Rock Star Triathlete Academy Podcast
By Ben Greenfield
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Podcast Description
Triathlon training to make you rock! We deliver a free monthly audio release from our member's area each month. Every episode is an interview and Q&A from a triathlon coach and expert, along with cutting-edge triathlon training advice that is practical and easy-to-understand. Hosted by triathlon coaches Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan. Official website is www.rockstartriathlete.com.
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ExplicitHow To Climb Hills Better On Your Triathlon Bike | In this call, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan tell you everything you need to know about how to climb hills on your triathlon bike. Visit http://www.rockstartriathlete.com for extra tips, training plans and more! | 5/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Orthotics: What You Need To Know | In this episode, Ben tells you why he doesn't use running orthotics anymore and who should use orthotics, and Ben and Kerry also discuss both running and cycling orthotics. | 4/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitWhich Wheels & Equipment Modifications Make You Faster? | Is there cycling equipment that can make you faster? The answer is: a definitive yes. There is a lot of hype in the cycling market about what will make you faster. Some of it works and some of it doesn't. Ben and Kerry will be sharing with you what will make you go faster and what will give you your biggest bang for buck. You won't want to miss this, since the right cycling gear will give you free speed that you don't have to train for months to get it. Listen to our call below - in which we go beyond just cycling gear, and also cover swim and run equipment modifications that make you faster! | 3/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHow To Choose A Power Meter | Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan explain how to choose a power meter, what they personally use and why, and the difference between popular power meters for triathletes. | 2/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitWhat To Eat During Your Triathlon | Get the scoop from Ben & Kerry on: 1) What We Each Eat During Our Respective Distances (basically we interview each other) 2) Liquids vs. Solids vs. Gels 3) Stuff other than carbs (proteins, fat, electrolytes) 4) How Much To Eat 5) How To Carry Your Food 6) Water Check out http://www.rockstartriathleteacademy.com for more! | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHow To Rock Your Triathlon Transitions | One the most underrated aspects of a triathlon is that of transitions. This is the a great way to gain extra time. It is also an area that you want to make sure that you have all the right gear and nutrition set up - as making a small mistake here can cause huge discomfort down the road. In this seminar, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan walk you through every step of transitions! | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIronman 70.3 World Championships in Vegas – Course Preview With Race Director Frank Lowery | In this audio quick tip from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, Ben Greenfield interview Frank Lowery, director of Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Vegas. During the discussion, Frank gives you everything you need to know about the weather, the swim, bike and run. | 8/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon 101: How To Ride A Triathlon Bike | In this audio seminar, Ben & Kerry cover everything you need to know about riding a triathlon bike - not just what you need to know to ride but what you need to know to go fast and be comfortable! | 6/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Triathlon Gold Wings Call With Ben & Kerry | Each month, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan sit down with one lucky Rock Star Triathlete Academy member for a detailed one-one-one phone call about triathlon training and nutrition. When you listen in, you'll get valuable nuggets of triathlon training information - and the call is available right here for you to tune into while you swim, bike or run! | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon 101: How To Swim Like A Triathlete | Ben and Kerry compare regular swimming to triathlon swimming, then give their best wetsuit, race, drafting, sighting and swim stroke tips. This is part of the seminar series currently taking place at http://www.rockstartriathlete.com , where you can join for $1. | 5/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon 101: How To Start Training For Triathlon | In this Triathlon 101 seminar, Ben & Kerry discuss how to start training for triathlon, how to structure your triathlon training week, how to fuel for triathlon, how often to swim, bike and run, common triathlon injuries and more! Check http://www.rockstartriathlete.com for access to more Triathlon 101 material. | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #16: What Happens To Your IQ During Exercise (or Sex) | In this Rock Star Triathlete Academy call: -how to come back from a running injury -is triathlon safe for kids? -an argument about lactate threshold -and what happens to your IQ during exercise or sex | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #15: What To Do In The Last Few Weeks Before Your First Triathlon of The Year…AND A Music Bonus! | In this Rock Star Triathlete episode, Ben and Kerry discuss the nutrition and training adjustments they make in the last few weeks before the first big race of the season...and also how they use music in their training and racing. What's on the playlist? Find out here (hint: neither are rockers - is that paradoxical?) | 2/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #14: Triathlon Super Bowl Workouts | In this episode, Ben & Kerry give you their favorite triathlon super bowl workouts. | 1/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #13: We Won’t Bite. | In this Rock Star Triathlete Academy episode, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan talk about how to put together your 2011 race season, tips for preparing, how amateur triathletes become pros, and where to go if you want to party like a rock star. | 12/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #12: Ben & Kerry Are Hung Over. | Ben Greenfield & Kerry Sullivan from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy (possibly hung-over) give a review of 2010 and a glimpse of what to expect at the academy in 2011! Visit http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/end-of-season-special (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/end-of-season-special) for more information on the End Of Season special! | 12/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #11: The Triathlon Off-Season | In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan explain exactly what nutrition and training techniques they use during the off-season, and why. