The Endurance Specific Podcast

With the launch of our Bottlenecks Project, Pete and I decided to get on and talk about the fundamentals. 4 basic bottlenecks which really need to be covered before anything else. We do mention a 5th in the episode because frankly it is the overriding bottleneck that stops us from really removing the 4 discussed in this podcast, the four we dive into in our successful Ironman/70.3 Blueprint systems and all other bottlenecks that exist.

Show Notes Bullets

  • The Basic Nutrition Principles
  • Getting Enough Sleep
  • Training Right
  • Tissue Work
  • And the solutions to these above

Links from the show:

The Bottlenecks Project http://thefatblackpodcast.com 

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Today Pete and I get to chat strength training for endurance performance with Chris Ritter of Ritter Performance. Chris has over a decade of experience successfully coaching a diverse population of athletes and clientele; from youth to masters athletes and even Olympic Gold Medalists.

In today's episode we discuss:

  • Beliefs in S&C
  • How strength training can magnify results
  • The importance of the posterior chain
  • Movement practices
  • Functional exercises
  • Screening and what’s all about
  • When not to lift
  • Why slowing down is the key for endurance athletes when it comes to strength training
  • Protecting the priority
  • The questions to ask
  • Holding back v pushing forward
  • And more

Links from the Show:

Check out Chris's website and other social media pages at .....

Website: http://rittersp.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RITTERSP

Twitter: http://twitter.com/rittersp

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RITTERSPvideos/feed

And:  http://rittersp.com/fat-black-podcast/ - Gain access to our pull-up progression to go from just hanging on the bar to becoming a pull-up master.

Also check out Pete and my The Fat Black Bottlenecks Project. 10 short interviews to help you remove the bottlenecks hindering your bests.

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Direct download: FB123_-_Chris_Ritter.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:49pm PDT

We always love talking with Steph Lowe … The shows just flow and we have a lot of fun while getting across very good useable information. If you so wish to take it on board and improve your health and athletic outcomes. Nutrition is a huge pillar to success and it can’t be discussed enough. So this week as we are focusing on food and how awesome it is we are talking simple fundamentals and Stephs new ebook.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Keeping it simple
  • What is food?
  • Truths about gluten.. Yes that little chestnut again but it needs to be said
  • Dairy
  • Fat that's BAD
  • Resetting.. What’s it all about
  • The Real Food Reset
  • Jerfing… It’s more than just eating real food
  • 2-1-2 concept
  • And more goodness.

Links from the show:

Check out Steph's website and other social media pages at:

Website:  www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au

Facebook: /thenaturalnutritionist

Instagram:  @thenaturalnutritionist

Twitter: @natnutritionist

To purchase Steph's E-book, go to:

http://www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/store/reset/

(Get it for less than $10 and use discount code: fatblack)

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Direct download: FB122_-_Steph_Lowe.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm PDT

We love the boys from Skratch Labs… Both Chef Biju and Dr Allen Lim are not only smart boys when it comes to removing all the crap and what its about but they are also entertaining and fun to speak with.

Today Pete and I got to speak with Chef Biju and show how simple real food, sports nutrition and rolling up your sleeves in the kitchen really is!

In today's episode we discuss:

  • Biju is lazy and how that has helped his cooking
  • The one food that you use to ‘finish’ off a meal that will brighten a dish and give it some punch
  • The equipment
  • Favourite recipe
  • Food is not just about performance
  • The danger of eating alone
  • And a load more fun

Links from the Show:

Check out Chef Biju at:

http://www.skratchlabs.com/

www.littlecurryshop.com

https://twitter.com/bijuthechef

http://feedzonecookbook.com/allen-biju/

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Direct download: FB121_-_Chef_Biju.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30pm PDT

Linsey Corbin is one of those athletes that does not lie down easily. The passion Linsey has for triathlon is immense. This year for the first time in 10 years she couldn't race Ironman World Champs because of an injury, so Linsey signs up as a volunteer and heads over to the Big Island to cheer and help out. Awesome.

Today Pete and I got to enjoy seeing and hearing Linsey’s passion for the sport come through loud and clear and bring wisdom along with it - for all that are willing to listen … you should listen because she has posted the 5th fastest female IM time in history!

In today's episode, we discuss:

  • The unexpected lessons from watching Kona
  • Pressure and expectations
  • Living and learning from mistakes
  • Injuries are not textbook
  • Chris Corbins (Linsey’s Hubby) best advice
  • Listening
  • How wanting to control everything hurts us
  • What it takes to be successful
  • Her 3 biggest mistakes
  • An Age Grouper Tip
  • Making it work with family
  • Dealing with the inner critic
  • Her favourite workout … We approve

Links from the Show:

Read about and catch up with Linsey at ......

http://www.linseycorbin.com

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/Linsey-Corbin-141393535892316/)

Twitter:   https://twitter.com/linseycorbin

Instagram (http://instagram.com/linseycorbin)

YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaj1eKllt3k3MxgUdHhOvRw)

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Direct download: FB120_-_Linsey_Corbin.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:35pm PDT

Living a life of adventure, intrigue and having a fun time is something close to us here at TriSpecific and why we are slowly and steadily building our TS LIFE platform. Because we can integrate Triathlon with family and life and not have it become a negative in the other areas of your life.

