triathlon and endurance sports news from an insiders perspective.

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Show 19 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: Why do you really tri?

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:01:00 PDT

So why exactly do you tri?

Is it to lose weight?

Do yo want to look good in those expensive jeans in your closet?

Do you want to qualify for Kona?

Do you want the ultimate control of your own body?

Do you want to go fast?

Do you want to be an athlete---a triathlete to be precise.

So why do you do the sport of triathlon?

Recently Roman Mica's guest on today's show (Ben Greenfield) posed this question on his web site HERE and on EverymanTri.com HERE and the answers and comments were as interesting as they were varied.

If you are interested in the physiology behind the sport of triathlon or if you just want to listen to an interesting conversation about why people tri, you'll certainly want to listen to this episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

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Show 18 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: Jamie Whitmore on winning the greatest battle of her life

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:29:09 PDT

For almost seven years Jamie Whitmore was at the top of her game.

She ruled the world of Xterra offroad racing and had a classic rivalry with Melanie McQuaid that that kept the reporters busy writing about who would win which race.

Many insiders considered her the Superwomen of offroad triathlon because of her fearless, daring, and no holds barred racing style.

But that all came to dramatic end about a year and a half ago when Jamie went to her doctor after finishing a respectable 3rd at the Xterra World Championships.

What the doctor told her would have shaken anyone to their inner core.

Jamie was diagnosed with an exceptional rare and aggressive form of cancer. She immediately had a softball sized tumor removed, only to have it grow back again.

A second operation left her clinging to life by a thread and without the use of one of her legs because the doctors were forced to remove the sciatic nerve that runs down her leg, most of her glut, and part of her hip.

Despite it all, Jamie remains incredibly positive and in her own words, "powered by God."

Doctors said that she would never walk again let alone compete professionally, and yet she proved them wrong by walking even without the critical nerve that tells her leg to move.

Today she battles on as well as coaching other triathletes. She hope to one day have a career as both a coach and a motivational speaker.

While she still has several difficult choices ahead of her along with yet another serious operation she looks forward to being able to ride a bike, and perhaps even announce a race.

When I spoke with her there was no hint of fear, self pity or even sadness. Simply put, Jamie is determined to beat cancer in a no holds barred way just like she did so many others she raced during her long and winning career.

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Show 17 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: With Dave Scott and Jason Ash

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:18:59 PDT

You probably know that a triathlon consists of three segments: swim, bike and run.

But when you consider it, a triathlon really should be four parts: swim, bike, run, and eat.

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in triathlon, and it could easily be argued a crucial role in the longer Iron distance races.

Both of Roman Mica's guest on this week's show know a thing or two about nutrition.

Dave Scott, is a six time Ironman World Champion, coach, and endurance sports writer, and speaker. He has a lifetime of experience in both the science and application of nutrition when it comes to triathlon.

Jason Ash is the CEO of Pacific Health Labs which, including manufacturing such nutritional supplements as Accelerade and Endurox, has just introduce a Forze GPS---a new weight management tool designed specifically for athletes.

Needless to say Ash and his company have spent countless dollars and hours doing research into the role of race and recovery nutrition for endurance athletes.

In this interesting episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast you'll learn from two of the most knowledgeable athletes and experts about what it takes to train, race, and recover for your best ever triathlon.

Roman Mica also has a chance to ask both men the lightening round of questions, so if you've ever wondered if training improves or sinks your love life, you want to listen to this show.

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Show 16 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: Two talented athletes at different ends of their careers

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:45:25 PDT

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional triathlete?

Roman Mica recently spoke with two talented athletes at different ends of their careers.

Justin Daerr began triathlon in college as a way to stay fit and healthy in the summer of 2000. In 2001 he completed his first Ironman in 12:55 and has improved to a current PR of 8:37 set in 2008. Justin continues to work hard in his pursuit of being one of the sport's best athletes.

You may have seen Justin in some of his more famous ads. You just didn't know it was him so now is your chance to meet him.

Born and raised in South Africa, Paul Shippey grew up amid the rich color and vibrancy that only life in Africa has to offer. Being exposed to the great outdoors at an early age left an indelible mark that would later serve to spark a major interest in travel and adventure.

Though Shippey graduated with law and international relations degrees, he was a car nut from an early age and gravitated in that direction shortly after leaving the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

At an early age Paul showed a lot of promise in the sport of triathlon and competed professionally at the Olympic distance. But his love of cars eventually lead to a career as an automotive journalist and photographer. Today he runs a small automotive business in Denver, but he's back training and competing in the sport of triathlon.

Both men love the sport of triathlon, but they just happen to bookend different parts of their careers.

One (Justin Daerr) is a talented professional working hard at becoming an Ironman champion while the other (Paul Shippey) has returned to the sport of his youth to race again as a talented elite amateur.

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Show 15 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: Running Across America

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:46:28 PST

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run across America?

Image running a marathon everyday for weeks at a time.

Paul Staso doesn't have to imagine it.

He lived it!

In 2006 the ex-fifth grade teacher ran across the country and took some of his students with him---virtually that is.

In just a few short weeks Staso will be running across Alaska and this time he has thousands of kids that will follow his journey and run along with him at home.

His newest P.A.C.E Trek (Promoting Active Children Everywhere) is his passion and you and your kids can take part as well. Check out the www.PaceTrek.com for all of the dates and information.

Are you intrigued by what it takes to run so far for so long.

If so, you'll be sure to want to listen to this podcast.

Paul and Roman Mica discuss what it takes to run a marathon everyday for weeks at a time with only a nights rest in between each marathon. Plus Staso shares his technique for going long....very long.

You'll be pleasantly surprised and informed by how similar his training may be to yours.

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Show 14 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #5

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:02:08 PST

The Amgen Tour of California may be history, but the tour provided cycling fans an interesting and meaningful glimpse into this year's cast of professional cycling athletes.

James Raia followed the tour from the very first pre-race press conference all the way to the end in Southern California.