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #10: Triathlon Nutrition Super-Special | In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan address listener questions about the perfect nutrition, diets and supplements. | 10/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #9: Triathlon Gear | In this episode, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan explain what they use for swimming, cycling and running...and why. | 9/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #8: What Are The Hardest & Easiest Ironman Courses? | In this podcast, Ben and Kerry talk about the hardest & easiest Ironman courses (with data from RunTri.com), and also give their race travel acclimation quick tips. | 9/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #7: Top 5 Triathlon Equipment Do’s And Don’ts | In this podcast, Ben and Kerry, both beat up from weekend racing, talk about the crucial triathlon equipment mistakes to avoid... | 8/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitJuly Gold Wings Call Now Available! | Each month, we choose one Rock Star Triathlete Academy member and do a personal coaching call with them to discuss their triathlon training and nutrition. Listen in to this week's call with Becky, in which we talk about her approach to re-building her injured body for the next season! | 7/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #6: How to Get Ironman Results | In this episode, Ben and Kerry talk about crucial mistakes you could be making during Ironman triathlon... Perhaps you've recently finished your triathlon and you're unhappy with your Ironman results. Perhaps you just signed up for an Ironman and you want better results. No matter what your level of triathlon experience is, there are three crucial keys for the swim, the bike and the run - and each of them will get you better Ironman results. Get Ironman Results for the Swim: Swim With Attitude Let's face it - the emotions and experiences you have during the Ironman swim can significantly dictate your mental performance for the remainder of the entire race. If you put yourself into a swim position that allows you to become frustrated, you could set-up a damaging cascade of decisions that stays with you during the bike and the run. It may seem illogical, but you can find yourself riding above your goal bike pace by 1-2 miles per hour and destroying your ability to run off the bike simply because you swam 100m off course on the swim and you're attempting to "make up time". So not only do you have to have an attitude during the swim that allows you to shrug off any frustrating experiences that come your way - such as getting kicked in the face, elbowed in the goggles or drafting off course - but you also need to make sure that you position yourself in the swim to decrease the chances of these events occurring. For example, you can swim to the inside of the marker buoys (most people swim to the outside), sight off stationary landmarks on shore (most people try to sight off buoys, which is much more difficult), and draft on the hips of the swimmer in front of you rather than their feet. Make the proper swim decisions, and you'll drastically affect your Ironman results for the rest of the race. Get Ironman Results for the Bike: Gearing & Cadence There's nothing like mashing gears for 112 miles to leave your legs feeling like J-E-L-L-O for the run. But at an average Ironman event, 90% of the competitors are spinning at 60-70RPM or lower as they climb the hills. This is either the result of not knowing how to use the bike gears, not having the mental awareness to use the bike gears, or not having the correct bike gears. Don't fool yourself - you may be able to do a sprint triathlon with a chainring the size of Kansas and the cassette of a Tour contender, but that might come back to bite you 80 or 90 miles into the Ironman bike ride. So in your practice rides leading up to the Ironman, attempt to ride a course that simulates your race course, and bring a cyclocomputer. Watch your cadence. It doesn't matter whether you're training based on heart rate, power, or "feel" - your cadence should be at least above 80RPM, and preferably 85-95RPM, even on the hills. Get Ironman Results for the Run: Nutrition If you've done Ironman before, then you know the feeling. About 6 miles into the run, each aid station becomes a blur of cookies, Coke, soup and gels - and you can't remember what you already grabbed, why you grabbed it, how much you stuffed into your mouth, what time it is, or where your pace is at. The truth is this: during the Ironman run you have to *own your calories*. This means that every bite of fuel that goes into your mouth is cooly calculated and stored in your mental computer that tells you exactly how much fuel you've consumed. There's nothing like being doubled over with gut pain halfway through a marathon and not knowing whether it was because you ate too much, ate too little, mixed the wrong foods, or somehow grabbed a cheeseburger while you weren't paying attention. During your long runs, practice adding total calories consumed and maintaining a running tally of your fuel - the mind can be trained to do math during exercise, and if you do this step, your Ironman results will rock. With a proper swim attitude, smart bike gearing and cadence, and attentive run nutrition, | 7/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #5: Top 11 Mistakes Made By Triathletes | In this episode, Ben and Kerry spill the beans on the top 11 mistakes made by triathletes, and try very hard not to get into big fight with each other over the nitty-gritty details. | 6/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMay Gold Wings Coaching Call Now Available For Download! | Each month, we choose one Rock Star Triathlete Academy lucky member to have a personal triathlon and nutrition consulting call with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan. Congratulations to Josh - he's never done a triathlon before, but has good experience as a marathoner, and we helped him plan out his season this year in this call... | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNew LIVE Audio Calendar for Rock Star Triathlete Academy! | Ben Greenfield introduces an awesome new way to network with fellow triathletes and the full LIVE Q&A calendar for the month of May! | 5/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #4: Somebody’s Gonna Get Pregnant! | In this audio episode with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan (we apologize for Ben's heavy dragon breathing - promise that will disappear next week): -Can you do drills in the open water? -What's Joe Friel up to? -Quick Tips: Ben & Kerry's Top 3 Triathlon Tools And Kerry is a sex symbol now. | 4/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMarch 2010 Gold Wings Call Now Available! | Congratulations to John, who was chosen for the Rock Star Triathlete Academy's March 2010 "Gold Wings" triathlon training and Q&A call with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan. Each month, we choose one to two members for a private coaching call to answer questions about race season, nutrition and training. The entire