That’s why we love following the Legh’s … Chris being a long time professional triathlete and it’s awesome to see how Sara and him are living that life of adventure with the kids while still working hard.

Like always on The Fat Black podcast… Loads of lessons you can take on board and make life better :)

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Kona 97 .. The complete breaking down of the body and lessons
  • Life adventures
  • How to avoid conflicts with family/partners and training
  • What it’s all about
  • A defining moment
  • Learning how to race… Developing your triathlon chops
  • What not to be afraid of
  • Mentoring
  • Advice to his 25 year old self
  • The commitment needed to step up

 

Links from the show:

Follow Chris on twitter at:   https://twitter.com/chrislegh 

and that 1997 Iron Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyYkKkLRAec

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Direct download: FB119_-_Chris_Legh.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:04pm PDT

Pete and I chew the fat on Kona… Some tips, thoughts, our pie in the sky guesses and also on getting to the Big Island in 2016.

In this episode we discuss:

  • More mistakes
  • Where to position yourself at the swim start
  • The critical points on the bike
  • How to deal with the heat
  • Managing your hydration and cooling
  • Don’t make THIS mistake at the Aid Stations
  • Who we think will take the win

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Direct download: FB118_-_Kona_time.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00pm PDT

Pete and I speak with the good doctor, Phil Maffetone on avoidable mistakes athletes make in race week and on race day in Kona. Even if you are not in Kona this discussion applies to all races… We just see smaller errors in Kona become a big thing.

If you are racing … It’s not too late to listen and learn.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What you want to be doing in Kona in race week
  • The one word from Phil on what you need to do
  • What Mark Allen did in race week
  • Where you focus should be
  • Choose these ____ battles wisely
  • Coffee abstinence … Worth it or not?
  • Caffeine supplementation, what you need to know for Kona
  • The dietary changes in race week
  • When to show up
  • What you want to be relying on for the race
  • And more.

Show Links:

Links from the show include:

Website:  http://philmaffetone.com/

And a link to the TED talk referred to is:

https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend

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Direct download: FB117_-_Phil_Maffetone.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:16am PDT

I literally have two pages of notes from this interview with Greg Bennett. Pete and I really enjoyed our chat with GB but when someone has been around as long as Greg and won as many big time races along with being part of a winning team with his wife Laura (we will have to get Laura on the show soon) one needs to take note.

There is much wisdom gained and things I know I’ll add to my toolbox to help me going forward.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The thing that keeps them going
  • Stepping up VS stepping out
  • Talent VS hard work
  • Big tips on visualisation, and something we are adding
  • Distracting from pain
  • What being professional means
  • The game that helped Greg winning the biggest prize purse ever
  • Why you want to be nervous
  • Becoming the athlete you need to become
  • Investing in yourself
  • Planning long
  • Leveraging passion

Links from the show:

Website:  http://www.bennettendurance.com/

Twitter:  @gregbennett1

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Direct download: FB116_-_Greg_Bennett.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30pm PDT

Today Pete and I had the pleasure of speaking with James Lawrence AKA the Iron Cowboy. We thought we were going to discuss the why and the doing of the 50 iron distances in 50 states in 50 days… But we got so much more. Truly inspiring stuff from a guy not afraid of telling it how it is. Many life lessons in this Fat black Podcast … Enjoy, we sure did.

In today's episode we discuss:

  • The accidental world record
  • The true way to find yourself
  • Generation soft!
  • Jame’s why - childhood obesity
  • Blowing the cost of good food argument out of the water
  • 50-50-50 is only the start line.
  • The importance of cooking and where to learn
  • A 10 day experiment in mental strength development!
  • What YouTube is good for
  • The biggest “LACK” in the world right now
  • How to train for 50 iron distances
  • Training to go slow…
  • Real food
  • Figuring out how to heal oneself during the rigors of the event
  • 2 keys to success available to all
  • The best way to set yourself up for failure
  • Everyone has their own 50-50-50
  • What you can and cannot physically prepare for
  • Why quitting never crossed his mind
  • And more life lessons

Links from the Show:

Connect with James at:

www.ironcowboy.co

https://twitter.com/IronCowboyJames 

http://instagram.com/ironcowboyjames 

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkInPF0XvXNTyYC16aYPxfw 

http://www.facebook.com/651310699 

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Direct download: FB115_-_Iron_Cowboy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30am PDT

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