The Pacing and Racing Podcast

I first off wanted to sincerely thank all you listeners, especially those who take the time to reach out on social media and to those who have been here since the beginning. It’s been one heck of a journey and time flies because we’re officially at the 100thInterview for the Pacing and Racing Podcast.

If there’s one thing I reflect on quite often in this podcast journey, is that just 100 interviews ago, I was in my basement with a $40 microphone and a laptop and I was YouTubing “how to record a podcast” tutorials without any expectations of going anywhere with it. I did the interviews all around my kids naptime schedules and would do early morning and late night edits. By no means was it a cake walk but I look back and am truly thankful to chat to each and every guest on the show.

So if there’s ANY motivation I can pass onto you, is that you don’t have to be good at something in order to try it out. I thought I would be the last person who has their own podcast but here I am! It takes total consistency and honestly you have to go into it for the enjoyment and learning aspect of it and if you don’t see results overnight then don’t let it bum you out. Keep putting in the grind, enjoy the process, and you’ll amaze yourself with the outcome in the end.

But enough about me and my journey here, this is about you guys and I wanted this 100th interview to be extra special and Holly definitely delivered that.

Holly was the 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion and has completely been a dominant force in the 70.3 circuit. She was the runner up in the 2019 IM World Champion after coming off a Fractured Ankle back at Oceanside 70.3 in 2018; one in which she suffered from in the bike leg of the race and STILL managed to finish 2nd overall!

She joins us today in a motivational chat about her story through her triathlon journey, the PTO, mindset moving forward from COVID and so much more. It’s a great chat and I can’t wait for you to listen in.

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I am excited to share with you that today is our 99th published interview and I couldn’t be happier to do this episode with my good friend, Yashoda Devi Ma.

Yashoda is one of the best Vedic Meditation teachers I have ever seen and after seeing her speak on the Sacred Science Docu-series on the topics like stress management, yoga and meditation, I realized I HAD to get her on to share this with all the Type A Triathletes and Health seekers listening into this podcast!

For me in my personal journey, It took me years to actually realize the daily and cumulative stress I put on myself and everyone around me, and I guess like many things the first step is self-reflection and realizing it’s unhealthy. It’s unhealthy but it can change and it doesn’t have to be you.

Yashoda joins us today with her kind spirits to guide you into self-reflection to become aware of the stress you carry with you, and how to manage it and release it. This is so integral as she explains on just how bad stress can be for our bodies. Not just on our minds and our external relationships, but it also affects our gut health, our immune system, leads to many chronic illnesses and so much more.

Whether you are brand new to the concept of meditation and yoga, or you are a yogi-natural yourself, I highly recommend saving this episode for a time when you’re able to fully concentrate and allow yourself to take in what Yashoda has to teach us because it could truly change the path of the rest of your life.

So please sit back, relax, and let’s get into it.

Today joining us is Andy Blow to educate us on how we can do our absolute best to understand and master our sweat loss in an IRONMAN so that we can finish the race without being too dehydrated, or conversely, over hydrated.

Andy is the Founder of Precision Hydration and is also the creator of the Hydration Strategy course on Training Peaks University. He’s an IRONMAN athlete and he has ALL the answers that you will have on formulating a training plan.

For starters. some primer questions to get you thinking for this episode: Are you a salty sweater? How much dehydration is tolerated in an IRONMAN? How much weight is normal to lose in a race? Could Hydration be as simple as drink to thirst? And how can we test our sweat to determine our required fluid and electrolyte intake?

Unfortunately, this topic isn’t as black and white, so it will require an understanding of the science behind your individual sweat loss so that you can formulate your own hydration strategy that you can alter it on the fly according to your race environment and conditions.

The goal is by the end of this, is for you to have all the tools necessary to formulate a solid path to a hydration strategy and know how to calculate your sweat loss rate, how to decide what on-course fuel you should consume, how much to consume in order to keep in your optimal ranges during a race, and how to continually revisit your plan and adjust it accordingly.

Now Andy and his team have offered up a limited time 15% off code for the pacing and racing listeners so be sure to check out precisionhydration.com and use promo code PACINGANDRACING. Also be sure to use the code for 50% off on the Training Peaks University Course!

I want us all to be sweat and hydration experts by the end of this, so get ready for another all-hands-on-deck discussion.

So without further ado!

Let’s get into it.

I think just about everyone has been there by now where they opened their email or social media and saw the headline that their biggest race of the year has been postponed or canceled. I know I’ve been there with Challenge Roth and I know it’s been hard for so many people out there. I mean think of the Olympic athletes that we’ve had on this show alone that have been battling fiercely for years to get into peak fitness like Katie Zaferes and Henri Schoeman and Taylor Spivey.

It’s unbelievable to think of the ripple effect, but a lot of us tend to think about the athletes but we don’t realize the work behind the scenes to put on these events have been severely affected also.

That’s why I invited back on my good friend Felix Walcshofer from Challenge Roth to chat with us about what it’s like being a family-run event that has had to offer free cancellation to 5000+ athletes and how an event like this weathers this type of storm. Because remember, they put out tens of thousands of dollars in preparation for this event and this essentially is annual income for many of the Challenge Roth team.

This was a topic that always crosses my mind. I am eager and super optimistic to race Challenge Roth in 2021 but I couldn’t help but shed some light on some sacrifices this event team has made for us to have 2021 a possibility. Not only that, but I wanted to share some of Felix’s stories about how this 2 year build to the Road to Roth also comes with many new and exciting opportunities.

From discussion on race event cancellations, to supportive communities, to incredible stories from our favourite athletes like Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and so much more. We’ll share all of this and more with you in today’s chat so without further ado, let’s get into it!

Hey guys welcome back and welcome to the first-time listeners, my names Steven Langenhuizen and I am the host of the Pacing and Racing Podcast – and on this podcast we are working alongside the Toronto Triathlon Festival to share another amazing episode in the Life Well Lived Podcast Series Presented By Raymond James.

Today we are joined by Robert McDonald who is the founder of Team I Will and Julia Glynn; a member of Team I Will and they both bring forward an incredible story of motivation, grit, and determination.

Robert was vacationing in Mexico back in 2012 when he lost footing and fell 31ft off his 3rdfloor balcony; leaving him with with nine broken vertebrae, a dislocated spine, 11 broken ribs, a broken scapula, a punctured lung, a lacerated kidney, and no sensation below his waist. Doctors gave Robert a 5% chance of ever walking again. Two years later, he completed a half marathon and three years later he completed his first full marathon.

Out of hope to inspire and help others he founded Team “I Will”, which is a community of people who have come together to break barriers and help support one another through sport.

Not only does Team “I Will” support the surrounding community through inspiration, it also raises money for the Toronto Rehab Foundation, the largest rehabilitation hospital in the world to help those who need love and support through their recovery.

Team “I Will” started with one person and one tragedy and has since evolved into a team of over 900 members strong. In 2019 they had over 30 triathletes competing at the Toronto Triathlon Festival, and aim to have more at the next TTF race.

Team I Will member Julia Glynn joins us as well to make this story full circle – to hear Robert talk about his vision and then to hear Julia’s story and how this team has made an impact for her is incredible – because now Julia is out there amplifying Roberts Vision and supporting a cause close to her heart; all while doing what she loves, and that is triathlon.

Now Julia was at the Toronto Triathlon Festival Presented By Raymond James in 2019 so we also get to hear her experiences around this event and what inspires her to keep coming back year after year.

Now, let’s hear their stories..

Today joining us is the legendary Phil White to talk about his recent new position as acting president for 4iiii innovations amid uncertain times and where he sees the state of triathlon and the triathlon tech heading in the coming years. This is one of those easy listening tech and triathlon news episodes you don’t want to miss!

So for those who don’t know Phil, he has been a pioneer and legend in the cycling and triathlon world. From starting up Cervelo as a co-founder in 1996 as a basement school project in Canada to seeing Cervelo as the pinnacle bike used at the IRONMAN World Championships, I think he’s done a fantastic job in an incredibly niche and competitive market. Aside from Cervelo Phil has also been in close discussions working with 4iiii for a few years. 

And as of this month, Phil stepped up to become 4iiii’s acting president and will lend his perfectionist touch of design, manufacturing and marketing to make 4iiii even stronger tomorrow than they are today.

I am super excited for this because not only am I a fan of 4iiii for being a Canadian company, but I am a huge fan of their products. I currently use their 4iiii Dual crank power meter, Heart Rate Monitor, the STAC Halcyon Smart trainer; the predecessor to the new and improved 4iiii Fliiiight smart trainer.

So, it’s been a while since I’ve spoken on tech topics here in the endurance realm so I thought who better to speak to then Phil White on his reasons for joining 4iiii, his plans for the future with 4iiii, and where he sees the future of triathlon tech heading and ultimately; where do we see our sport heading in the years to come.

It’s an all-hands-on-deck discussion today as we talk about all things to do with Triathlon Innovation from one of the industries brightest and foreword-thinking minds!

Today joining us is Mikael Eriksson to talk about some of the key components we should be focusing on in our triathlon journey through this Pandemic in order to get us primed and ready for Challenge Roth 2021 (or any Long Distance Triathlon in 2021). 

I’ll admit. My Training Peaks fitness chart was looking insanely similar to the stock market. We had the unstoppable bull run at all time highs in the market at the same time I was at peak fitness in my crucial build up to Challenge Roth 2020. But right when the pandemic struck, both the stock market and my fitness levels took a huge nose dive!

I think from a psychological level it’s hard for people to look ahead and put all your eggs in one basket through uncertainty. And for me I felt it was more important to enjoy the family time throughout this uncertainty rather then spend those hours in the pain cave.

However, we do know the race season WILL come back one day. So, whether you’re still hard into training, or, if you’re still in “off-season mode” then I wanted to find a way to help you navigate confidently with an actionable plan to get you ready for your 2021 race season.

That’s why I am pumped to be chatting with Mikael Eriksson on several topics including like how we can create a half or full triathlon distance training plan that’s not based around a race season, and how we can use this downtime to our advantage to build foundational fitness and optimize our health so that we can be more fit then ever going into our next race build up. We chat on things like training builds, polarized training, tapers, race specificity, Z2 training, 80/20 vs Polarized and so much more.

We’ll also touch base on how to avoid and recognize over-training and how to be properly fueling during your daily training sessions. 

We discuss Challenge Roth 2021 being just over 1 year away and how we can safely and optimally navigate training without having to rely on a 2020 race season. 

Dr. Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon, medical researcher, 4x NYT best selling author, and a podcast host. Dr. Gundry changed his focus from medicine to reversing disease with dietary changes. Dr. Gundry has spent two decades of research on reversing disease and improving longevity, and is here today to chat with us about some of his findings. Dr. Gundry is one of the few nutritionists who’s lived and practiced in blue zones, and studied and worked with many high functioning elderly patients. He’s helped many patients reverse symptoms of Auto immune conditions and live high functioning and healthy lives through dietary changes.

Now, I wouldn’t be doing due diligence without saying, as you’ll begin to realize the guests that come on our shows may begin to have opposing opinions and studies on foods that will help us. This can be overwhelming to some like it has been to me, but I feel I wouldn’t be doing listeners justice if I only interviewed with a bias approach only picking what I felt was right for me. We need to therefore be mindful that what might not be applicable to some, may be important for others!

