Trispecific | Ironman Triathlon Coaching Podcast

Pete and I have been talking recently about ways we have sabotaged ourselves, our fitness, our health and our triathlon results and we see athletes making some of these mistakes repeatedly. Now we don’t cover everything because much of it we have covered in previous podcasts with ourselves and other guest experts and pro athletes + many topics are covered in our Bottlenecks project. This one is pretty short and sweet but will give you a number of things to think about and maybe change. Enjoy! In today’s episode, we discuss: Reverting to sub-optimal habits in race week or on race day. Big mistakes when it comes to your bike. The details. Paying attention (or not) to the internal dashboard. Learning. Show Links TwitterInstagram (get some great coaching tips, recipes and more)Facebook www.thefatblackpodcast.com

Today we have hands down one of the best triathlon swim coaches in the business, Gerry was a guest expert on our Triathlon World Summit and today we have Gerry Rodrigues of Tower 26 on the Fat Black. In today’s episode, we discuss: Gerry’s background. The “Be Race Ready” podcast. What it takes to be successful. What's holding you back in the pool. Swimming misinformation. Understanding swim specificity. Getting Open Water ready in the pool. The 3 F’s. WARM UP. How the swim affects the rest of the race. Mistakes fast swimmers make. The 5 Pillars of triathlon swimming. Swim training is your run training. Show Links Tower 26 Be Race Ready Podcast TwitterInstagramFacebook www.thefatblackpodcast.com

Today Pete and I get to talk cupcakes and a whole lot more with Callum Millward. Of course there is some humor in this interview but behind that there is also a lot of smarts and many good lessons we can put into practice. Enjoy! In today’s episode, we discuss: How Cupcakes with Cal came to be The balance between being a funny man and a serious athlete On racing and how to race The positive aspects of the school of hard knocks Sponsorships and some good advice Who you want to have around you and who you don’t The mistakes and the big lessons What’s coming up Show Links http://www.callummillward.com/ TwitterInstagramFacebook YouTube www.thefatblackpodcast.com

Today we have our good buddy Craig Percival on the Fat Black Podcast for the second time (he was on way back in FB23 talking all about swimming). This time we go into his next and biggest ultra challenge to date which is 8in8in8. That is 8 iron distances, in 8 days, crossing Australia’s 8 states and territories. Now with Australia being the land mass it is… It makes it a bit of a logistical nightmare and some relatively quick times to make next flights. Get inspired to be #allergictoaverage with Craig. Enjoy. In today’s episode, we discuss: The Why How the SBR will be the Easy part The importance of the team The crazy logistics The training involved Preparing for the mental challenges His fuelling ... Not our way ;)  His thoughts on how the finish will go.  Show Links   Donation page for 8in8in8 http://www.nolimitsendurance.com.au/ TwitterInstagramFacebook (8in8in8) www.thefatblackpodcast.com

Today we have Dr Kevin Maggs of Running Reform on The Fat Black podcast. Kevin has studied Kinesiology and Chiropractic and was brought on by Rev3 triathlon to be their ART (Active Release Technique director). Kevin created one of/if not the best video education on prescribing running shoes (link below) and started Running Reform after continually hearing the same thing over and over from both pro and age group athletes. Their pain goes away with rest but always comes back with re-introduction of training and this will always be the case when biomechanics aren’t addressed. Today we address that topic and many others. In today’s episode, we discuss: What is the right shoe for you? What is relevant when choosing shoes. The factors that go into injuries. What can influence your technique. Gait re-education. The 3 aspects of biomechanics. How to change your cadence. Fatigue and biomechanics. Questions you need to be asking your practitioner. Respecting your injury. The problem with orthotics. Barefoot running.

