Trispecific | Ironman Triathlon Coaching Podcast

This week I get to have a helluva fun conversation with Dr Simon Marshall the other half of Lesley Patterson - the sports psych half that trains the brains of athletes and fitness enthusiasts to become happier and more mentally tough. We delve deeper into their new book “The Brave Athlete – Calm the Fuck Down and Rise to the Occasion” and do so in a fun way that just makes you want to roll up your sleeves and get into it. Simon makes the subject really fun and easy to understand.  I had a helluva lot of fun speaking with Simon and I know you’ll get lots from this. And if you haven’t yet ordered their book. Do it, you won’t regret it but be willing to work to make a huge positive impact on your life.  Lets do this.   Enjoy. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: We go into the Brain basics, then jump into the heart, the wings and the fight Dealing with obstacles, setbacks and conflict Mirror mirror on the wall... Is it real? Developing battle skills We talk feeling FAT Comfort Zones Why we need love and compassion f

Todays podcast is a topic close to my heart. Without a doubt it was screwed up gut biome that switched on my celiac gene and it was the thing I needed to fix to get strong and resilient again. So Im fortunate to have one of the worlds leading experts in the field on the Fat Black.  Dr. Grace Liu is a trained functional medicine practitioner and founder of The Gut Institute. She is a clinical pharmacist with a doctorate in practice for 19+ years and specializes in complex disease management. Dr. Liu consults and helps clients gain optimal performance through rebuilding the microbiome after damage from modern living. She uses nutrigenomic tools and other advanced functional lab testing. Currently she is training some functional medicine leaders to approach gut protocols with her expertise and speaks around the world and has been on various summits.  Ok lets get into it.  IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Rebuilding the biome of endurance athletes Understanding that our guts our on the OUTSIDE The species of heal

Today we have a friend, someone I’ve coached in Ironman and someone who supported Charlotte and I back in Australia with Nike. Now Mike may work and love Nike but he is not biased towards the brand in such a way that - no not everyone should run in Nike. In fact in todays conversation we do talk about who the best person is to listen too when it comes to shoe choice.  We blow the doors off pronation, we talk run mechanics, whats important, the show industry and of course this little project of Breaking 2. Theres a link in the show notes @ trispecific.com that links to nikes page for the live event. I might just be cracking open a beer any 8:45pm Friday night here in Canada.   Ok lets get into it.  IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: What's important when it comes to shoes and running Run mechanics The shoe industry Shoes and injuries The one thing with running you have to make the one thing Who you should listen to when it comes to shoe choice What pronation is and does it matter How to ensure success in your ru

This week I get to virtually sit down with John Kelly. The 15th finisher at the Barkley Marathon - which has been going for way more years than finishers of the event. It’s really the end point of ultra running. If you haven’t watched the Netflix doco do it. John is a husband and in his words to an incredible wife, the proud father of 3 kids under the age of 3 (the latest addition are twins) - he works as a data scientist in a start up in Washington DC and he runs, bikes, hikes to support his ability to do his job with a clear mind. And he does swim but only because he likes to race and challenge himself in triathlons. John is racing Kona this year and after his recent Barkley success and the amount of interviews his had.. I did not want this to be another same same interview focusing on the Barkley. No, I wanted to dig deeper and have a conversation around making it work with a very young family (shows how real communication allows it to work), and how he uses his commute to do hie training. How he got the n

This week I get to have a super fun conversation with multiple Xterra and Off Road World Champion Lesley Paterson. Lesley's story is an  inspirational one from early success to quickly becoming disillusioned with the sport when sports scientist tried to bake her in the 'one size fits all' performance mould. After bunch of years off she got reacquainted to getting muddy (past rugby days... yes you read that right) and chiseled herself to become an Xterra World Champion. Throw in Lyme disease into the mix, learning to deal with negative Nora and all the other mental conundrums that we athletes face on a daily basis... mix in her sports psychologist hubby Simon and very soon you to can have an exceptional book in your hands that could be life changing for you. Reading it won't do that... rolling up your sleeves and creating awareness of your inner self  and doing the exercise contained within will help. The book is hilarious and super practical. And with a title "The Brave Athlete - Calm the Fuck Down and Rise t