Like all diet books, Dr. Gundry’s findings on food have been met with praise and criticism, so I will leave it up to you to decide where you fall on it! Ultimately, I want to make sure I do my best to ask the right questions to help you decide if this diet is right for you. Dr. Gundry recommends a Lectin-Avoidance Diet which means avoid Grains, Night Shades (unless you peel the skins and de-seed them), beans (unless you pressure cook them), seeds, American dairy, and non-pasteurized meats. That’s a lot of seemingly healthy food, right??

If you find these foods never cause you any problems and are too challenging to remove; then I encourage you to keep doing you! But, if you are struggling with symptoms of some sort and after hearing this you think this could be a possibility, then maybe it’s worth trying out and see if you notice any relief in any of the symptoms you feel. Of course, I have to note that I am not a Doctor nor do I give medical advice; I simply am just out there asking the questions in hopes to find the answers to an optimal healthy life and reverse auto immune symptoms.

Anyways guys Listen in to the episode as we talk about the:

- Blue Zone diets

- why Lectins can POTENTIALLY be a culprit if you suffer digestive issues or from Auto Immune conditions and how we can tell through blood tests or a lectin food elimination diet.

- what we can do to some of our Lectin-favourite foods to detoxify them before we consume them.

- We also speak on being Gluten Free and what this means to your microbiome and why Glyphosate may be another culprit that causes so much gluten sensitivity.

Lot’s to talk about in a short period of time, so let’s make the most of it and let me know what you think after listening to the show!

Let’s get into it.

Hey guys welcome back and welcome to the first time listeners, my names Steven Langenhuizen and I am the host of the Pacing and Racing Podcast – and on this podcast we are working alongside the Toronto Triathlon Festival to share another amazing episode in the Live Well Lived Podcast Series Presented by Raymond James where we dive into a topic that will resonate with everyone, and that is Goal setting and Defying the odds. 

Let’s be clear, here. Even the highest performing athletes out there struggle day to day to find motivation and energy to keep focused. It doesn’t come easy. As we all know its easiest to follow the path of least resistance. But there is this innate calling within many of us who want to defy the normal standard and push ourselves to be better. This is something I think we see in all triathletes as a triathlete is one to defy the odds and reach and exceed their goals; time and time again. 

We all weren’t born like this, however. This may come natural to some, but it can also be learned by others. And that’s where I’d like to introduce Trish Omeri and her inspiring story. As you’ll hear in our chat, she had one of those light bulb moments. And it allowed her to change the life path that she was on and the give her the confidence to set new goals. And she’s here today to share her story, allowing us to tap into her mindset to help you set your own goals. And who knows, we might be able to make that seemingly impossible goal you have, well… not so impossible! 

From being a working mom who wanted to lose weight, to courageously stepping outside her comfort zone to compete on the Amazing Race Canada (on live television), to becoming a Personal Trainer, to becoming a Triathlete; Trish has found the secret to goal setting and I hope you can leave today episode with some key takeaways that will help you reach your goals! 

We also chat about training tips for the Toronto Triathlon Festival, nutrition, and more so there’s something for everyone in this episode. Now keep in mind, this episode was recorded before the Pandemic and the TTF outdoor event cancellation! Both Trish and myself will be competing in the Virtual event so we hope you join us in Solo-darity throughout this historic journey in which we will always look back on.

Now.. let’s get into it.

Will CBD Show up in a Drug Test? Will you get high? Does it matter what type of CBD you use? What are effective doses and methods of consumption? And how does this benefit athletic performance? These are some of the themes we explore in today's Podcast on CBD for Endurance Athletes! 

Today joining us is Jay OHare to talk the how athletes can use CBD to improve their overall quality of life as well as performance.

Now Jay is one of the founders of Venga CBD which is an American-based CBD company who puts an emphasis CBD being super beneficial particularly for endurance athletes. Jay has recognized that CBD can benefit endurance athletes in six integral ways:

It will assist recovery, improve mental resilience, help with pain management, reduce inflammation, improve your sleep, and help you through an injury.

So this is an exciting episode to chat about because we’ve all heard the craze on CBD but many might be new to the concept of it being beneficial to our sport. You may have recognized some pro triathletes on the circuit recently having announce partnerships with CBD companies like Angela Naeth and Matt Hanson. I think we will see more and more of this in the years to come and you might already be questioning how is this allowed if THC consumption is prohibited in triathlon?

Well Jay is here to break all of that down for us by answering many frequently asked questions, as well as explain how it works in our body, how to get started with CBD, how to incorporate it into your daily regiment, how it will improve your overall performance, and he’s got all the research to back it up!

Shoutouts from Frank to Chris Froome (a ZWIFT Challenge awaits you in this episode!) and Adam Zimmerman! 

Alright what’s happening everyone welcome back and welcome to the first-time listeners, my names Steven Langenhuizen and I am the host of Pacing and Racing – The podcast helping you reach Optimal performance through learning from the worlds brightest health experts and the worlds most talented Endurance athletes. 

So as the shift towards virtual racing has become mainstream due to the Pandemic there has been a lot of focus on Zwift Racing. In fact, I just did my first Zwift race while I was completing my IRONMAN VR4 and after completing it I questioned why I had waited so long to get In on this action. Frank Sorbara is a good buddy of mine whose a pro Canadian triathlete that has been Zwift racing for a few years now with Team DRAFT so I thought, who better to chat with then Frank himself. 

One of his recent accomplishments was finishing 7th out of over 130 pro triathletes in the latest Zwift Pro Tri Series. Now there was a lot of discussion around this race as there were a lot of questions raised about athletes cheating (whether intentional or not) and also it really brought forward a reality that Zwift Racing isn’t only about dropping high watts, it’s very tactical; and with the Drafting benefits, power up features, kit configurations and specialty bikes, it also becomes a game. 

Frank and I chat about what went down in the first couple Pro Zwift races, the changes they made, and what virtual racing might look like in the months to follow. We also go into some awesome insight on how YOU can set yourself up for your best success for getting on the podium in a Zwift Race. You don’t have to be a professional. You just need to understand the game, put in the work, and have a little bit of luck on your side. 

This is a fun chat and very insightful if you are brand new to Zwift Racing OR if you have been a zwift racer but want to hear some tips from a pro. I can honestly say this brought back the competitive edge I had lost when our outdoor season was canceled, and I can truthfully say this may be our new normal for the next while so lets embrace this sufferfest and let’s have some fun. 

IF you want to link up with myself or Frank on Zwift then search our names Steven Langenhuizen and Frank Sorbara.

Plant-Based diet...Celery Juice & Bone Broth....Why you hear so many Doctors recommending complete opposite diets...How fiber and your microbiome are crucial in understanding how to optimize gut health...why endurance athletes should take gut health seriously...These are a few of the amazing topics we cover in today's podcast!

Today joining us is the Gut Health MD, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to talk the how athletes can improve their performance through optimizing Gut Health.

Now Will is days away from releasing his new book, Fiber Fueled, which outlines a Plant-Based Gut Health Program so we caught him at a perfect time to pick his brain on optimizing gut health.

This is an important topic for a number of reasons. When you think of it from the performance point of view, endurance athletes eat way more calories a day than the average person. Not only that, athletes will need to resort to some less-than-optimal foods during our workouts to fuel our bodies. And when we workout we put our bodies in a sympathetic/fight-or-flight state, which means we’ve left our parasympathetic/rest-and-digest state.

So in these long workouts we are continuously neglecting our gut health by shutting our digestive systems down and filling it with tons of carbs and electrolytes.

Now from the health point of view, our gut accounts for up to 70% of our immune system and plays a vital role in our overall health and longevity. His book has several hundred science-backed studies showing how a Plant-based approach can completely revamp your microbiome, improve your digestive health, which in turn will make you healthier AND a better athlete.

As Will describes in his book, Fiber Fueled isn’t a quick fix or diet, it’s a lifestyle trajectory that heals.

This is an excellent podcast and the privilege is all mine to be speaking him! Now, let’s get into it!

Let’s get into it.

On today's show we are working alongside the Toronto Triathlon Festival Presented by Raymond James in what is our second episode of the Life Well Lived Podcast Series. 

In the First episode you heard from two of the Triathlon Together ambassadors Michael Telpner and Kate Wallis. We spoke on some excellent topics like what Triathlon Together meant to them and we discussed the barriers of entry and access to help for new triathletes. 

So for episode number two we are pleased to welcome on the 4x Olympian, 2x Olympic Medalist, 14 x World Cup Winner and the very first triathlete to ever win gold at an Olympic triathlon event; Former Canadian Triathlete, Simon Whitfield! 

In this episode we talk about a wide variety of topics from the Olympics, KONA, the Toronto Triathlon Festival, Lionel Sanders, Training Tips, and a ton of motivation and inspiration. It’s got a bit of everything for all types of triathletes and its super fascinating to hear about all these topics from his perspective. 

Now full discloser here, one of the crazy hurdles as a podcaster for me is planning ahead for episode recordings. Simon and I sat down back in Mid November 2019 to record this podcast, WAY back before we ever dreamed of the disruptions that laid ahead with the COVID-19 Pandemic. It’s crazy to see how far we’ve come since then, but the optimism and his story-telling still shines through and only gives us a brighter outlook on our current landscape. 

Simon has a big spot in his heart for the Toronto Triathlon Festival. He helped launch the TTF back in 2012, he’s raced at the TTF, he worked with the TTF to implement his vision of Triathlon Together at the race, and he attends every year to be apart of the festival. What started as a mutually beneficial arrangement for Simon and the race’s founder, Jeff Chong, has evolved into an enduring friendship. I am excited for you to hear this exclusive chat with one of Canada’s sporting legends. 

Now, let’s get into it..

I am happy to be speaking with Sanjay on Transcendence through running as I REALLY think as endurance athletes listening to this podcast, that every single listener can take away something life changing from this conversation that we all so desperately need right now.

Sanjay is a filmmaker and a lifelong runner who has been meditating and running daily for the last 27 years. Sanjay studied his meditation practice under Sri Chimnoy who was an Indian-born spiritual leader who used strenuous exercise and art to spread his message of world harmony and inner peace before his passing in 2007 at age 76. Since then, Sanjay has embraced this way of life and continues to shine light on inner peace and how people can transcend spiritually through running.

Sanjay directed the film 3100: Run and Become which follows athletes on their quest to enlightenment through completion of a 3100-mile race. It’s a life changing quest and he’s on today to chat with us about the realities of a mind-numbing 3100mile race and why ultra running is popular now more than ever but the multi-day idea has been lost.

We chat about the relationship between spirituality, running and transcendence, how to unlock your inner strength and bring it into your fitness endeavors like Sri Chimnoy, and where running comes from ancestrally and how our cultures has affected running in the modern era.

We also chat about the running monks in Japan who embark on a thousand-day solo trek around a mountain to achieve enlightenment with only one of two options: complete the daily mileage or commit suicide.