Today we have Heather Wurtele, whom is one half of team Wurtele, on the podcast. Team Wurtele is a husband and wife team who committed, full-time, to the sport of long course triathlon in 2009. They sold almost everything they owned and bought a small RV so that they could travel, train, and race around North America. They have travelled the globe and Heather is now a 6x Ironman champion and 11 time half iron champ and was 2nd at last years 70.3 world champs. I can tell you, speaking with Heather helped me get out of a little funk after being sick. You’ll see why Heather has had so much success. In today’s episode, we discuss: The culmination of hard work. Waiting for Kona. Heat management for a heavy sweater. Dealing with incredibly unlucky problems. Caring about the process. Dealing with negative thoughts. Flipping your mental framework. Choosing the right choice. Steps to getting better sleep. Keeping perspective. Training through the Canadian winter. Going all in. Show Links http://www.teamwurtele.com/

Today Pete and I speak with Grant Giles on the components athletes need to create their own success in Ironman racing. We also discuss Gilesy’s new project Sport Support. An area that commonly gets neglected in lieu of just training the physical but an area that undoes many an athlete. Enjoy as we break down what it takes with Grant. In today’s episode, we discuss: We go in depth into 10 areas athletes need to cover to be successful in Ironman racing The flipside of a driven personality A treadmill test to see how far one can go and unshackle some limitations Sport Support TSS (Training Stress Score) and why it’s greatly limited. Show Links Aeromax Sport Support Facebook Twitter Instagram http://www.aeromaxteam.com/gilesys-top-10-ironman-tips/ www.thefatblackpodcast.com

Today we have Bill Chaffey on the Fat Black to talk about how that accident has shaped his life, and the what it really takes  to turn tragedy into triumph. Last year he took out first place in his Cat @ the ITU Worlds in Chicago - which Pete go to watch live - and for the past 7 years or so has been dominating the Olympic distance with multiple WC wins, and came 2nd in Kona in 2013….. Bill is an exceptional athlete no doubt, but he has an inspiring story to share…. In 2005, just 5 days before his first IM, Bill was in a serious accident, resulting in spinal damage, a broken pelvis, broken elbows and serious internal injuries. Today we get to see what makes Bill tick and how he goes about preparing to get the nod to race in Rio. In today’s episode we discuss: When you really know what you want. The value of structure and constant communication. Embracing challenges. What motivates Bill. The ONLY person you should never let down. The little things VS the big picture. Bill’s biggest mistake. Pre

Today we have Whit Raymond who is arguably one of the most energetic people you’ll ever meet and if you’ve never experienced Whit’s infectious energy at the races before you are about to in this interview today.  In today’s episode we discuss:   How Whit got his gig calling his first race - Kona. What has inspired Whit over the 20 years of calling races. Whit’s most memorable after-party moment. The value of preparation. Whit's life moto How to maintain the passion and intensity. Dealing with criticism. Pro travel tips. Important advice for every athlete. Show Links http://www.whitraymond.com/ www.thefatblackpodcast.com

Today we have one of the heavy hitting British athletes Rachel Joyce on the Fatblack. Rachel gives us a lot of insights and clues into what it is to be a champion athlete and the reality is we can all take on the traits of champions to bring out our best selves. In today’s episode we discuss: Focusing on strengths NOT worrying about others Where competitiveness comes from Dealing with pressure Employing calm-confidence Hard work = success Putting what you want out there to the world What REALLY motivates the Joycenator The mistake of panicking Racing sick VS Listening to the body Rachels’ training secret The numero uno recovery tip Removing emotions The BIG mistake age groupers make Show Links http://www.racheljoyce.org/ FacebookInstagramTwitter Seth Godin - Do the Work www.thefatblackpodcast.com