You'll want to listen to this explosive edition of The Lanterne Rouge where host Roman Mica and his partner in cycling crime, James Raia discuss all of the action through the state of California.

James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

And please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 13 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: How to race green

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:18:15 PST

You've no doubt heard of racing clean, but have you heard of racing green?

When you think about it a typical big city marathon or Ironman triathlon leaves a pretty big garage mess in its wake.

Just think about all of the millions of water cups that are used and discarded like so many dead leaves in the fall.

Most endurance athletes don't give this refuse much thought but Roman Mica spoke with a former professional triathlete and a longtime runner who understand and really appreciate the meaning of the word sustainability.

Jeff Henderson is the executive director and co-founder of the Council for Responsible Sport. He has spent the last 11 years immersed in the sport of triathlon as an official, journalist, professional triathlete, and race director of such events as the Musselman Triathlon, Fly by Night Duathlon, and City of Portland Triathlon.

Now he's working with Nike to help ensure that their races are green. In his own Portland Triathlon he has pioneered green racing with environmentally friendly trophies, race shirts made from organic cotton and transition bike stands made from bamboo.

Staley Krause is a long time runner and the founder of MindsetTriathlon.com. She has seen the writing on the wall, and to her it says that ebooks are the wave of the future. Her web site let's readers download triathlon related books and literature in PDF formatted files which makes the books:

a) less expensive and
b) completely tree free.

So sit back and relax and click play to listen to this very green and very environmentally friendly episode of the everyman endurance podcast.

Please note that absolutely no tree were harmed in the taping of this podcast.

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Show 12 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: Team Without Limits Racing

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:33:41 PST

A brand new Boulder, Colorado based triathlon team, Without Limits Racing, is eager to take on the triathlon world.

The team is made up of both veteran and relatively new professional triathletes, and is swim coached by long time swim and triathlon coach Grant Holicky.

Recently Roman Mica had the chance to sit own with Cam Dye, Kristen Peterson, and Jimmy Archer, to discuss the new team and their plans for the 2009 racing season.

While triathlon is not a team sport, more and more professional triathletes are turning to teams for the support and coaching team dynamics can provide.

The team's head coach is long time cycling and triathlon coach Neal Henderson of the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine.

The rest of the team is made up of:

Team Director: Jimmy Archer
Product Manager: Cam Dye
Race Director: Lance Panigutti
Media Director: Kristen Peterson
Swim Coach: Grant Holicky
Coach: Neal Henderson BCSM
Bikes: Specialized
Glasses: Zeal Optics

The new team is currently seeking sponsors to support the team for the 2009 race season.

"We are looking for monetary sponsorship to help these guys race this season, either from companies or individuals," said Holicky

From the new team's web site:

"Without Limits Racing was created to be the best triathlon team in history. We plan to achieve this by way of athletic success, promotion of triathlon, true partnerships with sponsors, and the long term commitment to our team’s existence. We will vehemently pursue athletic success on the highest level as well as promote triathlon and our sponsors from the grass roots to the largest international stage."

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Show 11 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #4

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:22:49 PST

The sparks were flying between Lance Armstrong and an Irish journalist at the pre Amgen Tour of California press conference.

With the tour about to begin, the best cyclist in the world got together to meet the media, and answer questions. All eyes were on Lance Armstrong and he did not disappoint.

You'll want to listen to this explosive edition of The Lanterne Rouge were host Roman Mica and his partner in cycling crime, James Raia, discuss the up coming race through the state of California.

As a special bonus you'll get the best parts of the three plus hour news conference where Lance answered questions about doping and his comeback to cycling along with his plans for the year.

James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 10 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #3

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:45:50 PST

Taylor Phinney is potentially the next great American cyclist. His pedigree and heritage is from what could certainly be called one of America's first families of cycling.

Wikipedia writes:

"Taylor Phinney (born June 27, 1990 in Boulder, Colorado) is an American racing cyclist, specializing on the track in individual pursuit. He is the son of former professional racing cyclist Davis Phinney and former Olympic gold medal racing cyclist and speed skater Connie Carpenter-Phinney. Phinney started bike racing at age 15 on Team Slipstream's Junior Team.

He won around 30 races during his first year. His great break through happened in August 2007, when he won the Junior World Championships for the time trial. Since then he has competed in Nationals, World Cups and World Championships for track cycling. Phinney finished seventh in the individual pursuit at the 2008 Summer Olympics."

On today's show James Raia and Roman Mica have a conversation with Phinney's coach, Neal Henderson from the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine.

Phinney is currently in California riding with the Lance Armstrong at the Astana Team camp.

James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 9 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast with Doug Tumminello

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:43:36 PST

Doug Tumminello may have been born a century too late.

He's an accomplished attorney, runner, and climber. And now he's about to add a new line to his resume: accomplished sailor.

It wasn't all that long ago that Doug was standing on top the highest mountain the world.

He summited Everest in 2006 with a small team of climbers under almost perfect conditions. But now he's about to literally set sail on a new adventure.

In a few month's he's planning of rowing across the Indian Ocean in a small row boat with eight other athletes.

Image spending almost two months on a small row boat with nothing but the sun, sea, and sky and thousands of miles of ocean.

The eight person crew will take turns rowing the boat and living in about four and half feet of personal space when not manning the oars.

Are you intrigued?

If so listen to this fascinating podcast with Doug that will take you from the highest mountain to the deepest ocean.

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Show 8 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast with Mark Allen and Luis Vargas

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:47:48 PST

Should I hire a coach to go faster this year?

What should I look for in a good coach?

What are the benefits a coach will bring to the training table?

What's the best way to train for a personal best in 09?

These are just some of the questions six Ironman World Championship Mark Allen and his training partner Luis Vargas answer in this weeks episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

As one of the most respected triathletes and coaches, Mark Allen of MarkAllenOnline.com has decades of experience and knowledge.

He also has a new book out.

“Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You,” was just published.