It’s a crazy story and when you listen to this, I truly think you’ll think twice about complaining about your next run and you may approach it with a much more holistic and meditative mindset.

I am happy to be speaking with Sanjay on Transcendence through running as I REALLY think as endurance athletes listening to this podcast, that every single listener can take away something lifechanging from this conversation.

So..Let’s get into it.

So as the year 2020 has an ever-changing landscape with COVID 19 and race events cancelling globally I felt the need to react accordingly with the Podcast. I know we will eventually get back into the race season; we just simply don’t know when and because of that it may be disheartening and difficult to find motivation to put in those long hours preparing for an IRONMAN.

Not only that, but in a time where a virus runs ramped in our society I think the last thing we want to do is put anymore pressure on our immune system by risking over-training. Therefore, one of the shifts in the podcast I wanted to introduce is incorporating more health and wellness information across the platform so that we as endurance athletes can get the longevity out of our passions. This means I’d like to start having on experts across the health and wellness scene talk about ways we can best supplement our current endurance training, whether its alternative training advice, health advice, supplement education and more.

That’s why I am excited to have on Jonathan Levitt from Inside Tracker.

One thing that’s really bothered me about the health and fitness industry is that I can never get a definitive answer on what is the right way to train or eat for optimal performance and health. To be honest it’s stresses me out a lot being told that High Fat/Low Carb is the way to go, then Vegan is the way to go, and then see guys like Joe Rogan and Chris Kresser debunk the game changers and say you should consume meat. There are so many influential people out there recommending such opposing information it’s no wonder we struggle!

It’s hard to know what’s right for you and coming from a medical background I am a firm believer in analytical data and that’s why I’ve reached out to the team at Inside Tracker to give us the definitive answers.

Inside Tracker works with you to give you exact data on your health through your blood, your DNA, and your habits. From here they combine the data to generate individual nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle recommendations, customized to your body.

Why is this so intriguing? Well, for starters people make over 200 food-based choices per day. So Inside Tracker gives you insight on what foods work best for you and which foods you should avoid. They also give you insight on things like how much and when you should eat these foods; based off your data.

The biomarkers they test can range from identifying a comprehensive panel of glucose levels, cholesterol, vitamin and mineral levels, inflammation levels, your liver function, Complete blood count and more. WAY more detailed then what you could receive from a doctor. From this data set, they can provide you information on over 8000 different food items to improve specific biomarkers your deficient in. On TOP of that they also give you advice on hundreds of supplements, lifestyle and exercise suggestions to help you reach your optimal zones in all the biomarkers.

Subsequent to this is your DNA. Learn about your body’s potential for certain traits like sleep, performance, predispositions and food sensitivities. Add this information on top of your biomarkers and you can truly tap into your peak human performance.

It’s Customizable. It’s Simple. It’s based on you. And here is Jonathan from Inside Tracker.

Let’s get into it.

Sam Renouf, the CEO of the Professional Triathletes Organisation is here today to talk about the unveiling of their new PTO Hub that goes live tomorrow!

The Professional Triathletes Organisation was met with both extreme optimism by most and skepticism by some as they hit the triathlon scene like a storm. Our sport was in dire need for change and our professionals needed better representation and the PTO came to do just that. Some questioned their ability to look after the professionals, but I think they’ve shown that they mean business and they are here to help when athletes need it most.

For starters, they created the Collins Cup which was a spectator friendly triathlon event with a huge prize purse where triathletes would race on teams in a never seen format to represent their countries. On top of this they created a $2million year-end bonus for their professional triathletes which would be paid out across the top 100 male and female professionals.

Unfortunately the Collins Cup had to be postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19, but just when the bad news came, they came out with financial support for their professionals, shifting the $2million year end bonus to a total of $2.5million bonus and paid it out immediately to their top 100 male and female athletes. The extra $500,000 allocated went to the triathletes ranked 21 to 100th so that the wealth could be distributed. To even take it further the worlds top 10 triathletes committed to doing online appearances and events and will donate all the revenue to the lower ranked professionals within the organization. This is the true result of an athletic community coming together under one organisation.

This tremendous generosity truly shines bright when these athletes needed the financial support the most now more than ever as most of them rely on the race season as their income. The PTO has since been backed by support from their professionals, their fans, and the athletic community, with even a recent article in the guardian speaking highly of the PTO suggesting the football community (aka soccer community for North Americans) can take note from this type of strategy to help out their athletes.

Anyways I think I have painted quite a picture as to what the PTO has been up to in the recent months, but here is the CEO himself to explain to us where the PTO is heading and what’s to come with the latest and greatest release of the PTO Hub.

This is an excellent podcast and the privilege is all mine to be speaking with Sam, so let’s get into it

So as the year 2020 has an ever-changing landscape with COVID 19 and race events cancelling globally I felt the need to react accordingly with the Podcast. I know we will eventually get back into the race season; we just simply don’t know when and because of that it may be disheartening and difficult to find motivation to put in those long hours preparing for an IRONMAN. 

Not only that, but in a time where a virus runs ramped in our society, I think the last thing we want to do is put anymore pressure on our immune system by risking over-training. Therefore, one of the shifts in the podcast I wanted to introduce is incorporating more health and wellness information across the platform so that we as endurance athletes can get the longevity out of our passions. 

This means I’ve been inviting experts across the health and wellness scene to converse on ways we can best supplement our current endurance training, whether its alternative training advice, health advice, supplement education and more. 

That’s why I am excited to have Sal Di Stefano on the show, who is an incredible fitness expert and co-host of the Mind Pump Podcast which is a top health podcast with 1000’s episodes and receives over 2 million downloads each month across 100 different countries. Sal has had the opportunity to chat with hundreds of the top health and fitness experts and has an incredible fitness journey himself.

I wanted to have a chat with Sal to shed light on the negative health effects that endurance training can bring forward; but more importantly, how can we correct them early on so that we can get longevity in this sport. 

The conversations we explore in todays podcast are testosterone, HPA Axis Dysfunction, weight training, sleep & recovery, and Creatine for Endurance athletes. 

This is by far one of my favourite podcasts to date, so I hope you guys enjoy this and learn from the fitlosopher himself! Of course, definitely head to Mind Pump Media and give their podcast a listen!

Now. Joining us today to talk about the performance and health benefits associated around Beet Root Juice is Mark Pinder from Beet It Canada! Many of you may have heard rumblings of how Beet Root Juice is beneficial for making you run longer or faster without tiring. But how does this work? 

“Beetroot juice is a dietary source of nitrates, which are broken down in the mouth and stomach to become nitric oxide. Nitric oxide expands blood vessels and increases blood flow. But what’s really impressive about beetroot and dietary nitrate supplementation is that it lowers the amount of oxygen you need to run at a given intensity.” 

This essentially means you can use it to improve your Sprint PB, OR improve your next IRONMAN. 

Now time to introduce Mark. Mark has been well-involved in the Beetroot juice research with a Masters in Food and Human Nutritional Science and has ran many clinical trials on nitrate supplementation dating back as early as 2013. Mark has recently taken the opportunity to grow the Beet It brand in Canada through the new brand, Beet It Canada and is on here today to teach us how we can incorporate a health product like this into our training. 

In today's chat we’ll go into an overview of nitrate supplementation (and yes we get into some physiology for all the keeners out there!), and we also talk about the Beet It Sport Company and its heavy involvement in the Nitrate Research, and we explain what sets Beet It apart from other products on the market and more importantly where its heading as it expands its horizon on the Canadian Athletic Scene. 

Anyways I think I’ve left you with a ton of questions around Beetroot Juice, so, let’s hear it from Mark himself; Let’s get into it.

I’m REALLY amped up to say the guest in today's episode is the former 2x IRONMAN World Champion and one of my favorites all time triathletes, Patrick Lange! 

If you’ve been following professional triathlon in the last few years, then you’ve more than likely heard about Patrick as he’s been one of the most talked about triathletes out there. It was only back in 2016 when Patrick made his IRONMAN debut at IM Texas in which he came first place and then continued on that season with a 3rd overall at IM KONA; breaking the run course record. 

This opened up a floodgate of sponsorship opportunities for Patrick which really helped him kickstart his long course career. He then went on to win consecutive IRONMAN World Championships in 2017 and 2018 breaking the overall course record each year and then becoming the first ever athlete to finish KONA in sub 8 hours. Hence his hashtag line #BetheRecordBreaker 

Patrick is known to go full throttle on the big island but unfortunately in 2019 he had to drop out of the race leaving many people guessing what had happened. 

Well, I am excited to talk to Patrick to chat about what happened that race day and leading up to the race. But more importantly, what is ahead going further as we start the new 2020 race season. 

Some other themes we explore in today’s podcast: -  is the history of his early days in his triathlon career - his day to day nutrition strategies - his on-course nutrition strategy - And of course, we talk all things KONA – because nobody thinks about the IM World Championships on a daily basis more than Patrick Lange! 

One race doesn’t define an athlete, so expect Patrick back at the start line in KONA 2020 with vengeance and a desire to reclaim his title from his fellow Countrymen Jan Frodeno. This is an awesome podcast episode so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did; and now… let’s get into it!

GUESTS: MICHAEL TELPNER AND KATE WALLIS. 

Hey guys welcome back and welcome to the first time listeners, my names Steven Langenhuizen and I am the host of the Pacing and Racing Podcast – and on this podcast we are working alongside the Toronto Triathlon Festival to share an another amazing episode in the Life Well Lived Podcast Series Presented by Raymond James where we dive into a very important topic in our sport and that is the barrier of entry and access to triathlon for new triathletes. 

I am sure if you’ve been competing in triathlon for a while now that you can probably recall your first triathlon and your emotions around it. Do you remember how you first got into triathlon? Were you hesitant? Nervous? Or maybe lacking confidence and felt like you wouldn’t be able to complete the race? Or maybe you are new to triathlon and your having these feelings. I know the sport has all kinds of demands but I hope after you listen to this episode it inspires you to tap into a new mindset and map out your plan on what it will take for you to succeed. 

If you are a well-seasoned triathlete then this would be a great episode to reflect on how far you’ve come in your triathlon journey, or maybe it presents an opportunity to share this podcast and message with a friend in your life who could benefit from triathlon but is hesitant to start. I hope that in today's interviews you will find peace in hearing how other people overcame their struggles to reach their goals and how overcoming these have made them stronger more than ever. I hope that as you hear their stories it allows you to reflect on your struggles and triumphs that you have had or may be going through in your triathlon journey. 

Today we have 2 intertwining short-interviews! We have Michael Telpner who is an experienced Age Group triathlete and played a key component within the Triathlon Together Movement this year at the Toronto Triathlon Festival Presented by Raymond James. We also have Kate Willis who set a goal at age 60 and 300lbs to get back into shape and live a healthy lifestyle and finish her first triathlon. One year later after hard work and pure determination she raced at the Toronto Triathlon Festival Presented by Raymond James and we hear all about her journey through this accomplishment. 