Today is all about value. The value you place in not only your goals and ambitions, but the value place in the process to get there. We live in the era of “now” - everyone wants  something now(!) and most of the time they want to do it for “free” - not always in the monetary sense, but in the form of minimal commitment. This is a demanding and sport and you have to be prepared to commit. We also spend time breaking down the components of Todd Herman’s episode from last week - so go back and listen to that first if you haven’t already. In today’s episode we discuss: Why investing in your performance is important Learning to invest in yourself, the right way Why free = zero value to you What free is going to cost you in the long run The dangers of an exit strategy The truth Making the right decisions Amateurs thinking like professionals Asking yourself the right questions Using mindset to shape your lens Creating your alter ego in detail Show Links Not the free line but a great strategy TS Ironman Blueprint T

Today we have Todd Herman on the show. Todd is exceptionally good at high performance coaching/advisory, has worked with Pro/Olympic athletes all over the world on the Mental Game. He also advises C-Level execs on building high-performing teams (mainly tech and hedge funds) & business owners on deleting, subtracting and removing activities they shouldn't be doing and recently started a VC company. Todd has coached thousands upon thousands of athletes on developing their mental game while helping them craft their alter egos that allow them to level up big time. Make sure you are present for this podcast with pen and paper to take notes. Todd gives us some work to do, but if you do the work you'll get the rewards.  In today’s episode we discuss: Not using practice time/training correctly and missing out on stacking Why you need to create time and space Understanding your sport and what it is about is key to high performance Using the Pareto principle to best effect 90 days How to break a paradigm  The why

Today Pete and talk all about the daily discipline, the art of 'throwing' those consistent jabs that will help take your performances - next level.  In today’s episode we discuss: An awesome blog post from 2014 Why a boxing analogy just makes sense for endurance sport Why do athletes always look for the big Right Hook? Learning to throw jabs Training like a champ, racing like a chump Building confidence with repeated jabs Throwing jabs in training When to throw Right Hooks in a race The art of setting up the big Right Jabs and your mental game Show Links http://www.trispecific.com/the-right-hook/ Get $50 off our 70.3 or Ironman Blueprints by putting in "New Year" into the coupon code. Valid till Sunday 10th (9pm PST, Vancouver) TriSpecific 70.3 Blueprint TriSpecific Ironman Blueprint www.thefatblackpodcast.com

Welcome to 2016! This is going to be an amazing year! And we start it off with a bang today! Today we speak with Bob Murray from Flex Pharma on an extremely important issue: Cramping. Everyone knows that cramping sucks. We get them racing , we get them training, we get them lying in bed at night. And until now, there have only been anecdotal solutions to manage your cramping. Both of us have had success with magnesium, to an extent, but we couldn't find an answer as to why.... Bob is here to tell us about a new sports drink that is going to change how we deal with cramps - forever. This isn't a marketing pitch - this is getting into the science of cramping and helping you understand and manage your cramps. In today's episode we discuss: A story of two sea-kayaking neuroscientists and how they cracked the code Why we cramp Different types of cramps What we know and don't know about cramping Cramp triggers How "It's the Nerve" works Getting spicy Mouth --> Brain --> Muscle Mouth rinsing Making your neuromuscul

What a year of The Fat Black Podcasts. So many epic guest interviews, so many knowledge bombs and a lot of pushing performance and health forward. Pete and I have had a lot of fun bringing you these episodes in 2015 … Can’t believe it’s be 2.5 years since I started podcasting and 2 years of TFB. Bloody good times. In this last episode of 2015 Pete and I discuss how you can set yourself up well for 2016 and some of our favourite things of 2015. Enjoy and Thank You for being part of the TFB. In today’s episode we discuss: Why 2015 has been a great year Our favourite Episodes from 2015 Why people mess up their Goal Setting Gaols are only for 90 days Biting off more than you can chew Show Links www.thefatblackpodcast.com