In this episode of the show we not only ask Mark Allen about coaching both amateur and professional athletes, but we also talk to Mark and Luis about what professional athletes will be hot and perhaps not this year.

If you are a fan of long course triathlon racing, you’ll certainly want to listen to this interesting show.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 7 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #2

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:18:34 PST

- Lance Armstrong and the Tour Down Under,

- Plus the upcoming Santa Rosa training camp for Astana in California,

- Floyd Landis returns to cycling,

- The re-oping of Operación Puerto,

- The upcoming Tour of California,

These are just some of the topics discussed on this week's Lanterne Rouge show.

The Lanterne Rouge show is made possible with the help of veteran cycling journalist James Raia.

We could not think of a better professional to share his knowledge, insights, and decades of covering endurance sports including cycling and Ironman triathlon experience with us.

James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

So what better person to ask about the one man who has made eye popping headline international news in both the sports of cycling and triathlon these last several weeks: Lance Armstrong.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 6 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The science of swimming fast

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:13:46 PST

A grand total of 108 new world swim records were set in 2008. There's little disagreement in the swimming community that these new records were set (to a large extent) with the aid of new swimsuit technology.

Next month you'll be able to purchase this new super-stretchy Rocket Skin swim suit which has just entered the skirmish into this raging technology battle and controversy.

The new suite is the brainchild of triathlete Marcin Sochacki, who says the suite is faster than Speedo's LZR swimsuit worn by the fastest swimmers at the Beijing Olympics this year.

His Austin, Texas based company received approval from FINA (the international governing body of swimming) in September for the new swimsuit, and the company is ready to start selling the suit for $300 to $399 to anyone with the funds to go fast. Unlike Speedo's LZR, the Rocket Science Sports suite has long sleeves, so it covers more of the body in that low-drag material.

"My point of view is that technology and sports really go hand in hand," said Sochacki. "Look at golf, golf clubs which transfer the energy and the power of the stroke are now much greater than they were before. Would we want to see Tiger Woods play with a wooded golf club? Probably not." he added.

Both Speedo and Blueseventy have introduced new swim suits to the world stage that are dramatically more hydrodynamic, more slippery, and offer much more speed. The outcome---swimming world records are falling like snow flakes in Alaska.

This was apparent to anyone who watched Michael Phelps and the Olympics this summer. But now many of the word's swim coaches are now crying foul.

They believe that the new swimsuit technology offers an unfair advantage to most swimmers, and they worry that it is too expensive for many young developing swimmers.

Sochacki believes that you can't turn back the hands of time. "People used to ski on wooded skis," he said. "Now they race on alloy and different types of composite skis. The materials and different types of technologies enhance the sport, make the sports safer, and also make the sport more fun to watch."

Sochacki is betting that come next month his new full body swimsuit will continue to speed up both swimmers, and the rapid increase in new world records.

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Show 5 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #1

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:42:26 PST

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

That's why we are very pleased and excited to introduce a new feature to this web site and to the Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge show.

The Lanterne Rouge show is made possible with the help of veteran cycling journalist James Raia.

We could not think of a better professional to share his knowledge, insights, and decades of covering endurance sports including cycling and Ironman triathlon experience with us.

James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

So what better person to ask about the one man who has made eye popping headline international news in both the sports of cycling and triathlon these last several weeks: Lance Armstrong.

Today we dedicate most of the The Lanterne Rouge show to Armstrong and his recent performance in Australia along with the big news that he wants to be an Ironman.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views

Show 4 Season IV Everyman Ultraman Podcast on battling extreme adversity

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:56:35 PST

Jason Lester and Todd Crandell know a lot about battling adversity.

Both men recently completed the 2008 Ultraman World Championships in Hawaii.

But that's not what makes these athletes two sides of the same coin.

When he was just 12-years-old Jason Lester was riding his bike when he was hit by a car traveling 80 miles per hour and thrown 130 feet in the air.

The accident left him without the use of one of his arms.

But would that stop Lester from completing the 10K swim that marks the start of the Ultraman race in Hawaii? Of course not.

He's lived his entire life with adversity and swimming 10K with one arm, well, that's just another hurdle to overcome---like making a movie about his extraordinary life, or getting ready to run across the United States.

Todd Crandell has spent much of his adult life seeking the next high. In fact he spent one Sunday afternoon doing cocaine and watching the Ironman race from Hawaii on television.

But that was then. Today Crandell has the distinction of being the only competitor we're aware of that completed the Ultraman (think of it as a double Ironman race) only to follow it up the next weekend with an Ironman. That's right after finishing his race in Hawaii Crandell got on a plane to Western Australia to race the Ironman.

But he didn't do it for fame or fortune. He did it support a friend who has also gone for addiction to Iron. You see Crandell founded and now runs Racing for Recovery--- U.S. based non-profit foundation with the mission of preventing substance abuse in adolescents and individuals and offering a positive alternative to those currently battling addiction.

Roman Mica had a chance to speak with both men and learn about their extraordinary lives and the extreme adversity that has shadowed them every step of the way.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 3 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast with Pip Taylor

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:33:36 PST

She's been racing most of her adults life and much of her junior years as well.

She's Australian triathlete Pip Taylor who recently switched from the ITU circuit to concentrate on racing in the longer 70.3 and independent Ironman races in the United States.

Roman Mica recently had the chance to catch up with her and ask her about her 2008 up and down race season along with what she plans to do in 2009.

You'll want to listen to this fun and fascinating conversation with of of the most accomplished women triathletes racing today.

Her accomplishments speak for themselves.

Recently Pip took second at the 2007 Escape from Alcatraz and in top five at the 2007 Life Time Fitness Triathlon in Minnesota.

In 2008 she had great start to her racing season only to be injured before she fought back to the 70.3 Wold Championships in Florida.

