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<title>The Age Grouper: Triathlon Podcast</title><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/index.html</link><description>This is The Age Grouper Triathlon and Multisport Podcast. Join Jeff and Eric&#x2c; two regular 30-34 year old triathletes from the heart of the Midwest&#x2c; in the kind of conversation that only age-groupers can appreciate. We explore the everyday issues that we face as swimmers&#x2c; cyclists&#x2c; and runners. If you&#x27;re part of any age-group&#x2c; you&#x27;ve found the right podcast&#x21;</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2014 The Age Grouper Podcast</dc:rights><dc:date>2015-02-23T21:38:56-06:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 21:51:57 -0600</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>The Age Grouper: Triathlon Podcast</itunes:name><itunes:email>admin@theagegrouper.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Two 30-34 year old triathletes from the midwest discuss&#x2c; argue&#x2c; and debate the everyday issues of life as an age-grouper.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This is The Age Grouper Triathlon and Multisport Podcast. Join Jeff and Eric&#x2c; two regular 30-34 year old triathletes from the heart of the Midwest&#x2c; in the kind of conversation that only age-groupers can appreciate. We explore the everyday issues that we face as swimmers&#x2c; cyclists&#x2c; and runners. If you&#x27;re part of any age-group&#x2c; you&#x27;ve found the right podcast&#x21;</itunes:summary><itunes:image href="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_channel.png" /><item><title>Junk Miles</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2015-02-23T21:38:56-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/886998e714871ef171df91efeaf7b8b0-91.html#unique-entry-id-91</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/886998e714871ef171df91efeaf7b8b0-91.html#unique-entry-id-91</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s 2015 and like Marty McFly, we&rsquo;re ready to strap on our self-tying barefoot-style shoes and jump on our hover-bikes for the season! Eric and Jeff recap their mileage totals for 2014, both real and commuting then sit around the campfire as Eric regales us with tales from Ironman Chattanooga 2014! All this and more on The Age Grouper!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_91.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Eric_Ironman_Chattanooga_2014" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/eric_ironman_chattanooga_2014.jpg" width="360" height="480" /><br />Eric and Colleen &ldquo;kicking&rdquo; it in to the finish, Ironman Chattanooga 2014.]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_91.mp3" length="93054632" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x2019;s 2015 and like Marty McFly&#x2c; we&#x2019;re ready to strap on our self-tying barefoot-style shoes and jump on our hover-bikes for the season&#x21; Eric and Jeff recap their mileage totals for 2014&#x2c; both real and commuting then sit around the campfire as Eric regales us with tales from Ironman Chattanooga 2014&#x21; All this and more on The Age Grouper&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x2019;s 2015 and like Marty McFly&#x2c; we&#x2019;re ready to strap on our self-tying barefoot-style shoes and jump on our hover-bikes for the season&#x21; Eric and Jeff recap their mileage totals for 2014&#x2c; both real and commuting then sit around the campfire as Eric regales us with tales from Ironman Chattanooga 2014&#x21; All this and more on The Age Grouper&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Next Century</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2014-10-17T21:49:32-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/62d7c9775ecf4b4af7a749b356575bb7-90.html#unique-entry-id-90</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/62d7c9775ecf4b4af7a749b356575bb7-90.html#unique-entry-id-90</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an old-fashioned live race report as Eric and Jeff travel to the Tri Right 101 century ride. We catch up on what&rsquo;s been happening throughout the summer and what&rsquo;s left for the season. Will Eric be ready for Ironman Chattanooga, we&rsquo;ll see!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_90.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Tri_Right_101_2014" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/tri_right_101_2014.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Jeff, Eric and the crew at the 2014 Tri Right 101 (well, actually, 104 but who&rsquo;s counting)]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_90.mp3" length="76841472" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2014 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x2019;s an old-fashioned live race report as Eric and Jeff travel to the Tri Right 101 century ride. We catch up on what&#x2019;s been happening throughout the summer and what&#x2019;s left for the season. Will Eric be ready for Ironman Chattanooga&#x2c; we&#x2019;ll see&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x2019;s an old-fashioned live race report as Eric and Jeff travel to the Tri Right 101 century ride. We catch up on what&#x2019;s been happening throughout the summer and what&#x2019;s left for the season. Will Eric be ready for Ironman Chattanooga&#x2c; we&#x2019;ll see&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Epic Fail</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2014-07-10T20:40:48-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/aa5697038e1678413da458eaae8c2ed4-89.html#unique-entry-id-89</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/aa5697038e1678413da458eaae8c2ed4-89.html#unique-entry-id-89</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's the show you've been waiting for! We find out the results of the epic wager, did Eric complete the Lumberjack 100 or does he owe Jeff a steak dinner? Plus, ITU racing, a paleo update and one of us may be moving to sunny Colorado&hellip;!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_89.mp3" rel="self">Download the podcast</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; ">To donate to Eric&rsquo;s Ironman fundraising effort and support the Crohn&rsquo;s & Colitis Foundation go to:<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; "><a href="http://www.active.com/donate/IMchattanoogaCCFA14/IRONMANEDeWitt" rel="external">http://www.active.com/donate/IMchattanoogaCCFA14/IRONMANEDeWitt</a></span><span style="font-size:16px; font-weight:bold; "><br /></span><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="mrs ts 97" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/mrs-ts-97.jpg" width="374" height="480" /><br />Eric back in 1997 wishing he was this fit now.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="20140619_colorado_jsc_418" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/20140619_colorado_jsc_418.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />A quick selfie of Jeff on top of the Blue Sky Trail in the Devils Backbone area, Longmont Colorado.]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_89.mp3" length="124196318" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s the show you&#x27;ve been waiting for&#x21; We find out the results of the epic wager&#x2c; did Eric complete the Lumberjack 100 or does he owe Jeff a steak dinner? Plus&#x2c; ITU racing&#x2c; a paleo update and one of us may be moving to sunny Colorado&#x2026;&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s the show you&#x27;ve been waiting for&#x21; We find out the results of the epic wager&#x2c; did Eric complete the Lumberjack 100 or does he owe Jeff a steak dinner? Plus&#x2c; ITU racing&#x2c; a paleo update and one of us may be moving to sunny Colorado&#x2026;&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Antilete</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2014-02-22T19:29:21-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/774837af301f1aef06fac5f53d2b613b-88.html#unique-entry-id-88</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/774837af301f1aef06fac5f53d2b613b-88.html#unique-entry-id-88</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s part 2 of 2, the all Eric show. Eric tells us all about his plans for 2014 (which should make for a quick show!) that includes Ironman and mountain biking. What? Mountain biking? Yep! There might be a friendly wager involved too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_88.mp3" rel="self">Download the podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="the_antilete" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/the_antilete.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Eric keeping it real on top of the Menona Terrace prior to Ironman Wisconsin.]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_88.mp3" length="89594975" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x2019;s part 2 of 2&#x2c; the all Eric show. Eric tells us all about his plans for 2014 (which should make for a quick show&#x21;) that includes Ironman and mountain biking. What? Mountain biking? Yep&#x21; There might be a friendly wager involved too.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x2019;s part 2 of 2&#x2c; the all Eric show. Eric tells us all about his plans for 2014 (which should make for a quick show&#x21;) that includes Ironman and mountain biking. What? Mountain biking? Yep&#x21; There might be a friendly wager involved too.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Paleolete</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2014-01-04T15:47:34-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/eb64d0abff4b6ae4fd2512875b6c6872-87.html#unique-entry-id-87</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/eb64d0abff4b6ae4fd2512875b6c6872-87.html#unique-entry-id-87</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We're back to wrap up 2013 with this all new mega episode! In part 1 of 2, this is the all Jeff show where he tells us all about his 2013 triathlon season, unexpected injuries, new foot ware and his new diet -  the paleo diet. That's right, no more carbs for this paleolete!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_87.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="paleo_salad" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/paleo_salad.jpg" width="379" height="480" /><br />Ahh paleo...]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_87.mp3" length="105115130" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We&#x27;re back to wrap up 2013 with this all new mega episode&#x21; In part 1 of 2&#x2c; this is the all Jeff show where he tells us all about his 2013 triathlon season&#x2c; unexpected injuries&#x2c; new foot ware and his new diet -  the paleo diet. That&#x27;s right&#x2c; no more carbs for this paleolete&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We&#x27;re back to wrap up 2013 with this all new mega episode&#x21; In part 1 of 2&#x2c; this is the all Jeff show where he tells us all about his 2013 triathlon season&#x2c; unexpected injuries&#x2c; new foot ware and his new diet -  the paleo diet. That&#x27;s right&#x2c; no more carbs for this paleolete&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Kidz N Dudez Weekend</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2013-08-12T21:19:27-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/e0746133b5dcfdee5a4dde8a3d15668d-86.html#unique-entry-id-86</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/e0746133b5dcfdee5a4dde8a3d15668d-86.html#unique-entry-id-86</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We're back at the new Age Grouper Studios North with a special, and precious, guest host! We go over the long awaited results of Jeff's face-off at the Chase Corporate Challenge then break down training for an olympic distance event in detail. Take it from Eric, you need to have faith in your abilities! And we finish things off with some triathlon lingo.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_86.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="the_kidz" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/the_kidz.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />The kidz - Grace and Aliza. 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Take it from Eric&#x2c; you need to have faith in your abilities&#x21; And we finish things off with some triathlon lingo.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We&#x27;re back at the new Age Grouper Studios North with a special&#x2c; and precious&#x2c; guest host&#x21; We go over the long awaited results of Jeff&#x27;s face-off at the Chase Corporate Challenge then break down training for an olympic distance event in detail. Take it from Eric&#x2c; you need to have faith in your abilities&#x21; And we finish things off with some triathlon lingo.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Run Fast</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2013-05-31T20:47:51-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/3ece4728294a27a7c739355c3aa2184c-85.html#unique-entry-id-85</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/3ece4728294a27a7c739355c3aa2184c-85.html#unique-entry-id-85</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking to break that multi-decade old 5K PR this year? Well you&rsquo;re in luck, we break down the secrets to successful speed work in this super-sized episode! It all comes down to if you want to race fast you need to train fast.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_85.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Jeff Mrs Ts 1999" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/jeff-mrs-ts-1999.jpg" width="352" height="480" /><br />Like a gazelle! 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Well you&#x2019;re in luck&#x2c; we break down the secrets to successful speed work in this super-sized episode&#x21; It all comes down to if you want to race fast you need to train fast.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>So You Think You Can Do A Triathlon</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2013-03-02T20:49:21-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/e87e4c21d4125038d8a18f6a53f62928-84.html#unique-entry-id-84</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/e87e4c21d4125038d8a18f6a53f62928-84.html#unique-entry-id-84</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We get back to basics talking about single speeds and fixed gears on this episode of The Age Grouper. Plus, has anyone ever asked you for advice on doing their first triathlon? We have, plenty of times. We offer our take on how to guide first-timers through their first races.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_84.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="single_speed" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/single_speed.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />The single speed]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_84.mp3" length="85815057" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:17:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We get back to basics talking about single speeds and fixed gears on this episode of The Age Grouper. Plus&#x2c; has anyone ever asked you for advice on doing their first triathlon? We have&#x2c; plenty of times. We offer our take on how to guide first-timers through their first races.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We get back to basics talking about single speeds and fixed gears on this episode of The Age Grouper. Plus&#x2c; has anyone ever asked you for advice on doing their first triathlon? We have&#x2c; plenty of times. 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We offer a paltry explanation (again) about where we&rsquo;ve been all these months, discuss our latest training regimes, including my new secret weapon - Insanity, then tackle the Lance Doprahstrong crisis head on. Believe me, it&rsquo;s worth the wait!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_83.mp3" rel="self"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_83.