Before we get to the interviews, a quick 101 on Triathlon Together. Over the last few years, Olympic Champion, Simon Whitfield, was seeing something he didn’t like. Accessibility to triathlon was becoming too cumbersome – too much gadget emphasis, too much fully-decked-out bike adulation, etc. Now, don’t get Simon wrong, he understands there’s a place for all of this stuff. But he noted that this was becoming a barrier to entry. Not so much for the cost – which is part of the issue – but more-so because taking triathlon for a test drive was increasingly becoming psychologically too difficult for those new to the sport. 

Therein, Triathlon Together was born. The 2019 Toronto Triathlon Festival featured the inaugural Triathlon Together wave and there will be another one again for the 2020 TTF’s Try-A-Tri race. At its core, the concept is meant as a throw back to celebrate the supportive community the sport was born out of in the 70s. 

The clock is irrelevant – no one is worrying about a PB. Everyone starts together – no one is alone. 

No athlete begins the bike until everyone finishes the swim – no one is left behind. 

No participant starts the run before everyone completes the bike – no one crosses the finish line by themselves. 

It’s a movement. It’s fun. And it celebrates unity. 

It’s Triathlon Together. Now, let’s dive in.

If you’re looking to listen to interviews with some of the top professional triathletes in the world AND their coaches, or if you’re interested in hearing CEO’s talk about their latest and greatest triathlon Tech, then look no further because this podcast is for you!

Hey I’m Steven Langenhuizen and I am your host on the Pacing and Racing Triathlon Podcast. In this podcast, the themes we explore include unparalleled tips and motivation from the top coaches and triathletes in the world, and ultimately just getting personal and real with some of your favorite sport icons.

We also dive deep into the newest innovations of triathlon with interviews with the Tech experts and founders themselves.

We’ve had the ITU and IRONMAN World Champions and legends on the show and We have an ever expanding library of exclusive interviews with some of your favorites like Anne Haug, Patrick Lange, Cameron Wurf, Sarah True, Richard Murray, Sarah Crowley, Katie Zaferes, Vincent Luis and so many more so definitely be sure to tune in by clicking the subscribe button and queue your playlist for your next long indoor bike session!

Happy Training everyone, now let’s get after it!

Now. Joining us today is the CEO of FORM Swim goggles; Dan Eisenhardt!

Dan comes from both a competitive swimming background and an engineering background so finding a solution to in the wearable technology sector for swimming seems quite fitting for him. However, Dan actually started making smart glasses for other sports first including Skiing and cycling with companies like Intel before diving into the realm of wearable swim technology.

So as I dove into the research of this project I was quite amazed at the complexity of these goggles and their capabilities. First off, they had to create a goggle that wasn’t too bulky and one that would fit a swimmer properly so that any swimmer of all levels would actually enjoy wearing the goggles. This includes the ability for a swimmer to interchange whether they want they digital display readings to be viewed from the left or right eye.

They kept the goggles user friendly with only two buttons and only two metrics displayed while swimming. Through the use of Machine learning they were able to keep the experience automatic and hands free, as the goggles are able to determine the exact stroke your using, along with metrics like split times, total distance, stroke rate, and calories. They even took it a step further through a partnership with Polar where they have created a clip where you can install the Polar OH1 Optical Heart Rate Sensor to the goggles to also capture your heart rate.

So for a quick overview of specs; You can view two metrics at a time through the goggles, and this is customizable using the FORM Swim app on apple or android devices as well as automatically upload the workouts onto Training Peaks, Strava, or Facebook by Bluetooth.

It comes with 5 nose bridge sizes and an adjustable silicone strap, it has permanent chemical-resistant anti-fog and comes with a ventilated carrying case.

It has 16 hours of battery life in the pool, and currently hosts 13 different metrics to view including split time, interval time, rest time, total time, stroke rate, stroke count, distance per stroke, pace per 100m, pace per 50m, distance, length count, calories burned, and heart rate. At the time of this podcast recording it sells for $200usd with an additional option to buy the HR Monitor from POLAR for an additional $80usd.

Anyways I think I’ve left you with a ton of questions around the goggles so, let’s have a chat with Dan to see if this is the right set of Goggles to incorporate into your next swim session.

Let’s get into it.

Alright everyone whatsup, welcome back and welcome to the first-time listeners, my names Steven Langenhuizen and I am the host of the Pacing and Racing Podcast. We have a really exciting episode here on the Challenge Roth Road to Roth Podcast Series which includes a great interview with the 2019 IRONMAN World Champion Anne Haug.

So for the first time listeners, a bit of a backstory here with the Road to Roth Series – at the beginning of August I announced that I’ll be doing my first full distance triathlon at Challenge Roth in 2020, and since then, I found that a lot of listeners were actually on a similar path; whether it was with Roth or another race; but they too were on their crazy journey to their first full distance triathlon and looking forward to hearing content specific to the full distance!

Of course, never having actually done the distance before, I figured everyone could benefit the most in a series where I interview top professional triathletes and coaches that will be able to provide a ton of training tips specific to the full distance as well as give us the motivation and insight we need to help us maximize our performances come race day!

Motivation and inspiration seem endless in this interview with Anne as she walks us through how she first got into her triathlon journey which ultimately lead her into becoming the IRONMAN World Champion in 2019 with an incredible time of 8 hours 40 minutes making her the third-fastest female in history. Anne also talks to us about what’s ahead for her this season as she prepares for Challenge Roth 2020.

A Theme we also explore in todays conversation is the recent announcement of the Professional Triathlon Organisation and how Anne as a professional athlete is impacted by this and what this means for the sport going further.

We end off this episode with lots of training tips for age groupers training for their first Long Distance Triathlon so I hope you leave with insight on how the best in the world train, think, and prepare for races like Challenge Roth and KONA. So now, sit back, take notes, and enjoy!

Joining us today is Callum Millward; Co-founder of the Cupcake Cartel team and who may be also recognized by some as the host of Cupcakes with Cal on YouTube which in my opinion is honestly one of the funniest series of interviews with pro triathletes that I’ve ever seen (so if you’re looking for a great laugh then I highly recommend checking it out!).

A bit about Call here; he is a pro triathlete with numerous 70.3 wins and multiple 70.3 and IM podiums and unfortunately sat out a good portion of 2019 with an injury, but that hasn’t kept him out of the triathlon realm.

In fact; one thing close to Cal’s heart these days is the Cupcake Cartel which is a team of triathletes and like-minded people that come together for support and encouragement in racing and training. This is a highly sought-after team with over 500 applications received for 2020 and are recognized by many for their badass race kits, their highly reputable sponsors like Quintana Roo and their steady mix of enthusiastic age groupers and pro athletes alike.

In today’s episode we get to pick Cal’s brain on what makes the Cupcake Cartel one of the most popular triathlon teams out there for Age groupers to be apart of, we’ll talk about Cal’s race season as a pro triathlete and how he overcame his bilateral torn patella tendons, we’ll talk about some funny moments with Pro Interviews during his Cupcakes with Cal videos, and we’ll end It off as usual with some great key takeaways on training for IRONMAN for age groupers.

This is an awesome podcast episode so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Today’s guest is Canadian Professional Triathlete and fellow Team LPC member, Jackson Laundry.

This podcast will be Jacksons second time on the show which is super exciting because Jackson absolutely crushed the 70.3 circuit in 2019, but unfortunately, in the latter stage of the season he got in an accident at the 70.3 worlds which lead him to a fractured collar bone and multiple fractures to his scapula which essentially are the bones that keep your shoulder joint in place. This type of break could be detrimental to someone in our sport who uses their shoulders daily in exercise like swimming.

Now I am excited to talk to Jackson today for so many reasons. First off, I wanted to recap his 2019 season as this was his breakthrough season as a 70.3 professional!

Secondly, I always know that athletes who find themselves injured or ill and have to step away from the sport to recover have a very hard time coping with the change and I thought that Jackson would be an excellent guy to come on and walk us through his process and I hope this can resonate with some listeners and be the inspiration they need to keep pushing on.

In today’s episode we’ll dive into his recovery process, what’s ahead next season, and we’ll also go over Jacksons on-course fueling strategy with First Endurance Canada, a few Zwift training tips, training with a 4iiii Powermeter, and so much more so definitely be sure to clear any distractions around you and soak it in like a sponge!

Jackson also gives us a bit of some inside scoop on a new team unfolding within the Hewdog Racing team that is SUPER exciting so definitely be sure to check that out because I think it could be a fantastic new addition to triathlon in North America!

Today we have Swedish Pro Triathlete Jesper Svensson on for Episode number 7 of the Road to Roth Training Series!

So for the first time listeners, a bit of a backstory here with the Road to Roth Series – at the beginning of August I announced that I’ll be doing my first full distance triathlon at Challenge Roth in 2020, and since then, I found that a lot of listeners were actually on a similar path; whether it was with Roth or another race; but they too were on their crazy journey to their first full distance triathlon and looking forward to hearing content specific to the full distance!

Of course, never having actually done the distance before, I figured everyone could benefit the most in a series where I interview top professional triathletes and coaches that will be able to provide a ton of training tips specific to the full distance as well as give us the motivation and insight we need to help us maximize our performances come race day!

Now this man needs no introduction, with a second-place finish at Challenge Roth 2019, Jesper has truly made a name for himself and is always so exciting to watch race.

Jesper goes into great detail with us on his experiences and journey to second place in the iconic Challenge Roth and what it meant and felt like to him. We spoke on some course-specific tips leading into Challenge Roth as well as some great insight on nutrition both on-course and during your travels to a race!

We also chat about his decision on riding with Ventum Racing, what his schedule looks like going into next season and we end it off with a few great age group training tips!

I am really excited about this one guys and I could keep going on all day, but let’s hear it all from Jesper himself!

Hey guys and Welcome to the Pacing & Racing Podcast. The Canadian Triathlon Podcast Made In Mind for the Age Group Triathletes.

I am REALLY excited to say that today’s episode I get to interview one of my inspirations in this sport and it is the IRONMAN Historian himself; Bob Babbit!

Now if you were on social media in October and follow anything to do with triathlon then I am sure you came across the amazing Breakfast with Bob Interviews that were recorded down at the IRONMAN World Championships. Bob has such an incredible way of connecting with all of the pro triathletes and it’s super inspiring for me to watch seeing as I am following in similar footsteps; interviewing triathletes and trying to find the inspiration and motivation through asking the right questions.

Now Bob’s love for triathlon dates all the way back to the third ever IRONMAN triathlon which he goes into detail talking about in this episode and it’s a must hear story and its amazing to see how much triathlon has since evolved over the years.

So most of you may already know on the side of the Breakfast with Bob Video Interviews, he has been doing a radio and podcast program dating back to 1990. So if there is any true IRONMAN interviewer this is the guy and I am absolutely humbled today to get to be the one to interview him!

In this episode you’ll hear all about his legacy, what he finds so passionate and exciting about triathlon that he wants to share with the world, and we go over some funny stories, motivational stories, and even go over some motivational key takeaways that we can all learn from and incorporate into our triathlon training as well as our daily lives.

It’s an excellent podcast today so sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!

Hey guys and Welcome to the Pacing & Racing Podcast. The Canadian Triathlon Podcast Made In Mind for the Age Group Triathletes.

I am really excited to say our latest guest is the Co-Founder of one of my favorite bike companies, Ventum Racing, and that is Diaa Nour!

