Everyman Endurance Podcast

Episode # 102 Everyman Endurance podcast with Iron War author Matt Fitzgerald

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:02:28 PST

Back in 1989 on the big island of Hawaii to of the greatest triathletes ever to race the Iron distance met for a battle of endurance, will, and stamina.

Only one could win that day, but both would go down in the history as the greatest Ironman triathletes ever.

Roman Mica chats with Iron war author Matt Fitzgerald about the greatest battle in Ironman Racing History. The Day that Dave Scott and Mark Allen raced on the big island with only one goal…to win the biggest race in triathlon.

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Episode # 101: Everyman Endurance Podcast with Author and Doper Andrew Tilin

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:31:51 PST

Andrew Tilin is the author of the book The Doper Next Door. Andrew spent almost a year using performance enhancing drugs in order to chronically his journey from everyman to testosterone superman. On the way he discovered that the fountain of youth has a dark side.

Check out this conversation with Andrew as he talks about what it was like to be the doper next door.

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Episode # 100: Everyman Endurance Podcast with Olympian & Pro Triathlete Andy Potts

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:09:10 PDT

Pro triathlete Andy Potts is certainly one of the fastest American triathletes racing today.

Andy has not only won about every length of triathlon all the way from sprint to ironman, but he also represented America in the Olympics in Greece.

Of course most people know that Andy is perhaps the fastest swimmer in the sport. But over the years he’s build up his sports resume to make him a much more all around triathlete.

With just about two weeks before the Ironman World Championships Roman Mica had the chance to sit down and talk with Andy about his year, his Kona prep and of course he asked him the Everyman Triathlon Lightening round questions.

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Episode # 99: Everyman Endurance Podcast with triathlete Sarah Groff & two time Olympian Allyson Felix.

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:45:08 PDT

Everyman Endurance Podcast featuring the U.S. Olympic Committee's media teleconference with 2012 Olympic qualifier Sarah Groff and two-time Olympian Allyson Felix.

After dealing with injury for much of last year, Groff's breakthrough season continued last weekend as she placed seventh at the International Triathlon Union World Championship Series event in London to qualify for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team.
It marked her third top-seven finish on the 2011 WCS circuit and moved her into sixth in the WCS rankings. A long-time member of the USA Triathlon National Team, Groff placed third at the 2011 WCS event in Austria on June 19 to mark the first-ever podium finish for an American female in the event.
A two-time Olympic silver medalist and three-time world champion in the 200 meters, Felix will be looking to make her third Olympic appearance in London and is currently preparing for the upcoming 2011 IAAF World Championships, which run from Aug. 27-Sept. 4 in Daegu, Korea.
She became the first-ever sprinter to win U.S. titles in the women's 100, 200 and 400 with her 400 victory at the 2011 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. A three-time world outdoor 200 champion, she will run both the 200 and 400 at the world championships and is considering pursuing the 200/400 double in London.
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Episode # 98: Everyman Endurance Podcast with USA Triathlon CEO Rob Urbach

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:34:58 PDT

This weekend Team USA will be in London racing the next round of ITU World Championship triathlon series.  The race venue in London will be the very same one that will host the Olympic Triathlon in 2012.   To make the race even more important to American Olympic Distance Triathletes the race will also serve as the first qualifying race for the 2012 London Olympics for the U.S Olympic Team.  The last two weeks the American Triathletes have help a mini triathlon camp in London in preparation for this weekend’s race.  Recently Roman Mica had a chance to chat with Rob Urbach, (USA Triathlon’s new CEO) about the upcoming London race, the American pro’s who’ll not only be gunning for a win, but also for a spot on the Olympic team.
The two chat about the upcoming race as well as the state of triathlon in the United States.
According to USAT:

“Urbach joined USA Triathlon in March 2011 as the ninth CEO in the history of the National Governing Body. One of the most accomplished and talented executives in the sports industry, Urbach possesses more than 20 years of proven leadership experience.

A proficient age-group triathlete, Urbach previously served as Executive Vice President of Octagon, leading the operations for one of the top global sports management and marketing firms.”

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Episode # 97: Everyman Endurance Podcast with Hits Triathlon Series CEO Tom Struzzieri

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:57:40 PDT

There’s a new triathlon race series in America and the man behind the new series hopes that you’ll soon be racing at one of his family friendly weekend races.

And chances are that you might just be a potential customer of the Hits Triathlon Series because there will be 12 new weekend races around the country next year in destination places like Palm Springs, California and Naples, Florida.

But here’s the interesting part.

Instead of just putting on one race per weekend the folks at Hits plan on having 5 different race distance over the weekend starting from a sprint and going all the way to the iron distance.

In this episode of the Everyman Endurance Podacst featuring Tom Struzzieri (the CEO and President of the Hits Triathlon Series) Roman Mica learns what makes the new race series different, and why you and your family might find yourself on a triathlon race vacation next year.

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Episode # 96 EverymanEndurance Podcast with Olympian and ITU Champion Sarah Haskins

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 17 May 2011 08:35:20 PDT

Does triathlon training improve or sink your love life?  That’s just one of the questions that Roman Mica asks Olympic Triathlete and ITU Champion Sara Haskins.
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Episode # 95 Everyman Endurance Podcast with six time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:18:20 PDT

Six time Ironman World Champion triathlete Mark Allen knows a thing or two about training for triathlons. He should as he’s spent most of his entire adult life perfecting his body and mind for the ultimate Ironman distance triathlon in Kona, Hawaii.

To this day Mark Allen still holds the Ironman World Championship record marathon run.

How fast was mark able to run the marathon distance after swimming and cycling in Kona during the world championships?

Listen now and find out.