coaching call was recorded and is available for playback here. During the call with John, you're going to learn exactly how to analyze your race season, plan your nutrition, and perform on race day! | 4/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #3: Ben Was Not Naked. | In this episode with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan: Was Ben naked in the foam roller video series? How to motivate yourself early in the triathlon race season. Quick tips on how to heal fast from injuries... And much more! | 3/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #2: Chinese Herbs On A Desert Island. | In this episode with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan: Should you kick when you swim? What's in Kerry's swim bag? Quick tips on what Ben and Kerry would bring to a desert island... And much more! Yeah, yeah, we know we got explicit on this one. Ear muffs, kids. | 2/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEpisode #1: Swimming Smoother & Juicing | In this episode with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan: What is the Rock Star Triathlete Academy? Quick tips on swimming smoother and juicing... Why Ben trains less than Kerry... And much more! We promise to get better sound in the next episode, and less creepy mouth-breathing from Ben. | 2/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Training Teleseminar with Pro Triathlete Bryan Rhodes! | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/RhodseySWimStart.jpg)In this triathlon training teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy at http://www.rockstartriathlete.com, pro triathlete Bryan Rhodes addresses listener questions, including: Patrick McGahan - Chapel Hill, NC - I'm a longtime age group competitive runner and decent swimmer. So, at 45 I'm going to give Triathlons a try in 2010. I'm going to do the Miami 1/2 Ironman in October. For the next 2-3months I'm working on building my base. As compared to my race pace, what amount of effort should I put into these base building workouts? Dave - Southern Jersey - Bryan, I started last year and did a couple of sprints. I am planning for my first Olympic Distance next spring as I work towards a half iron. How much training should I do using heart rate zones? Esther - Reisterstown, MD - How do you adjust your race pace if it's raining hard during the triathlon? Do you focus more on swim/run pace & cut back on bike pace? How much? Brian Zobel - Haddonfield NJ - Looks like Crowie stole your finish line pose "sporting the big guns" at the Kona finish line this year...but really my question is what percentage of your Ironman finish time would you say is a goal to look or train for in doing a half Ironman race? chris - atlanta - I'm curious as to how much bike training you spend with the hammerhead groups and how much you spend solo doing 20min LTs. And, as a newcomer in the pool, should I concentrate on drills or holding pace with 100's? BTW, self-coached, and I know what you're about to say! Kevin - Albany, NY - Hey Brian... What is your typical nutrition strategy when attacking either Half Iron or Ironman distance? - Bob Farrells here - hi ben, do you see these questions in real time?? Michael and Kristen here.... Michael Abbott - carmel, IN - How would you suggest a beginner triathlete learns what works for his/her body in terms of race nutrition as they start looking to half and full ironman distances? Michael Abbott - carmel, IN - how much importance do you think training in specific HR zones should be given for the 1st time Ironman ? Paul Schreiner - Grand Cayman - I live on an island with the highest point being 25 feet above sea level. I am participating in the St. Croix 1/2IM this may and trying to conquer the Beast. What is the best way to train for hills in a landscape where there are none. There is one small parking garage that I possibly could ride. Alex Moher - Kitchener - To become a world class Olympic distance/ Iron distance triathlete, how much does it really realy on natural ability? Bob Farrell - Berwick, Maine - I'm new at triathlons. I've been training since last January and I ran a few 5k's during this year. My first tri may be in July. I would like to start off the year for several months working on endurance before I start triathlon training. What should I do to work on my endurance? Ian - Leesburg, VA - Do you use strength training as part of your training program? if so what type and when ? Chris Rivers - Augusta ga - Please give me the top 5 songs in your training mix when you want to push it! Chris Rivers - Augusta ga - how many races should I race before a 70.3. My race is sept 2010. So I have 8 full months till my race. At the moment I have a 10K planned on March 27tt and the Turtle Crawl Olympic Triathlon on May 15th . I would like to schedule another tri race for July and August, but not sure which one I will do. If I go with my plan is this enough or not enough for training. Keep reading to download the full audio file!(http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Swim Teleseminar With Expert Kevin Koskella! | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/kevinkoskella.jpg)In this triathlon swim teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy at http://www.rockstartriathlete.com, triathlon swim expert Kevin Koskella (click here to check out his website (http://www.tinyurl.com/rockstarswimmer)) addresses listener questions, including: - Carol - University Place, WA - Do you recommend stretch cords for resisted swimming and if so, what type and would they attach to the ankles or waist? - Bob Farrell - Berwick, Maine I'm new to Triathlons. Last summer I spent a lot of time trying to teach myself how to swim. I practiced in open water and I never learned how to swim. This year I will be training with a coach on the basics of swimming. Once I have the basics down, what are good workouts to do to get ready for swimming in open water? My first triathlon will be in September. - Patrick - St. Louis How important is the kick in the swim? Much is said about energy conservation, but should it not still be strong, and, technically speaking, fairly deep? How deep? - Neal - Alton, IL Where is the real energy from the swim kick derived? Does it come from the action of the hips, is it from the knees, or a combination of those and more? - Paul Casto - Castle Rock, CO What would your main advice be for someone brand new to Swimming, embarking on a training program for future Triathlons (the first being 4.5 months from now). Thanks! - Mac - IL How quickly do you grab the water for strokes. Do you glide a bit on you side in open water before rotating and grabbing again? Or is it wiser and more efficient to keep your forward momentum with a rapid turnover and short periods of gliding? - Cindi - Spokane I swam the Coeur d'Alene triathlon this past summer and was unprepared for the waves in the Lake. I had been swimming parellel to the beach and was easily doing a mile, but swimming perpendicular to the beach was really hard during the race. I took on alot of water, etc. How does one prepar/practice perpendicular to