Now if you watched the 2019 IRONMAN World Championships in KONA this year then you’ll probably recall seeing Diaa interviewed during the race when the athletes were just starting out in the early km's of the Ventum Bike Course!

In this quick interview, you were able to catch a glimpse of the man behind the scenes who took part in creating the first-ever design of the Ventum Bikes alongside co-founder Jimmy Seear!

Now in today’s episode you’ll hear how he and Jimmy came together to take a risk and going with their guts by creating a new bike in what was a VERY niche and competitive market back in 2014!

Since 2014 they have created the Ventum One which is their flagship model, their Ventum Z which is the most economical version, and their Ventum Signature which is upwards of $32,000 USD! They also JUST released a UCI Legal Ventum Road Bike called the NS1 which I am SUPER pumped to chat about because as well all know this could be a game-changer for Super League athletes and even the athletes preparing for Tokyo 2020!

Diaa also dives into the latest bike initiatives they are taking on and will be coming out with new VERY exciting bike designs next year! Have a listen to find out!

It’s an excellent podcast today so sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!

Hey guys and Welcome to the Pacing & Racing Podcast. The Canadian Triathlon Podcast Made In Mind for the Age Group Triathletes.

Now I’m excited to say today’s guest is a jack of many trades, including being an elite triathlete, Super League & ITU Photographer and content creator, and has even been featured on TV Show Tiny House Nations; and that is Tommy Zaferes!

So Most may know already that Tom is married to Katie Zaferes who has already been on a previous episode of the pacing and racing podcast! I thought it would be awesome for today to talk to Tom about the Super League from a slightly different angle than most, and that is through the lens of his camera!

So Tom plays an integral part in filming and photography at the ITU races and Super League races and sees these events from a much different angle then we do. He connects with all the triathletes on a personal level, he’s great friends with all of them and will be there throughout all the travels, the downtime, the race preparation, and even snapping pictures at the finish line and post-race celebrations!

He’s a big part of Super League and I thought it would be great to hear about it from his perspective and hear what he has to say about the inside scoop in triathlon! What goes on behind the scenes that we don’t often get to see and hear about!

Of course, like all episodes, I like to dig for some great training tips and key takeaways and Tom definitely gave us some great answers so I look forward to sharing all that with you guys in today's episode!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!

Today’s guest is the Super League Triathlete, Sophie Coldwell!

So for those who may not know Sophie yet, she is a young and talented British ITU Triathlete that has taken the triathlon scene by a storm in the recent years! With multiple prestigious results across the ITU and a crowd favourite in the Super League, Sophie is on the fast track to becoming a household name in the triathlon community!

To briefly cover her highlights over the last couple of years; in 2017 Sophie won her first global bronze medal in the U23 event at the ITU World Championships in Rotterdam, and a fourth-place finish on the ITU World Triathlon Series in Yokohama. She also finished second to Jess Learmonth at the 2017 ETU European standard distance championships.

Sophie represented Team England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and finished sixth. She went on to win the ETU European Sprint Triathlon Championships in Estonia in July.

This year notably she won gold at the Cagliari ITU Triathlon World Cup and was part of the British Mixed Relay team that won gold in Nottingham and silver in Edmonton. She hopes to continue this success into 2020 after achieving a top ten finish at the Tokyo ITU World Triathlon Olympic Qualification Event alongside Vicky Holland and Non Stanford.

In today’s exclusive Super League episode we talk to Sophie about the rules and formatting of the Super League, how the points are awarded, how athletes receive a colored jerseys, and she gives some great insight on her own experiences in the fast and dynamic super league and how us as age groupers can train and prepare for a super league race ourselves!

Hey guys and Welcome to the Pacing & Racing Podcast. The Canadian Triathlon Podcast Made In Mind for the Age Group Triathletes.

Today Jenna-Caer and I have an awesome new episode today where we teamed up with Andrew and Mike from the Endurance Innovation Podcast to go over a special episode as we gear up for KONA 2020. Mike is the owner of X3 Training and Andrew represents 4iiii's and together are very insightful when it comes to triathlon innovation and training!

As many of you may already know from previous episodes, Jenna-Caer is coming up to her KONA Debut this year after a 1st place AG Finish at IM Cork so we thought it would be great to have a podcast to talk about things like race specificity in training, heat adaptaion and on-course heat management, and what’s changed over the years in training for an IRONMAN.

We also dive into Nutrition and hydration strategies, and how bike positioning and aerodynamic testing through the Virtual Wind Tunnel makes a big difference in your speed and efficiency on the bike.

This is our first 4-person podcast episode and it was an absolute blast and I am happy to share this with you guys because there are some great concepts and perspectives from multiple angles in the episode and we made sure we did our best to make sure it was done in a clear and concise manner.

I hope you all enjoy this podcast! 

Hey guys and Welcome to the Pacing & Racing Podcast. The Canadian Triathlon Podcast Made In Mind for the Age Group Triathletes.

Today we have American Pro Triathlete Sarah True!

Now to introduce Sarah, she is an incredible personality in the Triathlon world and is one of the rare few triathletes out there that have accomplished competing at the top level of both the Olympics and the IRONMAN World Championships!

In today’s episode Sarah talks to us about her years competing in the Olympics as well as her struggles with mental health after the Rio Olympics. We also dive into her incredible debut into the IRONMAN scene and we talk about her races this year at IM Cairns, IM Frankfurt and IMMT. We also talk lots about what lies ahead for KONA and she leaves us with some incredible age group tips and training advice to help us get ready for our next big race!

I hope you guys enjoy this podcast and be sure to take advantage of your long bike sessions by lining up a few episodes to play for constant workout motivation!

Today we have German Pro Triathlete Andi Boecherer on the show to help us on Episode number 2 of the Road to Roth Training series!

So for the first time listeners, a bit of a backstory here with the Road to Roth Series – at the beginning of August I announced that I’ll be doing my first full distance triathlon at Challenge Roth in 2020, and since then, I found that a lot of listeners were actually on a similar path; whether it was with Roth or another race; but they too were on their crazy journey to their first full distance triathlon and looking forward to hearing content specific to the full distance!

Of course, never having actually done the distance before, I figured everyone could benefit the most in a series where I interview top professional triathletes and coaches that will be able to provide a ton of training tips specific to the full distance as well as give us the motivation and insight we need to help us maximize our performances come race day!

So, to introduce Andi; for the few who don’t know him yet, he is an absolutely incredible long-distance triathlete, with a top 5 finish in KONA, multiple podium finishes at the IRONMAN European Championships and has won many IM 70.3 races over the years.

Andi also recently competed in Challenge Roth breaking the fastest Bike split; but unfortunately, his race fell apart in the run which he now attributes to nutrition. In this episode Andi dives into what exactly happened that day when it came to his nutrition failure and how he’s overcome it and how we as age groupers can learn from it!

We also dive into his background in racing, what’s ahead as all eyes are on KONA, and leaves us with plenty of motivation and training advice to help us get ready for that big race!

I hope you guys enjoy this podcast and be sure to take advantage of your long bike sessions by lining up a few episodes to play for constant workout motivation!

Today’s guest is Swedish Pro Triathlete Patrik Nilsson! 

So, like many other pros around this time of season; Patrick has his focus on one race; KONA. 

With last years unfortunate DNF and his 2017 top 10 finish; Patrick has his eyes set on that podium and I truly believe he is one of the few that will be top contenders for that podium this year; and you’ll hear his thoughts all about KONA in this episode! 

Patrick is only 27 years old and has been racing since 2013 with a previous background as a competitive swimmer! To point out some of his results this season; he had the first place win at IRONMAN Texas, 2nd place in the IM 70.3 Sweden after a crash on the bike, 2nd at IM 70.3 Dubai and a 4th place at IM 70.3 Denmark!. Going back a little bit further, Patrick had notable race results at the very competitive IM Frankfurt with a 3rd place in 2017 and a 2nd place in 2018 (alongside Jan Frodeno and Patrick Lange). 

In today's episode, not only do we dive into his preparations and thoughts leading into KONA, but we also discuss what’s ahead for him after KONA, what life is like juggling pro triathlon alongside parenthood, and he even offers up some great training tips for age group triathletes!

Patrick also talks about what it’s like being apart of the BMC-Vifit Pro Triathlon Team and being a Redbull Athlete and so much more. Enjoy the podca

Today we have Nick Salazar on the Podcast, who is the founder of Tririg.com; which is a site that originally started out as a review site for the best triathlon gear and equipment, but has since evolved into a company in which has designed and manufactured the most innovative bike parts on the market! 

So Nick has a number of hats he wears for Tri Rig; including Editor-in-Chief of the website, the Photographer as well as the designer and engineer of all of the Tri Rig gear! Nick actually does everything from the original concept, to 3D modelling, prototyping, testing and the final oversight on manufacturing and distribution! Nick truly has a passion for innovating and highlighting the best of the best triathlon gear out on the market, so who better to have on the podcast to talk to us about bike setups then the guy who designs it all himself!

In this podcast we’ll learn about the roots of Tri Rig and we’ll learn all about how they have created the perfect Triathlon bike in terms of sleek design and aerodynamic components from the ground up; known as the Omni Tri Bike (which just recently was ridden by Matt Russell as he smashed the long standing Lake Placid Bike Course Record!). 

After this episode you’ll takeaway key concepts in understanding the best ways you can setup your bike; from the cockpit in the front end to the brakes to the rear bottle cage; and everything in between!

I could keep going all day but it’s best if you hear it from Nick Himself; so get ready to take notes, and enjoy the podcast! 

Today’s guest is one of the biggest names in Triathlon right now and that is German Professional Triathlete; Daniela Bleymehl! 

I am excited to talk with Daniela today because she has an incredible list of accolades in her racing career with 4 Full Distance wins including Challenge Roth 2018 and IRONMAN Italy 2018! She also has had several amazing 70.3 distance wins and she is absolutely a fierce competitor to watch out on the course! 

In today’s chat we talk about her latest win at Challenge Heilbronn in Germany as well as her recent DNF at the grueling IM Frankfurt race and then less than one week later she toed the line of Challenge Roth and having a podium finish after being the Reigning 2018 Champion! Daniela also happened to be at Roth with the Swiss Side Team to talk to people about Aerodynamics on their bikes which if you haven’t heard the podcast episode yet that we had with the Founder of Swiss Side then I DEFINITELY recommend checking that out (after this podcast of course!)

We also get to talk to Daniela and hear about her incredible backstory of how she got into triathlon, how she trains, and what her plans are going further the rest of the season ahead!

Daniela ends off the episode with a few great training tips and wise words for age group triathletes so tune in, relax, Enjoy the Podcast!  

Today both myself and co-host of the Triathlon Sideline Chat Jenna-Caer Seefried have the exciting opportunity to interview the legendary Chris McCormack! 

So to quickly highlight Macca’s accolades, he is known as one of endurance sport’s most iconic athletes. Globally regarded as the best triathlete of his generation, Macca rose through the ranks delivering wins in 250 international races and landing on the podium 89% of the time. Macca owns one of the best athletic winning percentage statistics in modern sport, including a win streak of 35 races straight!