That’s just one of the great facts you’ll learn if you listen to this next episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

Mark and Roman chat about the best way for both beginner and accomplished athlete to not only train but get as fast as possible using heart race based training on MarkAllenOnline.com

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Episode # 94 Everyman Endurance Podcast with Ultra Triathlete Wayne Kurtz

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:08:34 PDT

Can you imagine taking on not one, not two, not three, but ten Iron distance triathlon over a period of ten days. That's exactly what Wayne Kurtz does, and now so can you.

OK, maybe that’s a stretch but Wayne has just written a new book (Beyond the Iron) that explores what it takes to go ultra long and take on an ultra ultra distance triathlon.

You can also listen to Roman Mica’s interview with Wayne here and now they discuss what it takes physically, mentally and emotionally to race iron distance races in ten days.

And perhaps just as interestingly how to train for a triathlon that never seems to stop.

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Episode # 93 Everyman Endurance Podcast with Death Race creator Joe DeSena

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:28:23 PST

They call it – “the most mentally and physically challenging endurance event in the world.” It is the Death Race and the marketing for the race says, “you may die”.

Only 200 people every year can take part and thousands are turned away according to the race’s creator Joe DeSena.

What’s more interesting is that only about 20 to 40 of the amateur athletes that start the race actually finish.

Some of the tasks of the Death Race include:

Crawl through a muddy trench, under barbed wire
Jog a mile upstream in the river carrying a 20-lb tree stump At the wood-chopping station, split 20 logs
Hike a mile uphill and recite the first 10 US Presidents’ names. Miss one and you need to go back down to try again.
Study a collection of Legos. Run a mile uphill and then using only their memory or notes reassemble the Legos
Slog a mile south in the river.
Why put yourself through this torture to win the Death Race?
Listen to the podcast and find out.
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Episode # 92 Everyman Endurance Podcast with American Champion runner and new mom Kara Goucher

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:17:02 PST

Kara Goucher has a lot of weight on her fast shoulders and legs. She’s a top U.S. marathon hopeful for the 2012 Olympics, and this year she’s set her sights on winning the Boston Marathon.

That’s a tall mountain to climb, especially for a new mom.

Kara and her husband, fellow American runner Adam Goucher, are the new proud parents of their first child Colt.

Kara, like many amateur and professional runners, is now training and racing her way back to top form.

Roman Mica recently had a chance to catch up with Kara and chat with her about what it is like to be both a new mom, and a have the weight of American running expectation rest on her shoulders at this year’s Boston Marathon.

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Episode # 91 Everyman Endurance Podcast with Ultra running Champion Kami Semick

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:31:36 PST

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run a 100 mile ultra race?

You know, just live in your head for mile after mile after mile.

If you’ve ever had the itch to run long this is the show for you.

In this episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast Roman Mica speaks with ultra running champion Kami Semick about training, racing and of course winning a 100 mile race.

Kami has won numerous ultra distance races including the Miwok 100 and the World 100K Championships.

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Episode # 90 Everyman Endurance Podcast with sports science professor Stephen A. Black

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:48:30 PST

Have you ever wondered why endurance athletes bonk?

Or how about what’s the best food to eat before, during and after a big race like a marathon or triathlon?

If so this is the show for you.

In this episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast, Roman Mica talks with Stephen A. Black about the science of sports nutrition and how and what to eat before a marathon, triathlon or other long distance sporting endurance event or race.

As you know the science of sports nutrition and performance keeps evolving, and in this show you’ll get the latest scoop on the best ways to eat to get the most out of yourself at your next race.

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Episode # 89 Podcast with triathlete, doctor and of course the bachelor Andy Baldwin

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:06:58 PST

You may know him as the star of the hit ABC Show: The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentlemen.

But before he was an American reality show star Dr. Andy Baldwin was a Navy Officer and a Triathlete.

Today of course he’s back to his Navel medical practice, and he’s still just as passionate about triathlon and health and wellness.

Roman Mica recently had a chance to catch up with Andy and discuss his life before and after he became a nationally known household name.

What got Andy into the sport of triathlon, and what’s his favorite race?

Will he race Kona again and how has life changed for him over the several years? These are just some of the questions the two discuss in this last episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast of 2010.

Thanks for listening and please come back next year for more great news, views and interviews of great endurance.

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Episode # 88 Podcast with Ironman World champ Chris 'Macca' McCormack

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:44:43 PST

You could say that the eighth time is charm, but for Australian triathlete Chris 'Macca' McCormack the eighth time racing the 2010 Ironman World Championships was perhaps both magic, grueling and of course charming.

After not standing on the Kona podium for the last two year's McCormack smashed expectations and the tape taking this year's title after a hard fought battle with German Andres Raelert.

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Episode # 87 Podcast with bike mechanic and author Todd Downs

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:07:03 PST

Todd Downs has been a bike mechanic for over 20 years. He knows bikes inside and out.

Todd has also worked as a bike mechanic on the Tour de France and most recently he’s helped revise the book The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycling Maintenance & Repair.

As triathlete we often jumped on the latest and greatest innovations in bike design but all too often we forget about maintaing our bikes.

So what’s the best way to get your bike ready for your next race?

And what’s it like to work as a wrench on the Tour de France?

And what’s the most important and crucial tip to keeping your bike race ready?

These are just some of the questions that Roman Mica asks Todd Downs in this latest show of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

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Episode # 86 Podcast with Tri-California founder Terry Davis

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:05 PST

It’s been over two dozen since Tri-California founder and long time race director Terry Davis started the original Wildflower Triathlon Festival in Northern California.

Over all those years triathlon has grown from a niche sport to one that now spans the world with hundreds of thousands of amateur athletes taking on the swim, bike and run competition on a global basis.