This week I get to welcome back Rachel Joyce aka the Joycenator back on to the Fat Black podcast. We had Rachel on way back for episode #146 where she gave us a lot of insights and clues into what it is to be a champion athlete and how we can all take on the traits of champions to bring out our best selves. Well today we kind of continue that thread but in the new light of Rachel being a mum to 7 month old Archie and coming back to racing. Recently Rachel lined up a Oceanside 70.3 as her first race back (her race choice speaks volumes about her and choosing a race with with a stacked field). You will most definitely hear little Archie throughout the interview because he decided being awake listening to mum speak was way more exciting than sleeping. Enjoy. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - Making it work - Making peace with her past achievements - The decision to come back to racing - The balancing act - Choosing the tough races - When the TrainingPeaks box goes RED. - The value of benchmarks - The enjoyment o

This week it's my absolute pleasure to sit down with my better half Charlotte Paul. Ironman champ and super mum, talking all about her time as a triathlete. From age grouper to professional and it being the vehicle where she went from a life of no direction to one of finding purpose and self belief. It was fun going into the memory archives, having a fun conversation and give you many take homes to improve you as an athlete and person. I trust you'll enjoy this as much as we did recording it.  IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Why you need to be patient Finding purpose and belief Preparing to win The hated session that improved an already fast run At the end of the day... What really matters Mental toughness  Pacing Race week mishaps and how we sabotage ourselves The road to success And much more. SHOW LINKS:   Social: https://www.instagram.com/charliepaul/ Learn more about CP: http://www.innervoice.life/charlotte-paul   Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.inst

This week I chat Pete Bryceland whom I was introduced to via a TS LIFE athlete. Pete has an interesting background working his way up through the McDonalds ranks of management and training which in reality provided the foundation of solid systems. He set his focuses on learning and implementing NLP (Neural Linguistic Programming) although he's not conventional in that approach, hypnotism, mental health, buisness and personal coaching. This was definitely a mind expanding conversation. Grab yourself a tasty beverage and enjoy. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - The lessons from 'failures' - What NLP is - Why we need to ask questions - The thinker and the prover - Depression and the myth of chemical imbalance - Being Response-able - The curse of wishful thinking - Where the power is - Hypnosis - why? - And much more. SHOW LINKS: Books mentioned The book I couldn't remember was What Makes Olga Run Social: https://www.instagram.com/petebryceland/ Website: http://PeteBryceland.co.uk Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC

This week I chat with the smash fest queen Hillary Biscay.    We had Hillary on way back on episode #114 talking all about the art of suffering. But this time on the back of two 'smash fest' camps we talk all about her journey of becoming a plant powered athlete.  The downs and then how this 60x Ironmaner, Ultraman and Ironman Champion had her career best results as a plant powered athlete.  Grab yourself a tasty beverage and enjoy. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The catalyst Underestimating nutrition Overdoing the refined carbage The protein myth Common mistakes, mishaps and lessons Farting And more candid conversation SHOW LINKS: Books mentioned   The Food Revolution by John Robinson Social: https://www.facebook.com/hillarypbiscay https://twitter.com/#!/hillarybiscay http://instagram.com/smashfestqueen http://facebook.com/smashfest.queen http://twitter.com/smashfestqueen   Website: Hillary Biscay Smash Fest Queen Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.instag

This week I chat with TS LIFER, and king juggler Tim Corbett. Tim is happily married 5 time Ironman has 5 kids and juggles family, business, coaching and competing. Right now Tim should be a 6x IMer but his most recent one in stunning Taupo NZ was done in dusted in a sub 10min time (something we discuss in the show). He has a passion for making Ironman training and competing, family friendly helping ‘normal’ mums and dads become Iron-parents. With a background in sport science, behaviour change and marketing, he is the Director of Thinking at Deep Limited, a specialist health advertising and marketing agency. Tim looks to mix research with real life experience so doing Ironman not only makes you fitter and faster but a better mum or dad. Your legs will only take you so far, it’s your heart that gets you across the line. A strong believer in the power of the team, he believes Ironman should not be pursued as an individual sport but as a chance to grow communities. His wife, Catherine, is a strong believer in t