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="episode_79_image" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/episode_79_image.jpg" width="581" height="436" />]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_83.mp3" length="102915858" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:17:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>What sort of international endurance-sport media frenzy would be complete without interjecting our opinions into it? Because no issue is ever truly over-hyped until we weigh in on it&#x21; As promised&#x2c; we&#x2019;re back and we won&#x2019;t disappoint with this performance enhanced episode. We offer a paltry explanation (again) about where we&#x2019;ve been all these months&#x2c; discuss our latest training regimes&#x2c; including my new secret weapon - Insanity&#x2c; then tackle the Lance Doprahstrong crisis head on. Believe me&#x2c; it&#x2019;s worth the wait&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>What sort of international endurance-sport media frenzy would be complete without interjecting our opinions into it? Because no issue is ever truly over-hyped until we weigh in on it&#x21; As promised&#x2c; we&#x2019;re back and we won&#x2019;t disappoint with this performance enhanced episode. We offer a paltry explanation (again) about where we&#x2019;ve been all these months&#x2c; discuss our latest training regimes&#x2c; including my new secret weapon - Insanity&#x2c; then tackle the Lance Doprahstrong crisis head on. Believe me&#x2c; it&#x2019;s worth the wait&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Motivation</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-01-20T20:56:59-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/bff8bbd77263f362d23e1fff1c0d8faf-82.html#unique-entry-id-82</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/bff8bbd77263f362d23e1fff1c0d8faf-82.html#unique-entry-id-82</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Winter blues got you down? Eric is back and we discuss the best motivation techniques we've learned over the years! If this episode of The Age Grouper doesn't keep you going, nothing will!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_82.mp3" rel="self"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_82.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_82.mp3" length="63964673" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Winter blues got you down? Eric is back and we discuss the best motivation techniques we&#x27;ve learned over the years&#x21; If this episode of The Age Grouper doesn&#x27;t keep you going&#x2c; nothing will&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Winter blues got you down? Eric is back and we discuss the best motivation techniques we&#x27;ve learned over the years&#x21; If this episode of The Age Grouper doesn&#x27;t keep you going&#x2c; nothing will&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Sh&#x21;t Triathletes Say</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2012-04-03T14:36:27-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/811f88cf487d25124158d6d399347d8a-81.html#unique-entry-id-81</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/811f88cf487d25124158d6d399347d8a-81.html#unique-entry-id-81</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Triathlon coach Dean Hewson is back for our annual spring training camp episode. We talk about the logistics of participating in, and just pulling off a successful early-season training camp. It doesn&rsquo;t matter if you fly away for a week or just head out for the weekend, a training camp can really get you prepped for a great season. Then we go over some often forgotten basics of triathlon training. We end it all with the trendiest thing in social media these days - Sh!t Triathletes Say!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_81.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="shit triathletes say" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/shit-triathletes-say.jpg" width="480" height="359" /><br />Ahhh, the sh!t your hear around the transition area&hellip;.]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_81.mp3" length="77974665" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Triathlon coach Dean Hewson is back for our annual spring training camp episode. We talk about the logistics of participating in&#x2c; and just pulling off a successful early-season training camp. It doesn&#x2019;t matter if you fly away for a week or just head out for the weekend&#x2c; a training camp can really get you prepped for a great season. Then we go over some often forgotten basics of triathlon training. We end it all with the trendiest thing in social media these days - Sh&#x21;t Triathletes Say&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Triathlon coach Dean Hewson is back for our annual spring training camp episode. We talk about the logistics of participating in&#x2c; and just pulling off a successful early-season training camp. It doesn&#x2019;t matter if you fly away for a week or just head out for the weekend&#x2c; a training camp can really get you prepped for a great season. Then we go over some often forgotten basics of triathlon training. We end it all with the trendiest thing in social media these days - Sh&#x21;t Triathletes Say&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Plan Your Year</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-02-18T20:14:11-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/275bdf0c6567c239153f5d2b35e2e8dd-80.html#unique-entry-id-80</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/275bdf0c6567c239153f5d2b35e2e8dd-80.html#unique-entry-id-80</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And we're back with our biggest episode yet! We take you step by step through the process of planning your entire training year. From Macro to Mezzo to Micro cycles we cover it all. Download The Age Grouper Yearly Training Overview Excel worksheet below and start planning your year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_80.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_80.mp3" length="58174371" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>And we&#x27;re back with our biggest episode yet&#x21; We take you step by step through the process of planning your entire training year. From Macro to Mezzo to Micro cycles we cover it all. Download The Age Grouper Yearly Training Overview Excel worksheet below and start planning your year.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>And we&#x27;re back with our biggest episode yet&#x21; We take you step by step through the process of planning your entire training year. From Macro to Mezzo to Micro cycles we cover it all. Download The Age Grouper Yearly Training Overview Excel worksheet below and start planning your year.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>It&#x27;s Official - 230</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2012-03-12T18:04:19-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/d8b1960cbd2bbc32f1b0f433f18623f6-79.html#unique-entry-id-79</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/d8b1960cbd2bbc32f1b0f433f18623f6-79.html#unique-entry-id-79</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's been a long, albeit mild, winter but we're ready to come out of hibernation and shed some of that extra winter insulation. We report on all we've been up to over the last few months. Then, just in time for the Spring buying season, we list the essential triathlon items needed to directly improve your splits in swimming, biking and running.<br />It's the first show of 2012 and our 5th season on iTunes! Thanks for supporting The Age Grouper all this time, we're no where near done!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_79.mp3" rel="self"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_79.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="no_aero" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/no_aero.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Jeff&rsquo;s Roo - Notice the lack of aero wheels.]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_79.mp3" length="96234257" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s been a long&#x2c; albeit mild&#x2c; winter but we&#x27;re ready to come out of hibernation and shed some of that extra winter insulation. We report on all we&#x27;ve been up to over the last few months. Then&#x2c; just in time for the Spring buying season&#x2c; we list the essential triathlon items needed to directly improve your splits in swimming&#x2c; biking and running.&#xa;It&#x27;s the first show of 2012 and our 5th season on iTunes&#x21; Thanks for supporting The Age Grouper all this time&#x2c; we&#x27;re no where near done&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s been a long&#x2c; albeit mild&#x2c; winter but we&#x27;re ready to come out of hibernation and shed some of that extra winter insulation. We report on all we&#x27;ve been up to over the last few months. Then&#x2c; just in time for the Spring buying season&#x2c; we list the essential triathlon items needed to directly improve your splits in swimming&#x2c; biking and running.&#xa;It&#x27;s the first show of 2012 and our 5th season on iTunes&#x21; Thanks for supporting The Age Grouper all this time&#x2c; we&#x27;re no where near done&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Dick Beardsley-Staying the Course</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-02-29T21:12:53-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/245f851a40e68f0f6bbb69b279cdc8d0-78.html#unique-entry-id-78</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/245f851a40e68f0f6bbb69b279cdc8d0-78.html#unique-entry-id-78</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We bring you an incredibly motivating and inspirational speech by American marathoning legend Dick Beardsley. Dick is still the 5th fastest marathon runner in U.S. history and most famous for the 1982 Boston Marathon "Duel in the Sun" with Alberto Salazar. Recorded live at The Runner's High 'N Tri in Arlington Heights, IL Dick's speech is a story of tragedy, triumph, and laughter.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_78.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="dick_beardsley_2008" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/dick_beardsley_2008.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Eric, Dick and Jeff - 2008 at Runner&rsquo;s High]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_78.mp3" length="76744298" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We bring you an incredibly motivating and inspirational speech by American marathoning legend Dick Beardsley. Dick is still the 5th fastest marathon runner in U.S. history and most famous for the 1982 Boston Marathon &#x22;Duel in the Sun&#x22; with Alberto Salazar. Recorded live at The Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri in Arlington Heights&#x2c; IL Dick&#x27;s speech is a story of tragedy&#x2c; triumph&#x2c; and laughter.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We bring you an incredibly motivating and inspirational speech by American marathoning legend Dick Beardsley. Dick is still the 5th fastest marathon runner in U.S. history and most famous for the 1982 Boston Marathon &#x22;Duel in the Sun&#x22; with Alberto Salazar. Recorded live at The Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri in Arlington Heights&#x2c; IL Dick&#x27;s speech is a story of tragedy&#x2c; triumph&#x2c; and laughter.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Off-Season-Wagon</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-12-11T21:51:32-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f754dff8125c345b4ed1b164823e6d98-77.html#unique-entry-id-77</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f754dff8125c345b4ed1b164823e6d98-77.html#unique-entry-id-77</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jeff, Eric and Dean get together over some drinks for this all-off-season episode. First we debate various training faux-pas, including running in place at stop lights, then discuss the merits of alternative race organizations. Ultimately we answer all of your off-season questions and, well, fall off the wagon a bit too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_77.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="twin_lakes-2011" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/twin_lakes-2011.jpg" width="480" height="360" />]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_77.mp3" length="93775089" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Jeff&#x2c; Eric and Dean get together over some drinks for this all-off-season episode. First we debate various training faux-pas&#x2c; including running in place at stop lights&#x2c; then discuss the merits of alternative race organizations. Ultimately we answer all of your off-season questions and&#x2c; well&#x2c; fall off the wagon a bit too.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Jeff&#x2c; Eric and Dean get together over some drinks for this all-off-season episode. First we debate various training faux-pas&#x2c; including running in place at stop lights&#x2c; then discuss the merits of alternative race organizations. Ultimately we answer all of your off-season questions and&#x2c; well&#x2c; fall off the wagon a bit too.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>triOS</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-10-19T21:45:16-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/3bfb71f18b078bdbe62ce95e55f2ac07-76.html#unique-entry-id-76</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/3bfb71f18b078bdbe62ce95e55f2ac07-76.html#unique-entry-id-76</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Eric&rsquo;s back for this all-Apple episode. First we have a look at what Siri&rsquo;s priorities really are, then break down Eric&rsquo;s Ironman, the Hawaii Ironman and the Chicago Triathlon. As usual we don&rsquo;t hold back our thoughts about Crowie, Chrissie, Rinny and Siri.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_76.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="craig_alexander" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/craig_alexander.jpg" width="358" height="480" /><br />Crowie on his way toward his 3rd, and greatest, Ironman victory.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="chrissie_wellington" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/chrissie_wellington.jpg" width="358" height="480" /><br />Chrissie on her way to her 4th.<br /><br />Thanks Mac and <a href="http://www.quintanarootri.com/" rel="external">Quintana Roo</a> for the photos!]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_76.mp3" length="93754714" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Eric&#x2019;s back for this all-Apple episode. First we have a look at what Siri&#x2019;s priorities really are&#x2c; then break down Eric&#x2019;s Ironman&#x2c; the Hawaii Ironman and the Chicago Triathlon. As usual we don&#x2019;t hold back our thoughts about Crowie&#x2c; Chrissie&#x2c; Rinny and Siri.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Eric&#x2019;s back for this all-Apple episode. First we have a look at what Siri&#x2019;s priorities really are&#x2c; then break down Eric&#x2019;s Ironman&#x2c; the Hawaii Ironman and the Chicago Triathlon. As usual we don&#x2019;t hold back our thoughts about Crowie&#x2c; Chrissie&#x2c; Rinny and Siri.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>In the Thick of It</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-09-19T17:06:35-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/e68e148d37f6f4fe960f412233f717ef-75.html#unique-entry-id-75</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/e68e148d37f6f4fe960f412233f717ef-75.html#unique-entry-id-75</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Triathlon coach Dean Hewson joins us as guest host while Eric remains grounded in baby-land. We recap our races at the Chicago Triathlon and discuss some common mistakes first-timers make at such big races. Plus, there's plenty of trash talkin, especially because Eric isn't here to defend himself! <br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_75.mp3" rel="self"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_75.