And like the sport of triathlon, Davis has built up Tri-California into a regional powerhouse that now puts on races throughout the year and throughout California.

This summer Tri-California is expanding again to just outside of LA with a new multisport festival they’re calling the Trifecta which brings together the sports of triathlon, cycling and running as both individual sports as well a the traditional of combination of the sport of triathlon.

Roman Mica recently had a chance to speak with Terry Davis and learn more about the new Trifecta festival, as well as chat about how triathlon has changed from the early days of Wildflower.

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Episode # 85 Podcast with accident survivor pro triathlete and survivor Jordan Rapp

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:45:10 PST

Pro triathlete Jordan Rapp plans on racing, and perhaps even winning, again, Ironman Arizona later this month.

But the California triathlete almost didn’t make it to the start line as he was the victim of a horrific hit and run accident.

Rapp was training for a race in California when a driver slammed into as he was crossing thorough an intersection on his bike. The driver fled the scene and left Rapp by the side of the road to die.

If it wasn’t for the heroic actions of a rescue of a passing Navy Seebea, Rapp would most likely have died that day.

But today Rapp is back from the brink of death and getting ready to defend his title in Arizona.

Join host Roman Mica, as he get’s up close and personal with Rapp, and the two discuss what it must be like to come back after such a painful and horrible accident.

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Episode # 84 Podcast with Biggest Loser Ironman Ben Davis

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:29:17 PDT

We recently received this interesting email from Larkin over at Active.com:

“I’m reaching out to you about an opportunity to connect with one of America’s newest fitness role models, Ben Davis, recently seen on the Today Show and Fox News. Ben is a 24 year old from Arkansas who went from couch potato to marathoner and ironman (Louisville in August ’10) in less than two years.

His 120lbs weight loss and fitness journey is captured in an inspiring Youtube video (see link below), which has gone viral and been viewed over 900,000 times.

Ben was recently signed on by Active.com to be our first brand ambassador and we are making him available to a small group of reporters/bloggers.”

Of course we were curious so it didn’t take long for Roman Mica to book Ben on the Everyman Endurance Podcast. After chatting with Ben we think you’ll agree that his story is fascinating.

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Episode # 83 Podcast with pro ITU triathlete Jarrod Shoemaker

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:19:46 PDT

Jarrod Shoemaker is a professional triathlete first and a big baseball fan second.
Of course as a triathlete he spends much more time in the pool, on his bike and out on the roads than he does at the ballpark.

Shoemaker is one of America's most successful ITU triathletes and that means he has a grueling flight schedule traveling from country to country and race to race.
Of course the one place that Jarrod really wants to be is London in 2012.
He has set his sights on a repeat appearance at the Olympics, and with London just two years away it means he's got his work cut out for him.

Roman Mica recently had a chance to chat with Jarrod about this current year of racing and how he plans to qualify for a ticket to London.

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Episode # 82 Podcast with the Timex athlete Tim Hola

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:40:22 PDT

Some amateur athletes dream of going to the Ironman World Championships just once in their lifetime.
For Timex triathlon team amateur athlete Tim Hola that dream will come true for the 12th time in just over a week.
That's right, Tim has qualified for the Ironman World Championships for 12-years and he's about to go back to Hawaii to race the big one again.
Of course we couldn't help but wonder how Tim does it.
So as part of our annual Ironman Kona Week coverage Roman Mica chatted with Tim today about his secrets to qualifying for the Kona Ironman World Championships twelve times.
This year we're proud to announce that Timex is sponsoring our Kona coverage so we're happy to welcome them as an advertising partner.
We know this partnership will mean more and better coverage not just from this year's big race but also from Kona itself as the athletes (pros and amateurs alike) get ti rumble the big Island.
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Episode # 81 Podcast with Meb Keflezighi

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:23:51 PDT

There can be little doubt that Meb Keflezghi is one of the fastest and most talented American runners racing today.

He’s the first American to win the New York City Marathon since 1882, and he also brought home the silver medal from the 2004 summer Olympics games.

And while Meb was born in Eritrea, he came to America as a young boy of 12 to escape the violence in his home country.

He went to College in California to be an engineer, but he was just too fast. As he gets ready to defend his half marathon title from last year in San Jose, Meb is one of America’s brightest shinning starts at the half and full marathon distance.

Roman Mica had a chance to chat with Meb and find out if he’s ready to race.

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Episode # 80 Podcast: Biggest Loser faces biggest loss

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:20:36 PDT

Matt Hoover (the 2005 Biggest Loser of television reality show fame) finished the Kona Ironman World Championship Triathlon but in a time of 17 hours and 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
Which means that Hoover missed the midnight cut off to official finish the race in the allotted 17-hours.
His race times were:
Total Swim: 2.4 mile swim 1:37:43
Total Bike: 112 mile bike: 8:05:53
Total Run: 26.2 mile run: 8:05:53
Total time: 00:00:00
In other words he crossed the finish line 3:43 seconds too late to count.
Ben Greenfield had a chance to catch up with Matt before the race and record this podcast.
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Episode # 79 Can Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France?

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:42:09 PDT

Can Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France?

Will he win the Tour de France?

Can Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador co-lead team Astana?

These are just some of the questions that get answered on the latest edition of the Lanterne Rouge where host Roman Mica and his partner in cycling crime, James Raia discuss all of the action and news from the 2009 Tour de France

Raia, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. is currently in France providing an unique inside the tour perspective in the the day's stage.

This is the eleventh time that he's had a first hand seat at the world's biggest and most popular bike race.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

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Episode # 78 Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #6

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:37:17 PDT

So much has happened in the last few weeks in professional cycling including plenty of crashes by the big names in the sport and of course almost three week of serous racing in Italy---but it would just take too much space to chronicle it all here.

