The Triathlete Hour

Latest Episodes:

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 35 - Here's what Ironman head referee Jimmy Riccitello wants you to know Nov 18, 2020

Show notes

This week, we talk to the global head of officiating for Ironman, Jimmy Riccitello. Jimmy started out as a pro triathlete in the late 1980s and through the '90s and into the early 2000s. His annoyance with some of the rules early in his career prompted him to get involved in trying to get them changed—and led him to find out how much work goes into developing rules for a race. Now, as Ironman's head referee he's been working on global consistency in the rules. He talks to us about his officiating philosophy and some rule issues he wishes people knew about. We used to do a column with Jimmy called Ask A Ref, and here he answers some common issues and tricky situations we've all had to deal with in races. Plus, if you have a ref question for us to bring the column back, leave it in the comments or send it to letters@triathlete.com Ask A Ref: https://www.triathlete.com/tag/ask-a-ref/ Remember: Officials aren't the bad guys. You want them out there.

Ep. 11: Joe Friel & Jim Rutberg on getting the most from riding inside Nov 13, 2020

Show notes

In episode 11 of Fitter & Faster, endurance coaches Joe Friel and Jim Rutberg join host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk about the indoor cycling phenomenon. As co-authors of the book Ride Inside, Friel and Rutberg have examined every aspect of indoor cycling—from the equipment and training benefits to the evolution of what is fast becoming a sport in its own right. Friel, who is the co-founder of Training Peaks and has been involved in triathlon for more than 40 years, also gives his insights into getting the most from your training (in triathlon, not just for indoor cycling), as well as how to learn from some of the biggest mistakes he sees athletes make. The show concludes with a look at the future of indoor riding and where gamification will go in the next five years. You can use code RIDEINSIDE for 15% off the Ride Inside book, available from velopress.com.

Tri Live: Tim O'Donnell & Mirinda Carfrae Nov 12, 2020

Show notes

Three-time Ironman world champion Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae and multiple Kona podium finisher Tim O’Donnell joined us from their home in Boulder, Colorado to talk all things triathlon and family. O’Donnell will race in next month’s PTO Championship at Challenge Daytona, while Carfrae is preparing to welcome their second child later this year. This Triathlete Live is presented by Tonal, the smartest home gym: https://www.tonal.com/?utm_source=trimag&utm_medium=display Watch all the Triathlete Live episodes here: triathlete.com/ama

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 34 - How Rachel Joyce went from last in the pro field to first Nov 11, 2020

Show notes

On this week's episode we talk to retired Kona podium finisher Rachel Joyce. Rachel quit her job as a lawyer in the UK to become a pro triathlete—and then did terrible! She struggled and was hurt and came in last or second-to-last. How did she go from that to coming in second in the world? Rachel shares with us what she changed, what she wish she'd known, and how she eventually finished on the Kona podium three times and won the ITU Long-Course World Championships. Plus, the major difference now that she's retired: being less tired. And first, we talk to mental endurance coach Vanessa Foerster about how to deal with all the stress and anxiety in the world right now. She wrote earlier this year about managing the emotions from the pandemic—and coming out stronger from them: https://www.triathlete.com/training/how-the-emotions-youre-feeling-from-the-pandemic-can-help-you-become-a-better-athlete/ Be kind to yourself, and keep training!

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 33 - Gwen Jorgensen doesn't listen to the haters Nov 04, 2020

Show notes

The Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen talks to us this week about why she left triathlon behind to pursue a running career—and why she doesn't listen to the online forums telling her she can't do it. She believes in herself. Gwen was a swimmer growing up and left swimming to pursue running—and left running (and her accounting job) to pursue triathlon after a whole lot of convincing from other people. She then found herself at the Olympics 18 months later. She tells us what it took to win gold, how her now-husband went all-in on supporting her for that goal, and why she left it all to go after a marathon medal. She's now trying to make the Olympics in the 5K or 10K and has been training with the Bowerman Track Club. We get some details about what that's been life, how she came back from surgery last year, what her plans are post-Tokyo, and why she's gotten more involved with social justice issues. Will we see her come back to triathlon?