the beach to get sufficient distance? It seemed so much farther than what I had been practicing. And how to prepare for waves? - Alex Moher - Kitchener In an ironman, the swim is by far the shortest part. I know that in draft legal races, the swim is very fast paced to make the "lead pack", but do people usually push quite as hard it in the swim in a longer, non drafting race like a half or an ironman? can you really gain that much on someone in a longer race? - Vinny - CT Are you familiar with the "Swim Smooth" computer generated model? If so how accurate is it and does this model correlate well with what you teach individuals to simulate in the water? - frank - fountain Hills I am training for a 1/2 ironman in Texas in April I am told I swim with a dropped hip creating a tremendous amount of drag, how can I get my hips higher on the surface to create a more efficient stroke minimizing drag - Alex Moher - Kitchener Kitchener is in ontario, canada =) - Pat - IL any suggestions on swimming successfully through giant waves of thrashing people? Rock On/ Thanks! - Todd - Calgary, Alberta, Canada Hey Kevin - I've worked hard through swim classes and drills (via Total Immersion) to get my half marathon swim times down to a solid 40:00 minutes. I'm doing my first Ironman distance this year, and am wondering if it would be better to spend my time doing drills to improve my technique, or long swim sets to improve my fitness. Thanks! - John Collier - Florence I can swim 5000 yards in 2 hours, I just cant seem to get fast. I never get tired, I'm just not fast - Paul - Denver You mentioned reducing the number of strokes as a goal. What is the range you see in your coaching in stroke counts for a 25 mtr length of the pool for beginning swimmers, to better/intermediate ones? (ie. What would a good goal be for stroke counts). P.S. I purchased your DVD 2 days ago - can't wait for it to arrive! | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Coaching Teleseminar With Coaches Ben Greenfield & Kerry Sullivan! | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/teleseminarbio.jpg) In this triathlon coaching teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy at http://www.rockstartriathlete.com, triathlon coaches Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan answer listener questions, including: Jeremy Valentine - Harrisburg, PA - How much emphasis do you actually put on heart rate training as opposed to duration/intensity training? I know the two are linked, but lately I’ve been reading more articles that are putting less emphasis on paying so much attention to heart rate. What is your recommendation and why? brian zobel - haddonfield - Your thoughts on a road bike saddle vs a tri saddle...I find my road saddle more comfortable than the tri saddle but do you loose power or anything in using a road saddle. Is there an advantage of being forward on the saddle as in a typical tri saddle? Mike - San Mateo, CA - What tips would you recommend for racing in hotter weather (90 to 100-degrees)? Hydration? Eating? Kent Buckson - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - I have been battling a sciatic nerve problem in my lower left leg, buttucks and back. Have you ever had this problem? Do you have any suggestions? Is biking the possible reason for my pain? Michelle Gordon - Medford, OR - As far as training plans, are you still offering your CEO Dominator package? Would that be a good place for me to start? I feel like I need to build a base for swimming and cycling, I will be running a few marathons before my goal race of Ironman Coeur D'Alene in 2011 brian zobel - You can't race with Power Cranks, right? Alex Moher - Ontario - Fun question: What was the most insane workout of your life? Tyler Smith - Ontario - As a high school athlete, would it be worth it to get a part time job to help myself get all the proper equipment in my training? If I have the money, is it worth it to splurge on the best gear? Brian Zobel - Haddonfield NJ - Kerry, Are you still using the power cranks. Did you find they improved your power. If they weren't a trial would you say they are worth the pricey cost? How long di diyou need to train with them before you notice improvement if you did? Michelle Gordon - Medford, OR - Is 1 1/2 years enough time to train for Ironman for a beginner? I have done one sprint tri and one marathon Mike - San Mateo, CA - What are some pre-race stretches for swimming? Most of the races don't allow for much time to get in the water and swim due to the age group heats going every 5 minutes. Tania - San Antonio - Where do you even begin trainin and how do I not over train--I'm a water polo player and runner but find myself out of sorts when training become too much back to back. How would I add this to my list without over doing it. Lee - NYC - Do you have any experience working with athletes who take the medication Prednisone, a catabolic steriod? if so, how do you see it affecting their performance/training? Any modifications/precations that you would recomend? Bob Farrell - Berwick Maine - If I want to start working on endurance in January, should I run and ride long distances and use light weights and many reps for my strength training? Alex Moher - Ontario, Canada - I've heard that watching T.V. while on an indoor trainer isn't the best, and I know that music can throw you off your spinning tempo. Would you think I could still watch T.V. while doing a long, easy indoor session? What ways do you do keep yourself motivated and conquer boredom on the bike? Keep reading to download the full audio file!(http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Coaching Teleseminar #2 With Coaches Ben Greenfield & Kerry Sullivan! | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/teleseminarbio.jpg)In this triathlon coaching teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy at http://www.rockstartriathlete.com, triathlon coaches Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan answer listener questions, including: James - Murfreesboro, TN - Isn't colloidal silver kind of a dangerous chemical, because it's known to cause argyria (blue skin)? Anonymous - I’m frustrated with the age group starts. I’m in the 45 – 55 range (hiding my identity) and normally finish in the top percentage of my age group and have a few top 3 finishes. We start though sometimes an hour or more after the first groups and I’m been involved in a tri where the organizers were handing out awards before the latter groups finished. I do 5 – 6 tris a year and always try to do a large event every year, but I’m getting more frustrated every year. My questions: 1) Is there a way before I spend money for a tri to know if there are large start groups instead of the two hour waits for the start. 