That's why you'll want to listen to this latest edition of The Lanterne Rouge where host Roman Mica and his partner in cycling crime, James Raia discuss all of the action through the Giro d’Italia.

Raia, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

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Episode # 77 Everyman Endurance Podcast: an insiders view of today's triathlon world

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:55:43 PDT

Can you really make a good living as a pro triathlete? That's just one of the questions that is discussed.

With the triathlon race season well underway, it seems like a great time to chat with somebody who has years of experience racing triathlons as a pro.

His name is Jimmy Archer and he's the team director of the new triathlon team: Without Limits Racing.

He also a professional triathlete who has spent time not only swimming, biking, and running for a living, but also covering all the other professionals.

Roman Mica had a chance to sit down with Jimmy Archer and discuss the latest news from the world of triathlon including:

- Dave Scott's recent car vs. bike collision
- The tragic and sudden death of Steve Larsen
- The up and coming new pro triathletes
- The explosion of new races
- Best race strategy for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
- How to make a living as a pro triathlete
- and much much more.

If you are a newbie or seasoned professional you'll want to listen to this interesting show that examines all of latest triathlon and endurance sports news from an insiders perspective.

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Episode # 77 Everyman Endurance Podcast: Why do you really tri?

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:01:00 PDT

So why exactly do you tri?

Is it to lose weight?

Do yo want to look good in those expensive jeans in your closet?

Do you want to qualify for Kona?

Do you want the ultimate control of your own body?

Do you want to go fast?

Do you want to be an athlete---a triathlete to be precise.

So why do you do the sport of triathlon?

Recently Roman Mica's guest on today's show (Ben Greenfield) posed this question on his web site HERE and on EverymanTri.com HERE and the answers and comments were as interesting as they were varied.

If you are interested in the physiology behind the sport of triathlon or if you just want to listen to an interesting conversation about why people tri, you'll certainly want to listen to this episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

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Episode # 75 Jamie Whitmore on winning the greatest battle of her life

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:29:09 PDT

For almost seven years Jamie Whitmore was at the top of her game.

She ruled the world of Xterra offroad racing and had a classic rivalry with Melanie McQuaid that that kept the reporters busy writing about who would win which race.

Many insiders considered her the Superwomen of offroad triathlon because of her fearless, daring, and no holds barred racing style.

But that all came to dramatic end about a year and a half ago when Jamie went to her doctor after finishing a respectable 3rd at the Xterra World Championships.

What the doctor told her would have shaken anyone to their inner core.

Jamie was diagnosed with an exceptional rare and aggressive form of cancer. She immediately had a softball sized tumor removed, only to have it grow back again.

A second operation left her clinging to life by a thread and without the use of one of her legs because the doctors were forced to remove the sciatic nerve that runs down her leg, most of her glut, and part of her hip.

Despite it all, Jamie remains incredibly positive and in her own words, "powered by God."

Doctors said that she would never walk again let alone compete professionally, and yet she proved them wrong by walking even without the critical nerve that tells her leg to move.

Today she battles on as well as coaching other triathletes. She hope to one day have a career as both a coach and a motivational speaker.

While she still has several difficult choices ahead of her along with yet another serious operation she looks forward to being able to ride a bike, and perhaps even announce a race.

When I spoke with her there was no hint of fear, self pity or even sadness. Simply put, Jamie is determined to beat cancer in a no holds barred way just like she did so many others she raced during her long and winning career.

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Episode # 74 Everyman Endurance Podcast: With Dave Scott and Jason Ash

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:18:59 PDT

You probably know that a triathlon consists of three segments: swim, bike and run.

But when you consider it, a triathlon really should be four parts: swim, bike, run, and eat.

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in triathlon, and it could easily be argued a crucial role in the longer Iron distance races.

Both of Roman Mica's guest on this week's show know a thing or two about nutrition.

Dave Scott, is a six time Ironman World Champion, coach, and endurance sports writer, and speaker. He has a lifetime of experience in both the science and application of nutrition when it comes to triathlon.

Jason Ash is the CEO of Pacific Health Labs which, including manufacturing such nutritional supplements as Accelerade and Endurox, has just introduce a Forze GPS---a new weight management tool designed specifically for athletes.

Needless to say Ash and his company have spent countless dollars and hours doing research into the role of race and recovery nutrition for endurance athletes.

In this interesting episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast you'll learn from two of the most knowledgeable athletes and experts about what it takes to train, race, and recover for your best ever triathlon.

Roman Mica also has a chance to ask both men the lightening round of questions, so if you've ever wondered if training improves or sinks your love life, you want to listen to this show.

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Episode # 73 Everyman Endurance Podcast: Two talented athletes at different ends of their careers

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:45:25 PDT

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional triathlete?

Roman Mica recently spoke with two talented athletes at different ends of their careers.

Justin Daerr began triathlon in college as a way to stay fit and healthy in the summer of 2000. In 2001 he completed his first Ironman in 12:55 and has improved to a current PR of 8:37 set in 2008. Justin continues to work hard in his pursuit of being one of the sport's best athletes.

You may have seen Justin in some of his more famous ads. You just didn't know it was him so now is your chance to meet him.

Born and raised in South Africa, Paul Shippey grew up amid the rich color and vibrancy that only life in Africa has to offer. Being exposed to the great outdoors at an early age left an indelible mark that would later serve to spark a major interest in travel and adventure.

Though Shippey graduated with law and international relations degrees, he was a car nut from an early age and gravitated in that direction shortly after leaving the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

At an early age Paul showed a lot of promise in the sport of triathlon and competed professionally at the Olympic distance. But his love of cars eventually lead to a career as an automotive journalist and photographer. Today he runs a small automotive business in Denver, but he's back training and competing in the sport of triathlon.

