Trispecific | Ironman Triathlon Coaching Podcast

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 pr

Love it… Today we get to speak with Smashfest Queen herself Hillary Biscay. Always so much fun hanging around and speaking with Hills. This chick is tough… And gives us all lessons in how to get it done and become a better athlete. When you’re an Ironman champion and Ultraman World Champion you know a thing or two about suffering! In today's episode we discuss: The critical things to focus on The #1 thing that can bring you down Where your thoughts need to be Shutting down the negative What to expect What to do when things go wrong IM and 3 catastrophes When to set new goals The lessons from obsessing on a goal When you should be thinking of racing in IM Where you gain true confidence Rehearsing your race When to play the imagery tape The life changing nutrition change from eating a plant based diet and it’s not what you think On being a vegan How the sport changed her life The major lesson on inspiration The #1 key to success … What you need to say yes to. 5Q and the push for equality Smashfest Links from

Today we have fellow Specialized athletes, Michelle and Katy Duffield joining us on the show. Not long ago, these two fast ladies became the first Aussie twins to qualify for Kona (as age groupers) and have since begun their pro-careers, racking up some impressive performances to date. The girls join us today to chat about what it's like racing at the pointy end of the female AG field and taking the big leap into pro ranks. Mim and Katy are class athletes with great attitudes and plenty of wisdom to share for age groupers. In today's episode we discuss: Being the first Aussie twins to race Kona. Dealing with setbacks and how to stay positive. Staying focused on your own race (when your sister is performing better on the day!) Learning from mistakes. Developing the right attitude. Why giving back is so important. Who inspires the twins to race. How to be a better age grouper. Show Links www.duffieldironmantwins.com www.facebook.com/katy.duffield www.facebook.com/michelle.duffield www.facebook.com/DuffieldIro

Today Pete and I get to speak with none other than Dr Mitch Anderson a former IM Champion, axe on the bike and fun guy to speak with. Being a doctor and science guy, Mitch needs the science and he runs us through this little nasal device aptly named turbine and how it can help us improve our training, how we recover and ultimately our performances. In today’s episode we discuss: Turbine WTF is it Background of Rhinomed Where 50% of resistance comes from and how to reduce it. Increase airflow by 38% The studies What the device is actually about Other benefits … These are HUGE The biofeedback and why that matters How long you can use the device Best use Swimming with it Rhinomeds other products that help improve your breathing health Turbine V Nasal strips How it helps to develop your aerobic system One of the best Aussie age groupers and IM WC advise on performance improvement Show Links Connect with Dr Mitch: https://twitter.com/DrMitchA Turbine: http://www.theturbine.com Mute Snoring http://mutesnoring.com

Today we get to speak with pro triathlete, dietitian, sports nutritionist Pip Taylor all about nutrition and her new book the Athletes Fix. As you know we are all about LCHF here at TS but I’ll say that Pip’s books is awesomely refreshing and as the title states goes into helping you Fix your diet. We like Pip’s terminology of a base functional diet and she goes through identifying your intolerances to help you eat well for life. In today's episode we discuss: Pips background and her personal lessons on the effects of foods on her health and performance. The food recommendations that didn’t gel with her The one place we have complete control of. Understanding inflammation. Allergies vs intolerances. Fodmaps WTF are they and what you need to understand. What should I eat? Having fun with food. Tips for eating well for life And so much more. Show Links Connect with Pip on social media: http://www.piptaylor.com/ https://twitter.com/PipTaylorRacing Show Sponsors: TriTravel Smith Optics Vespa Please Help Us Grow

We get to speak to professional ironman triathlete Sara Gross today on the Fat Black podcast all about getting women on equal standing to the men. It’s 2015 and boggles the mind that something as simple as 50 women 50 men in Kona even needs to be discussed. Something simple that goes much deeper than the same amount of athletes starting a race. What is the message we send to younger generations going forward? It’s time for change so lets collectively make that happen. In today's episode we discuss: How Sara got to this point and breathing life into Tri Equally. Andrew Messicks message. How Ironman creates empowering life lessons. The pro value. Pro Triathlon Union. Why equality is important for future generations. Mentoring pathway The big question around #womeninsport Sara spreading the word via wisp.media Show Links: http://triequal.org/ http://www.50womentokona.org/ https://www.facebook.com/50womentokona http://www.twitter.com/tri_equal Podcast on Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/sites/blakemorgan/2015/08/1