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="jeff_carrion_2011_chicago_triathlon" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/jeff_carrion_2011_chicago_triathlon.jpg" width="478" height="640" /><br />Before the swim start @ 2011 Chicago Triathlon]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_75.mp3" length="98214861" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Triathlon coach Dean Hewson joins us as guest host while Eric remains grounded in baby-land. We recap our races at the Chicago Triathlon and discuss some common mistakes first-timers make at such big races. Plus&#x2c; there&#x27;s plenty of trash talkin&#x2c; especially because Eric isn&#x27;t here to defend himself&#x21; </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Triathlon coach Dean Hewson joins us as guest host while Eric remains grounded in baby-land. We recap our races at the Chicago Triathlon and discuss some common mistakes first-timers make at such big races. Plus&#x2c; there&#x27;s plenty of trash talkin&#x2c; especially because Eric isn&#x27;t here to defend himself&#x21; </itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Baby Grouper</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-09-05T20:48:37-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/971ed769b13be599e5495e366d6811e0-74.html#unique-entry-id-74</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/971ed769b13be599e5495e366d6811e0-74.html#unique-entry-id-74</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The newest age-grouper in the the TAG family joins us for the very first time! Eric's brand new baby co-hosts as we hash out our plans for the upcoming Chicago Triathlon and Eric's Ironman. Will Eric make it through without being spit-up on or falling asleep, find out on this family-friendly episode of The Age Grouper!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_74.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="baby_grace" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/baby_grace.jpg" width="480" height="320" /><br />The newest age-grouper.]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_74.mp3" length="84194943" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>The newest age-grouper in the the TAG family joins us for the very first time&#x21; Eric&#x27;s brand new baby co-hosts as we hash out our plans for the upcoming Chicago Triathlon and Eric&#x27;s Ironman. Will Eric make it through without being spit-up on or falling asleep&#x2c; find out on this family-friendly episode of The Age Grouper&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The newest age-grouper in the the TAG family joins us for the very first time&#x21; Eric&#x27;s brand new baby co-hosts as we hash out our plans for the upcoming Chicago Triathlon and Eric&#x27;s Ironman. Will Eric make it through without being spit-up on or falling asleep&#x2c; find out on this family-friendly episode of The Age Grouper&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Hay Is In The Barn</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-07-26T21:59:17-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9e33b683d96bcb81e1094419f879c6ef-73.html#unique-entry-id-73</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9e33b683d96bcb81e1094419f879c6ef-73.html#unique-entry-id-73</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Guess who's back? Crowie's back. 2-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander is back for his annual visit with The Age Grouper. Eric and I host a talk with Crowie in front of a live audience at Runner's High. We talk all about his past, present and why he thinks his best Kona performance is still in him.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_73.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="craig_alexander_2011" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/craig_alexander_2011.jpg" width="480" height="320" /><br />It&rsquo;s the whole TAG family: Eric, Colleen, Crowie, Christine, and Jeff]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_73.mp3" length="61654926" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Guess who&#x27;s back? Crowie&#x27;s back. 2-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander is back for his annual visit with The Age Grouper. Eric and I host a talk with Crowie in front of a live audience at Runner&#x27;s High. We talk all about his past&#x2c; present and why he thinks his best Kona performance is still in him.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Guess who&#x27;s back? Crowie&#x27;s back. 2-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander is back for his annual visit with The Age Grouper. Eric and I host a talk with Crowie in front of a live audience at Runner&#x27;s High. We talk all about his past&#x2c; present and why he thinks his best Kona performance is still in him.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Twin Lakes Trash Talk</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-07-05T07:30:59-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9aa9fc47165548af051a1c34c22b3009-72.html#unique-entry-id-72</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9aa9fc47165548af051a1c34c22b3009-72.html#unique-entry-id-72</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We're back at our home race, the Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine, IL. It's not long before the trash talk starts to fly, but does Eric have what it takes to pull out a victory?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_72.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="twin_lakes_winners_2011" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/twin_lakes_winners_2011.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Jeff and Eric with winners Dean and Jen]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_72.mp3" length="29234878" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2011 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We&#x27;re back at our home race&#x2c; the Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine&#x2c; IL. It&#x27;s not long before the trash talk starts to fly&#x2c; but does Eric have what it takes to pull out a victory?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We&#x27;re back at our home race&#x2c; the Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine&#x2c; IL. It&#x27;s not long before the trash talk starts to fly&#x2c; but does Eric have what it takes to pull out a victory?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Change It Up</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-03-23T16:07:04-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/2a4b1ed187e9d465a1f02e5a50510cbf-71.html#unique-entry-id-71</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/2a4b1ed187e9d465a1f02e5a50510cbf-71.html#unique-entry-id-71</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Been doing those same ole races year after year? We offer advice on how to change up your training and racing to get back into the groove.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_71.mp3" rel="self"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_71.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_71.mp3" length="57618486" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Been doing those same ole races year after year? We offer advice on how to change up your training and racing to get back into the groove.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Been doing those same ole races year after year? We offer advice on how to change up your training and racing to get back into the groove.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Good Cop Bad Cop</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-06-19T21:09:40-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/eddd99f82d59c84d143a055084748bfb-70.html#unique-entry-id-70</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/eddd99f82d59c84d143a055084748bfb-70.html#unique-entry-id-70</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[What better way to kick off the summer with some wacky biking stories and some performance predictions and trash talk? Eric tells us all about how he single-handedly apprehended vandalism perpetrators while riding his bike then we review a new documentary about the fabled New Zealand Epic Camp called &ldquo;Going Long Going Hard.&rdquo; We wrap it up by trash talking about out upcoming home-race the Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine, IL.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_70.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br />Check out the DVD Going Long Going Hard at: <a href="http://www.stormydog.co.nz/" rel="external">www.stormydog.co.nz</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="twin_lakes_2009" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/twin_lakes_2009.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Our buddy Brian, Jeff and Eric at Twin Lakes 2009 - Nice Roo&rsquo;s]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_70.mp3" length="87315008" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>What better way to kick off the summer with some wacky biking stories and some performance predictions and trash talk? Eric tells us all about how he single-handedly apprehended vandalism perpetrators while riding his bike then we review a new documentary about the fabled New Zealand Epic Camp called &#x201c;Going Long Going Hard.&#x201d; We wrap it up by trash talking about out upcoming home-race the Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine&#x2c; IL.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>What better way to kick off the summer with some wacky biking stories and some performance predictions and trash talk? Eric tells us all about how he single-handedly apprehended vandalism perpetrators while riding his bike then we review a new documentary about the fabled New Zealand Epic Camp called &#x201c;Going Long Going Hard.&#x201d; We wrap it up by trash talking about out upcoming home-race the Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine&#x2c; IL.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>An Evening With the Age Groupers</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-06-05T21:09:23-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/91573918f087b66509f6bc366ac4586b-69.html#unique-entry-id-69</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/91573918f087b66509f6bc366ac4586b-69.html#unique-entry-id-69</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We're all together for this double date-night episode - Eric, Jeff, Mrs. Salty and Mrs. Jumpy. Eric and I begin with an overview of our training and racing so far for 2011, then we follow up on the freebie magazine subscriptions we've been getting, and then add a little to the "what bike to buy" discussion. The ladies add their 2 cents about a few women's triathlon issues and much more. It's just a great popcorn episode!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_69.mp3" rel="self"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_69.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Mrs Ts Triathlon 1999" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/mrs-ts-triathlon-1999.jpg" width="480" height="400" /><br />You may know it as the Accenture Chicago Triathlon or whatever it is these days, but any true veteran will always call it Mrs. T&rsquo;s. Jeff, Christine, Colleen and Eric 1999]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_69.mp3" length="70675008" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We&#x27;re all together for this double date-night episode - Eric&#x2c; Jeff&#x2c; Mrs. Salty and Mrs. Jumpy. Eric and I begin with an overview of our training and racing so far for 2011&#x2c; then we follow up on the freebie magazine subscriptions we&#x27;ve been getting&#x2c; and then add a little to the &#x22;what bike to buy&#x22; discussion. &#xa0;The ladies add their 2 cents about a few women&#x27;s triathlon issues and much more. It&#x27;s a great popcorn episode&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We&#x27;re all together for this double date-night episode - Eric&#x2c; Jeff&#x2c; Mrs. Salty and Mrs. Jumpy. Eric and I begin with an overview of our training and racing so far for 2011&#x2c; then we follow up on the freebie magazine subscriptions we&#x27;ve been getting&#x2c; and then add a little to the &#x22;what bike to buy&#x22; discussion. &#xa0;The ladies add their 2 cents about a few women&#x27;s triathlon issues and much more. It&#x27;s a great popcorn episode&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Vintage Ironman Training</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-04-30T16:36:22-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/48d3d4241b80eef47e8bd94e1d6b4cbd-68.html#unique-entry-id-68</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/48d3d4241b80eef47e8bd94e1d6b4cbd-68.html#unique-entry-id-68</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a major blast from the past as we dig into the archives and play some vintage audio from August 2006. The Age Grouper podcast was still a year away, Eric and Jeff are heading up to the Ironman Wisconsin course for a 120+ mile ride to cap off their training for the year. This audio is packed with great Ironman newbie and veteran training strategy.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_68.mp3" rel="self"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_68.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="jeff_and_eric_ironman_2006" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/jeff_and_eric_ironman_2006.jpg" width="360" height="480" /><br />A young Eric and Jeff setting up transition at IMOO 2006]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_68.mp3" length="83414926" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>This is a major blast from the past as we dig into the archives and play some vintage audio from August 2006. The Age Grouper podcast was still a year away&#x2c; Eric and Jeff are heading up to the Ironman Wisconsin course for a 120+ mile ride to cap off their training for the year. This audio is packed with great Ironman newbie and veteran training strategy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This is a major blast from the past as we dig into the archives and play some vintage audio from August 2006. The Age Grouper podcast was still a year away&#x2c; Eric and Jeff are heading up to the Ironman Wisconsin course for a 120+ mile ride to cap off their training for the year. This audio is packed with great Ironman newbie and veteran training strategy.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Gandalf The Triathlete</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-03-20T16:24:42-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/a22ebb5185f754104276c93c9ccd3016-67.html#unique-entry-id-67</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/a22ebb5185f754104276c93c9ccd3016-67.html#unique-entry-id-67</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The old and wise and grey Coach Dean Hewson is back with us for are annual spring tune-up show. We cover all kinds of fresh training topics, including what triathletes need to hear, not what they want to hear. Plus, Eric has some big spankin' news.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_67.mp3" rel="self"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_67.mp3" rel="self">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_0514" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_0514.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Eric and Dean at Age Grouper Studios North]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_67.mp3" length="85875138" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>The old and wise and grey Coach Dean Hewson is back with us for are annual spring tune-up show. We cover all kinds of fresh training topics&#x2c; including what triathletes need to hear&#x2c; not what they want to hear. Plus&#x2c; Eric has some big spankin&#x27; news.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The old and wise and grey Coach Dean Hewson is back with us for are annual spring tune-up show. We cover all kinds of fresh training topics&#x2c; including what triathletes need to hear&#x2c; not what they want to hear. Plus&#x2c; Eric has some big spankin&#x27; news.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Keeping A Happy Tri-Family</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-04-20T14:52:36-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9734de819d863e92b626eed0a1fc9193-66.html#unique-entry-id-66</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9734de819d863e92b626eed0a1fc9193-66.html#unique-entry-id-66</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This episode offers tons of priceless insight into your "significant other's" mind about how to successfully manage marriage, kids, work, and triathlon. Don't spend another night on the couch! Jeff and Mrs. Jumpy reveal their secrets on how they mange their life, work, and training schedules while keeping a happy tri-family.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_66.