Both men love the sport of triathlon, but they just happen to bookend different parts of their careers.

One (Justin Daerr) is a talented professional working hard at becoming an Ironman champion while the other (Paul Shippey) has returned to the sport of his youth to race again as a talented elite amateur.

And please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Episode # 72 Everyman Endurance Podcast: Running Across America

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:46:28 PST

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run across America?

Image running a marathon everyday for weeks at a time.

Paul Staso doesn't have to imagine it.

He lived it!

In 2006 the ex-fifth grade teacher ran across the country and took some of his students with him---virtually that is.

In just a few short weeks Staso will be running across Alaska and this time he has thousands of kids that will follow his journey and run along with him at home.

His newest P.A.C.E Trek (Promoting Active Children Everywhere) is his passion and you and your kids can take part as well. Check out the www.PaceTrek.com for all of the dates and information.

Are you intrigued by what it takes to run so far for so long.

If so, you'll be sure to want to listen to this podcast.

Paul and Roman Mica discuss what it takes to run a marathon everyday for weeks at a time with only a nights rest in between each marathon. Plus Staso shares his technique for going long....very long.

You'll be pleasantly surprised and informed by how similar his training may be to yours.

And please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Episode # 71 Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #5

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:02:08 PST

The Amgen Tour of California may be history, but the tour provided cycling fans an interesting and meaningful glimpse into this year's cast of professional cycling athletes.

James Raia followed the tour from the very first pre-race press conference all the way to the end in Southern California.

You'll want to listen to this explosive edition of The Lanterne Rouge where host Roman Mica and his partner in cycling crime, James Raia discuss all of the action through the state of California.

James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

And please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Episode # 70 Everyman Endurance Podcast: How to race green

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:18:15 PST

You've no doubt heard of racing clean, but have you heard of racing green?

When you think about it a typical big city marathon or Ironman triathlon leaves a pretty big garage mess in its wake.

Just think about all of the millions of water cups that are used and discarded like so many dead leaves in the fall.

Most endurance athletes don't give this refuse much thought but Roman Mica spoke with a former professional triathlete and a longtime runner who understand and really appreciate the meaning of the word sustainability.

Jeff Henderson is the executive director and co-founder of the Council for Responsible Sport. He has spent the last 11 years immersed in the sport of triathlon as an official, journalist, professional triathlete, and race director of such events as the Musselman Triathlon, Fly by Night Duathlon, and City of Portland Triathlon.

Now he's working with Nike to help ensure that their races are green. In his own Portland Triathlon he has pioneered green racing with environmentally friendly trophies, race shirts made from organic cotton and transition bike stands made from bamboo.

Staley Krause is a long time runner and the founder of MindsetTriathlon.com. She has seen the writing on the wall, and to her it says that ebooks are the wave of the future. Her web site let's readers download triathlon related books and literature in PDF formatted files which makes the books:

a) less expensive and
b) completely tree free.

So sit back and relax and click play to listen to this very green and very environmentally friendly episode of the everyman endurance podcast.

Please note that absolutely no tree were harmed in the taping of this podcast.

And please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 12 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: Team Without Limits Racing

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:33:41 PST

A brand new Boulder, Colorado based triathlon team, Without Limits Racing, is eager to take on the triathlon world.

The team is made up of both veteran and relatively new professional triathletes, and is swim coached by long time swim and triathlon coach Grant Holicky.

Recently Roman Mica had the chance to sit own with Cam Dye, Kristen Peterson, and Jimmy Archer, to discuss the new team and their plans for the 2009 racing season.

While triathlon is not a team sport, more and more professional triathletes are turning to teams for the support and coaching team dynamics can provide.

The team's head coach is long time cycling and triathlon coach Neal Henderson of the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine.

The rest of the team is made up of:

Team Director: Jimmy Archer
Product Manager: Cam Dye
Race Director: Lance Panigutti
Media Director: Kristen Peterson
Swim Coach: Grant Holicky
Coach: Neal Henderson BCSM
Bikes: Specialized
Glasses: Zeal Optics

The new team is currently seeking sponsors to support the team for the 2009 race season.

"We are looking for monetary sponsorship to help these guys race this season, either from companies or individuals," said Holicky

From the new team's web site:

"Without Limits Racing was created to be the best triathlon team in history. We plan to achieve this by way of athletic success, promotion of triathlon, true partnerships with sponsors, and the long term commitment to our team’s existence. We will vehemently pursue athletic success on the highest level as well as promote triathlon and our sponsors from the grass roots to the largest international stage."

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 11 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #4

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:22:49 PST

The sparks were flying between Lance Armstrong and an Irish journalist at the pre Amgen Tour of California press conference.

With the tour about to begin, the best cyclist in the world got together to meet the media, and answer questions. All eyes were on Lance Armstrong and he did not disappoint.

You'll want to listen to this explosive edition of The Lanterne Rouge were host Roman Mica and his partner in cycling crime, James Raia, discuss the up coming race through the state of California.

As a special bonus you'll get the best parts of the three plus hour news conference where Lance answered questions about doping and his comeback to cycling along with his plans for the year.

James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 10 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #3

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:45:50 PST

Taylor Phinney is potentially the next great American cyclist. His pedigree and heritage is from what could certainly be called one of America's first families of cycling.

Wikipedia writes:

"Taylor Phinney (born June 27, 1990 in Boulder, Colorado) is an American racing cyclist, specializing on the track in individual pursuit. He is the son of former professional racing cyclist Davis Phinney and former Olympic gold medal racing cyclist and speed skater Connie Carpenter-Phinney. Phinney started bike racing at age 15 on Team Slipstream's Junior Team.