Pete and I got to jump on a skype call with ultra-man champion man crushing and history maker Kate Bevilaqua. We get to go behind the scenes into what went into the event and how Kate overcame the inevitable challenges along the way. In this episode we discuss: Dealing with the inevitable head challenges Lessons from what Kate focused on Importance of the team How she looks after herself The differences between pro and age group athletes Captain Awesome What she has every night And more awesome Show Links: Connect with Kate on Social Media at: Website:    http://www.katebevilaqua.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kate.bevilaqua Twitter:     https://twitter.com/katebevilaqua Instagram (Kate links to Capt Awesomes) https://instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ Kate winning her first Ironman:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfHp0ZessqM  The must read blog from Kates' partner Capt Awesome and pro athlete Guy Crawford … Hillarious http://guycrawfords.blogspot.ca/2015/07/living-with-some-one-training-for-ultra.html

Jon happens to be the first person we ever spoke to in the world of triathlon as he was the then president of Brat Tri Club when Charlotte and I were looking at triathlon. We got to know JP over the years but it was only recently that I got to know what he does for a living. Today I get to speak with JP all about the brain and how we can use it to get the outcomes we desire. Pete and I are fascinated about this stuff because we know it’s an area of untapped potential. Not just for our sporting potential but our potential in living a life well lived. In today’s episode we discuss: The simple model of the brain Why we need to be able to effectively communicate to self and others Emotional intelligence When things go wrong Fixed versus growth mindsets What practice becomes And why repetition is the mother of all skill The steps to creating a better story of you. Playing above or below the line. And more. Show Links: Connect with Jon on social media at: http://www.jonpratlett.com/ https://youtu.be/DObM7Ms-v7Y

Today Kristian and Pete talk with ex-professional triathlete, Richard Allen who is heading up the new Professional Triathlon Union, or the PTU. The PTU was launched at the end of July and they are now in the “spreading the word” phase. What started as a discussion between triathletes about how to change and develop/improve the sport, turned into what is now the PTU. Membership uptake and input/support from pro-athlete’s is key to the success and influence the PTU will have moving forward. This is an important topic in our sport and a refreshing look at how change is possible by taking the first step. In today’s episode they discuss: What is the PTU How the PTU started The PTU as a work in progress The grand slam idea Education and mentoring - helping pro’s be more professional A Code of Conduct for professionals The benefits of PTU membership Grants for athletes in developing countries An athlete database, showing stats, races, results, etc. The next 12 months - what is in store Supporting change via the sup

Today Pete and I had the opportunity to speak with founder of the Marc Pro EMS device Ryan Heaney. We have used and played with various EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) devices before but only came across the Marc Pro unit after speaking with Kelly Starrett. We got to delve into the science and how the devices we see on the market differ in the outcomes achieved. We all know that recovery is king to our ultimate performances. The quicker one can recover, the quicker they can train hard again and adapt to the stimulus. What we love is the simplicity and its time efficiency. Pete and I are definitely adding this to our recovery to help performance tool box. In Today's Episode We Discuss: No, it’s not going to give you 6 pack abs ;-) The 4 steps of recovery The importance of shifting the fluid Not just any EMS - when and how to use the Marc Pro Conditioning versus recovery Recovery - how to make the most of the hard work For the 40+’s - don’t slow down, just recover better Show Links: Connect with the Marc