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_66.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_66.mp3" length="33862731" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>This episode offers tons of priceless insight into your &#x22;significant other&#x27;s&#x22; mind about how to successfully manage marriage&#x2c; kids&#x2c; work&#x2c; and triathlon. Don&#x27;t spend another night on the couch&#x21; Jeff and Mrs. Jumpy reveal their secrets on how they mange their life&#x2c; work&#x2c; and training schedules while keeping a happy tri-family.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This episode offers tons of priceless insight into your &#x22;significant other&#x27;s&#x22; mind about how to successfully manage marriage&#x2c; kids&#x2c; work&#x2c; and triathlon. Don&#x27;t spend another night on the couch&#x21; Jeff and Mrs. Jumpy reveal their secrets on how they mange their life&#x2c; work&#x2c; and training schedules while keeping a happy tri-family.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>My First Race</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-05-19T14:47:16-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/463b1d9ad12e331a445907535d03b590-65.html#unique-entry-id-65</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/463b1d9ad12e331a445907535d03b590-65.html#unique-entry-id-65</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Everyone's done a first race, and we all have a hilarious story about it. We start out with a hodge-podge of topics including a 5K race review, and a Newton update. Then, do as we say, not as we do, as we regale you with the stories of the calamity that ensued during our early tri-careers.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_65.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_65.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_65.mp3" length="53086763" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Everyone&#x27;s done a first race&#x2c; and we all have a hilarious story about it. We start out with a hodge-podge of topics including a 5K race review&#x2c; and a Newton update. Then&#x2c; do as we say&#x2c; not as we do&#x2c; as we regale you with the stories of the calamity that ensued during our early tri-careers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Everyone&#x27;s done a first race&#x2c; and we all have a hilarious story about it. We start out with a hodge-podge of topics including a 5K race review&#x2c; and a Newton update. Then&#x2c; do as we say&#x2c; not as we do&#x2c; as we regale you with the stories of the calamity that ensued during our early tri-careers.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Jacket Sock Sock Glasses Helmet Go</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-06-08T14:10:26-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4d552cf5d0d9c2c390ea52597c37851b-64.html#unique-entry-id-64</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4d552cf5d0d9c2c390ea52597c37851b-64.html#unique-entry-id-64</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The season has started in the Midwest! Eric and I travel to the 23rd annual Tower Triathlon in Niles, IL. It's a blast from the past as this was both of ours' first ever triathlon back in the day. It's The Age Grouper kickin it old school!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_64.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_64.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_64.mp3" length="60261555" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>The season has started in the Midwest&#x21; Eric and I travel to the 23rd annual Tower Triathlon in Niles&#x2c; IL. It&#x27;s a blast from the past as this was both of ours&#x27; first ever triathlon back in the day. It&#x27;s The Age Grouper kickin it old school&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The season has started in the Midwest&#x21; Eric and I travel to the 23rd annual Tower Triathlon in Niles&#x2c; IL. It&#x27;s a blast from the past as this was both of ours&#x27; first ever triathlon back in the day. It&#x27;s The Age Grouper kickin it old school&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What Bike Should I Buy</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-02-20T13:37:55-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f8ad2deede3132a591f9a61ca290f99e-63.html#unique-entry-id-63</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f8ad2deede3132a591f9a61ca290f99e-63.html#unique-entry-id-63</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spring is right around the corner and that means only one thing-it&rsquo;s bike buying season! We go over a full bike buying guide from start to finish. We weigh the pros and cons of every aspect of making a purchase; carbon or titanium, new or used, road or triathlon, plus the importance of fit. Plus, are you getting any free triathlon related media?<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_63.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_63.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_0188.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Jeff&rsquo;s Roo on the roof rack]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_63.mp3" length="88244973" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff and Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Spring is right around the corner and that means only one thing-it&#x2019;s bike buying season&#x21; We go over a full bike buying guide from start to finish. We weigh the pros and cons of every aspect of making a purchase; carbon or titanium&#x2c; new or used&#x2c; road or triathlon&#x2c; plus the importance of fit. Plus&#x2c; are you getting any free triathlon related media?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Spring is right around the corner and that means only one thing-it&#x2019;s bike buying season&#x21; We go over a full bike buying guide from start to finish. We weigh the pros and cons of every aspect of making a purchase; carbon or titanium&#x2c; new or used&#x2c; road or triathlon&#x2c; plus the importance of fit. Plus&#x2c; are you getting any free triathlon related media?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Pre Race Routines</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-06-29T21:07:15-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/c63701dbc8a9c3b42d219db25ad23fa5-62.html#unique-entry-id-62</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/c63701dbc8a9c3b42d219db25ad23fa5-62.html#unique-entry-id-62</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">And we're back with a super-sized episode! We talk about everything from honeymoons to Norman Stadler's new bike sponsorship to why you shouldn't drink and repair bikes. Pre-Race Routines, if you don't have one, you need one! We provide tons of advice that will make your race morning successful. Finally we finish it out with audio from Drew.</span><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_62.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_62.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_62.mp3" length="87008859" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>And we&#x27;re back with a super-sized episode&#x21; We talk about everything from honeymoons to Norman Stadler&#x27;s new bike sponsorship to why you shouldn&#x27;t drink and repair bikes. Pre-Race Routines&#x2c; if you don&#x27;t have one&#x2c; you need one&#x21; We provide tons of advice that will make your race morning successful. Finally we finish it out with audio from Drew.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>And we&#x27;re back with a super-sized episode&#x21; We talk about everything from honeymoons to Norman Stadler&#x27;s new bike sponsorship to why you shouldn&#x27;t drink and repair bikes. Pre-Race Routines&#x2c; if you don&#x27;t have one&#x2c; you need one&#x21; We provide tons of advice that will make your race morning successful. Finally we finish it out with audio from Drew.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How Not to Prepare for a Race</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-07-08T21:03:17-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/5f5f07e9e6d8d4a89b2dfe343bb62fce-61.html#unique-entry-id-61</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/5f5f07e9e6d8d4a89b2dfe343bb62fce-61.html#unique-entry-id-61</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">It's The Age Grouper's first mobile podcast! Jeff heads out on The Age Grouper mobile studio to cover the 2008 Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine IL. There's tons of exciting play by play action from the race course as Eric lays it down on the course.</span><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_61.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_61.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_61.mp3" length="79414540" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s The Age Grouper&#x27;s first mobile podcast&#x21; Jeff heads out on The Age Grouper mobile studio to cover the 2008 Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine IL. There&#x27;s tons of exciting play by play action from the race course as Eric lays it down on the course.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s The Age Grouper&#x27;s first mobile podcast&#x21; Jeff heads out on The Age Grouper mobile studio to cover the 2008 Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine IL. There&#x27;s tons of exciting play by play action from the race course as Eric lays it down on the course.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Christmas in July&#x21;</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-08-03T20:58:52-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f90caa149d6a0ed53568bf57129c8e4e-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f90caa149d6a0ed53568bf57129c8e4e-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Eric and Jeff go back to their local-tri-shop, The Runner's High and Tri, and check out the coolest tri-gear for this season. They get on a Tanita body composition scale, test Zensah compression socks, explore the new Garmin Forerunner 405, and go for a test run in the new Zoot shoes!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_60.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_60.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_60.mp3" length="53947874" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Eric and Jeff go back to their local-tri-shop&#x2c; The Runner&#x27;s High and Tri&#x2c; and check out the coolest tri-gear for this season. They get on a Tanita body composition scale&#x2c; test Zensah compression socks&#x2c; explore the new Garmin Forerunner 405&#x2c; and go for a test run in the new Zoot shoes&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Eric and Jeff go back to their local-tri-shop&#x2c; The Runner&#x27;s High and Tri&#x2c; and check out the coolest tri-gear for this season. They get on a Tanita body composition scale&#x2c; test Zensah compression socks&#x2c; explore the new Garmin Forerunner 405&#x2c; and go for a test run in the new Zoot shoes&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Doin It Live</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-02-06T21:23:06-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/73833fd2fe5b87929e56ae590111afc0-59.html#unique-entry-id-59</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/73833fd2fe5b87929e56ae590111afc0-59.html#unique-entry-id-59</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And we're live! We take on the new year with an all new format for the show. That's right, we're going live to your flash drive. Then we talk about stair climb racing, and debate the pros and cons of big vs. local races. Plus much more on this new and improved episode of The Age Grouper.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_59.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_59.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/ledge1165005b1005d.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Eric and Mrs. Salty atop the Sear/Willis Tower]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_59.mp3" length="78637659" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateure"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>And we&#x27;re live&#x21; We take on the new year with an all new format for the show. That&#x27;s right&#x2c; we&#x27;re going live to your flash drive. Then we talk about stair climb racing&#x2c; and debate the pros and cons of big vs. local races. Plus much more on this new and improved episode of The Age Grouper.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>And we&#x27;re live&#x21; We take on the new year with an all new format for the show. That&#x27;s right&#x2c; we&#x27;re going live to your flash drive. Then we talk about stair climb racing&#x2c; and debate the pros and cons of big vs. local races. Plus much more on this new and improved episode of The Age Grouper.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Just Like Old Times</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2011-01-16T20:48:35-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/d5107a38df3070bea7f4640036acf1ae-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/d5107a38df3070bea7f4640036acf1ae-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's just like old times in 2011. We're back in the new Age Grouper Studios Central and better then ever. We catch up for a bit then answer some of your long overdue email.  We talk training, swimmers vertigo, recovery techniques and much more. It's like we never left!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_58.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_58.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_0337.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Hangin&rsquo; at IMOO 2006]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_58.mp3" length="60960598" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s just like old times in 2011. We&#x27;re back in the new Age Grouper Studios Central and better then ever. We catch up for a bit then answer some of your long overdue email.  We talk training&#x2c; swimmers vertigo&#x2c; recovery techniques and much more. It&#x27;s like we never left&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s just like old times in 2011. We&#x27;re back in the new Age Grouper Studios Central and better then ever. We catch up for a bit then answer some of your long overdue email.  We talk training&#x2c; swimmers vertigo&#x2c; recovery techniques and much more. It&#x27;s like we never left&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Chrissie Wellington</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2010-10-08T21:38:09-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9f70465a5348b2a741888460fd9ed1ec-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9f70465a5348b2a741888460fd9ed1ec-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Without a doubt Chrissie Wellington will go down in history as one of the greatest athletes our sport will ever see, and now she's on The Age Grouper! First, I sit down with Chrissie herself for a candid interview followed by an extended presentation in front of a live audience at Runner's High 'N Tri. <br /><br />Giving back is an essential practice of Wellington's, here are some of the causes she supports:<br /><br />The Blazeman Foundation for ALS - <a href="http://www.waronals.com" rel="external">www.waronals.com</a><br /><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">The Jane Tomlinson Appeal - </span><span style="font:12px Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><a href="http://www.janetomlinsonappeal.com" rel="external">www.janetomlinsonappeal.com</a></span><br />GOTRIbal - <a href="http://www.gotribalnow.com" rel="external">www.gotribalnow.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_57.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_9607.jpg" width="480" height="640" /><br />Chrissie Wellington, 3-time Ironman World Champion, speaking at Runner&rsquo;s High &lsquo;N Tri<br />*Please note her bionic-super-triathlete legs and arms<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_9617.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />There&rsquo;s that ever-present smile and laugh!<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_9602.jpg" width="480" height="350" /><br />Someone needs to keep that creepy dude out of the Runner&rsquo;s High events.]