He won around 30 races during his first year. His great break through happened in August 2007, when he won the Junior World Championships for the time trial. Since then he has competed in Nationals, World Cups and World Championships for track cycling. Phinney finished seventh in the individual pursuit at the 2008 Summer Olympics."

On today's show James Raia and Roman Mica have a conversation with Phinney's coach, Neal Henderson from the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine.

Phinney is currently in California riding with the Lance Armstrong at the Astana Team camp.

James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 9 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast with Doug Tumminello

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:43:36 PST

Doug Tumminello may have been born a century too late.

He's an accomplished attorney, runner, and climber. And now he's about to add a new line to his resume: accomplished sailor.

It wasn't all that long ago that Doug was standing on top the highest mountain the world.

He summited Everest in 2006 with a small team of climbers under almost perfect conditions. But now he's about to literally set sail on a new adventure.

In a few month's he's planning of rowing across the Indian Ocean in a small row boat with eight other athletes.

Image spending almost two months on a small row boat with nothing but the sun, sea, and sky and thousands of miles of ocean.

The eight person crew will take turns rowing the boat and living in about four and half feet of personal space when not manning the oars.

Are you intrigued?

If so listen to this fascinating podcast with Doug that will take you from the highest mountain to the deepest ocean.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 8 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast with Mark Allen and Luis Vargas

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:47:48 PST

Should I hire a coach to go faster this year?

What should I look for in a good coach?

What are the benefits a coach will bring to the training table?

What's the best way to train for a personal best in 09?

These are just some of the questions six Ironman World Championship Mark Allen and his training partner Luis Vargas answer in this weeks episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

As one of the most respected triathletes and coaches, Mark Allen of MarkAllenOnline.com has decades of experience and knowledge.

He also has a new book out.

“Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You,” was just published.

In this episode of the show we not only ask Mark Allen about coaching both amateur and professional athletes, but we also talk to Mark and Luis about what professional athletes will be hot and perhaps not this year.

If you are a fan of long course triathlon racing, you’ll certainly want to listen to this interesting show.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 7 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #2

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:18:34 PST

- Lance Armstrong and the Tour Down Under,

- Plus the upcoming Santa Rosa training camp for Astana in California,

- Floyd Landis returns to cycling,

- The re-oping of Operación Puerto,

- The upcoming Tour of California,

These are just some of the topics discussed on this week's Lanterne Rouge show.

The Lanterne Rouge show is made possible with the help of veteran cycling journalist James Raia.

We could not think of a better professional to share his knowledge, insights, and decades of covering endurance sports including cycling and Ironman triathlon experience with us.

James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

So what better person to ask about the one man who has made eye popping headline international news in both the sports of cycling and triathlon these last several weeks: Lance Armstrong.

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 6 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The science of swimming fast

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:13:46 PST

A grand total of 108 new world swim records were set in 2008. There's little disagreement in the swimming community that these new records were set (to a large extent) with the aid of new swimsuit technology.

Next month you'll be able to purchase this new super-stretchy Rocket Skin swim suit which has just entered the skirmish into this raging technology battle and controversy.

The new suite is the brainchild of triathlete Marcin Sochacki, who says the suite is faster than Speedo's LZR swimsuit worn by the fastest swimmers at the Beijing Olympics this year.

His Austin, Texas based company received approval from FINA (the international governing body of swimming) in September for the new swimsuit, and the company is ready to start selling the suit for $300 to $399 to anyone with the funds to go fast. Unlike Speedo's LZR, the Rocket Science Sports suite has long sleeves, so it covers more of the body in that low-drag material.

"My point of view is that technology and sports really go hand in hand," said Sochacki. "Look at golf, golf clubs which transfer the energy and the power of the stroke are now much greater than they were before. Would we want to see Tiger Woods play with a wooded golf club? Probably not." he added.

Both Speedo and Blueseventy have introduced new swim suits to the world stage that are dramatically more hydrodynamic, more slippery, and offer much more speed. The outcome---swimming world records are falling like snow flakes in Alaska.

This was apparent to anyone who watched Michael Phelps and the Olympics this summer. But now many of the word's swim coaches are now crying foul.

They believe that the new swimsuit technology offers an unfair advantage to most swimmers, and they worry that it is too expensive for many young developing swimmers.

Sochacki believes that you can't turn back the hands of time. "People used to ski on wooded skis," he said. "Now they race on alloy and different types of composite skis. The materials and different types of technologies enhance the sport, make the sports safer, and also make the sport more fun to watch."

Sochacki is betting that come next month his new full body swimsuit will continue to speed up both swimmers, and the rapid increase in new world records.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 5 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #1

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:42:26 PST

Wikipedia defines the cycling term "The Lanterne Rouge" as: the competitor in last place in a cycling race such as the Tour de France. The phrase comes from the French "Red Lantern" and refers to the red lantern hung on the caboose of a railway train, which conductors would look for in order to make sure none of the couplings had become disconnected.

Sometimes it must be noted that the Lanterne Rouge has the best view of the entire bike race.

That's why we are very pleased and excited to introduce a new feature to this web site and to the Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge show.

The Lanterne Rouge show is made possible with the help of veteran cycling journalist James Raia.

We could not think of a better professional to share his knowledge, insights, and decades of covering endurance sports including cycling and Ironman triathlon experience with us.

James, a journalist since 1976, is co-author of Tour de France For Dummies, a contributor to many publications and the National Cycling Examiner. A long-distance runner, he also rides his bike -- to nearby coffeehouses.

But more importantly, James has covered the Tour de France as well as the Ironman World Championships for dozens of years.

So what better person to ask about the one man who has made eye popping headline international news in both the sports of cycling and triathlon these last several weeks: Lance Armstrong.