Today I get to speak with two seriously awesome individuals that are hell bent on making the world a better place. These two definitely play at levels way way above average and I for one am seriously grateful for it. We speak on many things today to ultimately create a life of wild(e) performance. Which by the way is available to each and everyone of us. Yes it takes work, yes you’ll need to change things and it won’t always be easy.. But it will be worth it. Enjoy…Cliff and Marta Wilde of Wilde Performance. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: The wilde performance story How epigenetics is at play The 5 buckets of well being How you gut-feelings are being hijacked The starting place for health Why you need to suspend disbelief The importance of putting your own oxygen mask on first And much more Show Links: Connect with Cliff & Marta on social media: website:   www.wildeperformance.com facebook: www.facebook.com/wildeperformance twitter:    @performwilde youtube:  www.youtube.com/wildeperformance Show Sponso

Today Pete and I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Dr Amanda Stevens and we go deep into the challenges Amanda has faced along her journey of being an elite triathlete. First her bids to become an Olympian and how her health was for all intensive purposes destroyed and how the struggles continued to multiply when going long. Then we see just how tough and positive Amanda is to stay the course, work it out and get her health back and she is crushing it at races again. Truly inspiring. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: How she fixed herself Not giving up on finding an answer The difference between fitness & health and the importance of building a healthy foundation Actually managing stress How to change habits for good Fine tuning health with food choices No stone left unturned What inspires Amanda Show Links: Connect with Amanda on social media http://dramandastevens.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DocAmandaStevens https://twitter.com/DrAmandaStevens https://instagram.com/docamandastevens/ Show Spon

Today Pete and I got the privilege to speak with one of the best movement specialists around. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, author, speaker, and has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance.  More than that Kelly is a whole lot of fun to talk too.. Drops a lot of f-bombs in this interview (so beware, though we are all adults here...) but the knowledge bombs dropped are immense and should have you thinking and wanting to relearn how to move optimally. We also go into many of what Kelly calls basic adaptation errors. Us triathletes are guilty at thinking it's all about continual development of the engine ... However we can never truly build a great engine when not only is the chassis is bent but we sabotage ourselves with simple daily errors that stop us adapting to the stimulus we present the body.  Stop everything and lets get your full attention. Because you are worth it.  In Today’s Episode We Discuss:   Who is Kelly Starrett? Why a conversation can o

After months of trying we finally lock down ultra runner, world record holder, F.A.S.T.E.R study guinea pig and all round good guy Zach Bitter to chat to Pete and I on the Fat Black about OFM and all the things that truly matter.  Zach cuts through the noise and is one smart guy.  Take note and apply and you'll put the ball in your court.  In Today’s Episode We Discuss: Zach’s background and journey Getting to OFM Zen The right way and wrong way to getting fat adapted What kills OFM The importance of lifestyle The truths about burnout. How the answers have changed when  it comes to benchmark data numbers How to make carbs truly boost your performance How to manipulate your nutrition to serve you best in training and racing How to not lose your top end The hard reset The real benefits of LCHF and OFM for performance Insights into Zach’s participation in the FASTER study. And more. Show Links: Connect with Zach on Social Media. https://twitter.com/zbitter https://www.facebook.com/zach.bitter http://www.zachb

Today we get to sit down and learn some brilliant insights from Pro Athlete, Liz Blatchford. What? You don't know who Lizzy B is?? Well, she has won Cairns Ironman for 3 years straight, she was 3rd in debut at Kona in 2013, races for the impressive BMS Uplace Team and has been showing the triathlon world that she is a World Class Athlete since she burst onto the scene in spectacular fashion. Sit back (with a Fat Back of course) and enjoy, as we chat to Liz about what makes her tick. In Today's Episode We Discuss: Who is Liz Blatchford? A shocking(!) revelation about Liz and coffee. What makes Liz so successful. The mental strategies that Liz uses to race at her best. Overcoming challenges in the middle of a race. What it is like racing for BMC Uplace. Using mentors for support and guidance. Liz's pre-race rituals. How Liz deals with injuries. Liz's awesome advice for aspiring athletes. Show Links: Connect with Liz on Social Media. WEBTWITTERFACEBOOKYOU TUBEINSTAGRAM You can read more about Li's team, BMC Up

