Our interview today is with Barry Siff, President of the Board of USAT. Barry joins us to talk about USAT strategy, the Boulder Peak triathlon from Without Limits and get Barry's perspective on Lifetime Tri's announcement not to sanction with USAT.
In our discussion today we'll also to a race summary of Tri Boulder, more on race flat prep, CBD and Triathlon, and more. Before we get into that interview with Barry let's catch up with Khem and Bill.
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Thanks to last week's guest Ken Axford. Ken talked about running posture and running drills, plus we also spent some time talking about transitions skills and process.
Transitions - Keep it simple, order of execution, wetsuit prep
Running form - head position, pebbles and pennies, preloading foot strike
Tri Boulder Summary
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Let's get into the interview with Barry Siff.
Bill or Khem, what did you think of the interview? (pick from topics - Boulder Peak, Lifetime Tri announcement, USAT Strategy; youth/HS; NCAA; growing short course))
Discussion
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Welcome to Episode #83 of the Mile High Endurance podcast. Mile High Endurance is your weekly connection to coaches, experts and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance and triathlon goals. I'm your host Rich Soares. My loyal co hosts Khem Suthiwan and Bill Plock recorded today's show with me on Friday. I made a mistake in saving the file and lost the recording. I'm so sorry Khem and Bill. Please forgive me!
Our interview today is Ken Axford. USAT Level II Coach Ken Axford comes back to re-cap transitions skills and process. Plus we'll talk about running posture and drills (yes drills) that improve your form. We will also talk about USAT National Tri Week, the Bob Cook Classic and more. Before we get into that interview with Ken, we get to catch up with Khem and Bill.
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The emphasis of the week is on celebration, education and participation in the multisport lifestyle. Each day is centered around a different theme, starting with a spotlight on each discipline of triathlon:
Monday, July 17: Swim Day
Tuesday, July 18: Bike Day
Wednesday, July 19: Run Day
Thursday, July 20: Recovery Day
Friday, July 21: Member Appreciation Day
Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23: Race Weekend
The complete schedule—including ideas for how to participate from just a few minutes to a full day—are available at usatriathlon.org/triweek. #TriWeek is largely a social media-based initiative, as aspiring triathletes, age-groupers and elites are all encouraged to share their multisport experiences online. Prize packs will be awarded each day to randomly selected participants who share questions, advice or inspiring stories on social media using the hashtag #TriWeek.
In addition, triathletes can submit stories of how they got started in the sport by using #WhyDoYouTri and #TriWeek on social media or by emailing communications@usatriathlon.org. On Member Appreciation Day, USA Triathlon Staff will select one of the #WhyDoYouTri participants to receive a USA Triathlon Lifetime Membership.
The week culminates with Race Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, in which first-timers and experienced triathletes alike are encouraged to complete a race, register for their next event, or simply volunteer to staff an on-course aid station. The fourth weekend of July typically boasts one of the highest participation rates in multisport events across the country, with more than 160 USA Triathlon-sanctioned races taking place this year, including 55 youth races. Click here to find a race near you this weekend.
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Let's get into the interview with Ken Axford.
It's so interesting that you can continue to get insights into running form. What I find so exciting is that by talking to Ken, I truly did get a better understanding of preloading, knee drive and the importance of the shoulders and arms.
I spoke of my use of high knees. I think it comes from my mental model of chi running which takes a completely different perspective when it comes to ground contact.
Let's talk briefly about upcoming interviews.
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Our interview today is Terry Laughlin of Total Immersion. We are going to talk to Terry about the importance of bi-lateral breathing, a convincing explanation of why it is possible and the opportunity to take your swim stroke to a new level.
We're going to talk a little about the 5430 Boulder Peak Triathlon, a little more cycling climbing and a bookmark-worthy website, Khem's article on Tour De Ladies and more.
Thanks to last week's guests, Dr. Carwyn Sharp, Chief Science Officer at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) who joined us to talk about energy zones and the science behind it. If you missed it, go back to episode 81 and give it a listen.
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Let's get into the interview with Terry Laughlin of Total Immersion. We are going to talk to Terry about the importance of bi-lateral breathing, a convincing explanation of why it is possible and the opportunity to take your swim stroke to a new level.
Let's talk briefly about upcoming interviews.
Please support the brands that support the show and our listeners.
Check out each of these supporters, the discounts they give our listeners and the discount codes on the MHE Discounts page.
That's it for the show. Good luck to all of the athletes racing this weekend here in Colorado or wherever you race! Stay tuned, stay informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
Dr. Carwyn Sharp, Chief Science Officer at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is joining us to talk about energy zones and the science behind it. Dr. Sharp presented at this topic at the USAT Level 1 Coaches Clinic and I wanted to share his expertise and knowledge with the MHE team. You are going to be a lot smarter about energy zones, why consistency is king, and what it takes to maximize your fitness and strength potential.
We're going to get into high altitude rides and how to pace yourself, the plans for the 5430 Boulder Peak put on by Without Limits Productions, Kona Prep and more. Let's get into the weekly updates with our friends from 303Triathlon.
Thanks to last week's guests, USAT COO Tim Yount, Youth Program Manager Meg Weagley, and High School/Collegiate-Club, & Women's NCAA Coordinator Jessica Welk to talk about the present and future of our sport.
303 Triathlon and 303 Cycling are your resource for news and information on triathlon and cycling in Colorado. 303Radio is your news podcast for triathlon and cycling. Be sure to go to 303Triathlon to see all of last weekend's great coverage of Ironman boulder.
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Let's get into the interview with Dr. Carwyn Sharp and hear what he has to say about your energy zones. Now most athletes that are listening to this show is familiar to well-versed on training zones. Are you really well versed in your training zones? Have you ever been curious about what is happening at a biological level inside your body and how it relates to the training zones. Are your training zones right? If you have a coach - excellent. If they are a USAT certified coach they have been through this training and they know what they are talking about.
If however, you are in the range of using training zones that are vaguely defined or not defined at all, you really want to stop what you are doing and just settle in for a good bit of learning. Grab something to take notes if you like.
And we're back. We are recording today's show just before the interview, so we don't have a retrospective per se, but we know you are way smarter about the topic than you were an hour ago. Whether you are hard core or a casual athlete, this is important information. You now have the knowledge to understand the importance of these different energy systems and how the body's performance is sourced.
Let's talk briefly about upcoming interviews.
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Welcome to Episode #80 of the Mile High Endurance podcast. Mile High Endurance is your weekly connection to coaches, experts and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance and triathlon goals. We're your hosts Rich Soares, Khem Suthiwan and Bill Plock and we're glad you are joining us for another week of endurance.
It's been races galore around here and we are gearing up for another busy week of endurance. We'll talk about last weekend's races and catch up with Bill Plock and Khem Suthiwan and then get into this week's interview with Tim Yount of USA Triathlon. We'll be talking to Tim and some of his colleagues at USAT about one of the key components of their strategy and that is growing youth through collegiate triathlon participation. If you are a younger listener, you may get some tips on opportunities for your athletic career. If you are a listener with kids that are interested in triathlon, you will find this informative for what resources are out there for your sons and daughters.
Before we get into the interviews let's catch up with Bill Plock and Khem Suthiwan of 303 Triathlon.
303 Triathlon and 303 Cycling are your resource for news and information on triathlon and cycling in Colorado. 303Radio is your news podcast for triathlon and cycling. Be sure to go to 303Triathlon to see all of last weekend's great coverage of Ironman boulder.
We are going to start with Khem this week. Can I start you of with an email you sent Bill and I as a follow up to our conversation in last weekend's show? We were talking about respiration at altitude. Here's the email we get from Khem later in the week.
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Let's get into the interview with USAT COO Tim Yount and team and then we'll be back.
And we're back. There's a lot more to the youth through collegiate USAT programs than I ever knew and it's particularly interesting coming from the perspective of a dad with a freshman in high school and at college. Thanks Tim, Meg, Jessica and Caryn for your time and information today.
Let's talk briefly about upcoming interviews.
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That's it for the show. Good luck to all of the athletes racing this weekend here in Colorado or wherever you race! Stay tuned, stay informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!