Her career Highlights include:

* 2007 Ironman Eagleman 70.3 – 3rd Place
* 2007 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon – 2nd Place
* 2007 Life Time Fitness Triathlon, New York – 4th Place
* 2007 Lifetime Fitness, Minneapolis – 5th Place
* 2007 Battle of Midway Triathlon – 3rd Place
* 2007 Philadelphia Triathlon – 3rd Place
* 2003 Manchester World Cup Champion
* 2003 New York World Cup Triathlon – 2nd Place

What's in store for Pip in 2009. Just listen and find to find out.

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Show 2 Season IV Bonus Everyman Endurance Podcast with Blair LaHaye, the WTC Director of Communications

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:43:29 PST

The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has acquired all of the North American Ironman races including Ironman Coeur d'Alene, Lake Placid, Wisconsin, Florida and Arizona, as well as two 70.3 races which include the Disney World, Florida and Oceanside, California half iron distance races.

Get the complete story from the WTC. Only on Everymantri.com this exclusive conversation with Blair LaHaye, the WTC Director of Communications.

As you may recall the WTC was itself acquired last year by the private equity fund Providence Equity Partners.

Subaru Ironman Canada in Penticton, BC will remain owned and managed by Graham Fraser, the Founder and President of North American Sports. The race will continue to be an Ironman branded race.

The offices and employees of North American Sports (NAS) will continue working in Boulder, but will now become the Boulder, branch of the WTC.

With so much change, what's the future of Ironman race and 70.3 races in America and the World?

Roman Mica spoke with Blair LaHaye, the Director of Communications for the WTC today and discussed the recent acquisition, as well as what's in stock for Ironman in 2009.

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Show 1 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast with Ben Greenfield and Dr. P.Z. Pearce

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:16:32 PST

Year four of the Everyman Endurance Podcast promises to be the most interesting and informative season yet.

To kick of the the New Year Roman Mica spoke with two of the most interesting people in endurance sports that you probably don't know but should.

Ben Greenfield is the Renaissance man of the sport of triathlon.

He's an fast triathlete, a coach, a personal trainer, and much more more.

To start the New Year Roman Mica spoke to him about the best way to lose that unwanted weight gain from all of the great holiday food.

So if you've eaten a few to many holiday cookies, you'll certainly want to listen to this podcast.

Dr P.Z. Pearce - is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of Washington, and Director of CHAMPIONS Sports Medicine, in Spokane.

He serves as National Team Physician for USA Triathlon, and is a past member of the U.S. Olympic Medical Committee. He is Medical Director of Ironman Coeur d'Alene, Arizona, Louisville (Kentucky), and Medical Coordinator of the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Dr. Pearce offer a world of wisdom when it comes to sports medicine, but in this year opening episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast he discusses what amateur athletes need to know before they go long or go for that first, first last Ironman, from a physical and health stand point.

If you've ever gotten sick at a race, this is a great conversation that will hopefully help you avoid many of the common race day pitfall.

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Show 27 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Jessi Stensland

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:11:02 PST

On her web site Jessi Stensland writes:

"About a year ago I kicked off my training after 2 years *completely* off. I don't mean off as in triathlete *off* -- I mean off as in very normal, don't work out for a month at a time, then maybe hit the gym 2 days in a row, then repeat. That kind of *off*. To give you an idea in terms of endurance performance, at that time, my body tested out to be only 68% as efficient compared to what I was used to operating at for the first 29 years of my life."

For the last Everyman Endurance Podcast of Season III, Roman Mica spoke with Jessi Stensland about what it is like to take an almost two year break from being a professional triathlete.

We think you'll be surprised by the answer.

But then again, it is, of course, that time of year when many professional and amateur triathletes make New Years Resolutions to get serious about racing next year. But what does it take to recharge your batteries, and how do the pros do it?

Just listen and find out.

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Show 26 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Ultraman Richard Roll

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:36:23 PST

320 miles!

That's the distance of the Ultraman Triathlon. Picture racing this if you will:

Stage I: 6.2-mile (10 km) ocean swim from Kailua Bay to Keauhou Bay, followed by a 90-mile (145 km) cross-country bike ride. Vertical climbs total 6,000 feet.

Stage II: 171.4-mi (276 km) bike ride. Vertical climbs total 4,000 feet

Stage III: 52.4-mile (84 km) double-marathon run from Hawi to Kawaihae.

That's the distance Richard Roll covered a few weeks ago to come in 11th place at this year's Big Island Ultramanrace. He's also a vegan and he was just featured as a ambassador for the cause. From the web site:

"Richard Roll is a man of many hats. A husband, a father of four beautiful, healthy children, an entertainment attorney, filmmaker, writer as well as a passionate endurance athlete who placed 11th overall (third-fastest American, second-fastest swimmer) in the 2008 Ultraman World Championships-a multi-day uber-endurance event held on the Big Island of Hawaii at the end of November.

Considered one of most daunting and grueling endurance races on the planet, this 3-day / 320-mile, double-ironman distance triathlon circumnavigates the entire Big Island.

Having competed at the global level as a world-ranked swimmer at Stanford University in the late 80s, Richard has a robust and accomplished athletic background. He literally hung up his swimsuit in 1989, never to look back-or so he thought. By age 40, Richard was 35 pounds overweight and completely out of shape; it was time for a major life change.

To celebrate his 40th birthday in 2006, Richard overhauled his diet, became a dedicated vegan, put on his running shoes and jumped back into the pool. Two years later, Richard has slimmed to a 165-pound machine, prepared to tackle the most challenging mental and athletic endeavor of his life—as a vegan."

Check out Richard's Blog for some great photos of him and his race.

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Show 25 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Ken Glah

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:03:12 PST

Imagine racing the Ironman World Championships for 25 consecutive years in a row?

Ken Glah does not have to image it. He's accomplished this and more. His resume reads like a who's who of all Ironman races:

- Ironman World Series Champion 1991.

- 3rd place overall Ironman World Championship 1989

- 3 time Ironman Brazil Champion

- 2 time Ironman New Zealand Champion and 3 time runner-up

- Ironman Canada Champion

- 9 or 10 times top 10 overall finisher at the Ironman World Championship

- 3 time US Long Course Champion

- US Olympic Distance Champion

- 25 Consecutive finishes at the Ironman World Championships

- Multiple top 3 professional finishes in triathlons of all distances throughout the world including: US, Canada, Chile, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Japan, St. Croix, Antigua, Israel, Fiji and Korea

Today Ken spends much of his time helping other Ironman athletes compete around the world.