Wow.. Episode 100 of the Fat Black podcast and we are excited to bring to you a great interview with Skratch labs founder and all round endurance sports scientist heavy hitter Dr Allen Lim. As you can see from the podcast image, Lim likes to have fun in life and his companies values really resonate with us here at TriSpecific. Today we go into such an important topic of endurance sports training and racing and where so many athletes make mistakes. More than that we go into a point that will help you improve you life. Because... That's whats important to us here at TriSpecific ... Yes we help improve your Triathlon performances but it's also highly important to us that your health is improved as is your life. It's the way we roll. Enjoy our 100th episode of the Fat Black. In Today’s Episode We Cover: How Skratch Labs came to be; the Secret Drink Mix. What Dr. Lim learnt on the  Pro Tour and working with different athletes. Testing your sweat rate and sodium concentration. Which test is the most accurate and w

On this weeks Fat Black Podcast we get to talk with 3x ITU World Champion Peter Robertson or better known simply as Robbo.  Robbo was an athlete that could execute when it was called for and made history when he was Australia's first athlete to qualify for the inaugural Olympic triathlon.We talk with Robbo about his ITU past, his unfortunate collar bone break weeks out from Kona in 2014 and how he bounces back from that and of course his new business Elite Performing Minds.  In Today’s Episode We Cover: The two things you should lock at via a race debrief Lessons on where you CAN make up time.  The importance of having a process and how it saves time. Being consistent when it counts. The one factor that most miss.  Strategies for mentally dealing with injuries. The mindset shift. A cool mind hack even though it could be placebo.  And more Links From Today’s Show: The fastest bike dismount you have ever seen!Elite Performing Minds Elite Performing Minds Facebook page Show Sponsors: TriTravel Smith Optics Ves

This week we wanted to dive into an interview we did with none other than Chris "Macca" McCormack on the Triathlon World Summit. Even if you own the TWS recordings or remember listening too it, it's a great interview to go back to and get little nuggets of gold that can help you develop the one thing that is stopping you. That is YOU.  This month we have lined up some interviews for you that are next level and we cannot wait to share them with you.  In Today’s Episode We Cover: Being in Control versus Being Out of Control Asking the HARD Questions of yourself The benefit of doing debriefs How to eliminate self doubt And much more.  Links From Today’s Show: Want to get more Triathlon World Summit goodness? You can access everything from here http://triathlonworldsummit.com/ Show Sponsors: TriTravel Smith Optics Vespa Help us Grow...  To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes If you have a chance, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicki

Today we go all impromptu on the Fat Black podcast... I've been writing a bit lately and preparing for this webinar (tonight), so it brings up a lot of things when it comes to getting the desired outcomes in this sport and our life.  So today we talk, desire, commitment, intention.  In Today’s Episode We Cover: The importance of intention and focus in training How serious are you? The biggest thing stuffing you up. Awareness The one and only thing stopping you. And so much more awesome.  Show Links: Redbull 400 Ask Us anything at: http://www.trispecific.com/fatblackqna Show Sponsors: TriTravel Smith Optics Vespa Get our TriSpecific Pillars to Success ebook by going to www.trispecific.com/pillars  

Seriously, it does. And as you are about to hear it is extremely unhealthy. There is a lot research available now that links sitting to a LOT of chronic illnesses and diseases. So sitting is actually killing us. As athletes, it is destroying our performances. You don't believe us? Well, sit back, grab a Fat Black and listen to some facts on sitting. In Today's Episode We Cover: Just how many hours do you think? The answer will shock you. The scary research on how siting affects your health. Exactly what happens to your body when you sit. GOYA. Why you need a standing desk. Strategies to minimise the affects of sitting on your body. How sitting ruins your SBR. A simple step to help your prepare for sitting. Show Links: Check out these scary infographics on sitting. http://profgrant.com/2014/11/11/the-standing-desk-revolution/ Ways sitting is shortening your life Show Sponsors: TriTravel Smith Optics Vespa Get our TriSpecific Pillars to Success ebook by going to www.trispecific.com/pillars