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_57.mp3" length="85398148" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Without a doubt Chrissie Wellington will go down in history as one of the greatest athletes our sport will ever see&#x2c; and now she&#x27;s on The Age Grouper&#x21; First&#x2c; I sit down with Chrissie herself for a candid interview followed by an extended presentation in front of a live audience at Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Without a doubt Chrissie Wellington will go down in history as one of the greatest athletes our sport will ever see&#x2c; and now she&#x27;s on The Age Grouper&#x21; First&#x2c; I sit down with Chrissie herself for a candid interview followed by an extended presentation in front of a live audience at Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri. </itunes:summary></item><item><title>Marathon Training 101</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2010-09-19T22:14:13-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/d0cfb04f4d277264580d73a8e769659d-56.html#unique-entry-id-56</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/d0cfb04f4d277264580d73a8e769659d-56.html#unique-entry-id-56</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And Eric is finally back for this extended edition of The Age Grouper! First we play a little catch up with what we&rsquo;ve been doing over the summer. Then we chat a bit about my new close personal friends Crowie, Rinny, and Chrissie; followed by contemplating the inevitable corruption of money in professional triathlon. And finally, we go in depth about an entire season&rsquo;s worth of marathon training. It&rsquo;s everything you need to know about successful marathon training.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_56.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/morning-first-marathon.jpg" width="480" height="320" /><br />Mrs. Salty, Eric, and Mrs. Jumpy before The Chicago Marathon circa 2001]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_56.mp3" length="99291634" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>And Eric is finally back for this extended edition of The Age Grouper&#x21; First we play a little catch up with what we&#x2019;ve been doing over the summer. Then we chat a bit about my new close personal friends Crowie&#x2c; Rinny&#x2c; and Chrissie; followed by contemplating the inevitable corruption of money in professional triathlon. And finally&#x2c; we go in depth about an entire season&#x2019;s worth of marathon training. It&#x2019;s everything you need to know about successful marathon training.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>And Eric is finally back for this extended edition of The Age Grouper&#x21; First we play a little catch up with what we&#x2019;ve been doing over the summer. Then we chat a bit about my new close personal friends Crowie&#x2c; Rinny&#x2c; and Chrissie; followed by contemplating the inevitable corruption of money in professional triathlon. And finally&#x2c; we go in depth about an entire season&#x2019;s worth of marathon training. It&#x2019;s everything you need to know about successful marathon training.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Crowie and Carfrae - Updated</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2010-08-24T14:51:20-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f81d471e1308f17b00e39fcb73c208ca-55.html#unique-entry-id-55</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f81d471e1308f17b00e39fcb73c208ca-55.html#unique-entry-id-55</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[2-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander returns to The Age Grouper! He's got another Kona title notched on his belt and is ready for a third. Plus, Kona women's run-course record holder Mirinda Carfrae joins the panel at Runner's High 'N Tri. The two Kona veterans first sit down for candid interviews followed by an extended presentation in front of a live audience. It's an Australian Ironman extravaganza!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_55.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_9565.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Crowie and Rinny at the Runner&rsquo;s High event<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_9554.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_9546.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />2-Time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander with some dude<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_9544.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Women&rsquo;s Kona run-course record holder Mirinda Carfrae and that same creepy dude]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_55.mp3" length="109139275" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>2-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander returns to The Age Grouper&#x21; He&#x27;s got another Kona title notched on his belt and is ready for a third. Plus&#x2c; Kona women&#x27;s run-course record holder Mirinda Carfrae joins the panel at Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri. The two Kona veterans first sit down for candid interviews followed by an extended presentation in front of a live audience. It&#x27;s an Australian Ironman extravaganza&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>2-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander returns to The Age Grouper&#x21; He&#x27;s got another Kona title notched on his belt and is ready for a third. Plus&#x2c; Kona women&#x27;s run-course record holder Mirinda Carfrae joins the panel at Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri. The two Kona veterans first sit down for candid interviews followed by an extended presentation in front of a live audience. It&#x27;s an Australian Ironman extravaganza&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Out of Our League</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2010-07-25T22:08:38-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/deb9e39aad08854213daa53be7e60382-53.html#unique-entry-id-53</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/deb9e39aad08854213daa53be7e60382-53.html#unique-entry-id-53</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re back at <a href="http://www.runnershigh-n-tri.com" rel="external">Runner&rsquo;s High</a> and Mark has assembled a dream team of triathlon coaches for this show! Jen, Meredith, and Mary, all local coaches, join us for a healthy conversation about all things triathlon. We ask questions about swimming, biking, running, nutrition, compu-trainers, ironman, newbies, and veterans alike. Plus, is it really ok to, um, you know...the night before a race?<br /><br /><strong>Contact:</strong><br /><br /><strong>Mary Bradbury</strong>, the swim expert: <a href="http://marybradbury.com/MaryBradbury/Home.html" rel="external">marybradbury.com</a><br /><br /><strong>Jen Harrison</strong>, the Ironman veteran: <a href="http://www.jenharrison.com/" rel="external">jenharrison.com</a><br /><br /><strong>Meredith Beers</strong>, the nutrition expert: <a href="mailto:mbeerstricoach@yahoo.com" rel="external">mbeerstricoach@yahoo.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_53.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_9520.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />From left: Mark Rouse, Jen Harrison, Mary Bradbury, Meredith Beers]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_53.mp3" length="98497512" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We&#x2019;re back at Runner&#x2019;s High and Mark has assembled a dream team of triathlon coaches for this show&#x21; Jen&#x2c; Meredith&#x2c; and Mary&#x2c; all local coaches&#x2c; join us for a healthy conversation about all things triathlon. We ask questions about swimming&#x2c; biking&#x2c; running&#x2c; nutrition&#x2c; compu-trainers&#x2c; ironman&#x2c; newbies&#x2c; and veterans alike. Plus&#x2c; is it really ok to&#x2c; um&#x2c; you know...the night before a race?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We&#x2019;re back at Runner&#x2019;s High and Mark has assembled a dream team of triathlon coaches for this show&#x21; Jen&#x2c; Meredith&#x2c; and Mary&#x2c; all local coaches&#x2c; join us for a healthy conversation about all things triathlon. We ask questions about swimming&#x2c; biking&#x2c; running&#x2c; nutrition&#x2c; compu-trainers&#x2c; ironman&#x2c; newbies&#x2c; and veterans alike. Plus&#x2c; is it really ok to&#x2c; um&#x2c; you know...the night before a race?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Participating</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2010-07-18T22:01:35-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4054ac19f3ec2f8c0b9b8028a37220d1-52.html#unique-entry-id-52</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4054ac19f3ec2f8c0b9b8028a37220d1-52.html#unique-entry-id-52</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[With perhaps our one and only race report of the 2010 season, we podcast from the 2010 Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine Illinois. Today was just a stepping stone for Eric but at the same time the start and end to Jeff's season. There's plenty of excuses to be had, then we ponder the value of our triathlete maturity, and, have we finally come to terms with simply "participating?"<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_52.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_52.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_9482.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />The Roo in T1]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_52.mp3" length="59386981" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>With perhaps our one and only race report of the 2010 season&#x2c; we podcast from the 2010 Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine Illinois. Today was just a stepping stone for Eric but at the same time the start and end to Jeff&#x27;s season. There&#x27;s plenty of excuses to be had&#x2c; then we ponder the value of our triathlete maturity&#x2c; and&#x2c; have we finally come to terms with simply &#x22;participating?&#x22;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>With perhaps our one and only race report of the 2010 season&#x2c; we podcast from the 2010 Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine Illinois. Today was just a stepping stone for Eric but at the same time the start and end to Jeff&#x27;s season. There&#x27;s plenty of excuses to be had&#x2c; then we ponder the value of our triathlete maturity&#x2c; and&#x2c; have we finally come to terms with simply &#x22;participating?&#x22;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Heat of the Summer</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-08-17T17:09:08-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/5da3d4e4fcb89817c5e9e698f53d5fca-51.html#unique-entry-id-51</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/5da3d4e4fcb89817c5e9e698f53d5fca-51.html#unique-entry-id-51</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We're all in the heat of our 2008 race seasons so we catch up on what's been going on with our training and race schedules so far. Plus, an exclusive Newton update with Mark at The Runner's High 'N Tri.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_51.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_51.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_5373.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Lovin&rsquo; that swim start!]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_51.mp3" length="66632304" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We&#x27;re all in the heat of our 2008 race seasons so we catch up on what&#x27;s been going on with our training and race schedules so far. Plus&#x2c; an exclusive Newton update with Mark at The Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We&#x27;re all in the heat of our 2008 race seasons so we catch up on what&#x27;s been going on with our training and race schedules so far. Plus&#x2c; an exclusive Newton update with Mark at The Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Nothing New on Race Day</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-09-07T17:03:09-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/3ebe6e014162a43cf79ff840642e848a-50.html#unique-entry-id-50</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/3ebe6e014162a43cf79ff840642e848a-50.html#unique-entry-id-50</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We've said it before and we'll say it again, nothing new on race day! Jeff goes to his A race of the year, The Accenture Chicago Triathlon, and learns some valuable lessons about race strategy and nutrition.<a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_50.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_50.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_50.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_5473.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />The massive transition area at The Chicago Triathlon]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_50.mp3" length="54621724" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We&#x27;ve said it before and we&#x27;ll say it again&#x2c; nothing new on race day&#x21; Jeff goes to his A race of the year&#x2c; The Accenture Chicago Triathlon&#x2c; and learns some valuable lessons about race strategy and nutrition.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We&#x27;ve said it before and we&#x27;ll say it again&#x2c; nothing new on race day&#x21; Jeff goes to his A race of the year&#x2c; The Accenture Chicago Triathlon&#x2c; and learns some valuable lessons about race strategy and nutrition.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The M.I.S.T.</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-09-21T16:52:27-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/22b22df7c9fb8b46517f50cc4f9fa957-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/22b22df7c9fb8b46517f50cc4f9fa957-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you know that The Age Grouper has been on the air for over a year now? In celebration of our big anniversary we're making a huge announcement! The Age Grouper is the official media sponsor of the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series.<a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_49.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_49.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_49.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/bartlett_panorama.jpg" width="630" height="155" /><br />The 2008 MIST]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_49.mp3" length="57671259" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Did you know that The Age Grouper has been on the air for over a year now? In celebration of our big anniversary we&#x27;re making a huge announcement&#x21; The Age Grouper is the official media sponsor of the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Did you know that The Age Grouper has been on the air for over a year now? In celebration of our big anniversary we&#x27;re making a huge announcement&#x21; The Age Grouper is the official media sponsor of the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Nutrition&#x21;</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-08-25T22:23:55-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/0d9d7ef7545a0655341579353634b3d5-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/0d9d7ef7545a0655341579353634b3d5-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Get out your calculators for this one because we crunch the numbers, literally, with this all nutrition episode. We take you through planning your half-ironman nutrition strategy calorie-by-calorie, fluid ounce-by-fluid ounce. We get so technical that we eventually even confuse ourselves. It&rsquo;s everything you need to know about triathlon nutrition right here on The Age Grouper!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_48.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_48.