Tri Live: Mark Allen Oct 29, 2020

Show notes

The legendary Mark Allen joins us for the week that would have been leading up to the Ironman World Championships -- to talk about how the sport's changed, his coaching and training philosophies, and to share some wisdom. Watch all the Triathlete Live episodes here: triathlete.com/ama

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 32 - Emma-Kate Lidbury's dreams changed + COVID protocols & Daytona champs Oct 28, 2020

Show notes

This week, we've got a bunch of short fun things for you. First, our senior digital editor Liz Hichens give us the lowdown on the new Ironman COVID-19 protocols. Liz lays out what the rules and processes were at Arizona 70.3—the first Ironman brand event in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic—and she tells us how it went and what athletes can expect at races in the near future (including the upcoming Ironman Arizona). For more insight and photos of the race set-up: https://www.triathlete.com/events/ironman/what-the-first-ironman-brand-event-in-the-u-s-since-the-pandemic-looked-like/ Then, our writer Brad Culp gives us his predictions and preview of the biggest race of the year, the PTO Championships in Daytona in December. The top 50 men and top 50 women in the world (plus 16 additional invites)will race for $1 million across a unique distance. It's one of the first times we'll see the top short-course and long-course stars battle it out together. Read his full preview here: https://www.triathlete.com/events/field-set-for-star-studded-pto-championship-in-daytona/ And then we talk with our managing editor and six-time 70.3 champion, Emma-Kate Lidbury, about how she went from dreaming about working for a big newspaper in the UK to dreaming about being a pro triathlete. Emma-Kate first found triathlon when she was assigned to cover a race for the newspaper she worked at—and she never looked back. She tells us about quitting her job, moving to the US, going all in, and how she was supposed to move in with a homestay for three weeks and ended up staying for three years. Plus, what she wished she had known when she started and her craziest race stories. This episode is brought to you by MitoQ: https://www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon?utm_campaign=pr_pr_putri&utm_content=pr&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=triathlete

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 31 - Sara Gross was ready to quit, then she won Oct 21, 2020

Show notes

In this episode we talk with two-time Ironman champ Sara Gross, who tells us about how she started triathlon while at grad school in Scotland, improved while training with Faris al-Sultan in the Middle East, and finally won an Ironman after being ready to quit the sport. She tells us what that was like, what changed, how the Kona field used to be bigger back in the day, and how the sport has changed. She also tells us all about the media company she founded since retiring (https://livefeisty.com/), how Crossfit is going, and if she's seen Prince Harry in Victoria, Canada. Plus, her daughter interrupts us. First, though, Thorsten Radde—the official statistician of triathlon—talks to us about how he creates his ratings and rankings, what does depth mean, and who he predicted would have won Kona—and who will win Daytona. Check out all his ratings at: https://www.trirating.com/ This episode is brought to you by MitoQ: https://www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon?utm_campaign=pr_pr_putri&utm_content=pr&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=triathlete

Ep. 10: Erin Carson and Kate Ligler on the strength training you need for tri Oct 16, 2020

Show notes

In episode 10 of Fitter & Faster, strength and conditioning coaches Erin Carson and Kate Ligler join host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk all things strength. Carson and Ligler, who work with a number of top pro and age-group triathletes in the gym, give an insight into how their training helps athletes get the most from themselves and their bodies—enabling them to move better, feel better, and become more "injury-proof." They explain how strength work is not just lifting heavy weights and talk about the importance of mobility, stability, and flexibility too. As we approach the winter, they also give insights and advice on how to approach your off-season strength work so that you're ready to hit 2021 feeling stronger, fitter, and faster.

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 30 - Jocelyn McCauley on faith, family, and confidence Oct 14, 2020

Show notes

This week we talk to Jocelyn McCauley. The Ironman champ is, in some ways, best known for almost beating Wold Champion Daniela Ryf last year at Ironman Texas. We talk about that and what it takes to believe you're as good as anyone in the world—plus how she went from Kona amateur champ in just her second Ironman ever to top ten in the pro field. You can read our 2015 story about her back when she was a nurse and age-group athlete: https://www.triathlete.com/events/ironman/on-the-fast-track-from-newbie-to-kona-amateur-champ/ We talk about how she and her husband weighed the pros and cons of going pro, how she involves her daughter in her training, and the role her faith plays in her life. Jocelyn is Mormon and doesn't race on Sundays—even when that means skipping the 70.3 World Championships. We talk about why she made that decision and what kind of response she gets in the sport. Plus, stereotypes, trash talking, and having fun. Hope you enjoy! This episode is brought to you by MitoQ: https://www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon?utm_campaign=pr_pr_putri&utm_content=pr&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=triathlete

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected