The Endurance Specific Podcast

It's here! The biggest race of the year for the Iron Distance event! There is a tonne of excitement built up for this years Ironman World Championships with plenty of speculation about who will take out the Men and Women's titles for 2016. But Kona is more than just the race itself - the race is a huge industry event with plenty of hype and noise. So today we discuss some of that noise and what is really important. We also talk a lot about committing to the process. Sit back, and enjoy.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Some not so wild predictions 
  • The beam bike
  • Investing the right way
  • Kona noise (volume 12)
  • There is no easy way
  • Commitment
  • Gratitude and attitude
  • Dealing with your own headspace
  • The key to success at any race

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Direct download: FB_184_-_Kona_2016.output.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:07pm PDT

Today we are talking all things NOISE. Let's be clear, we love this sport and we love the knowledge and passion that is shared throughout the triathlon community. But too much noise leads to distraction, and distraction leads to inconsistency. And of course inconsistency is what stops people from achieving great things in sport. So settle in as we talk about how to manage the noise and help you find some clarity. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • The noise of Kona
  • Processing information
  • How the noise affects outcomes
  • What you really need
  • "Talk less, ride more"
  • Following the path
  • Internal and external noise 
  • Training yourself to believe
  • Setting your reality
  • Showing up
  • Dealing with distractions 
  • The best question 

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Direct download: FB_183_-_Noise.output.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:55pm PDT

Today Pete and I "sip the fat" of our fat black coffees with me here in Whistler Canada and Pete in sunny Cancun and we talk about what you need to do to make your goal more likely to happen while also be smarter with your expectations. Enjoy the show and please join the 297 athletes and counting in our TS CAFE. It's free but a place paced with value. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Suffering indoors 
  • Misalignment of your actual goals
  • Setting up your environment for success
  • Creating opportunities for growth
  • Knowing the value in your training
  • Setting expectations in training
  • Using intuition 
  • Stop trying to PB every session
  • The number one thing you should focus on
  • Understanding your testing 
  • Simplifying training  

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Direct download: FB_182_-_Goals__Expectations.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:03am PDT

Today we "sip the fat" with this years winner of the ULTRA 520K Canada (formerly known as UltraMan Canada) and TS Life Member, Ross Welton. Ross adopted the LCHF lifestyle to prepare his body for the race and talks us through the nuances of his journey with LCHF - mistakes he made, and strategies that you absolutely have to employ to ensure that the LCHF protocol works for you. Ross, as well as many other athletes, are proof that you can perform at high levels without destroying your body with excess, processed carbohydrates.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • How a bet turned into a full-blown commitment to race.
  • The rewards of persistence.
  • Going all in.
  • Knowing what is right an what is wrong for your body.
  • Getting over fat-phobia.
  • Fat bombs.
  • Getting the numbers and the training just right.
  • How to race as a LCHF athlete.
  • The social acceptance of eating.
  • Seizing the moment.

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Hands down the most potent indoor cycling trainer you can invest in. Yes, it’s an investment in yourself but mark my words, the Rev Box will make you a much stronger bike rider and more efficient at the same time.

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Direct download: FB_181_-_Ross_Welton.output.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:19pm PDT

It's race week! And one of the biggest ones of the year! The Sunshine Coast is teaming with fit, confident, excited athletes ready to take on the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Over 3000 athletes are set to take on the tough, but fast course, so today we are talking about racing strategy; what you need to think about, what you don't want to forget and how to lay down a solid plan of action for any race. Sit back and enjoy! And if you are racing this weekend - we wish you the best of luck. Get after it!

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • The who's-who of the Pro list (plus some very biased predictions).
  • Understanding course dynamics.
  • The relevance of equipment selection for different races.
  • Dealing with swell and chop in the swim.
  • Compartmentalising the race.
  • Pacing the bike.
  • How to run hills efficiently.
  • The 4 biggest tip for any race.
  • The 5th biggest tip for any race.
  • Creating great racing strategies.

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Hands down the most potent indoor cycling trainer you can invest in. Yes, it’s an investment in yourself but mark my words, the Rev Box will make you a much stronger bike rider and more efficient at the same time.

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Direct download: FB_180_-_Pacing__Racing_the_70.output.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:36pm PDT

 

Today we have fresh new Aussie pro athlete, Alister Caird on the show. Alister has only been in the sport for a few years and has shown some outstanding performances as an Age Group athlete (like going 8:45 at Ironman Western Australia) and has now moved into the pro ranks. Alister brings a passion for data and a deep intuitive sense of what his body can do when it is time to perform (i.e. when it counts). He also shares some invaluable tips on how to ride to your numbers correctly, how to manage your data and when to use intuition.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • How to ride Kona.
  • Working on swimming weaknesses.
  • Building a reality with results.
  • Dealing with expectations in Kona.
  • Being a data-geek.
  • Testing your FTP.
  • Understanding power relevance.
  • Racing to the numbers.
  • Developing a strong mental edge.
  • Invaluable Kona tips.

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Direct download: FB_179_-_Racing_with_Numbers_Alister_Caird.output.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:09am PDT

We are super excited about the Olympics, especially after watching the men's triathlon this week (and even more excited for the women's race this weekend!). What a performance from Ali, and his brother! The Olympic Games always provides a spectacle of highs, lows, controversy and sportsmanship but above all it is a display of excellence. So today Pete and I are going to share with you just how to unlock your own excellence and improve your performance.

 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • A quick recap of the Men's race.
  • Pacing for racing.
  • Working in your strengths.
  • What underpins excellence.
  • Understanding your true potential.
  • Surrounding yourself with excellence.
  • The "4 minute mile effect".
  • Developing an unbeatable mindset.
  • Irrational optimism.
  • Meme's VS positive affirmations.
  • The growth mindset.

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Direct download: FB_178_-_Discovering_Your_Excellencecorrected.output.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:08am PDT

Today Pete and I go into fatigue and discuss the emotional attachment athletes have to fatigue which can curtail their training and thus performances and we also discuss how you can and should monitor it to gain a better intuitive understanding of yourself. Every other week Pete and I'll go into what we are calling the performance series to help you get more out of out glorious sport. If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss hit us up on social media of via kristian or pete @trispecific.com

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • How repetition helps you to monitor fatigue.
  • Understanding healthy fatigue and unhealthy fatigue.
  • Removing the emotions from fatigue assessment.
  • How fatigue can boost confidence.
  • The role that sleep, nutrition, and stress have on fatigue.
  • Reading the internal dashboard.
  • When over-reaching actually occurs.
  • Losing fitness.
  • How to test drive the body.
  • Using HRV to monitor fatigue/ suitability to train.
  • Why the "green boxes" aren't always a good thing.
  • Determining optimal training loads.

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Hands down the most potent indoor cycling trainer you can invest in. Yes, it’s an investment in yourself but mark my words, the Rev Box will make you a much stronger bike rider and more efficient at the same time.

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Direct download: FB_177_-_Dealing_with__Understanding_Fatigue.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:05pm PDT

Today Pete and I catch up and discuss my Ironman comeback. My last Ironman race was back in Kona in 2009. I attempted Ironman Melbourne in 2013 and I believe that was the day when I switched my celiac gene on and maybe my prior pre race dinner of pizza and beer pushed me over the edge. That day my stomach and diaphragm shut down before exiting the shortened swim (due to adverse conditions) and my day was done 90km into the bike. That led to a roller coaster of a year that ended up with adrenal dysfunction. Ironman Canada wasn't without it's challenges and race day mishaps but I'm happy to be back racing, health and resilient. Looking forward to more racing.  

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • The 3 F’s

  • Conquering Fears
  • 
Nutritional mistakes in racing

  • Racing with ego

  • The “what if” attitude
  • 
Pulling apart the race

  • Dealing with pre-race stressors
  • 
How to respond to stress
  • 
Patience in racing

  • When things go wrong
  • Controlling the controllables

  • Wanting to be better each time
  • 
Sustaining the hurt
  • 
Pacing before racing

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Show Sponsor:

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Hands down the most potent indoor cycling trainer you can invest in. Yes, it’s an investment in yourself but mark my words, the Rev Box will make you a much stronger bike rider and more efficient at the same time.

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Direct download: FB_176_-_Kristians_Lessons_from_Ironman_Canada.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:36pm PDT

Today Pete and I get back on the podcast with Christopher Kelly founder of Nourish Balance Thrive and talk about combatting adrenal dysfunction. We discuss our own dealings with this health issue that supposedly doesn't exist and how to go about rebuilding ones health and of course... Performance. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • A quick recap from Chris’ last interview in EP 164.
  • We share our own experiences with adrenal dysfunction.
  • The individuality of adrenal dysfunction.
  • Defining adrenal ‘fatigue’.
  • What Red Flags you should look for.
  • The value of testing.
  • What are the biggest influencers on adrenal function.
  • The Autoimmune Protocol.
  • When it's ok to have a beer and burrito (if that's your thing).
  • Finding your own optional.
  • The truth about stress and adrenals.
  • What to do if you cannot afford testing.
  • The Keto Summit

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Direct download: FB_175_-_Combatting_Adrenal_Dysfunction_with_Chris_Kelly.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:16pm PDT