As the owner of Endurance Sports Travel (http://www.endurancesportstravel.com) as well as one of the main men behind Ironman Brazil, he has a world of Ironman experience that he shared with us in this edition of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 24 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Mark Allen

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:30:24 PST

Should I walk during my run training when my heart rate is too high?

Should I breath two or every three stokes when I race?

How do I get faster on the run?

These are just some of the questions six Ironman World Championship Mark Allen and his training partner Luis Vargas answer in this weeks episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

As one of the most respected triathletes and coaches, Mark Allen of MarkAllenOnline.com has decades of experience and knowledge.

He also has a new book out.

Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You was just published at the beginning of the month.

In this episode of the show we not only ask Mark Allen your racing and training questions, but we also talk to Mark about his new book, and about how it can help athlete both perform and live better.

If you are a fan of long course triathlon racing, you’ll certainly want to listen to this interesting show.

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Show 23 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Greg Kolodziejzyk

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:58:10 PST

He holds several crazy hard endurance world records, and he's not done yet.

His name is Greg Kolodziejzyk.

On July 17th, 2006 on a race track in Eureka, CA, Greg set two world records recognized by both the International Human Powered Vehicle Association and Guinness World Records. The first record is for the most distance traveled in 24 hours by human power (647 miles, 1041 km), and the second for the world's fastest 1000 km time trial (23 hours, 2 minutes).

On June 3, 2007, Greg pedaled 173 km (108 miles) in 24 hours around a rectangular course on the Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary setting a new official Guinness world record.

This year he went back to the boat and did it all again to extent and reclaim his record.

But not only did Greg set the records, he also helped design and build the bike and boat that made the records possible.

Oh yes, he's also completed a dozen Ironman Triathlons and qualified and race at the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

On his website(www.adventuresofgreg.com) Greg writes:

"By exploring the powerful combination of innovation and the limits of human performance, I hope to educate, inspire or simply entertain those who share my passion for all that is Human Power.

Human Power Rocks!"

But Greg is not done yet. His next two projects including setting a record for human powered flight and or crossing the Pacific Ocean in human powered boat.

Intrigued?

Just listen to the podcast to find out how Greg went from an everyday business man to and extraordinary endurance athlete.

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Show 22 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Danny Dreyer

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:16:54 PST

Danny Dreyer has been a regular runner since 1971 and a running coach since 1985. He has run 40 ultra marathons (39 of which he placed in the top 3 in age group). In 2004 with the launch of the ChiRunning business, he began to run Marathons instead of ultras.

He has now run 6 marathons (including Boston) with times ranging from 3:04 to 3:35.

His websites are www.chiliving.com and www.chirunning.com He has co-authored ChiRunning and ChiWalking Books with his wife Katherine and they reside in Asheville, North Carolina.

His love for running is equal to his love of t'ai chi, which he has been practicing since 1996.

Danny's goal is to bring awareness to all runners, walkers and anyone interested in staying fit, a way to accomplish their goals in a safe and systematic way.

He promotes running and walking as mindful practices and not simply fitness regimens. In this way, he believes, anyone can use these everyday activities as a vehicle for fitness as well as for personal growth.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 21 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Skip Gilbert CEO of USAT

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:52:01 PST

Triathlon still remains one of the fastest new growing sports in the world.

In the United States membership in USA Triathlon, or USAT as it is known to most local athletes has gone from the tens of thousands to the hundreds of thousands when you include race day memberships.

As Executive Director of USAT, Skip Gilbert has overseen this phenomenal growth, as well as all of the growing pains associated with it.

As the governing body of triathlon in the United States, USAT sanctions almost all of the races held in America including the 70.3 and full Ironman races.

USAT is in charge of providing the course marshals and administering penalties.

USAT also administers a national points ranking system, as well as working with the professional and Olympics athletes in their Olympic Colorado Springs training center.

All of these activities are not without controversy---so we asked Mr. Gilbert about these issues as well as where USAT has been and where it will go in the future.

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Show 20 Season III Bonus Everyman Endurance Vintage Podcast Post Kona with Jon “Blazeman” Blais

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:35:19 PST

Jon "Blazeman" Blais passed away on May 27th, 2007. He lost this final and brave battle with ALS.

This week we reported that to help raise money for the his foundation, Chrissie Wellington is auctioning her Kona bike on eBay.

In honor of Jon we're rerunning this interview with him from September 21, 2006. His life and death touched countless lives and helped many other suffering from ALS. Information on donations to the Blazeman Foundation or Jonathan S. Blais Scholarship fund can be found on his foundation's web site (http://www.waronals.com).

“It is better to be pissed off than to be pissed on,” John Blaze (AKA Blazeman) likes to say.

You may recall the Blazeman’s valiant race from last year’s Ironman world championships where John raced with ALS to raise money and awareness for his disease.

It has been over three years since the Blazeman log-rolled across the finish line in Kona and this vintage interview captures some of the spirit that made him such a warrior.

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Show 19 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Joanna Zeiger

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:32:12 PST

In ten year of racing Joanna Zeiger (www.joanna-zeiger.com) has won and done almost everything a women can do in the sport of triathlon.

She’s an Olympian.

She’s multiple Ironman winner.

She’s an ITU Champ.

She’s won too many 70.3 races to list.

And now she is the 70.3 Ironman World Champion!

Oh yes, she also happens to be a working scientist with a PHD.

This year alone she’s won at Eagleman, a 2nd at Buffalo Springs, a win at Vineman, a win at the 5430 triathlon, and a win at Muskoka.

She’s been tearing up the women’s races all year, and she’s not done yet.

With her win at the 70.3 World Championships she has secured a slot for Kona next year, but next week her sights are set for Ironman Arizona.