Today we dedicate most of the The Lanterne Rouge show to Armstrong and his recent performance in Australia along with the big news that he wants to be an Ironman.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views

Show 4 Season IV Everyman Ultraman Podcast on battling extreme adversity

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:56:35 PST

Jason Lester and Todd Crandell know a lot about battling adversity.

Both men recently completed the 2008 Ultraman World Championships in Hawaii.

But that's not what makes these athletes two sides of the same coin.

When he was just 12-years-old Jason Lester was riding his bike when he was hit by a car traveling 80 miles per hour and thrown 130 feet in the air.

The accident left him without the use of one of his arms.

But would that stop Lester from completing the 10K swim that marks the start of the Ultraman race in Hawaii? Of course not.

He's lived his entire life with adversity and swimming 10K with one arm, well, that's just another hurdle to overcome---like making a movie about his extraordinary life, or getting ready to run across the United States.

Todd Crandell has spent much of his adult life seeking the next high. In fact he spent one Sunday afternoon doing cocaine and watching the Ironman race from Hawaii on television.

But that was then. Today Crandell has the distinction of being the only competitor we're aware of that completed the Ultraman (think of it as a double Ironman race) only to follow it up the next weekend with an Ironman. That's right after finishing his race in Hawaii Crandell got on a plane to Western Australia to race the Ironman.

But he didn't do it for fame or fortune. He did it support a friend who has also gone for addiction to Iron. You see Crandell founded and now runs Racing for Recovery--- U.S. based non-profit foundation with the mission of preventing substance abuse in adolescents and individuals and offering a positive alternative to those currently battling addiction.

Roman Mica had a chance to speak with both men and learn about their extraordinary lives and the extreme adversity that has shadowed them every step of the way.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 3 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast with Pip Taylor

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:33:36 PST

She's been racing most of her adults life and much of her junior years as well.

She's Australian triathlete Pip Taylor who recently switched from the ITU circuit to concentrate on racing in the longer 70.3 and independent Ironman races in the United States.

Roman Mica recently had the chance to catch up with her and ask her about her 2008 up and down race season along with what she plans to do in 2009.

You'll want to listen to this fun and fascinating conversation with of of the most accomplished women triathletes racing today.

Her accomplishments speak for themselves.

Recently Pip took second at the 2007 Escape from Alcatraz and in top five at the 2007 Life Time Fitness Triathlon in Minnesota.

In 2008 she had great start to her racing season only to be injured before she fought back to the 70.3 Wold Championships in Florida.

Her career Highlights include:

* 2007 Ironman Eagleman 70.3 – 3rd Place
* 2007 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon – 2nd Place
* 2007 Life Time Fitness Triathlon, New York – 4th Place
* 2007 Lifetime Fitness, Minneapolis – 5th Place
* 2007 Battle of Midway Triathlon – 3rd Place
* 2007 Philadelphia Triathlon – 3rd Place
* 2003 Manchester World Cup Champion
* 2003 New York World Cup Triathlon – 2nd Place

What's in store for Pip in 2009. Just listen and find to find out.

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Show 2 Season IV Bonus Everyman Endurance Podcast with Blair LaHaye, the WTC Director of Communications

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:43:29 PST

The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has acquired all of the North American Ironman races including Ironman Coeur d'Alene, Lake Placid, Wisconsin, Florida and Arizona, as well as two 70.3 races which include the Disney World, Florida and Oceanside, California half iron distance races.

Get the complete story from the WTC. Only on Everymantri.com this exclusive conversation with Blair LaHaye, the WTC Director of Communications.

As you may recall the WTC was itself acquired last year by the private equity fund Providence Equity Partners.

Subaru Ironman Canada in Penticton, BC will remain owned and managed by Graham Fraser, the Founder and President of North American Sports. The race will continue to be an Ironman branded race.

The offices and employees of North American Sports (NAS) will continue working in Boulder, but will now become the Boulder, branch of the WTC.

With so much change, what's the future of Ironman race and 70.3 races in America and the World?

Roman Mica spoke with Blair LaHaye, the Director of Communications for the WTC today and discussed the recent acquisition, as well as what's in stock for Ironman in 2009.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 1 Season IV Everyman Endurance Podcast with Ben Greenfield and Dr. P.Z. Pearce

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:16:32 PST

Year four of the Everyman Endurance Podcast promises to be the most interesting and informative season yet.

To kick of the the New Year Roman Mica spoke with two of the most interesting people in endurance sports that you probably don't know but should.

Ben Greenfield is the Renaissance man of the sport of triathlon.

He's an fast triathlete, a coach, a personal trainer, and much more more.

To start the New Year Roman Mica spoke to him about the best way to lose that unwanted weight gain from all of the great holiday food.

So if you've eaten a few to many holiday cookies, you'll certainly want to listen to this podcast.

Dr P.Z. Pearce - is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of Washington, and Director of CHAMPIONS Sports Medicine, in Spokane.

He serves as National Team Physician for USA Triathlon, and is a past member of the U.S. Olympic Medical Committee. He is Medical Director of Ironman Coeur d'Alene, Arizona, Louisville (Kentucky), and Medical Coordinator of the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Dr. Pearce offer a world of wisdom when it comes to sports medicine, but in this year opening episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast he discusses what amateur athletes need to know before they go long or go for that first, first last Ironman, from a physical and health stand point.