Today Pete and I get to talk with Karlyn Pipes whom is a Professional Athlete, Swim Clinician and Speaker and owner of Aquatic Edge in Kona. Karlyn has set over 219 FINA Masters World Records and currently holds 43 FINA Masters World and 87 United States Masters National records. On top of that Karlyn has numerous open water titles and records to her name among a plethora of other titles to her name and in June this year was inducted into the swimming international hall of fame. Karlyn has also just released her book the Do-Over which we go into in this podcast. Enjoy as there is a lot of take homes not only to become a better swimmer but also to inspire and help us through our own demons. In today's episode we discuss: The Do-Over Dealing with and overcoming addiction When NOT believing becomes easy “Stinking Thinking” Triathlon and addiction Judging yourself One word to change your mindset “Know” How to become a faster swimmer Getting good in the open water Wetsuit swimming Swing and fling Knowing when NOT

It’s always great to speak with our great mate Luke McKenzie. Today Luke ventured over to Pete’s place to get on The Fat Black and speak to us all about his crushing IMWA performance but the things leading up to that, which made the result possible. There is one tip that allows you to move forward from both the good and the bad. Enjoy. In today's episode, we discuss: What Kona taught Luke How to deal with disappointment Amped vs relaxed Knowing when you have more to push Where the focus goes when you are on the edge Consistency in running Re-discovering the passion for swimming Self belief Links from the show: Check out Luke's website and social media pages at: http://lukemckenzie.com/ https://twitter.com/lukemckenzie https://www.facebook.com/lukemckenzietriathlete http://instagram.com/lukemckenzie Show Sponsors: Revbox TriTravel Vespa Please 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 re

Today Pete and I speak with Arielle Fitzgerald on TFB and Arielle has one helluva story from being a budding track superstar, breaking records, winning medals and getting recruited for Division 1 and division 2 scholarships for university to her health slowly unraveling and people labelling her with an eating disorder … And all the way to reclaiming health, studying holistic nutrition and kicking ass in ultra running. In today's episode, we discuss: Stress and expectations. Losing the fun of it. Wearing labels. The perfect storm. Learning to understand your body. How eating raw veggies can hurt you. How to know you’re not absorbing nutrients. What you learn when you make mistake. Trusting yourself. The power of belief. Eating bugs. Eating and travelling. Zen eating Links from the show: Connect with Arielle on her website: http://www.recoveryrunner.com/ And on Social Media pages: https://www.facebook.com/arielle.fitz https://www.instagram.com/recoveryrunner/ Show Sponsors: Revbox TriTravel Vespa Please Help

Pete and I get to chat with Jarrod Owen. A fast Aussie age grouper that had lots of success and then was sitting in Hawi at the midway point of Ironman World Champs with gut problems that led to a DNF. The journey down didn’t stop there but Jarrod has listened, applied and clawed his way back to health and racing at the pointy end of all age groups. In today's episode, we discuss: The lessons from over a decade of racing The early warning signs of burnout Going too deep into LCHF Racing with bad habits Supporting your body the right way The first cause of fatigue Appreciating setbacks Being Grateful Balancing shift work Jarrod’s Daily habits Links from the Show: Connect with Jarrod on Facebook  Show Sponsors: Revbox TriTravel Vespa Please 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 clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking in iTunes immensely! We appreciate

Today Pete and I get to have a lively chat with founder and CEO of Trigger Point Performance Therapy Cassidy Phillips. We talk balls, maintenance, excuses, getting it done and ultimately what it’s all about at the end of the day. In today's podcast, we discuss: The value in rolling (just in case you have forgotten!) Some exciting new TP tools The key difference between the GRID and the ball Why triathletes continue to ignore body maintenance Making the commitment to your long term health Amatuer athletes treating themselves unproffesionally Being the best example of yourself Sport does not transcend life Show Links Connect with Cassidy on the Trigger Point Therapy website: www.tptherapy.com Cassidy’s YouTube Channel -A Bootstrapping Life And other Social Media pages: Instagram Twitter Facebook http://www.thecassidyphillips.com/ Or email Cassidy at: Cphillips@4implus.com Show Sponsors: TriTravel Smith Optics Vespa Please Help Us Grow… To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Sub