The Triathlete Hour

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The Triathlete Hour: Ep. 29 - Bob Babbitt remembers everything Oct 07, 2020

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This week would have been the week we all gathered on the Big Island for the Ironman World Championships. With Kona canceled, we're looking back instead of the 42 years of the event with the sport's de facto historian Bob Babbitt. Bob has been at every race since he did one of the first Ironman events back in 1980. He remembers all of his favorite moments and he tells us how the sport has changed (and how it hasn't!) over the years. You can listen to Breakfast With Bob and Bob's other interviews here: https://babbittville.com/ Plus, our editors share their favorite Kona moments. Share your's with us too. We're looking back at everything that shapes Kona: https://www.triathlete.com/collection/ironman-world-championship/ And be sure to vote in our King & Queen of Kona bracket for who's the best athlete of all time: https://www.triathlete.com/events/ironman/help-us-pick-the-king-and-queen-of-kona/ This episode is sponsored by MitoQ: www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon

The Triathlete Hour: Ep. 28 - Skye Moench believes in herself Sep 30, 2020

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This week we talk to Skye Moench. The Salt Lake City based accountant quit her fancy job and turned pro when she was still an age-grouper because she believed she could be great. Last year, she won her first big title—the Ironman European Championships—in dramatic fashion, when Sarah True collapsed a half-mile from the finish line. Skye was set to make her debut in Kona when, three weeks before, on a training ride, she found herself laying on the side of the road—with no idea how she got there. She talks to us about the crazy crash, the intense recovery, and the emotional ups-and-downs of getting back in the saddle just as COVID hit. Plus, Skye helped organize last week's DIY pro race—the Bear Lake Brawl—which was the first pro prize purse in the U.S. since the start of COVID. Here's our story about the event: https://www.triathlete.com/events/come-hell-or-cold-water-pros-brawl-adapt-at-bear-lake/ Skye tells us what she did to go from pretty good to really good, why she's always believed in herself, and what it's like to sit on the Pro Triathletes Organization's board with the big names of the sport. Plus, don't forget to put on your own races and sign up for Hawaii From Home by this Sunday: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Boulder/hawaiifromhome This episode is sponsored by MitoQ: www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon

The Triathlete Hour: Ep. 27 - Angela Naeth doesn't give up Sep 23, 2020

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In 2017, Angela Naeth contracted Lyme disease. After winning countless 70.3 and full Ironman races, she struggled to walk and suffered from mysterious debilitating pain. But in 2018, she came back to get 8th at Kona. Now she's going through intense treatment during this off year. She tells us about what it's been like, how she decided to become a pro triathlete at the age of 27, and why she wants to keep racing forever. She also talks about all the different projects she's been involved in—and how her age group team brings her joy and camaraderie. For more info on Lyme disease, which we talk about extensively: CDC's symptoms of untreated Lyme: https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/signs_symptoms/index.html LymeDisease.org: https://www.lymedisease.org/ And first we chat with our senior editor, Chris Foster, who headed to the first big pro race in the US this weekend. He tells us why small grassroots races are attracting huge and competitive pro fields, and how this might be the future of the sport. This episode is sponsored by MitoQ: www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon

Tri Live: Linsey Corbin Sep 22, 2020

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Our Sept/Oct cover star and American Ironman record-holder Linsey Corbin joins us from her house in Bend. How she's been training (or not) during COVID, how she started in triathlon, and how much she eats in a day. Watch all the Triathlete Live episodes here: triathlete.com/ama

Ep. 9 - Sports psychologist Jeff Troesch on the importance of mental training Sep 18, 2020

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In Episode 9 of Fitter & Faster, sports psychologist Jeff Troesch joins host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk about the importance of mental training. Troesch has worked as a sports psychologist and mental coach for more than 30 years with both pro and amateur athletes across a wide range of sports, including track and field, surfing, tennis, golf, and triathlon. He's helped lead pro triathletes to world and regional championship titles, while also guiding amateurs to fulfill their full potential.

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 26 - Justin Metzler and Jeanni Seymour are figuring it out Sep 16, 2020

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In our first in-person interview at our studio in Boulder, we chat with pro triathlon couple Justin Metzler and Jeanni Seymour—who have 15 70.3 wins between them. The young duo have had a few breakthroughs in the last few years and a few disappointments. We talk about their five-year plans, how they're still figuring out what works and what doesn't, and what it's like to move halfway around the world on your own. Jeannie also opens up about how she struggled some with her mental health, especially after a disappointing Kona debut last year, and how Justin has helped her find a breakthrough in her performances. Good thing she agreed to go on a pity date with him! Plus, they both have different answers to our 'would you rather' question. And first up, we chat with one of our writers, Susan Lacke, about the second installment in her Endurance Geek series—all on the science of sports bras. Read the whole here: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/supportive-science-the-quest-to-build-a-better-sports-bra/ This episode is sponsored by MitoQ: www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon

Ep. 8 Triathlete Editors' Roundtable Sep 11, 2020

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Episode 8 of Fitter & Faster sees Triathlete Magazine's editor-in-chief Kelly O'Mara and senior editor Chris Foster join host Emma-Kate Lidbury for a Triathlete Editors' Roundtable. The trio—who between them have more than 50 years' experience in the sport—discuss some key triathlon topics from both an athlete perspective as well as an editorial one: What are the most common questions we receive from readers? What are the biggest mistakes made? What were our biggest mistakes? We also discuss some of the greatest challenges triathletes face, such as time management, nutrition, and injury prevention—and give some insights into how we've learned to tackle these.

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 25 - Rach McBride never gets bored Sep 09, 2020

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This week we’re talking to the Purple Tiger, Rach McBride. Rach tells us about why they picked triathlon over genetics counseling, playing the cello, or working in sexual health—all of which were options. We also talk about why ADD might be good for triathlon and whether a GPS PR for a 1:20 half-marathon goal counts or if you have to run it on a certified course. And Rach will head to the self-organized Canadian Pro Championships coming up. In the second half of the episode, we spend a long time talking about why Rach came out as gender non-binary earlier this year, at the age of 42, and how the decision made them feel like they finally didn’t feel out of place anymore. (FYI: This means Rach goes by the pronoun 'they' and so we’ll refer to them that way throughout this episode.) We have a long talk here about what gender non-binary means and why it was important for Rach to be honest about who they are. Here's the story we did on Rach's decision earlier this year: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/people/rach-mcbride-didnt-intend-to-become-a-non-binary-gender-advocate-for-triathlon/ And, as mentioned, here are some additional resources and articles about what gender non-binary means: Understanding Non-Binary People (The National Center for Transgender Equality): https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-non-binary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportive 'The Struggles of Rejecting the Gender Binary' (NYT): https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/magazine/gender-nonbinary.html Model Policy on Non-Binary Athlete Inclusion (Athlete Ally): https://www.athleteally.org/model-policy-transgender-inclusion/ This episode is sponsored by MitoQ: www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 24 - Haley Chura can't believe the turns her life has taken Sep 02, 2020

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This week is all about swimming. We talk with uber-swimmer, Ironman champ, and first out of the water at Kona Haley Chura. Haley won a national championship as a swimmer at the University of Georgia, competed in the Olympic Trials, and only got her start in triathlon after a bet with her boss at her accounting firm. Now she's an Ironman champion and has traveled all over the world racing, but she never would have imagined this is the turn life would take. She also talks to us about racing the Olympic Marathon Trials back in February—one of the craziest experiences of her life, just two weeks before the world took a turn and she went into quarantine. If you want to listen to Haley's Ironwomen podcast she mentions: https://livefeisty.com/ironwomen/ And, first, we talk to the head of research for the Norseman extreme triathlon. Jorgen Melau tells us all about what they've studied in their athletes, what they've learned about cold water, and what changes they make. He also talks about swimming induced pulmonary edema(SIPE). If you want to read the story he mentions, as part of a series we're doing on the science behind endurance sports, it's an exclusive to Active Pass members: https://www.triathlete.com/training/solving-the-mystery-of-swim-deaths Triathlete Hour listeners can get 15% off the Triathlete Pass membership right now, using the code "trihour15" at https://www.triathlete.com/active-pass This episode is sponsored by MitoQ: https://www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon

The Triathlete Hour: ep. 23 - Don't Call Ben Collins Retired Aug 26, 2020

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This week we talk to USAT board member and former national team athlete Ben Collins. After winning a number of 70.3s, the New York City Triathlon, and countless other races, Ben's last full year of pro racing was in 2017. But don't call him retired. Now he's training with and guiding blind Paralympic athlete, Aaron Scheidies — and they're going for gold in Tokyo. Ben tells us what it's like to guide, what training is required, and why he enjoys it more than racing solo right now. The other thing Ben's enjoying in post-pro life? Making up his own triathlon adventures. See the full video Ben and Chris' DIY triathlon: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/diy-tri-get-inspired-to-put-on-your-own-triathlon-adventure/ We also chat (and laugh) about the highs and lows of being a pro, what advice he gives to new athletes, and what being a USAT board member means. Looking for your own adventure? Our managing editor Emma-Kate Lidbury has all the details about our Hawaii from Home virtual event -- 140.6 miles, 7 days. Register and more information: https://www.triathlete.com/collection/hawaii-from-home/ This episode is sponsored by MitoQ: https://www.mitoq.com/

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