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/triathlon_nutrition.jpg" width="480" height="320" />]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_48.mp3" length="83824010" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Get out your calculators for this one because we crunch the numbers&#x2c; literally&#x2c; with this all nutrition episode. We take you through planning your half-ironman nutrition strategy calorie-by-calorie&#x2c; fluid ounce-by-fluid ounce. We get so technical that we eventually even confuse ourselves. It&#x2019;s everything you need to know about triathlon nutrition right here on The Age Grouper&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Get out your calculators for this one because we crunch the numbers&#x2c; literally&#x2c; with this all nutrition episode. We take you through planning your half-ironman nutrition strategy calorie-by-calorie&#x2c; fluid ounce-by-fluid ounce. We get so technical that we eventually even confuse ourselves. It&#x2019;s everything you need to know about triathlon nutrition right here on The Age Grouper&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>And We&#x27;re Back&#x21;</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2010-06-28T22:10:20-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/bdae43ab12167a0c42c179f51af0b12c-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/bdae43ab12167a0c42c179f51af0b12c-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We may have been down but we're not out, we're back with an all new episode full of TAG staples  like: excuses for lackluster performance, missed opportunities, failed attempts at goals, and much much more. We explain the mysteries behind the hiatus and then get all deep with what really motivates us. After all you must ask yourself after so many years, why do we really do what we do?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_47.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_9483.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Ahhh, back in T1]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_47.mp3" length="74095487" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amatuer"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We may have been down but we&#x27;re not out&#x2c; we&#x27;re back with an all new episode full of TAG staples  like: excuses for lackluster performance&#x2c; missed opportunities&#x2c; failed attempts at goals&#x2c; and much much more. We explain the mysteries behind the hiatus and then get all deep with what really motivates us. After all you must ask yourself after so many years&#x2c; why do we really do what we do?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We may have been down but we&#x27;re not out&#x2c; we&#x27;re back with an all new episode full of TAG staples  like: excuses for lackluster performance&#x2c; missed opportunities&#x2c; failed attempts at goals&#x2c; and much much more. We explain the mysteries behind the hiatus and then get all deep with what really motivates us. After all you must ask yourself after so many years&#x2c; why do we really do what we do?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Training Camp</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2010-03-07T22:11:23-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/a76f45c3aec67a644f904a69f0019835-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/a76f45c3aec67a644f904a69f0019835-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dean Hewson is back as our fearless leader for Age Grouper training camp 2010. Eric and Dean are taking off to Arizona for a week long training camp and tell us about their plans and blueberry pie. Plus the infamous lightning round and extended Ironman distance training advice.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_46.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_46.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_46.mp3" length="76273055" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Dean Hewson is back as our fearless leader for Age Grouper training camp 2010. Eric and Dean are taking off to Arizona for a week long training camp and tell us about their plans and blueberry pie. Plus the infamous lightning round and extended Ironman distance training advice.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Dean Hewson is back as our fearless leader for Age Grouper training camp 2010. Eric and Dean are taking off to Arizona for a week long training camp and tell us about their plans and blueberry pie. Plus the infamous lightning round and extended Ironman distance training advice.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Is There A Doctor in the House</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2010-02-21T22:12:10-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/1264fc0e48b54fceea846bf90f42fc90-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/1264fc0e48b54fceea846bf90f42fc90-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[At long last the corporate sanctions have been lifted and we have been allowed to release this show! Dr. V, a real bionafied- certified sports medicine doctor, joins us to provide some actual medically sound advice. She has been the physician helping me with my knee pain and now is here to help all of you. But first...we check in with Mark from Runner's High 'N Tri for some winter hydration advice.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_45.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_45.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_8828.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Dr V. and Jeff recording at Age Grouper Studios North. *Note the pizza and pop in the foreground.]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_45.mp3" length="65265577" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>At long last the corporate sanctions have been lifted and we have been allowed to release this show&#x21; Dr. V&#x2c; a real bionafied- certified sports medicine doctor&#x2c; joins us to provide some actual medically sound advice. She has been the physician helping me with my knee pain and now is here to help all of you. But first...we check in with Mark from Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri for some winter hydration advice.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>At long last the corporate sanctions have been lifted and we have been allowed to release this show&#x21; Dr. V&#x2c; a real bionafied- certified sports medicine doctor&#x2c; joins us to provide some actual medically sound advice. She has been the physician helping me with my knee pain and now is here to help all of you. But first...we check in with Mark from Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri for some winter hydration advice.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Plan Your Year</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2010-01-31T21:50:11-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/5b28698db2b3728d749bc4aeb5b798ae-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/5b28698db2b3728d749bc4aeb5b798ae-44.html#unique-entry-id-44</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And we're back with our first re-run ever. We've been getting so many requests for this episode, originally aired February 2008, we just had to re-run it. We take you step by step through the process of planning your entire training year. From Macro to Mezzo to Micro cycles we cover it all. Download The Age Grouper Yearly Training Overview Excel worksheet here and start planning 2010.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_44.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_44.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_4486.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Ahh the good ole days. Jeff and Eric at Age Grouper Studios North circa 2008]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_44.mp3" length="63035623" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>And we&#x27;re back with our first re-run ever. We&#x2019;ve been getting so many requests for this episode&#x2c; originally aired February 2008&#x2c; we just had to re-run it. We take you step by step through the process of planning your entire training year. From Macro to Mezzo to Micro cycles we cover it all. Download The Age Grouper Yearly Training Overview Excel worksheet here and start planning 2010.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>And we&#x27;re back with our first re-run ever. We&#x2019;ve been getting so many requests for this episode&#x2c; originally aired February 2008&#x2c; we just had to re-run it. We take you step by step through the process of planning your entire training year. From Macro to Mezzo to Micro cycles we cover it all. Download The Age Grouper Yearly Training Overview Excel worksheet here and start planning 2010.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Back to the Future</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2010-01-18T22:42:03-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/c340ec3e0c6511e6fb7798bfc8bba9e3-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/c340ec3e0c6511e6fb7798bfc8bba9e3-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For some reason we feel the need to review events from 2009 yet again and then we play television critics concerning NBC's lackluster coverage of the 2009 Ironman World Championships in Kona. After that we lay down our plans, or lack-thereof, for 2010.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_43.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_43.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_0741.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />The sun rises on a brand new year]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_43.mp3" length="77992434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>For some reason we feel the need to review events from 2009 yet again and then we play television critics concerning NBC&#x27;s lackluster coverage of the 2009 Ironman World Championships in Kona. After that we lay down our plans&#x2c; or lack-thereof&#x2c; for 2010.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>For some reason we feel the need to review events from 2009 yet again and then we play television critics concerning NBC&#x27;s lackluster coverage of the 2009 Ironman World Championships in Kona. After that we lay down our plans&#x2c; or lack-thereof&#x2c; for 2010.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Olympic Athlete Series Part 1 - Kara Lynn Joyce</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-10-06T22:06:13-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f2672dac9777ca9b0720a961f9de9088-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f2672dac9777ca9b0720a961f9de9088-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the first in a series of 2 olympic athletes speaking at The Runner's High. Kara Lynn Joyce is a 2-time silver medal swimmer at the 2004 Athens games and the 2008 Beijing games. She talks about her incredible career and answers tons of questions from the auidence about all aspects of her career. Visit <a href="http://www.karalynnjoyce.com" rel="external">karalynnjoyce.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_42.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_42.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_5609_3.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Kara and Mark at Runner&rsquo;s High]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_42.mp3" length="57016630" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>This is the first in a series of 2 olympic athletes speaking at The Runner&#x27;s High. Kara Lynn Joyce is a 2-time silver medal swimmer at the 2004 Athens games and the 2008 Beijing games. She talks about her incredible career and answers tons of questions from the auidence about all aspects of her career. Visit karalynnjoyce.com</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This is the first in a series of 2 olympic athletes speaking at The Runner&#x27;s High. Kara Lynn Joyce is a 2-time silver medal swimmer at the 2004 Athens games and the 2008 Beijing games. She talks about her incredible career and answers tons of questions from the auidence about all aspects of her career. Visit karalynnjoyce.com</itunes:summary></item><item><title>5K on the Runway</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-10-12T22:01:06-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/6204181c0efd087f918e5044e9c2fdd6-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/6204181c0efd087f918e5044e9c2fdd6-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Eric and Jeff take off at a one-time-only 5K on a brand new runway built at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. From the registration fiasco to the departure delays, this race was in every way just like a regular commercial flight. Jeff tries for a 5K PR and Eric just tries to finish, who will win!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_41.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_41.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_41.mp3" length="30355537" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Eric and Jeff take off at a one-time-only 5K on a brand new runway built at Chicago&#x27;s O&#x27;Hare International Airport. From the registration fiasco to the departure delays&#x2c; this race was in every way just like a regular commercial flight. Jeff tries for a 5K PR and Eric just tries to finish&#x2c; who will win&#x21; </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Eric and Jeff take off at a one-time-only 5K on a brand new runway built at Chicago&#x27;s O&#x27;Hare International Airport. From the registration fiasco to the departure delays&#x2c; this race was in every way just like a regular commercial flight. Jeff tries for a 5K PR and Eric just tries to finish&#x2c; who will win&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Year in Review</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-12-06T12:03:30-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/085dc2258fbb962398c069bcc315890f-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/085dc2258fbb962398c069bcc315890f-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's time to put away our 2009 training logs and crack open a new one for 2010. We reflect on all that has happened over the past year. Also Jeff reveals the prognosis for a nagging injury he has had for several months. And we revisit our thoughts on what we have learned from triathlon. Do you ever quit?<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_40.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_40.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_7273.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />It&rsquo;s been quite a year!]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_40.mp3" length="69997398" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s time to put away our 2009 training logs and crack open a new one for 2010. We reflect on all that has happened over the past year. Also Jeff reveals the prognosis for a nagging injury he has had for several months. And we revisit our thoughts on what we have learned from triathlon. Do you ever quit?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s time to put away our 2009 training logs and crack open a new one for 2010. We reflect on all that has happened over the past year. Also Jeff reveals the prognosis for a nagging injury he has had for several months. And we revisit our thoughts on what we have learned from triathlon. Do you ever quit?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>A Mixed Bag</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-10-26T21:46:29-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/2501501b6d2e203998a6aacf7cac76ec-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/2501501b6d2e203998a6aacf7cac76ec-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This episode runs the gamut of topics. We wrap up the past few races of ours including The 5K On The Runway and The Chicago Marathon. Then we spin off onto a mail-bag episode and answer many swim-related questions we've received in the past few weeks.Keep those emails coming.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_39.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_39.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_39.mp3" length="67171994" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>This episode runs the gamut of topics. We wrap up the past few races of ours including The 5K On The Runway and The Chicago Marathon. Then we spin off onto a mail-bag episode and answer many swim-related questions we&#x27;ve received in the past few weeks.Keep those emails coming.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This episode runs the gamut of topics. We wrap up the past few races of ours including The 5K On The Runway and The Chicago Marathon. Then we spin off onto a mail-bag episode and answer many swim-related questions we&#x27;ve received in the past few weeks.Keep those emails coming.