He’s the only male to win the World Championships across all distances of triathlon and aside from racing accolades he is also the most financially successful triathlete in the world. Being the CEO of Bahrain Endurance13 and the Super League Triathlon; he has been an integral part in shaping the future of the sport as well as bringing the sport to where it is today. 

After some incredible showdowns at last couple of weeks between Mainova European Championships at IRONMAN Frankfurt and Challenge Roth; we sit down with Chris to get his insight and thoughts on these races and hear about some of the stories that shaped these two races into what they are today!

Now we also dive into a lot about the Super League Triathlon Series, Bahrain Endurance 13 Team, and MX Endurance Team; all in which Chris played such an integral role in creating so get ready for a truly incredible and inspirational episode!

Today we have German Former Pro Triathlete Dirk Bockel on the show to go over the pre-race coverage on what to expect and lookout for in the 2019 Challenge Roth! Now Dirk Bockel is a former Challenge Roth champion who also happens to be the Race commentator and announcer of the 2019 Challenge Roth International Live Stream alongside Belinda Granger! 

Now I thought this would be a super cool episode because not only is this a perfect moment in history where they have two former Roth Winners announce the NEW Challenge Roth International Live Stream Coverage, but who better to do a pre-race coverage segment with then the one who is about to commentate on the race for an entire day!

Dirk also has an incredible history in the sport with winning both IRONMAN 70.3 & Full IRONMAN distance courses and Challenge Middle and Long Distance Courses! He also has released his latest book called “The Art of Triathlon Training – a Proven guide for your triathlon training” in which we’ll talk about and how you can get a limited time 50% off which I think is an incredible offer for anyone who wants to up their triathlon training and work smarter, not harder!

I hope you guys enjoy this podcast and be sure to grab a pen and paper, sit back, and relax!  

Today’s guest is British Professional Triathlete; Laura Siddall! 

Now I am excited to talk with Laura today because she recently won IRONMAN Australia for her third year in a row and her story behind it is truly incredible! Now What amazes me about Laura is her background and her love for traveling which you’ll hear about in this episode and why Triathlon is a perfect fit for someone who loves to travel! 

Now Laura has been a Challenge Family Ambassador for a few years now and has always loved Challenge Roth! Unfortunately, this year she is not able to toe the line but that hasn’t stopped her from partaking in the amazing race weekend! Laura will be heading to Roth Germany to go down and support the event and she gives us a ton of awesome tips and stories about the Race week and what to expect!  

So in today’s episode you’ll hear a bit about her backstory and what got Laura hooked on Triathlon and you’ll hear some great training tips, and truly learn about her motto and mindset in the sport!

We dive in deep discussion on Challenge Roth as 'tis the season for Roth and who better to talk to about it then Laura Siddall who placed 4th at Roth in 2018 and who will also be there this year as a spectator!

This is a really awesome episode to be apart of and remember guys, the draw for the Challenge Roth 2020 Race Entry + Free Home-stay is still on and goes until July 2nd at 12pm EST. To enter this giveaway head to my IG @Pacing.and.racing and comment on the giveaway post stating why you would love to go race in ROTH, tag 2 friends, and go click the link in my IG bio to take you to the giveaway contest page where you can earn several extra entries! The Giveaway will be announced July 3rd at 12pm EST! 

Today’s guest is Canadian Professional Triathlete; Rachel McBride! 

Now I am excited to talk with Rachel today because just finished up her race at IMMT 70.3 Yesterday and in a couple days from now she’ll be leaving Canada and flying out to Germany where she will be gearing up for a shot at the podium for the 2019 Challenge Roth! 

Now Rachel is a multiple IM 70.3 Champion with numerous podium and course records across several distances of the sport! Known as the Purple Tiger, she is one of the strongest cyclists on the world circuit; with multiple bike split records throughout IRONMAN. 

What’s fascinating about Rachel is that she was named the most interesting women in triathlon by TRS radio; as she is a board-certified genetic counselor with 2 graduate degrees in genetics. She also is an accomplished cellist and works in sexual health education, counseling and advocacy! 

So in today’s episode you’ll hear a bit about her backstory and what got Rachel hooked in Triathlon and you’ll hear some great training tips and truly learn about her mindset and determination in the sport!

We also highlight her experiences at IMMT and what her thoughts, feelings, and expectations are leading into Challenge Roth in just a couple of weeks! 

This is a really awesome episode to be apart of and remember guys, the draw for the Challenge Roth 2020 Race Entry + Free Home-stay is still on and goes until July 2nd at 12pm EST. To enter this giveaway head to my IG @Pacing.and.racing and comment on the giveaway post stating why you would love to go race in ROTH, tag 2 friends, and go click the link in my IG bio to take you to the giveaway contest page where you can earn several extra entries! The Giveaway will be announced July 3rd at 12pm EST! 

Today we have Felix Walchshoefer on the show who happens to be the Race Director of one of the biggest long-distance triathlon events in the world! With less than one month to go until Challenge Roth 2019 we thought it would be a great idea to give everyone an inside look into what makes this the biggest Long-Distance Triathlon in the world! With over 84 Nations in attendance, over 260,000 spectators in the crowd and over 5500 athletes participating, there’s no wonder its known to be one of the most popular races in the world.

Now for those who don’t know, it’s a 3,8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run in Germany and there is no qualifications needed to enter the race; however because of it’s popularity it is said to be like a lottery to get your ticket to the race as it sells out in less than a minute of being open! 

So in this episode Felix will fill us in on what makes this race so special, what it’s like coordinating such a big event, and he goes into some great detail on some amazing stories about the race and what you can expect when traveling to Roth!

If watching or competing in one of the most popular and entertaining triathlon events in the world is something you would like to add to your bucket list, then this episode is for you! 

Now Felix and the Challenge Team have generously donated one Race entry to the 2020 Challenge Roth (that’s valued at $500 euros and also includes free home-stay for your trip to Germany) to the Pacing and Racing Podcast so we’re going to be doing a giveaway that will be live from now until July 2nd at 12pm EST. The Winner will be picked July 3rd at 12pm EST so for more details on this tune into the episode and check out our Instagram Page!

If you want to live stream Challenge Roth 2019 race you can find it at www.challenge-roth.com in English translation starting at 6:15 CET (Central European Time!). 

For more on Challenge Roth you can find them on Instagram @challengeroth or on Facebook by searching Challenge Roth! 

Your co-hosts Jenna-Caer Seefried and Steven Langenhuizen bring you our new segment within the Pacing and Racing Podcast where we do post-race coverage and pre-race analysis with the insight and perspectives from the professional triathletes.

Now in today’s episode of the Triathlon Sideline Chat we get to speak with Canadian Up and Comer Jason Pohl! Now Jason has taken the Triathlon scene by the storm the last few years. With his professional IRONMAN Debut in 2017, he has come a long with recently coming in 9th overall at IRONMAN Brazil, as well as a top 5 at a very competitive Gulf Coast 70.3. 

Now, what makes Jason so unique is how optimistic and passionate he is about the sport. If you follow him on Instagram you’ll realize how motivating and optimistic he is and you can really see his passion and love for Triathlon!

So Jason just finished racing IRONMAN Brazil, so we’ll get to hear all about his thoughts going into that race as well as how he felt during and after! 

Now Steven also just got back from a weekend down at Eagleman 70.3 where he is able to share with us some incredible insight on that race, and Jenna finished up Victoria 70.3 race as well so we will be sure to break down those 3 races and talk about all the highlights, in this episode!

Now to finish off today’s podcast, we keep you up to date with what’s been going on over on the ITU side of Triathlon with some big races over the last couple of weeks and some big events up ahead!

Now I’m excited to say today’s guest is French Pro Triathlete, Vincent Luis!

So for the few who haven’t heard of Vincent yet, he’s a two-time Olympian that is completely dominating the Triathlon World and most recently just had a spectacular 1st place in the Yokohama WTS race and will soon be looking for another podium at the Leeds WTS race next weekend!

Now currently Vincent Ranks 1st overall in the World Triathlon Series and was 1st overall in the Super League Triathlon Series!  He has an incredible list of accolades and has just such a unique style of racing that it’s truly incredible to watch – so I am so happy to have him on today’s show so we can pick his brain and learn some amazing tips from him!

In today’s episode we get to speak with Vincent to discuss his race results in the WTS Yokohama as well as his upcoming race at WTS Leeds! We also go over his plans for the 2020 Olympics and his thoughts and experiences in the Super League Triathlon Series! 

Vincent also gives some great training advice and so much more guys so sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!

Your co-hosts Jenna-Caer Seefried and Steven Langenhuizen bring you our new segment within the Pacing and Racing Podcast where we do post-race coverage and pre-race analysis with the insight and perspectives from the professional triathletes.

Now in today’s episode of the Triathlon Sideline Chat we get to speak with Angela Naeth! Angela has had three sub-9-hour ironman performances; One of which placed her 1st in the North American Ironman championships. The second sub 9 was from her incredible speed on one of the most challenging courses; which earned her 8th place in the ironman world championships in KONA with a time of 8 hours 57 minutes! 

Now, what makes Angela so unique and special and I’m so excited to have her on, is that now only is she is a world-ranking professional triathlete, but she’s also a Red bull Athlete, a Lyme-disease advocate, and the founder of IRACELIKEAGIRL brand. I might also add she was on the cover of Triathlon Magazine in and won both Triathlon Magazine Canada Elite Triathlete of the year and Triathlon Canada Multisport Athlete of the year in 2018!

Angela just finished racing Chattanooga 70.3 so we’ll get to hear all about her thoughts going into that race as well as how she felt during and after! 

We also get to do a recap on some of the other big races that were on that same weekend including the Barcelona 70.3, the Yokohama World Triathlon Series Race, and Challenge Lisboa! Now in last weeks episode, we had Linsey Corbin join us in on our race predictions so you’ll be able to hear the results of those in today’s episode!

Now to finish off today’s podcast, Jenna and I pick our race predictions as we lead into another competitive race weekend ahead including the 70.3 Austria, IRONMAN Brazil, and IRONMAN Lanzarote!

Today’s guest is Pro Dutch Triathlete, Rachel Klamer! 

So for those who may not know Rachel Yet, she is an incredible Super League triathlete currently ranked 2nd overall and also an ITU triathlete and 2x Olympian.

Now what’s special about Rachel is when she is not competing, she is ALWAYS being active and training in the most beautiful places around the world! If you follow her for a week on Instagram you’ll see her cycling up mountains, through beautiful scenery, and just always staying so active which is always great to see. Many Triathletes like to stick to indoor trainers but Rachel is not one of those athletes; the more she can be outdoors and in tune with nature, the better! 

In today’s episode we get to speak with Rachel to discuss her plans for the 2020 Olympics as well as her thoughts and experiences in the Super League Triathlon Series! 

Rachel also gives some great training advice and so much more guys so sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!

Your co-hosts Jenna-Caer Seefried and Steven Langenhuizen bring you our new segment within the Pacing and Racing Podcast where we do post-race coverage and pre-race analysis with the insight and perspectives from the professional triathletes.