2) Is the age group start mandated by USAT or is it strictly up to the organizers. Thanks. Patrick - Smyrna, TN - I plan to test my run LTHR at a New Year's Day 5k. More than likely the race will take me no longer than 24 minutes (hopefully less!). Knowing that a run LTHR test takes 20 minutes for your HR to, say, normalize, is it reasonable to assume my HR has time to level out 2-4 minutes in to a race? Kent Buckson - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - What are your thoughts on speedplay pedals compared to some of the other pedals on the market? I have been using speedplay pedals for several years and have nothing negative to say. However I was wondering if a different pedal might be better. Todd - Calgary - Hey Ben and Kerry, Have you ever had a case of saddlesores? Any recommendations for a quick recovery, and how to avoid them? I do all the usual things like changing quickly and chamois cream on the shorts, but sometimes still get them after longer efforts on the bike. Bobbie - Littleton - my feet are still wrecked from the November 22nd Tempe Ironman. I still have huge chunks of skin peeling off the heals. I used a large quantity of vaseline to help on the run and I wore individual toe socks. Any idea to help reduce or remove this problem. This is the 2nd time this has happened, shoes were broken in and fit perfect. Eric - Norfolk - What are the effects of alcohol on fitness for someone who drinks very rarely but will possibly drink "too much" on special occasions? scott - brown deer - I finished Bens off season workout about 1/2 hr. ago. It was good! What gear should I be in for the 1 legged drill? Does it matter? C.C. - Rockville - Would you discuss measures that unlimited-time athletes can incorporate throughout the day to enhance recovery between workouts, absorb training, prevent injuries, etc. Sort of a dream training day if the best recovery score was the goal. Joe - Pasadena - What is your recommendation on running, swimming, and biking daily? Should I break it apart and run on Monday's and swim on Tuesday, and so forth? scott stauske - brown deer, wi - My Dominator program starts on Sunday. My weakness is the bike. Is there a way of knowing if my pedal stroke is efficient or is it just a matter of time in the saddle? I'm resigned to a trainer for the next 3 months so I have time for lots of drills! Ben - Broomfield, CO - I'm doing my first IM in July and would like to continue racing - mtn bike and tri - the remainder of the season. How long should my recovery take from the IM, and which discipline will take the longest to recover from? Patrick - IL - Im approaching 60 and want to stay competitive. Continue to work on technique in all events. What do you recommend on how I can best keep DROPPING my time on the run? Bob Farrell - Berwick Maine - I'm planning on starting 6 months of triathlon training in mid March. | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Coaching Teleseminar #3 With Coaches Ben Greenfield & Kerry Sullivan! | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/teleseminarbio.jpg) -In this triathlon coaching teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, triathlon coaches Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan answer listener questions AND also include their top 10 tips on staying healthy, as well as a BONUS tip at the end of the audio! Susan R. - Ocean Springs, Mississippi - Since strong resistant knees require solid supportive muscles.......please share exact & precise drills/sets which could strengthen already 'old & weakened' knees...I'd love to run, again!.....or should I just walk, walk, walk, walk.....Thanks Mike - how the hell do you take your bike overseas without a)getting the bike bent into scrap metal ~ which cases do you like / recommend? b) avoid being hit with a massive fee at every check in counter!!!? Bob Farrell - Berwick Maine - I will be working on my swimming and endurance the first 3 1/2 months of 2010. What are good workouts to do for endurance? Cindee - Oakville, Canada - I'm a 48yr old Mom of 3 (15yr,13yr,11yr) who volunteer at races. I work full time for an airline and have done 3 1/2IM's amongst many shorter races. I live an incredbly busy life. I want to try my 1st IM in 2010. I have a Hip Flexor problem. any suggestions on a fix? Carol - University Place, WA - In the run portion of the race, what do recommend focusing on in the way of form and pacing for an Olympic distance triathlon versus a Sprint distance triathlon?triathlon? Alex Moher - Kitchener - leading up to a race, what kind of workouts should I be doing about a week before? would you recommend I take the day off before a race? I also heard that pros in the ironman don't run too much at all days/weeks before a big race, instead just do swims and bikes here and there. And lastly, is there a difference between older and younger triathletes when it comes to "tapering"? Patricia Ann Topper - Mount Holly - How can you successfully train for a sprint triathlon and an olympic distance triathlon which follows it in 3 1/2 wks time? I know how to train for each one individually, but am unsure how to combine the two for success in both. Thanks. Rae Trew-Browne - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - With regards to the swim leg in a Olympic Tri is it better to focus on speed work or longer distance endurance building sessions? At the moment I'm using 3 x 2k speed skill focused swims in a week, will this productive? Rae Trew-Browne - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Hi there, I am a non-pro triathlete trying to specialise in the Olympic Distance triathlon, the run is unfortunately my weakest leg, I am hoping to qualify for World Champs so will need around a 2h05 to make the SA team. So here's my question: How far and how frequent do I need to be running in a week to be able to clock around 32 - 35 minutes for the 10k's in a race. During training I'm clocking a 39 min 10k after a 40k brick ride but in a race situation I'm posting around 42 - 45 minutes which is costing me dearly. At the moment I'm averaging 40k's a week @ 4 runs (2 X 10k, 1 x 8k, 1 x 12k). I've only been doing tri for a year so I know it will come with time and endurance but I am just needing to know if I am on the right track, oh I'm 25 years old! Thanks a ton! Keep reading to download the full audio file! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Nutrition Teleseminar With Expert Bob Seebohar! | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/seeboharbob.jpg)In this triathlon bike teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy at http://www.rockstartriathlete.com, triathlon nutrition expert Bob Seebohar addresses listener questions, including: Alex Moher - Kitchener, Ontario - Do you have a "top 5" list of everyday snacking foods? Before or after workout meals? Christine - Salem - When it comes to steamed vegetables, can I eat as much as I want? As long as I'm getting all my other nutrition as well? Kelly Wissolik - Monclova - Hello Bob I read both of your books- Nutrition Periodization and Metabolic Efficiency - they are excellent. I am still a little confused on ways to drastically reduce whole grains. Can you provide suggestions of how to fuel an elite age group triathlete training 20 to 30 hours a week? thanks so much! Ed - Toronto - What is the relationship between muscle cramps (ie. pain in the quads during running) and diet? - Is that higher dose of Fish oil taken in the morning of a hard training day, if training scheduled in the morning should it be taken the night before? Jeremy - Saint Johns, MI - Is there any specific type of fish oil that is more beneficial than another? Specifically Cod Liver oil vs others? Patrick - Murfreesboro, TN - I train in a gym that offers free coffee. I've heard that caffeine may help promote recovery, and that the Aussies do the whole post-ride coffee break religiously. I like coffee but more or less never drink it, lest I become addicted to it. Speaking simply from a recovery ergogenic aid perspective, should I start drinking coffee after my gym workouts? Will it help nutritionally, or are its mainly psychological? Kelly Wissolik - Monclova - What if you are allergic to all seafood? How else can you get those Omega 3s without supplementation? Jen - Los Angeles - You said for long course you like to teach athletes to rely more on fat stores. Is there a percentage of body fat that you recommend a novice long course triathlete to maintain for the race? Jeremy - Saint Johns, Michigan - On metabolic efficiency - I understand the basics of 2 hours of glycogen storage. But for those of us who have those killer early am workouts, and just came out of a basic 8 hour fasting state, what should we focus on for basic nutrition. OR, is the 2 hour base consistent after a night's sleep? Brian Zobel - Haddonfield NJ - How correct is it that you need to drink your recovery drink, such as R4, within 30 minutes of finishing your workout? Kevin - Chelsea, MI - I tend to burn more calories than average when sedentary. Does this mean I will need to injest more than average in an endurance event. Rick - Victoria, TX - food the night before is always an issue, complete in sprints, age 62, I take liquid hi carb anytime after 3pm the day before. Concern is not digesting food and eliminating before the race, any suggestions Susan - Ocean Springs, Mississippi - I'm curious about which 'state' are fruits and vegetables their most 'potent'? E.G., fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries, dried blueberries, canned blueberries.....which form of blueberries is most chock-full of the 'goodies'? Thanks Ron - Schenectady, NY - I'm asking this question on behalf of one of my middle school students. He's 13, weighs 85 pounds (still hasn't hit his growth spurt yet) and is a phenomenal runner (just ran under 5 minutes for an indoor mile). His goal is to become an Ironman when he's older. We are studying nutrition in class and he asked me what percentage of his diet should be protein. (He already knows that at his age and weight and activity level, he needs to consume over 3,000 Calories per day to start gaining weight.) Doug - Midlothian Virginia - Even skim milk, low fat yogurt and almost everything it seems has sugar in it. How can I eat nutriously and stay away from too much sugar? Esther - Reisterstown, MD - What's your opinion on fish oil supplements? | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Coaching Teleseminar #4 With Coaches Ben Greenfield & Kerry Sullivan! | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/teleseminarbio.jpg) -In this triathlon tips teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, triathlon coaches Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan answer listener questions AND also include a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT at the end of the audio! Aaron - Kingwood - I am very lean and in good shape, but I feel like my skin is sort of loose. My nutritionist mentioned that increasing my healthy fat intake (I have pretty low body fat) might help this. Do you know anything about this? Mark - Adelaide, AUS - When is the best time to take a daily multi-vitamin e.g. immediately post-workout with a 4:1 carb:protein recovery drink? Kim - Toronto - I had to stop doing races as I was not nervous for any races but I would lay in bed awake the night before no matter almost every time. I have heard this is common. Ryan - Lethbridge - My first race of the year is a half iron man followed by an olympic four weeks later. What should my last few weeks of my half ironman training and the four training weeks in between look like to optimize performance in both races? Bob P - Valparaiso Indiana - Weight Loss -- I need to drop my LAST 20 lbs -- but I need to get ready for my Primary race in the end of Aug. What's the BEST way to ensure PROPER nutrition to allow maximum training (IAW a plan) -- yet lose weight - Bill - Charlotte - When I try to swim faster, I tend to loose form and my stroke count goes way up. How can I avoid it? Bob P - Valparaiso Indiana - Thank you for this opportunity! When will RockStar be available? I am wanting to use Ben Olympic Distance Plan this year! I read about it on Training Peaks Cathy - Vancouver - Is it a good idea for me to have my first tri as the olympic distance? I am slightly overweight, looking to lose weight but am still athletic and love training for all of the events separately, but am not sure if i can build up that endurance by middle of may (that's when the race is) Thanks! Chuck - Virginia Beach - This is a longer 2-part question so I apologize in advance. What is difference between using 8-12 reps and lifting for "strength" and using 3-6 reps and lifting for "mass"? Isn't it the overall goal to get stronger? so whats the differnece between mass and strength. Stemming from this, if 2 triathletes were on the exact same endurance and lifting programs, but one was doing resistance training with heavier weights and in a 3-6 reps range, and the other was using weights that allowed for the 8-12 reps, what would be the overall effects on their training? Would won be getting better results in terms of their triathon performance than the other? Thanks a lot guys Alex - Indianapolis - If my legs get heavy/fatigued on a bike trainer without my HR climbing out of zone 2/3 regularly does that indicate that i need to focus on strength more than fitness?? or is that assumption incorrect? thanks guys you rocK !! Alex - Indianapolis - What kind of training in terms of frequency, intensity & duration does an "age group winner" do a week for an ironman race? Are they basically pros with jobs??! Patrick Tullock - Osaka Japan - One more guys.What's the best course of action when you know the "bonk" is coming on? Cheers stan patino - port of spain; Trinidad - a fellow athlete having run a half marathon found a lot of salt on her face, neck and shoulders. Why is this? and will it be worse in the full marathon? Patrick Tullock - Osaka Japan - Hi Guys,Thanks for all the info so far.Great job!!My Q is this..What is the difference between 172.5 and 175 bike cranks in performance? I've always ridden with 172.5 but recently rode my friends bike which has 175.5..We are the same height at 180 but he has longer legs.I've only had chance to use his bike once and noticed quite a difference but won't have chance to test ride it in all conditions and terrain.look forward to the answer.Cheers Brian Zobel - Haddonfield, | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Teleseminar with Pro Triathlete Heather Golnick | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/heather_running.jpg)-In this triathlon expert teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, triathlon coach and pro Heather Golnick addresses listener questions, including: Colter Hammer - Salt Lake City - If my swim is not my "strong point", should I train just to get through the swim? Should I focus on my strength in cycling and running and just maintain a good swim base ore really go after it? kim - sarasota - Heather I am on the rev3 site and I see you are working with Tara from the Biggest Loser. Can you tell us about it? glori campbell - brooklyn, ny - as a female athlete do you feel any energy loss during your menstrual cycle and if so, how do you handle it while training and during races? also has over-training ever affected your cycle? thank you! zach - sandusky - would the rev3 race in cedar point be a good one for my first iron distance event Alex - Indianapolis - im looking for a camp that includes Lactate threshold, VO2Max testing, Metabolic efficiency etc type testing early thins year but there are so many!!! any suggestions? im planning 3 half's and a full in December this year. Eric - Knoxville - Heather can you tell us about your new Tri Series? Can age-groupers win money?? Justin - DC - Did you have aspirations of going pro in your first couple years of racing? If not, how did that career choice come about? Patrick - Smyrna, TN - I have and have always had trouble keeping my fingers warm during winter bike rides. I already wear a good, cycling specific glove and a cotton base layer, and I still feel like I'm going to give myself frostbite on rides over an hour. Any advice? Todd - Calgary - Hi Heather, what are your top 3 tips for managing your IM training time and ensuring you don't neglect your family. When are your ideal workout times? scott - brown deer, wi (Approve) Hey Heather, We all miss you at the Schroeder YMCA! Looking forward to your returning to see us in WI again. My question is: after all the life experiences you've had...what keeps you motivated for racing? Robin - Mesa, AZ (Approve) There are now several variations of the "5 hour energy" shots. What is the consensus on these products? Are they healthy? Do they help endurance athletes? Lynn - Washington, DC (Approve) Thanks for taking our questions Heather. I have a question about early morning work outs and planning eating before/ after. I run 6 miles or bike around 5:30 am- should I try to get up one hour earlier and eat something before hand? And if so, what do you reccomend? Ted - San Francisco (Approve) What do you suggest for doing IM 5 weeks after another IM- particularly biking and running workouts? Second one will be tougher course but higher probability of qualifying for Kona. Keep reading to download the full audio file! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Teleseminar with Coach Ryan Riell | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ryanriell.jpg)-In this triathlon expert teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, triathlon coach Ryan Riell addresses listener questions. Be sure to check out Ryan's Winter Camp here (http://breakthroughmultisport.com/WinterTrainingCamp.html) and his Spring Camp here (http://breakthroughmultisport.com/SpringTrainingCamp.html). Kent Buckson - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - What are your thoughts on using a areo helmet vs road bike helmet when racing a 70.3 in a warmer climate? Lance - Campbell, CA - I have read that base training should focus on primarily low intensity but high volume training, and that high intensity, or anaerobic training can actually interfere with building a strong aerobic "engine". Is this true, or can you incorporate anaerobic training while maintaining aerobic fitness? Keena - Missouri My husband and I are getting ready to train for our half-ironman's. I am very concerned that he is going to injure himself because he does not do proper cool down or stretching after our workouts. He believes that he does not need it. (He tore his calf muscle 4 miles into a marathon we did in December, and he thinks it was because of stretching). Any advice? Roger - Missouri Is it possible to reset, or increase your aerobic threshold? For example, if you consistently work in an anaerobic state, will your aerobic capacity increase? Dan Phillips - Garner I want to know how much, what and when I should be eating to support my training regimen (run, swim & gym (weights upper body only)). As it is now I eat all day long every 2-3 hours, not BIG meals, but (healthy) snacks. carol - University Place, WA What would the taper look like for an Olympic distance triathlon versus a 70.3 for an “older” female athlete? Would running 18 miles at a comfortable pace be good for doing an LSD workout? Stacey - mount maunganui, New Zealand Hi guys, i have just done two half ironman a month apart, amd am looking forward to another in 8 weeks, In both the past race's my inner front quads have locked up on on the run with in about 1km off the bike and stay that way the whole run, i cant seem to get past it and its taking me 2hrs just for the run. I drink about 2L water and plenty off electrolyte pills on the bike. P.s im male and 30yrs old, 82kgs(180pounds) Thanks guys from kiwi land Keep reading to download the full audio file! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif)(http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathlon Coaching Teleseminar #5 With Coaches Ben Greenfield & Kerry Sullivan! | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/teleseminarbio.jpg) -In this triathlon tips teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, triathlon coaches Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan answer listener questions AND explain mo... | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathon Teleseminar with Chi Running Expert Danny Dryer | (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/dannydryer.jpg)-In this triathlon training teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, triathlon chi running expert Danny Dryer addresses listener questions, including: Andrew - Seattle How do you lengthen your stride if you already are only keeping your feet under your hips and extending your stride as far back as possible? It doesn't seem possible if you can only put your feet as far forward as your hips. Wendy - San Francisco Are you familiar with the Pose Method of running? If yes, what is the difference between the Chi Running method and Romanov's Pose method? Johnny I - Clinton, NY What is your take on barefoot running? I'm inclined to gradually and carefully incorporate some barefoot running into my training program to enhance strength, flexibilty, and especially form. Is barefoot running compatible with chi running technique? Jonas - Madison Can you explain the Chi Running technique in more detail? Robert - Spokane In referring to earlier on, how much bounce is too much bounce quantitatively? Brian - Can you explain proper hip position, relative to the forward lean when you run? Christy - Mount Airy I competed in three 70.3 last year. During the events