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The 2008 MIST Part 1: The Bartlett Indoor Triathlon</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-11-09T21:35:52-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/6f24c1e6827594cf62dd6f6867db3640-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/6f24c1e6827594cf62dd6f6867db3640-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We kick off the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series with full coverage of the Bartlett Lifecenter Indoor Triathlon. There are plenty of excuses to go around before, during, and after the event. Plus, we discuss the 2008 Ironman World Championship from Kona Hawaii. Was Macca justified in pulling out?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_38.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/bartlett_panorama.jpg" width="480" height="118" /><br />The 2008 Bartlett Lifecenter Indoor Triathlon]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_38.mp3" length="38222051" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We kick off the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series with full coverage of the Bartlett Lifecenter Indoor Triathlon. There are plenty of excuses to go around before&#x2c; during&#x2c; and after the event. Plus&#x2c; we discuss the 2008 Ironman World Championship from Kona Hawaii. Was Macca justified in pulling out?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We kick off the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series with full coverage of the Bartlett Lifecenter Indoor Triathlon. There are plenty of excuses to go around before&#x2c; during&#x2c; and after the event. Plus&#x2c; we discuss the 2008 Ironman World Championship from Kona Hawaii. Was Macca justified in pulling out?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Triathlon Love</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-11-22T21:49:09-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/bcd39cd1348a5580bf87c89d53c4636c-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/bcd39cd1348a5580bf87c89d53c4636c-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Do you have the M-Dot ink? Do we? We reveal the mystery about our experience with the M-Dot tattoo. And we review 2 nutritional products: <a href="http://www.hornetjuice.com/" rel="external">Hornet Juice</a> and <a href="http://infinitnutrition.com/" rel="external">Infinit Nutrition</a>. Then we get deep and discuss how our love for triathlon has changed our lives. How has it changed yours? We want to hear from you!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_37.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_37.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_0448.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />You gotta love this sport! (Colleen, Eric, Jeff, and Christine @ IMOO 2006)]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_37.mp3" length="88051667" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Do you have the M-Dot ink? Do we? We reveal the mystery about our experience with the M-Dot ink. And we review 2 nutritional products: Hornet Juice and Infinit Nutrition. Then we get deep and discuss how our love for triathlon has changed our lives. How has it changed yours? We want to hear from you&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Do you have the M-Dot ink? Do we? We reveal the mystery about our experience with the M-Dot ink. And we review 2 nutritional products: Hornet Juice and Infinit Nutrition. Then we get deep and discuss how our love for triathlon has changed our lives. How has it changed yours? We want to hear from you&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Olympic Athlete Series Part 1 - Kristin Armstrong (Pt. 1)</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-11-23T20:28:45-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/0d866217afa1ec8749d1d39a9a021add-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/0d866217afa1ec8749d1d39a9a021add-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And we're back with the first installment of our series of olympic athletes speaking at The Runner's High. Kristin Armstrong won the Gold Medal in the women's time trial at the 2008 Beijing games. In part one of this 2 part show I sit down with Kristin one-on-one to find out about her roots as a triathlete and what makes an Olympian tick. Visit <a href="http://www.kristinarmstrongusa.com" rel="external">kristinarmstrongusa.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_36.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_36.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_5765.jpg" width="320" height="240" /><br />Me and Kristin at Runner&rsquo;s High<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_5774.jpg" width="320" height="240" /><br />The Gold Medal]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_36.mp3" length="48880532" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>And we&#x27;re back with the first installment of our series of olympic athletes speaking at The Runner&#x27;s High. Kristin Armstrong won the Gold Medal in the women&#x27;s time trial at the 2008 Beijing games. In part one of this 2 part show I sit down with Kristin one-on-one to find out about her roots as a triathlete and what makes an Olympian tick. Visit kristinarmstrongusa.com</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>And we&#x27;re back with the first installment of our series of olympic athletes speaking at The Runner&#x27;s High. Kristin Armstrong won the Gold Medal in the women&#x27;s time trial at the 2008 Beijing games. In part one of this 2 part show I sit down with Kristin one-on-one to find out about her roots as a triathlete and what makes an Olympian tick. Visit kristinarmstrongusa.com</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Olympic Athlete Series Part 2 - Kristin Armstrong (Pt. 2)</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-12-07T20:16:39-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4439f88e7a50f698b8299c04b1e67233-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4439f88e7a50f698b8299c04b1e67233-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As promised here is part 2 of our interview and presentation with Olympic Gold Medal winning cyclist Kristin Armstrong. We bring you her presentation from The Runner's High in its entirety. The insight and advice she provides, that every age-grouper can use, is just incredible! Visit <a href="http://www.kristinarmstrongusa.com" rel="external">kristinarmstrongusa.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_35.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_35.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_5772.jpg" width="320" height="240" /><br />Kristin speaking at Runner&rsquo;s High<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_5769.jpg" width="320" height="240" />]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_35.mp3" length="97823552" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>As promised here is part 2 of our interview and presentation with Olympic Gold Medal winning cyclist Kristin Armstrong. We bring you her presentation from The Runner&#x27;s High in its entirety. The insight and advice she provides&#x2c; that every age-grouper can use&#x2c; is just incredible&#x21; Visit kristinarmstrongusa.com</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>As promised here is part 2 of our interview and presentation with Olympic Gold Medal winning cyclist Kristin Armstrong. We bring you her presentation from The Runner&#x27;s High in its entirety. The insight and advice she provides&#x2c; that every age-grouper can use&#x2c; is just incredible&#x21; Visit kristinarmstrongusa.com</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The 2008 MIST Part 2: The Schaumburg Indoor Triathlon</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2008-12-21T20:10:08-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/04042f25effa2f697bfd9ee4264f628b-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/04042f25effa2f697bfd9ee4264f628b-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's the second installment of the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series with the Schaumburg Indoor Triathlon. The entire field raises the bar significantly by adding miles to the overall distances covered. We've learned a thing or two since the first race but how will it all pay off on the podium?<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_34.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/spd_tri_panorama.jpg" width="480" height="121" />]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_34.mp3" length="56576206" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s the second installment of the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series with the Schaumburg Indoor Triathlon. The entire field raises the bar significantly by adding miles to the overall distances covered. We&#x27;ve learned a thing or two since the first race but how will it all pay off on the podium?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s the second installment of the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series with the Schaumburg Indoor Triathlon. The entire field raises the bar significantly by adding miles to the overall distances covered. We&#x27;ve learned a thing or two since the first race but how will it all pay off on the podium?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The King of Kona</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-11-02T23:26:02-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/2ceb13da1a0b8cfdf4af3823c930c8ca-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/2ceb13da1a0b8cfdf4af3823c930c8ca-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And we're back at our favorite local tri shop - <a href="http://www.runnershigh-n-tri.com/" rel="external">Runner's High 'N Tri</a>. We sit down with Trudy Wakeman, race director of the Chicago Triathlon, and get a sense of what it's like managing a race of 9000 triathletes. Then we go shopping for some great winter gear and then Mark regales us with anecdotes from his trip to the IM World Championship in Kona. You won't believe where he ended up on race day, but it has to do with a Ford Edge with a clock on the roof and a little boy named Austin Alexander (yes, THAT Austin Alexander!) Sign up for the Runner's High Ride 'N Tie at <a href="http://www.signmeup.com/" rel="external">www.signmeup.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_33.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/crowie_and_mark.jpg" width="480" height="272" /><br />Craig Alexander on his way to victory as he points to Mark and the gang from Runner&rsquo;s High. But who&rsquo;s that baby he&rsquo;s holding in his arms???]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_33.mp3" length="74272075" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>And we&#x27;re back at our favorite local tri shop - Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri. We sit down with Trudy Wakeman&#x2c; race director of the Chicago Triathlon&#x2c; and get a sense of what it&#x27;s like managing a race of 9000 triathletes. Then we go shopping for some great winter gear and then Mark regales us with anecdotes from his trip to the IM World Championship in Kona. You won&#x27;t believe where he ended up on race day&#x2c; but it has to do with a Ford Edge with a clock on the roof and a little boy named Austin Alexander (yes&#x2c; THAT Austin Alexander&#x21;) Sign up for the Runner&#x27;s High Ride &#x27;N Tie at www.signmeup.com</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>And we&#x27;re back at our favorite local tri shop - Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri. We sit down with Trudy Wakeman&#x2c; race director of the Chicago Triathlon&#x2c; and get a sense of what it&#x27;s like managing a race of 9000 triathletes. Then we go shopping for some great winter gear and then Mark regales us with anecdotes from his trip to the IM World Championship in Kona. You won&#x27;t believe where he ended up on race day&#x2c; but it has to do with a Ford Edge with a clock on the roof and a little boy named Austin Alexander (yes&#x2c; THAT Austin Alexander&#x21;) Sign up for the Runner&#x27;s High Ride &#x27;N Tie at www.signmeup.com</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Our Close Personal Friend</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-10-18T22:38:31-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/92d9513545900ceffeb23673b420c89f-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/92d9513545900ceffeb23673b420c89f-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's all Ironman all the time on The Age Grouper. We break down the incredible 2009 Ironman World Championships athlete by athlete. Craig Alexander, Chris MacCormak, Chris Leito, and Chrissie Wellington's strategies are all scrutinized and alalized. Plus, Eric reports on his 2009 Ironman Wisconsin finish and we get closure about The Biggest Loser's run at Kona. All this plus, do you ink?<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_32.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_32.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/35713001.jpg" width="336" height="248" /><br />Crowie crossing the line to his 2nd Ironman World Championship<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/35708548.jpg" width="338" height="256" /><br />Chrissie taking her third straight Ironman World Championship]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_32.mp3" length="76545773" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s all Ironman all the time on The Age Grouper. We break down the incredible 2009 Ironman World Championships athlete by athlete. Craig Alexander&#x2c; Chris MacCormak&#x2c; Chris Leito&#x2c; and Chrissie Wellington&#x27;s strategies are all scrutinized and alalized. Plus&#x2c; Eric reports on his 2009 Ironman Wisconsin finish and we get closure about The Biggest Loser&#x27;s run at Kona. All this plus&#x2c; do you ink?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s all Ironman all the time on The Age Grouper. We break down the incredible 2009 Ironman World Championships athlete by athlete. Craig Alexander&#x2c; Chris MacCormak&#x2c; Chris Leito&#x2c; and Chrissie Wellington&#x27;s strategies are all scrutinized and alalized. Plus&#x2c; Eric reports on his 2009 Ironman Wisconsin finish and we get closure about The Biggest Loser&#x27;s run at Kona. All this plus&#x2c; do you ink?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Not That There&#x27;s Anything Wrong With That</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-01-11T14:49:04-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4dd0e27b09e04abd8153993112176114-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4dd0e27b09e04abd8153993112176114-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Season 3 of The Age Grouper starts today with an all new action packed episode! It's January and that means off-season cross training and planning 2009. You may have the perfect excuse to lay on the couch until April but after listening to our off-season recommendations you'll be back riding that bus in no time; no that there's anything wrong with that...<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_31.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_31.mp3" length="58934018" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Season 3 of The Age Grouper starts today with an all new action packed episode&#x21; It&#x27;s January and that means off-season cross training and planning 2009. You may have the perfect excuse to lay on the couch until April but after listening to our off-season recommendations you&#x27;ll be back riding that bus in no time; no that there&#x27;s anything wrong with that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Season 3 of The Age Grouper starts today with an all new action packed episode&#x21; It&#x27;s January and that means off-season cross training and planning 2009. You may have the perfect excuse to lay on the couch until April but after listening to our off-season recommendations you&#x27;ll be back riding that bus in no time; no that there&#x27;s anything wrong with that...