Can she win yet another race in an already incredible year?

You’ll just have to listen to the podcast and find out what her thoughts are about the upcoming Ironman in Tempe.

And don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 18 Season III Bonus: Everyman Endurance Podcast with Mark Allen on 70.3 the World Championships

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:14:16 PST

This weekend the best and fastest professional and amateur triathletes will gather in Clearwater, Florida for the 70.3 World Championships.

Who will win the men’s and women’s races?

Will illegal drafting on the bike once again be a significant determining factor in the outcome of both the pro and amateur race?

What’s the best strategy to win the 70.3 championships?

Will last year’s winners defend their titles?

I certainly don’t know the answer to these questions, but Mark Allen and Luis Vargas of MarkAllenOnline have a much better understanding of the race dynamics.

Once again, I sat down with six time Ironman World Champion, Mark Allen, and his business partner and triathlon coach, Luis Vargas, to discuss these questions and much more.

If you are a fan of long course triathlon racing, you’ll certainly want to listen to this interesting show.

And don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 17 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Mark VanAkkern

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:18:59 PST

You may, or may not, know his name: Mark VanAkkeren.

But MarkyV, as he likes to be called, is an up and coming young professional triathlete, coach, and triathlon business guru.

His most recent claim to fame is that he lead the swim at the Ironman World Championships last year, and he led the swim and bike portions of Ironman Canada recently.

In other words, he's a very very, and we mean very fast swimmer, and cyclist.

Now he's working on improving his running speed, and endurance among, other projects.

I had the chance to catch up with MarkyV (http://www.markyv.com) recently, and we talked about what it is like to be a up and coming professional in the sport of triathlon. We also discussed what it is like to try to make a career out of a passion for the sport.

MarkyV has spent his life getting fast in the water, and on the bike. Now he's working on getting fast on the run so naturally I asked him to pass along some of his hard earned tips on training, racing, and getting to the top of the elite podium.

If you want to know how to train and race like a pro...this is the show for you.

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Show 16 Season III How to Train Smarter and Race faster

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:05:43 PDT

Sometimes it is easy to forget that there is no such thing as a sprint triathlon.

Training and racing for triathlon is always an exercise in endurance.

When you work out with weights you can easy tell how strong you are getting by how much you can lift, and how big your muscles are getting.

But how do you tell how fit you are when it comes to endurance sports? And more importantly how can you tell when your body is ready to go long?

These are questions I put to two people who know the answers.

I spoke with Beth Shutt (http://www.running-blogs.com/beth) just before she got on the podium at the Best of the U.S. Triathlon Championships for amateur athletes. She has used heart rate based training and racing methods for years with great success.

I also spoke with Corey Cornacchio from Polar. Polar knows a thing or two about heart rate monitors and training with heart rate as they have always been in the forefront of the industry.

Corey has spent much of his career with Polar (http://www.polarusa.com), and he certainly knows the ins and outs of using heart rate monitors to increase your performance.

If you want to train more effectively, or just race faster, listen to this show to get the inside scoop on how to train better and race faster.

And don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 15 Season III Bonus Everyman Endurance Podcast Post Kona with Jason Fowler

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:24:33 PDT

When you think about it racing the Ironman World Championships in Kona in a wheelchair, and hand cycle is no different from racing the traditional way.

You still have to cover some 144 miles, plus you still have to make all of the time cutoffs.

You still have to swim 2.4 miles, and you still have to worry about your fitness, nutrition and hydration.

You just have to cover all of that ground using you arms.

If that sounds pretty grueling just ask Jason Fowler (http://www.jasonfowlerracing.com), who came in second in the hand cycle division at this year’s Ironman World Championship race.

I was fortunate enough to speak with Jason recently about what it is like to race one of the world’s most grueling races using only arms.

We talked about this year’s race, and how Jason found himself competing for the top podium position. If you are a fan of triathlon and Ironman, you’ll be sure to listen to this Bonus Kona edition of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

And don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news. and views.

Show 14 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast Around the World on a Motorbike (part 2)

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:22:17 PDT

There is all kinds of different endurance.

The dictionary defines endurance as, “the ability or strength to continue or last, esp. despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina: He has amazing physical endurance.”

In this case He and She both have incredible endurance.

Their names are Erin and Chris Ratay. In 1999 they quite their job, sold all of their possessions, and climbed aboard two BMW motorcycles for a journey around the world that would take them four years to complete.

This is part 2 of their story as they travel through Africa, India and Asia

You can see complete details of their journey including photos, ride reports, and even financial costs on their web site at www.ultimatejourney.com.

They spent just over $100,000.00 dollars, and had an adventure that would fill several lifetimes. In the process they set a new Guinness World Book of Records record for the longest trip on motorcycles by two partners.

How far did they ride?

Just over one hundred thousand miles, or (if you do the math) about .50 cents per mile per bike.

I recently had a chance to talk to them about their ultimate trip, and what type of endurance it took to travel the world on two wheels?

It’s easier than you might think. It just takes a lot of courage, and a lot of belief in the goodness of human nature.

Oh yes...it also takes a good deal of faith in the three day rule.

What’s the three day rule?

You’ll just have to listen to find out.

And don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 13 Season III Bonus Everyman Endurance Podcast Post Kona Rap-up with Mark Allen and Luis Vargas

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:44:00 PDT

The race is over and the big Island has a lot fewer triathletes today.

But a week ago Kona, Hawaii was the center of the triathlon world, and Mark Allen and Luis Vargas were both there for the 30th Ironman World Championships.

According to Mark:

“You just never know what the Ironman and the Big Island will present us with. The race was without a doubt the first time in recent years when the winds played a factor.

I have worked with NBC for many years now, and just about every one of them they do something to highlight the winds. However, even NBC cannot pre-write the script of Ironman, and the winds that can blow Iron dreams into a million pieces have been a no show for while now.”

But why not listen to the six time Ironman champ as he discuss the race for your self.