Now in today’s episode of the Triathlon Sideline Chat we get to speak with Linsey Corbin, who recently just finished 4th place in IRONMAN 70.3 Monterrey, impressively back it up after racing stacked field at Ironman St. George 70.3 just a week earlier; so we get to talk all about her thoughts going into that race as well as how she felt during and after! 

We also get to do a recap on some of the other big races that were on that same weekend including the IM 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship in Vietnam, the IM 70.3 Gulf Coast, and IM 70.3 Pays d’Aix in France! Now in last weeks episode, we had Jocelyn join us in on our race predictions so you’ll be able to hear the results of those in today’s episode!

Now to finish off today’s podcast, we pick our race predictions with Linsey Corbin leading into another competitive race weekend ahead including the IM 70.3 Chattanooga, IM 70.3 Barcelona, Challenge Lisboa, and the long-awaited Yokohama World Triathlon Series Race!

Today’s guest is Pro Triathlete Henri Schoeman! 

So for those who may not know Henri yet, he is both an incredible ITU and Super League Triathlete who also was the commonwealth games champion in 2018 and actually placed with a bronze in the 2016 Olympics for triathlon! 

Now currently Henri ranks 2nd overall in the Super League and 8th overall in the World Triathlon Series.  He has an incredible list of accolades and has just such a unique style of racing that it’s truly incredible to watch – so I am so happy to have him on today’s show so we can pick his brain and learn some amazing tips from him!

In today’s episode we get to speak with Henri to discuss his race results in the WTS Bermuda race as well as his upcoming race which is WTS Yokohama in Japan! We also go over his plans for the 2020 Olympics and his thoughts and experiences in the Super League Triathlon Series! 

Henri also gives some great training advice and so much more guys so sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode!

Welcome to episode #2 of the Triathlon Sideline Chat with your co-hosts Steven Langenhuizen and Jenna-Caer Seefried! Now in today’s episode of the Triathlon Sideline Chat we get to speak with Jocelyn McCauley, who recently just finished 2nd place in IRONMAN Texas just two minutes behind the World Record holder Daniela Ryf! Now she went into that race saying how she felt she was ready to take on Daniela and it was an action-packed race to say the least; so we get to talk all about her thoughts going into that race as well as how she felt during and after! 

We also get to do a recap on her most recent race success at the St. George 70.3 where she placed 7th Just one week later after her IRONMAN! She was among a stacked lineup across the map; with the mens side; Sebastian Kienle, Ben Hoffman, Rudy Von Berg, Jackson Laundry and Bart Aernouts, to name a few. On the womens side we have Paula Findlay, Holly Lawrence, Heather Jackson, Linsey Corbin and Heather Wurtele (to name a few)

We also cover a few of the other big races from that weekend including the ITU LD World Championships in Pontevedra, IM Australia, and IM 70.3 Busselton! At the end you hear our race picks for the upcoming weekend of racing! Enjoy!

Today we have The Founder and CEO of Swiss Side and one of the worlds best aerodynamicist; Mr Jean-Paul Ballard himself!

Now I am excited to talk to him today because JP is the go-to guy when it comes to aerodynamics for both the Professional and Age Group Triathletes. JP has a previous background in designing car concepts and engineering in the Formula 1 Racing series and has brought that knowledge into the Cycling industry. He has worked with some of the best triathletes in the world like Patrick Lange, Daniela Ryf and Laura Phillip. 

JP is able to give so many simple inputs like bottle placement, suit, helmet, positioning, and more that really doesn’t cost much to change. So if your looking for essentially free speed out on your next bike ride then definitely stay tuned!

To get a sneak peak of today’s episode; he is going to give us tips on:

-  setting up your bike for a high-wind triathlon setup

- Time Trial Helmets vs road bike helmets

Drinking Straws, and Hydration Systems

- How to choose your rim depth, tyres, and hub size

- & more!

I could keep going all day but it’s best if you hear it from the Aero Priest himself; so enjoy the podcast! 

Now today marks the official launch of our new segment within the Pacing and Racing Podcast which I am super thrilled about!

Now of course, I will continue on with the triathlon interviews that are focused on training tips for the age group triathletes.

But what I felt was missing from the channel was to have a) race coverage and more in-depth discussion on pre-race coverage or post-race recaps. And b) having a secondary perspective in on the interviews or race discussion. 

So. That’s why I am happy to introduce our new weekly segment within the Pacing and Racing Podcast, called the Triathlon Sideline chat – with your TWO host…(yes!) you heard it right; two hosts! Steven Langenhuizen and Jenna-Caer Seefried! 

Now in today’s episode you’ll get to hear about our future plans with the triathlon sideline chat and what you can expect as we get into a competitive 2019 Triathlon season between IRONMAN, the Super League, and the World Triathlon Series. 

We also talk about a post race recap of the 4 big races that were on last weekend which included IM Texas, WTS Bermuda, Challenge Cancun and IM 70.3 Marbella! We’ll then end if off with discussing our pre-race predictions and analysis leading into this weekends exciting races. 

Today’s guest is Canadian Professional Triathlete; Jackson Laundry. 

Now I am excited to talk to Jackson today for so many reasons. First off, he’s a fellow Canadian in Ontario where I am from so I see him on the podium at the odd local race and he's an absolutely phenomenal triathlete.

Secondly, he is a STAC Performance athlete which is obviously very fitting for this Podcast, as we are big fans of STAC Performance and their indoor bike trainers on this podcast. Surprisingly enough he also rocks a Blue Seventy wetsuit which is awesome because again, like STAC; we are big Blue Seventy supporters! 

He also is a member of the LPC triathlon club which is the 2nd triathlete from the LPC team on the show and he’s also the 2nd of the pro’s that come out of Guelph to be on the show; and as you’ll hear in the episode; Guelph seems to be Ontario’s mecca city for top performing triathletes as of late! 

Today’s podcast we will get to hear from him all about his training and racing with the guys from Guelph and the LPC Team and how training in numbers can be beneficial, and we also talk about how he’s dialed in his aerodynamics in cycling by using the STAC Performance Virtual Wind Tunnel! Jackson gives us a ton of takeaways when it comes to training so definitely be sure to grab a pen and paper, and enjoy the episode!

Today’s guest is coming on the show for the second time, and its none other than Triathlon Taren!

So, this episode we are diving into the exciting realm of Heart Rate Zone Training! Now I have consistently asked many of the top professional triathletes In the world; do they tend to base their training off perceived exertion, pace, wattage, or heart rate. The common answer was the latter of the 4 and today we have the heart rate expert on to teach us about it and how you can incorporate it into your training; and more importantly – when to use it! 

We also of course love anything to do with training tips and advice for age group triathletes so we are also going to talk about how you can benefit from the new course called Pro Triathlon Training that was created by Taren himself! We also talk Ventum bikes, Mike Reilly’s new book, his race season plans and more! 

I hope you guys enjoy this episode!

Today’s guest is the Professional Australian triathlete, Scody athlete, Super League triathlete, and Blue Seventy athlete; Felicity Sheedy-Ryan! 

Now I am super excited about todays episode because of course Blue Seventy and Scody both happen to be supporters of this podcast channel so I love to get to chat with pro triathletes that wear both scody and Blue Seventy, and Felicity happens to represent both! 

Now aside from her great taste in apparel and swimwear, she is also a Super League Triathlete which has been all the rage as of lately and I can’t wait to dive into more of it in today’s episode. So Felicity tied in 2nd in Bali at the Super League Qualifiers which gave her a golden ticket to compete in the Super League Championship Series this year so she will be able to compete with the best triathletes in the world to compete for the championship title! 

Felicity notably has been a 2 x world Duathlon Champion and has competed in the ITU series for over 10 years so she has a wealth of knowledge and experience that we will get to listen into today! 

In this Podcast we meet with Mike Reilly – also known as the IRONVOICE and the man behind the mic at the KONA World Championships and many of the biggest IRONMAN races. He has been the announcer and essentially icon of IRONMAN dating all the way back to 1989. 

Now think about this for a minute. Mike Reilly has never missed announcing a single KONA race since 19189. He has announced hundreds of IRONMAN races and has been there at the finish line seeing and hearing thousands of amazing stories. He has been the motivation and highlight of many triathletes memories of IRONMAN because of his words and demeanor as they cross the finish line. Picture this; you spent the past year training and you’ve been through so much in your life this year but you kept pushing. you are 50ft away from the finish line of the hardest race of your life and you hear your name being announced and you hear the words “You. Are. An. IRONMAN”. You cross the finish line as the crowd is roaring and your family is there holding up homemade signs and your emotions are at an all time high, realizing you just accomplished one of the biggest moments in your life. 

Because of times like these Mike has been apart of so many stories and has had the privilege to connect with so many triathletes that he’s actually been able to create and just released his new book titled “Finding my voice – Tales from IRONMAN, the worlds greatest endurance event”. 

I personally a big fan of Mike Reilly, and although I’ve only done 70.3’s I do have it on my bucket list to make sure the first IRONMAN I do that Mike Reilly will be there to announce me across that finish line!

I could go on an on about Mike because he’s truly one in a million and so passionate about triathletes and the sport; but its better if you hear it from Mike himself; so here he is! 

In this Podcast we meet with Australian Professional Triathlete, Ellie Salthouse. 

I am excited to share this episode with you guys because as you’ll hear in today’s episode, Ellie is an absolute delight to talk to and has such an incredible and inspiring story in Triathlon and I think it would resonate with many of you listening. 

Ellie started racing in the ITU circuit and eventually left the sport altogether to pursue other dreams. When she returned to the sport, she eventually made the decision to pursue jumping up to the IM 70.3 distance – and in doing so, her first year she had earned herself 4 half distance titles, multiple podium finishes and a top 10 World Championship finish. This year in 2019 she recently claimed a 2nd place in 70.3 Geelong and a 3rd place in 70.3 Oceanside and it looks like this is just the beginning of a successful 70.3 year! 

We will get to hear about her experiences in ITU and the shift towards the 70.3, as well as hear lots of her advice when it comes to training to compete and train for the 70.3 distance format.

We also go over her future plans in the sport, nutrition strategies, how to overcome race nerves and more! 

I personally am a big big fan of her in triathlon racing so the honor is all mine in this podcast, and I’m sure after you finish this episode you will be too! 

Today’s guest is the Super League Triathlon Champion, Katie Zaferes! 

So for those who may not know Katie yet, she’s a 2016 Olympian triathlete whose taking the Super League by a storm! Katie won the Super League Triathlon Series Championships in 2018 after a very action-packed and incredible race season. But that’s not the only series she’s excelled in this year. She was also ranked 2nd overall in the World Triathlon Series! I think we can start to draw some paradigms here with her race results, and with a goal in mind to race in the 2020 Olympics I am banking on that this will continue over to an Olympic Podium finish!

Now I am excited about sharing this episode because not only is Katie one of the greatest female triathletes of our time, but she is also so full of advice and knowledge that you’ll be able to hear in this Podcast! We discussed her experiences in the ITU series, the Olympics, the Super League, and even spoke about how she plans her nutrition, her training, and how she focuses on her mental mindset during a race. Katie also gives us some great insight on training tips for the Age Group Triathletes and she really hypes us up about the amazing new Super League Triathlon Series!