So I had a last minute cancelation on the podcast so I thought I’d go into the Triathlon World Summit archives and bring to you my interview for TWS, where I go through many lessons we face on our journeys as endurance athletes and what it really takes to set ourselves up for success.  Even if you have access to the TWS recordings, I recommend you re-listen to this as there are some great take homes that you can choose to use and improve how you show up in the world.  Enjoy. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: What really matters How to set yourself up for success and what you must focus on Using your head What ALLERGICTOAVERAGE really means Critical thinking and why it's important Mistakes athletes make and how to avoid them What long course triathlon is really about The rules of engagement We talk; Regen, Training, Movement, Nutrition Life stress The time for volume And more SHOW LINKS:   Social:   Instagram Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.instagram.com/tri

This week Kristian sits down with Travis McKenzie. A fellow Aussie living thats also made Canada home and has a big goal of leaving an to leave a legacy of extraordinary impact on the endurance sports industry. Trav left his dream job of running world class events for Lululemon to scratch his own entrepreneurial itch, thus gain sleepless nights and all the other challenges that go along with that. But there is definitely always a gift in the challenges we face. In 1992 at the impressionable age of 10, Trav ran down the Ironman World Champs finish chute with his old man which solidified a deep life long passion in endurance sports - both partaking in them and creating some exceptional events along the way.  Enjoy. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The highlights reel His time at Lululemon and the BIG lessons Arriving at this point in his life The 3 simple but most effective traits of those that taste lasting success The parallels between business and sport  Making the committed decision on getting to Kona  A li

This week Kristian virtually sits down again with Dr Phil Maffetone to discuss fitness and health. How they don't always share the same bed and that endurance athletes aren't getting heart issues so much due to partaking in these immensely rewarding and enjoyable pathways but more likely how they're are going about them. As athletes we aren't immune to the typical yet avoidable western diseases - and these diseases necessarily increased due to the fields we play on. So today we get down to whats truly important, so you can live life big and be healthy whilst doing it.  Enjoy.  IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The big picture is not being looked at Why we need to change the terminology High fat burn equals less symptoms What your % of fat oxidation is versus sugar burn all the way up through higher intensities Why people die from preventable diseases The international cuisine and why it's sad Low grade inflammation Were not finding the causes due to our want of the quick fix And more SHOW LINKS: http://philma

This week Kristian gets to have an amazing conversation with Jon Vroman, an award-winning keynote speaker, ultra-marathon runner, host of the Front Row Factor Podcast and founder of Front Row Foundation, a charity established in 2005 that creates front row experiences for individuals who are braving life-threatening illnesses. Jon and Kristian, dive into being engaged and energised in the front row of life versus being checked out, while discussing living in the moment, creating compelling futures for ourselves and those whom with show up with and for. Jon inspires others to Live Life In The Front Row™ by teaching the art of moment making and give us strategies, ideas, questions to ponder so we too can get Living Life in the Front Row. Enjoy. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Why it’s important to Live Life in the Front Row We do get to choose On finding the gift in the challenge Why we need to ask better questions Rewiring the brain Why who we show up with matters. A lot The key to strategically choosing our

This week Kristian speaks with one of his own one 2 one athletes Tiana Rockwell - the Queen B - on many things nutrition. Including the fundamental value of self experimentation, the critical nature of a time frame when it comes to commitment and so much more. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - The Queen Bee - People are different - The right diet for you - The rules of engagement when it comes to commitment - Getting educated - The dirty dozen - Bloods don't lie - Tiana's post Ironman Arizona blood test - What to do if you cannot afford comprehensive blood tests. - And more. SHOW LINKS: http://www.trirealfood.com/ https://twitter.com/TriRealFood Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.instagram.com/trispecific SHOW SPONSOR: Http://www.Revbox.co.nz 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. PLEASE