If you've ever gotten sick at a race, this is a great conversation that will hopefully help you avoid many of the common race day pitfall.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 27 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Jessi Stensland

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:11:02 PST

On her web site Jessi Stensland writes:

"About a year ago I kicked off my training after 2 years *completely* off. I don't mean off as in triathlete *off* -- I mean off as in very normal, don't work out for a month at a time, then maybe hit the gym 2 days in a row, then repeat. That kind of *off*. To give you an idea in terms of endurance performance, at that time, my body tested out to be only 68% as efficient compared to what I was used to operating at for the first 29 years of my life."

For the last Everyman Endurance Podcast of Season III, Roman Mica spoke with Jessi Stensland about what it is like to take an almost two year break from being a professional triathlete.

We think you'll be surprised by the answer.

But then again, it is, of course, that time of year when many professional and amateur triathletes make New Years Resolutions to get serious about racing next year. But what does it take to recharge your batteries, and how do the pros do it?

Just listen and find out.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 26 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Ultraman Richard Roll

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:36:23 PST

320 miles!

That's the distance of the Ultraman Triathlon. Picture racing this if you will:

Stage I: 6.2-mile (10 km) ocean swim from Kailua Bay to Keauhou Bay, followed by a 90-mile (145 km) cross-country bike ride. Vertical climbs total 6,000 feet.

Stage II: 171.4-mi (276 km) bike ride. Vertical climbs total 4,000 feet

Stage III: 52.4-mile (84 km) double-marathon run from Hawi to Kawaihae.

That's the distance Richard Roll covered a few weeks ago to come in 11th place at this year's Big Island Ultramanrace. He's also a vegan and he was just featured as a ambassador for the cause. From the web site:

"Richard Roll is a man of many hats. A husband, a father of four beautiful, healthy children, an entertainment attorney, filmmaker, writer as well as a passionate endurance athlete who placed 11th overall (third-fastest American, second-fastest swimmer) in the 2008 Ultraman World Championships-a multi-day uber-endurance event held on the Big Island of Hawaii at the end of November.

Considered one of most daunting and grueling endurance races on the planet, this 3-day / 320-mile, double-ironman distance triathlon circumnavigates the entire Big Island.

Having competed at the global level as a world-ranked swimmer at Stanford University in the late 80s, Richard has a robust and accomplished athletic background. He literally hung up his swimsuit in 1989, never to look back-or so he thought. By age 40, Richard was 35 pounds overweight and completely out of shape; it was time for a major life change.

To celebrate his 40th birthday in 2006, Richard overhauled his diet, became a dedicated vegan, put on his running shoes and jumped back into the pool. Two years later, Richard has slimmed to a 165-pound machine, prepared to tackle the most challenging mental and athletic endeavor of his life—as a vegan."

Check out Richard's Blog for some great photos of him and his race.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 25 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Ken Glah

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:03:12 PST

Imagine racing the Ironman World Championships for 25 consecutive years in a row?

Ken Glah does not have to image it. He's accomplished this and more. His resume reads like a who's who of all Ironman races:

- Ironman World Series Champion 1991.

- 3rd place overall Ironman World Championship 1989

- 3 time Ironman Brazil Champion

- 2 time Ironman New Zealand Champion and 3 time runner-up

- Ironman Canada Champion

- 9 or 10 times top 10 overall finisher at the Ironman World Championship

- 3 time US Long Course Champion

- US Olympic Distance Champion

- 25 Consecutive finishes at the Ironman World Championships

- Multiple top 3 professional finishes in triathlons of all distances throughout the world including: US, Canada, Chile, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Japan, St. Croix, Antigua, Israel, Fiji and Korea

Today Ken spends much of his time helping other Ironman athletes compete around the world.

As the owner of Endurance Sports Travel (http://www.endurancesportstravel.com) as well as one of the main men behind Ironman Brazil, he has a world of Ironman experience that he shared with us in this edition of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 24 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Mark Allen

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:30:24 PST

Should I walk during my run training when my heart rate is too high?

Should I breath two or every three stokes when I race?

How do I get faster on the run?

These are just some of the questions six Ironman World Championship Mark Allen and his training partner Luis Vargas answer in this weeks episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

As one of the most respected triathletes and coaches, Mark Allen of MarkAllenOnline.com has decades of experience and knowledge.

He also has a new book out.

Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You was just published at the beginning of the month.

In this episode of the show we not only ask Mark Allen your racing and training questions, but we also talk to Mark about his new book, and about how it can help athlete both perform and live better.

If you are a fan of long course triathlon racing, you’ll certainly want to listen to this interesting show.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Show 23 Season III Everyman Endurance Podcast with Greg Kolodziejzyk

romanmica@gmail.com (Roman Mica) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:58:10 PST

He holds several crazy hard endurance world records, and he's not done yet.

His name is Greg Kolodziejzyk.

On July 17th, 2006 on a race track in Eureka, CA, Greg set two world records recognized by both the International Human Powered Vehicle Association and Guinness World Records. The first record is for the most distance traveled in 24 hours by human power (647 miles, 1041 km), and the second for the world's fastest 1000 km time trial (23 hours, 2 minutes).

On June 3, 2007, Greg pedaled 173 km (108 miles) in 24 hours around a rectangular course on the Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary setting a new official Guinness world record.

This year he went back to the boat and did it all again to extent and reclaim his record.

But not only did Greg set the records, he also helped design and build the bike and boat that made the records possible.

Oh yes, he's also completed a dozen Ironman Triathlons and qualified and race at the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

On his website(www.adventuresofgreg.com) Greg writes:

"By exploring the powerful combination of innovation and the limits of human performance, I hope to educate, inspire or simply entertain those who share my passion for all that is Human Power.

Human Power Rocks!"

But Greg is not done yet. His next two projects including setting a record for human powered flight and or crossing the Pacific Ocean in human powered boat.

Intrigued?

Just listen to the podcast to find out how Greg went from an everyday business man to and extraordinary endurance athlete.

Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.