Today’s guest is the MX Endurance CEO and Co Host of Think Fit Podcast, Tim Ford! 

So, this episode is going to be extra special because not only is Tim another Blue Seventy athlete, not only is Tim a Super League Triathlete (which I’m so pumped to talk about), but he’s also a co-host on his own Podcast called ThinkfitPod! Tim has a crazy story of getting into triathlon because unlike many who we get to interview; Tim had to lose 50kgs to get to where he is today! Now He is fitter then ever, happier then ever, and honestly is just a really cool guy and you’ll get to see that in this episode!

I am excited to talk about a number of topics in this podcast and im even more excited for you guys to hear it! 

In this episode we’ll get to talk about Tim’s background in Triathlon and how he lost over 50kgs in weight through the sport. We also chat about how he got into super league and what he loves about it and talk about how it differs from IRONMAN style of racing!

We also talk about what it's like being the CEO of MX Endurance and running his Think Fit Podcast while being an actively competing Triathlete.

Tim gives us a ton of advice on training, mindset in triathlon, and goal setting as a triathlete! I could listen to Tim all day when it comes to his perception on triathlon and where the sport is heading so definitely be sure to sit back, relax, and enjoy!

 Today’s guest we have the 1st ever Men’s British E Racing Champion; Cameron Jeffers! 

Cameron Jeffers is an elite Cyclist with the British cycling team Saint Piran, but may be even more well known for his 32,000 Subscribers to his YouTube Channel where he does his daily vlog on his training, racing, and Zwift racing experiences. 

Cameron Jeffers is one of the biggest names in the e racing industry and plays such an integral role in making zwift racing a mainstream racing platform. 

I am excited to have him on today so we can talk about his experiences in Zwift racing and what ultimately led to him being the first ever Zwift e Racing British National Champion. 

We’re also going to dive in and talk about his love for his cycling vlog and we’ll ask him tons and tons of questions on how age groupers can overall become better and proficient cyclists. Not too often we get to speak to a cyclist of this caliber so if your looking for tips to improve your cycling in triathlon then this episode is for you! Not only will you find tips for outdoor triathlon cycling; but if you want some tips for Zwift racing as well then this is the guy with all the knowledge! 

Today’s guest is the up and coming Super League Triathlete from New Zealand; Hayden Wilde! 

So, I am super excited for this episode because Hayden has had made an incredible name for himself in Super League Triathlon and is only in his early twenties! Super League Triathlon is an amazing series of the sport that is definitely standing up to the usual IRONMAN series format in which we are all used to! Now I have only ever personally raced IRONMAN style of triathlon, but I can see why many triathletes are so enticed to move to the super league format! I mean after all, they have some of the best athletes, its always held in exotic and iconic destinations, its super entertaining for spectators, there is BIG BIG prize money, its across the globe and its multi-day racing events! 

Now, Hayden Wilde is currently ranked 8th in the men’s Super League series against a very stacked lineup with names like Johnathan Brownlee, Richard Murray and Vincent Luis to compete against. 

I am excited to talk about a number of topics with Hayden like;

- His backstory of how he got into Triathlon and more specifically, what made him move into to the Super League Triathlon

- What he loves about Super League Triathlon and talk about how it differs from the IRONMAN branded format of Triathlon

- And we will discuss everything about super league triathlon from how it works as far as the point system, the different formats of racing, and even how you can join a race as an age grouper! 

- Hayden also gives us some amazing insight on how we can train to prepare for a series of racing like this compared to training for an IRONMAN style of race!

Cheers! Hope you all enjoy it!

Today's episode we got to chat with Mel Hauschildt! So I’m excited to be connecting with Mel today because not only is she another SCODY advocate like myself, but she also probably has the biggest list of accolades in Triathlon that quite frankly I’ve ever seen! Now I’ve never been one to list everything out; but to highlight a few of her stats here; she was a 2x IM 70.3 World Champion, ITU Long Distance World Champion, she’s a 30x IM 70.3 Champion (Yes.. 30 as in 3 0), she has 23 course records and the most sub 4:10 IM 70.3’s held by any female, and honestly the list goes on. Now Melissa actually owned the IRONMAN World Record by a female with a 8:31:05 win at the IM North American Championships in April 2018!!

In today's episode we go over details on her most recent accident and how she's been coping with the injuries. We  also pick her brain on what are the best races out there for an age grouper to add to their bucket list, and we talk a ton about training tips for age groupers! This is definitely a Podcast that requires your full attention because there's just so much great info!

Thanks Mel!

Hey guys! In today's episode we meet with Matt Russell; who had an incredible 6th place in KONA just a year after suffering through a severe bike accident on the KONA course that previous year. Matt has an inspiring and positive comeback story which will resonate with so many on overcoming struggles in our own lives. Matt also go into great detail on how you can customize your on course nutrition with the help of Infinit Nutrition! We also go over amazing tips to help you on your swim, bike, and run! Enjoy! 

Hey guys! In this amazing episode we interview 4x IM Champion Michelle Vesterby! In the podcast we get to hear all about how Michelle managed a 20-30 hour training week schedule throughout her pregnancy and offers some incredible training advice for age group triathletes. We also discussed having an optimistic mindset in triathlon and Michelle's future plans in the sport! We got to hear about her soon-to-be baby boy Markus and you can just hear in her interview that she is going to be the absolute best mom! This is a very uplifting Podcast and I enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks for the time Michelle and we look forward to welcoming Markus into this world and look forward to your future plans in the sport when you make the comeback! 

Hey guys! Todays Podcast is with Braden Currie who placed 5th in the IRONMAN World Championships in KONA in 2018 and has some big plans to shoot for podium finishes in both ROTH and KONA this year! We talk about his 2018/2019 seasons and he gives us some great insight on swimming and cycling tips and overall is just a wicked guy to listen to! He's a wealth of knowledge and I hope you guys enjoy the episode as much as i did! 

Braden is also a Blue Seventy athlete so definitely be sure to go and checkout Blue seventy's website to check out their swim gear! 

Hey guys! So this was a very unique and awesome episode to record because I was able to chat with Matthew Fong who was 2nd in the 2018 Triathlon Ontario Junior Cup Series and has some big ambitions with his future in the sport! Matt is 18 years old and competing in the Elite Junior series and I thought it was great to get to ask him all about draft-legal racing, moving up through the age groups in Ontario, and balancing school/work/social life and training as an elite junior.  We also got to talk about training tips for all the Junior Triathletes out there who are aspiring to work on their athletic performance in Triathlon as they move up the age categories! 

Big Shout outs in this episode to Loaring Personal Coaching Tri Team for helping play an integral part in athletic development here in Ontario for all ages and skill levels! 

Hope this episode can resonate with many of you and can inspire many youth in triathlon! 

Hey guys! If your looking to get some great tips for on course nutrition than this is the Podcast you've been waiting for! Cody talks us through his story of how he became a professional triathlete and his stellar 2018 race season with an IRONMAN debut win and several other IRONMAN/70.3 wins. We discussed his tactics going into his 2019 race season including his debuts this year at Challenge Roth and KONA, and we broke down what nutrition values to be looking for when your creating a strategy for your on-course nutrition. This was a really fun Podcast to record and if you want to know more about Cody you can find him on Instagram @cody.beals 

Hey guys! Today we sit down with Canadian Olympian and Marathon Record-holder Lanni Marchant to discuss tons of great running tips for triathletes as well as her struggles and triumphs in her Olympic career! This Podcast is filled with great running information and Lanni has such an inspirational story behind her that it will be sure to resonate with you many of you! We also discuss mental health and injury in sports and her experiences while training in Kenya and competing in the Olympic games! Tune in and be sure to Subscribe! You can Find Lanni on Instagram @Lannimarchant 

Hey guys! In today's podcast we get to speak with Frank Sorbara and discuss his race experiences with Zwift, and how anyone can become apart of the virtual racing trend! Frank gives us tons of awesome insight and tips from basic techniques to advanced, and answers so many questions that so many of us Zwifters have. Once you hear this episode you will be race-ready and more eager than ever to tackle your next Zwift Race and thereby taking your indoor training to the next level. Enjoy!

Hey guys! This Podcast episode I have guest Lauren Brandon - Pro Triathlete on the show! We discuss her former NCAA swim background and how she made the transition over to Triathlon. We also touch on topics like her past race experiences, plans for her 2019 season and KONA, as well as training tips for the age group triathletes. Tune in and be sure to find her on Instagram @Laurenbbrandon ! Enjoy! 

Hey guys thanks for tuning into the Pacing and Racing Podcast Experience! I am super excited to share this interview with Taren Gesell; also known on social media as Triathlon Taren!

This was a fun podcast to record with him; he's very talented in what he does so in this podcast I asked him questions on how he managed to get where he was today with his podcasting and YouTube channels, what his 2019 race schedule looks like, and we put him through the ringer on a Q&A Lightning round! Definitely tune in and be sure to hit that Subscribe button! You can find Triathlon Taren on Instagram @triathlontaren and you can find me @pacing.and.racing 

 Hey guys and Welcome! Thanks for tuning in to the Pacing and Racing Podcast! 

The Canadian Podcast Made in Mind for the Canadian Triathlete! 

In this Podcast we meet with Canadian Professional Triathlete, Frank Sorbara. 

Now, Frank has an incredible backstory and I can’t wait for you guys to get to hear it! We often perceive Professional athletes as just that. Professionals. We don’t often think about the triumphs and struggles they endured to make it pro and the dedication and grit it takes to maintain that status. 

They weren’t always professional athletes; and in this Podcast, you’ll get to hear first hand at someone who put it all on the table and went for his dreams.

For all of you who are curious to see what a day in the life looks like as a professional Triathlete and what it takes to compete at that level; then this Podcast is for you. 

But be sure to listen to the Part one first!! Enjoy!

  Hey guys and Welcome! Thanks for tuning in to the Pacing and Racing Podcast! 

The Canadian Podcast Made in Mind for the Canadian Triathlete! 

In this Podcast we meet with Canadian Professional Triathlete, Frank Sorbara. 

Now, Frank has an incredible backstory and I can’t wait for you guys to get to hear it! We often perceive Professional athletes as just that. Professionals. We don’t often think about the triumphs and struggles they endured to make it pro and the dedication and grit it takes to maintain that status. 

They weren’t always professional athletes; and in this Podcast, you’ll get to hear first hand at someone who put it all on the table and went for his dreams.

For all of you who are curious to see what a day in the life looks like as a professional Triathlete and what it takes to compete at that level; then this Podcast is for you.  

Note This is Episode 1 of the 2-part interview with Frank; so be sure to tune into the Part Two episode! 

In this Podcast we get the privilege to connect with Ati Grinspun; a successful entrepreneur and triathlete, to discuss the benefits of proper nutrition and living a healthy and balanced lifestyle as a triathlete. Ati sheds light on Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, Vegan Diets, carb loading, on-course nutrition, how to kick sugar and caffeine cravings, and how stop doing Yo-Yo Dieting! 

You can connect with Ati by finding her on Instagram: @Atigrinspun 

This Podcast was super fun and informative and I hope you guys enjoy!