I recently had a chance to chat with him and his partner in crime, Luis Vargas, about this year’s race. They were both on Kona and had first class seats to the big show.

Please listen to the podcast if you want to get the inside scoop from the big race, as well as some great stories from the rained-out award ceremony.

And don’t forget to please visit www.markallenonline.com for the best training programs in the business and http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 12 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast Around the World on a Motorbike (part 1)

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:36:41 PDT

There is all kinds of different endurance.

The dictionary defines endurance as, “the ability or strength to continue or last, esp. despite fatigue, stress, or other adverse conditions; stamina: He has amazing physical endurance.”

In this case He and She both have incredible endurance.

Their names are Erin and Chris Ratay. In 1999 they quite their job, sold all of their possessions, and climbed aboard two BMW motorcycles for a journey around the world that would take them four years to complete.

You can see complete details of their journey including photos, ride reports, and even financial costs on their web site at www.ultimatejourney.com.

They spent just over $100,000.00 dollars, and had an adventure that would fill several lifetimes. In the process they set a new Guinness World Book of Records record for the longest trip on motorcycles by two partners.

How far did they ride?

Just over one hundred thousand miles, or (if you do the math) about .50 cents per mile per bike.

I recently had a chance to talk to them about their ultimate trip, and what type of endurance it took to travel the world on two wheels?

It’s easier than you might think. It just takes a lot of courage, and a lot of belief in the goodness of human nature.

Oh yes...it also takes a good deal of faith in the three day rule.

What’s the three day rule?

You’ll just have to listen to find out.

And please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 11 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Sean Swarner

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:15:21 PDT

Keep Climbing!

That’s Sean Swarner’s motto, but he may soon have to change that to: Keep Running!

Sean is a two time cancer survivor, and mountain climber who has climbed the highest peak on every continent of the world including Mt. Everest.

Sean is also a triathlete, who this weekend will be taking on the hardest Ironman in the world when he races at the Ironman World Championships in Kona.

You may not have heard of Sean, but you soon will, as he will be this year’s NBC profiled athlete on the network’s annual coverage of the famous race.

So why does Sean climb mountains, and test his body to the limit in such extreme ways?

Part of the answer is his incredible fight with childhood cancer and the fire that now burns within.

But I’ll let Sean explain.

Just listen to the Podcast, and you’ll see what motivates Sean to go beyond what most people would even dare to dream.

And don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

And check out Sean’s web sites at: www.seanswarner.com and

www.cancerclimber.org for more information about Sean extraordinary accomplishments.

Show 10 Season III Bonus: Everyman Endurance Podcast with Mark Allen from the Ironman World Championships in Kona

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:18:57 PDT

There’s a dense Vog (Volcanic Smog ) that’s currently covering the big island of Hawaii. Coach Luis Vargas writes about it on the blog on his web site www.markallenonline.com.

“The sun does not shine as strong as it looks like it is overcast. Remember the Beijing smog during the Olympics. Well it is similar. It is not a good thing if you have respiratory issues. In fact it is not good for anyone really.

The Vog is created by Volcanic gasses from one of the Big Island Volcanoes. The winds usually push the Vog to the Kona side of the island.”

I recently had a chance to talk with Luis and Mark Allen about the conditions in Kona for the upcoming Ironman World Championships. We spoke over the phone and my connection to Kona, Hawaii was a bit fuzzy so please forgive the sound quality.

We discussed what it takes to win the big race, and Mark Allen should know as he won in Kona a historic six times, including the classic battle race against Dave Scott.

So who’s going to win the Ironman World Championships this year? To find out who both men picked to win this weekend you’ll have to listen to this bonus “Kona Week” Everyman Endurance Podcast.

And don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views

Show 9 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Simon Lessing

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:39:18 PDT

He is:

4 Time World Triathlon Champion (1992,1995,1996,1998)

World Long Distance Triathlon Champion 1995 (4km-120km-32km)

Vice World Champion 1993 and 1999

3 Time European Triathlon Champion 1991,1992 and 1994

4 Time French Iron Tour Champion 1994,1995,1996 and 1997

Awarded the title of Member of the British Empire (M.B.E) By the Queen in 2000

Member of Team GB In the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games (9th)

Member of Team England In the Manchester Commonwealth Games (4th)

He is Simon Lessing and this weekend he’s racing for the last time as a professional triathlete at the Ironman Bighorn 70.3 in Austin Texas. After a career that has spanned over 23-years, Simon will be hanging up racing shoes to go into coaching with his new company www.BoulderCoaching.com.

I recently had a chance to sit down with him of a warm Boulder, Colorado afternoon and discuss his long career and his thoughts on the where triathlon began and where the sport is going.

Please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views

Show 8 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Zeal Optics

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:17:15 PDT

How do you go from Tokyo, Japan to Moab, Utah to Boulder, Colorado?

That’s basically the life story of triathletes and bike racers Wink and Michael Jackson.

These two entrepreneurs took their love of endurance sports and combined it with their Japanese experience, know how, and hard work to start a cutting edge optics company that sells sunglasses and goggles designed by, and specifically for, endurance athletes.

I recently had a chance to chat with both of them and discuss how we got to be sitting in a camper outside of their new offices in Boulder, Colorado. They shared with me their story, and the story of their company which is an interesting tale of success in endurance sports.

They also were kind enough to offer my listeners and everymanTri readers a great discount on their high tech sunglasses.

To save 20 percent of your order just visit their web site (http://www.zealoptics.com) and use the discount code:

everymanzeal

I love their sunglasses glasses and I’m sure you’ll be impressed as well.

Please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views

Show 7 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Sheila Taormina

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:41:51 PDT

She’s an Olympic swimmer.
She’s an Olympic runner.
She’s an Olympic cyclist.
She’s an Olympic triathlete.
She’s an Olympic equestrian.
She’s an Olympic marksman.
She’s an Olympic fencing champ.

She’s Sheila Taormina, the first female athlete in history to qualify for four Olympics in three different sports.