I was averaging about a 7:15ish pace. During my training I would always do my long runs around 7:30 with speedwork in the mid 6's. This year I'd like to be sub 7 on my run pace during the 70.3. What do you suggest for my speedwork and long run pace? Kerstin - San Francisco Hi Danny, Chi Running has had a very positive impact on my running efficiency and I have been injury-free except for two stress fractures (hip and sacrum). Do you have any advice how to adapt training for the half-marathon / marathon distance aiming to get faster but avoiding future stress fractures? (as background: I have genetically lower bone density like many women of Northern European origin without any hormonal or bone turn-over issues). Thank you! Deb - Canada Hi Danny - just wanted to say that Chi Running has changed running for me forever. After years of injuries, I got fed up and learned your method. It took time, but persistence paid off and my running feels easier - and more effortless than ever. I still have to psych myself up to get out there and run because I come from a swimming background - do you have any magical words, tricks, mantras, etc. that may help me overcome the mental block I still struggle with? I thought that the easier feeling would do it but I still battle with the run every time I go out. Thanks again for making it so much easier for me though! Susan - ocean springs, ms Knees hurt when I run.....what can I do? Adam Beston - Missoula I really like the Chi style of running except for the part about not using the calves to push off in regards to triathlon. After a bike in a very forward bike position my calves are very fresh compared to my hip flexors and quads so I use my calves extensively during the run. Is there a good way to incorporate this into Chi running? I also run with a jogging stroller a lot so I also use my calves a lot bc I don't get full strides. Thanks Albert Hasse - Pennsylvania Do you have some basic recommendations for preparing and training for a shorter distance race, like a sprint? Slow Sally - Massachusetts I Have a chi runing video, took a great run class with Vince Vaccaro. I am a 5k runner sub 18 minutes and triing to get to sub 17 minutes. Was wondering your opinion on driving the knee foreward, putting some "power" behind running and getting some "float" to get a longer stride Bob - I'm planning on starting traithlon training on February 1st. What are good workout to do for my "Preparation" period? Bob - My first triathlon will be in June. My second triathlon will be in September. Both are Sprints. How should I train between the two tri's to stay in shape? Veronica Geist - St Petersburg, FL Hey Gu | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTriathon Teleseminar with Vegan Ultra Endurance Athlete Rich Roll | At the bottom of this post, you can download the audio file to listen to at your computer OR while you swim, bike or run! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/RichRollAfter.jpg)-In this triathlon expert teleseminar from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, ultraendurance athlete and vegan athlete Rich Roll addresses listener questions. He also talks about "Vega" nutrition which you can find by clicking here (http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3767135-10666312): timothy - seattle do you adhere to a specific running philosophy or running style? ben - spokane can you walk use through a day in your life? jennifer - puyallp i recently purchased MAP I love it but am not sure if i use it correctly. i take 5 tablets two times a day. i have a hamstring tear/strain that is 7 weeks old and not healing. i also wuld like to know if i can use it during ironman? Can i use a glucose only and MAP as a protien supplement instead of a product like heed. Do you know where i can get more specific info on usage other than thier website. Bruce Agardy - Boca Grande Florida What does Rick think about Coconut Water as a all natural vegan electroltye suplemant? David - NJ What is your target Carb/Protein/Fat % by Calorie? What is your target Raw/Cooked %? Bob Farrell - Berwick, ME What are the best gears to use on a bike trainer while trying to simulate riding on rolling hills? jason - pewaukee, wi what motivates you to go long? can you give us some more info on your nutrition products? Lou - Pittsburgh What does your weekly running mileage look like? Do you wear a HRM for all runs? Your running shoes of choice? Donna - Canada Hi Rich - I saw that PETA has produced an amazing poster of you running with the headline "I am a runner, A swimmer, and a cyclist. I am a VEGAN. I LOVE the poster because I am also a vegan triathlete and I'd love to order a few of these. I've contacted PETA but have had no answer. Any chance that you sell these on your website? Thanks for being Vegan - and so amazing! Jim - Spokane Have you ever thought of telling the endurance athlete's story through a movie? Jim - Spokane Do people who say you can't, motivate you as much as they do me? Or is it the feeling of being the engineer atop the mighty unstoppable locomotive (your body and spirit)? Well I will have to listen to the recording my slave driver coach has me on a workout after work tonight. His initials are BF odd Debbie - Ottawa, Canada Hallelujah for another cool vegan athlete! I'm a 46 year old female vegan triathlete aiming for my first Ironman race this summer. Physically and mentally I feel prepared to kick butt in my age group - and prove that vegans are a force to be reckoned with. My concern however is nutrition. Every event I've competed in to date provides crap "nutrition" on the course (i.e. coke, gatorade, sugary gels with questionable ingredients, etc). I'm an extremely health conscious vegan who eats organically with next to no processed food and very little sugar in my diet. I've done well on long bike tours with Vega Sport Performance Optimizer as my electrolyte drink and Larabars as my fuel. The problem is that I get sick of Larabars pretty quickly and find that anything sweet grosses me out in no time. I'm not sure what I should be eating along the way. 180km of cycling followed by a marathon is a long way to go without the proper fuel. I'd love your thoughts and suggestions for proper vegan fueling for this sort of endurance event. Since you're an ultra-endurance guy, you're definitely the expert! Thanks. Oh, and I loved your interview with PETA! Patrick Clancy - Kelowna BC Canada Hello All, When doing brick work-outs and coming off 45 min on the bike, my HR is at 84%-87%. My question is should I keep going at that pace to get a good pace work-out or should I try to lower it to try and practise to conserve. I am training for a 70.3 in Osoyoos BC, Canada in July. | 2/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThis Is Our Test Post – Public Podcast Officially Launches On February 10, 2010! | This is a test post for the Rock Star Triathlete Academy public podcast (open to non-members). Sheesh, we have to test. Get ready for some serious test sounds. | 2/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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