  For our 200th episode, we are joined by mental-master and coach, Grant Giles. We have featured Grant on the show before, and today he brings insights into understating and managing the ego, taking responsibility, and the dangers of comparison. This is a not-to-be-missed episode! In today’s episode, we discuss: Finding acceptance  Being the right 'slave' Fighting intuition  The psychology of ego Avoiding the cycle  The insanity of this sport  Taking responsibility   The coach-athlete relationship The dangers of comparison Understanding pace The fear of winning Change your thought process Planning to fail SHOW LINKS:   http://www.sportssupports.com.au https://www.facebook.com/aeromaxteam/ Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.instagram.com/trispecific http://www.twitter.com/trispecific SHOW SPONSOR: Revbox 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

Today we speak with the philosophical former pro-athlete and current coach, Jasper Blake on managing the ego, creating self awareness and how to properly manage fatigue. Grab a cup of your favourite Fat Black mix, and enjoy! In today’s episode, we discuss: Using sport as an outlet Physical and mental fatigue Sleep The importance of your mindset Being dictated by ego Self awareness Being uncomfortable  The other side of ego Putting it on the line When things go bad SHOW LINKS:   http://www.jasper.is Home Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.instagram.com/trispecific http://www.twitter.com/trispecific SHOW SPONSOR: Revbox 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. PLEASE HELP US GROW… To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes If you have a c

Today Kristian gets to speak with swedish athlete and new dad Fredrik Croneborg. Fredrik has had loads of podiums and finally won a big race in Atlantic City in 2014. But in 2016 he won Challenge Taiwan and Ironman Malaysia showing that it’s consistency in the long game that matters most. In today’s episode, we discuss: The impact on being a member of Bahrain Endurance Inside a Bahrain Endurance get together A lesson we can take from why the top pros are so successful Fredriks absolute key to racing success Why Asia Overcoming adversity in racing Keeping the enjoyment alive after 20 years in the sport How you can get out of bed when you don’t want to SHOW LINKS:   https://bahrainendurance13.com/athletes/8/frederik-croneborg https://www.facebook.com/croneborg https://twitter.com/frreddie https://www.instagram.com/frreddie/ Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.instagram.com/trispecific http://www.twitter.com/trispecific SHOW SPONSOR: Revbox Hands down the most p

  For the final Fat Black episode for 2016, and the second part in our Mixtape series we thought we share some of our favourite parts of 3 very inspiring interviews. Scott Jones, Steph Corker and Craig Percival all have their own unique sense of passion and drive and the rare ability to motivate without over the top bravado; these are down to earth, practical ideas that you can, and should, implement immediately. Enjoy the show, and thank you for helping make 2016 another awesome year for the Fat Black Podcast and TriSpecific. In today’s episode, we discuss: The values and motivation of taking on big goals with Craig Percival Steph Corker tells us how to truly set and understand your goals Scott Jones shares his wisdom on mediocrity and attitude SHOW LINKS TS LIFE end of year special. Save $575 on yearly membership. Get all your training needs for just over $1/day. Craig supported many. Now lets help support Craig's family. http://www.trispecific.com/craig Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.fa

What a year! We have had the absolute pleasure of interviewing so many great guests in 2016 and we think the best way to wrap up the year is to showcase some of the most knowledgeable episodes in this mashup! With so many great guests it sure was hard to squeeze everything into just one show, so this is a 2-part series - so stay tuned for the next Mixtape, coming up immediately after this one.  In today’s episode, we discuss: Talent and practice with Todd Herman Knowing your Why  Shutting out the noise with Pete Jacobs Grant Giles on pacing, FTP and knowing yourself. Heather Wurtel talks on doing the work and keeping perspective SHOW LINKS http://www.trispecific.com/craig Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.instagram.com/trispecific http://www.twitter.com/trispecific SHOW SPONSOR: Revbox 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 rid