At the 1996 Summer Olympics, Taormina earned a gold medal as a member of the winning women's 4x200 meter freestyle relay team.

At the 2000 Summer Olympics. She took sixth place in the Olympic Triathlon.

In 2004, Taormina won the ITU World Triathlon Championship title.

In the 2004 Summer Olympics, Taormina again competed in the triathlon and finished in twenty-third place.

Last month she competed in her forth Olympics in Modern Pentathlon and set a new historic record.

Please visit her web site http://www.sheilat.com/ for some great photos of her most recent Olympics

And please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 6 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast on Nutrition

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:17:03 PDT

Have you ever wondered why some athletes are fast while others are a bit slower when they race?

Elizabeth Stein thinks she has the answer and it can be summoned up in one word: Nutrition.

Elizabeth is the founder of Appetite for Healthy Living, aNew York based health and wellness practice. After graduating from Boston University Business School and spending years in the field,she found her way into health counseling and knew she had truly found her life's calling.

Elizabeth is a Board Certified Holistic Health and Nutritional Counselor through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). She received her education from Columbia University's Teachers College and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City.

Please visit her web site www.appetiteforhelthyliving.com for some great nutritional programs for triathletes.

Elizabeth is a marathon runner, triathlete and Half Ironman finisher!

Please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 5 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with the Aussies

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:13:29 PDT

What would it be like to have started your triathlon career at the age of 13 in the sun-trenched country of Australia and spent your entire life traveling around the world racing?

Every summer some of the best Australian triathletes come to Boulder to train and race here in the Mecca of triathlon. They come here because the weather is good, the company is better, and there is triathlon in the water.

Recently I had a chance to sit down with two of the best Australian triathletes along with my friend Michael Stone and discuss what’s it’s like to spend you entire life traveling the world and racing on the professional triathlon circuit.

Courtney Ogden most recently won Ironman Malaysia and is in Boulder training and getting reading for his next race the 5430 long course half Iron distance race next week.

You can visit his web site at http://www.courtneyogden.com

Brad Beven was one of the most successful triathletes in Australia, as well as the world, before a terrible car accident right before the 2000 summer Olympics. He won three consecutive World Cup Series and got well-deserved nickname the Croc. You name the short course race and he’s probably won it.

He's in Boulder training, racing and starting a coaching business.

Michael Stone just raced Ironman Canada, and besides kicking my butt in every one of three disciplines of triathlon, he’s also raising money for the Foundation Fight Blindness.

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Show 4 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Graham Fraser

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:21:06 PDT

This weekend Ironman Canada will test some of the best triathletes in the world. Those who know say that it is one of the best Ironman races in the world.

When it all goes well, Graham Fraser is one of the most popular people at the Ironman. In fact he's at almost every Ironman race, but unless you know him, you'd probably think he's just another age grouper getting ready to run the race of his life.

In fact he's one of the most influential people at the race and in the sport of Triathlon. He's the President of North American Sports (http://www.nasports.com) and he's taken what was once a one-race franchise and spread it to every corner of North America.

He's the man in the eye of the hurricane. When something goes wrong, like it did a few years ago in Utah, he's the man the guys and gals over at slowtwitch.com talk about.

A few years ago had a chance to sit down with Graham when his company was still called Ironman North America and ask him what's it is like to be in the eye of the hurricane, how he started and where's he’s going. If you've ever done an Ironman race or have consider going long, you'll want to listen to this interview.

Just listen to my interview with Graham by clicking on the player above or visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 3 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Matt Reed

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:38:45 PDT

On August 18th Matt Reed will be representing the United States of America at the Beijing Olympics.

His goal is simple. He wants to win gold for his adopted country. You see Matt Reed was born and grew up in New Zealand before marrying an American Professional Triathlete and getting his U.S. citizenship.

Perhaps one of the best know and most popular triathlons in the world is the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon in San Francisco. There is something about a triathlon that starts out from an old Prison with a long swim across a cold and perhaps shark infested bay that spurs the imagination.

The race was handily won by Matt Reed in a tight field of some of the best triathletes in the world. Matt has been knocking on the door of top success for the last few years and this week he knocked and the door opened.

I caught up with him in Boulder just after he came back from winning the race.

You can email Matt by visiting his web site at www.mattyreed.com.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the first to cross the finish line at one of the worlds most well known races? What does it feels like to push so hard that you leave the best in the world behind?

You don't need to wonder any longer. Just listen to my interview with Matt by clicking on the player above or visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 2 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Mark Allen

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:02:25 PDT

What does it take to win the World Triathlon Championship in Kona? A world full of training and pain would be my guess.

What does it take to win the World Triathlon Championship in Kona six times?

Mark Allen knows and he shared it with me recently.

I’ll give you a hint right here and now. It takes body, mind and soul as Mark revealed his winning spiritual strategy to me.

I’ll let you in on another secret. I’ve been following Mark Allen’s advice on how to train and it has worked like a magic bullet. I feel better, stronger and fitter since I started using his training strategy.

What’s the secret?

You’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out.

Mark is of course a six time Ironman world champion. He has also excelled at the Olympic distance, winning the sport's inaugural World Championships in 1989 in Avignon, France, by more than a minute. He went undefeated in 10 trips to the Nice International Championships, and from 1988-1990 he put together a winning streak of 20 races.

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Show 1 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Wolfgang Dittrich

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:06:27 PDT

Today Wolfgang Dittrich coaches triathletes and swimmers. But it wasn’t all that long ago that this former German national swim team member came in 3rd in Hawaii at the Ironman world championships in under eight and a half hours.

Wolfgang knows how to go fast. He also knows that the fundamentals to getting good at triathlon are mastering the swim.

I recently had a chance to ask him about how his experience swimming for Germany has helped him to teach the younger generations of aspiring triathletes.

You’ll want to listen to this interview if you are struggling with your swimming or you just want to improve your swim times.

You can email Wolfgang (dittrichswim@aol.com) to ask any follow-up questions of this great transplanted German Coach.

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