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Newbies</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-10-04T22:08:25-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4438ae90157cf07909fde2e8e3908ba2-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4438ae90157cf07909fde2e8e3908ba2-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey all you newbies out there, this is a show just for you! We rundown a list of all to common mistakes and gaffes that newbies make and tell you how to look like a seasoned veteran. Plus, we report on our Chicago Triathlon results. Just fake it 'till ya make it!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_30.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_30.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/newbie_triathlete.jpg" width="400" height="600" /><br />*Please note that this guy is NOT Jeff or Eric. He&rsquo;s just some poor schmuck that we found on the internet]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_30.mp3" length="81371112" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Hey all you newbies out there&#x2c; this is a show just for you&#x21; We rundown a list of all to common mistakes and gaffes that newbies make and tell you how to look like a seasoned veteran. Plus&#x2c; we report on our Chicago Triathlon results. Just fake it &#x27;till ya make it&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Hey all you newbies out there&#x2c; this is a show just for you&#x21; We rundown a list of all to common mistakes and gaffes that newbies make and tell you how to look like a seasoned veteran. Plus&#x2c; we report on our Chicago Triathlon results. Just fake it &#x27;till ya make it&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Age Grouper Top Ten</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-02-15T15:32:26-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/5d19f82f1ec1c0757090f88c88f7432b-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/5d19f82f1ec1c0757090f88c88f7432b-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We're back with a huge episode! We wrap up the MIST indoor triathlon series and get some quality training tips from a toddler. Then we break down The Age Grouper Top Ten Tips for Training and Racing. All this and some bad karaoke.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_29.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br />Eric's Top Ten:<br />10. Easy days go easy, hard days go hard.<br />9. Train with someone faster than you.<br />8. Work on your weakness.<br />7. Know the course.<br />6. Noting new on race day.<br />5. Log it.<br />4. For motivation: look up old race results and photos.<br />3. Listen to The Age Grouper/triathlon podcasts.<br />2. Mix it up.<br />1. Have fun.<br /><br />Jeff's Top Ten<br />10. Keep a training log<br />9. Always stand on the non-drive side of your bike.<br />8. Go harder than you think you can go.<br />7. Read The Triathlete's Training Bible.<br />6. Practice even the smallest details.<br />5. After your first time, train at or over distance.<br />4. Do core work.<br />3. Simulate race conditions in training.<br />2. Buy good gear from good places.<br />1. Nothing new on race day.<br /><br />Eric's never do list:<br />3. Never have swim rage.<br />2. Never try to fix your own bike.<br />1. Never wear silk boxers to run a half-marathon.<br /><br />Jeff's never do list:<br />3. Don't drink any alcohol the night before a race.<br />2. Never leave your flat repair kit at home.<br />1. Don't draft. Be honest with yourself and don't draft.]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_29.mp3" length="84642687" type="audio/mpeg"/><punDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:40:13 -0600</punDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s been a while but we&#x27;re back with a huge episode&#x21; We wrap up the MIST indoor triathlon series and get some quality training tips from a toddler. Then we break down The Age Grouper Top Ten Tips for Training and Racing. All this and some bad karaoke.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s been a while but we&#x27;re back with a huge episode&#x21; We wrap up the MIST indoor triathlon series and get some quality training tips from a toddler. Then we break down The Age Grouper Top Ten Tips for Training and Racing. All this and some bad karaoke.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Chicago Triathlon Expo</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-09-20T22:29:02-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/6d102441adab04d81bbd54d7c133d580-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/6d102441adab04d81bbd54d7c133d580-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us as we podcast live from the 2009 Chicago Triathlon Expo! We analyze existence as a booth jockey, make fun of the newbies, and introduce a new segment "tri-walking." We take to the expo floor to test everyday age-grouper's knowledge of our sport. Performance predictions and the excuse train make an appearance as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_28.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_7406.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Podcasting live!<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_7402.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />The Newtons were flying off the racks!]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_28.mp3" length="77675830" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we podcast live from the 2009 Chicago Triathlon Expo&#x21; We analyze existence as a booth jockey&#x2c; make fun of the newbies&#x2c; and introduce a new segment &#x22;tri-walking.&#x22; We take to the expo floor to test everyday age-grouper&#x27;s knowledge of our sport. Performance predictions and the excuse train make an appearance as well.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Join us as we podcast live from the 2009 Chicago Triathlon Expo&#x21; We analyze existence as a booth jockey&#x2c; make fun of the newbies&#x2c; and introduce a new segment &#x22;tri-walking.&#x22; We take to the expo floor to test everyday age-grouper&#x27;s knowledge of our sport. Performance predictions and the excuse train make an appearance as well.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>An Evening With Crowie</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-09-07T22:32:49-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/1c5d479c6db58e5cfd0310223e8a2499-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/1c5d479c6db58e5cfd0310223e8a2499-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Recorded live at Runner's High 'N Tri, Craig Alexander, 2008 Ironman World Champion talks about and answers questions about his life and career in triathlon. Hosted by NBC Sport's Mike Adamle, and in front of a sold-out audience of over 300, Crowie talks about all aspects of his triathlon career, family life, and goals for the future. His take: there are no secrets, just hard work.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_27.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_7297.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Crowie and Mike Adamle take the stage<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_7287.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Craig&rsquo;s advice, just work hard.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_7296.jpg" width="480" height="360" />]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_27.mp3" length="77080238" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Recorded live at Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri&#x2c; Craig Alexander&#x2c; 2008 Ironman World Champion talks about and answers questions about his life and career in triathlon. Hosted by NBC Sport&#x27;s Mike Adamle&#x2c; and in front of a sold-out audience of over 300&#x2c; Crowie talks about all aspects of his triathlon career&#x2c; family life&#x2c; and goals for the future. His take: there are no secrets&#x2c; just hard work.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Recorded live at Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri&#x2c; Craig Alexander&#x2c; 2008 Ironman World Champion talks about and answers questions about his life and career in triathlon. Hosted by NBC Sport&#x27;s Mike Adamle&#x2c; and in front of a sold-out audience of over 300&#x2c; Crowie talks about all aspects of his triathlon career&#x2c; family life&#x2c; and goals for the future. His take: there are no secrets&#x2c; just hard work.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Our Favorite Tri-Gear</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-02-22T21:52:46-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/949983bc986dcdc2ca483037cf040644-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/949983bc986dcdc2ca483037cf040644-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you know us at all you know that we love gear! In this episode we list all of our favorite gear with one rule: it can't be a swimsuit, goggles, a bike, or shoes. It's all the other stuff that makes Tri-gear so much fun. We also check in with "Team Unthinkables" member Jeff Wright about his fundraising efforts with the Scott Rigsby Foundation. Contact Jeff at: <a href="mailto:teamunthinkable@comcast.net" rel="external">teamunthinkable@comcast.net</a> or check out <a href="http://scottrigsbyfoundation.org/" rel="external">scottrigsbyfoundation.org</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_26.mp3">Podcast</a><br /><br /><strong>Our favorite Tri-Gear:</strong><br /><br /><strong>Swim:</strong> Pull Buoy, Flip Flops, Master's Swim Class<br /><br /><strong>Bike:</strong> Clipless Pedals, Professional Bike Fitting, Cranf Bros. Power Pump, Camelbak Podium Water Bottle, Car Roof Rack<br /><br /><strong>Run:</strong> Body Glide, Gore Bike Wear Gortex Jacket, Fuel Belt, Speed laces, Race Belt, A Transition Bag]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_26.mp3" length="87110736" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>If you know us at all you know that we love gear&#x21; In this episode we list all of our favorite gear with one rule: it can&#x27;t be a swimsuit&#x2c; goggles&#x2c; a bike&#x2c; or shoes. It&#x27;s all the other stuff that makes Tri-gear so much fun. We also check in with &#x22;Team Unthinkables&#x22; member Jeff Wright about his fundraising efforts with the Scott Rigsby Foundation.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>If you know us at all you know that we love gear&#x21; In this episode we list all of our favorite gear with one rule: it can&#x27;t be a swimsuit&#x2c; goggles&#x2c; a bike&#x2c; or shoes. It&#x27;s all the other stuff that makes Tri-gear so much fun. We also check in with &#x22;Team Unthinkables&#x22; member Jeff Wright about his fundraising efforts with the Scott Rigsby Foundation.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Push-Run Smackdown</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-03-08T22:13:53-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/49e37f93ab336fa420ceb56e3d4e15df-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/49e37f93ab336fa420ceb56e3d4e15df-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are joined by special guest Dean Hewson a triathlon coah, accomplished age-grouper, and Ironman winner! He give us tons of valuable insight into how actually train and race for real. Real advice for an actual expert, not just us bantering. Plus, we lay the smackdown on the push-run!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_25.mp3">Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_25.mp3" length="75822181" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 8 Mar 2009 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, nutrition, goals, speed, shoes, bikes, wetsuit, goggles, quintana roo, newton, newtons, ironman, kona, hawaii, winning, age group</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>We are joined by special guest Dean Hewson a triathlon coah&#x2c; accomplished age-grouper&#x2c; and Ironman winner&#x21; He give us tons of valuable insight into how actually train and race for real. Real advice for an actual expert&#x2c; not just us bantering. Plus&#x2c; we lay the smackdown on the push-run&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>We are joined by special guest Dean Hewson a triathlon coah&#x2c; accomplished age-grouper&#x2c; and Ironman winner&#x21; He give us tons of valuable insight into how actually train and race for real. Real advice for an actual expert&#x2c; not just us bantering. Plus&#x2c; we lay the smackdown on the push-run&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Back at the LTS</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-03-22T15:06:34-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/43be5ce1799fe2bfaba4fa8bb16d7c27-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/43be5ce1799fe2bfaba4fa8bb16d7c27-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's been over a year since we got our first pair of Newtons from Runner's High 'N Tri in Arlington Heights, IL. We go back to our favorite Local Tri Shop to get fit in a new pair of Newtons. LTS owner Mark Rouse gives us a virtual wetsuit buyers guide and details the new skin suits everyone was wearing in Kona.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_24.mp3">Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_24.mp3" length="70656206" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s been over a year since we got our first pair of Newtons from Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri in Arlington Heights&#x2c; IL. We go back to our favorite Local Tri Shop to get fit in a new pair of Newtons. LTS owner Mark Rouse gives us a virtual wetsuit buyers guide and details the new skin suits everyone was wearing in Kona.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s been over a year since we got our first pair of Newtons from Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri in Arlington Heights&#x2c; IL. We go back to our favorite Local Tri Shop to get fit in a new pair of Newtons. LTS owner Mark Rouse gives us a virtual wetsuit buyers guide and details the new skin suits everyone was wearing in Kona.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What Works Best For You</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-08-16T14:25:09-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/dc4ff8c28f4576048d7a132ca254bc26-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/dc4ff8c28f4576048d7a132ca254bc26-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You've heard people say that time and again when it comes to training and nutrition advice. But what the heck does that mean? Instead of just leaving you out to dry we explain how to actually figure out what works best for you. Plus, great open water swimming tips from Mark at Runner's High.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_23.mp3"><br /></a><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_23.mp3">Download the Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_23.mp3" length="80522655" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>You&#x27;ve heard people say that time and again when it comes to training and nutrition advice. But what the heck does that mean? Instead of just leaving you out to dry we explain how to actually figure out what works best for you. Plus&#x2c; great open water swimming tips from Mark at Runner&#x27;s High.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>You&#x27;ve heard people say that time and again when it comes to training and nutrition advice. But what the heck does that mean? Instead of just leaving you out to dry we explain how to actually figure out what works best for you. Plus&#x2c; great open water swimming tips from Mark at Runner&#x27;s High.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Big News</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-04-05T21:39:38-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/2447b6dd7c52841aa7ec6e8445564a0f-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/2447b6dd7c52841aa7ec6e8445564a0f-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's an episode full of big news. We announce our 2009 race schedules along with several other Age Grouper items of interest. And we break the news about our new partnership with Runner's High 'N Tri. It's The Age Grouper Triathlon and Multisport Podcast fueled by Runner's High 'N Tri.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_22.mp3">Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_22.mp3" length="84813006" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2009 12:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s an episode full of big news. We announce our 2009 race schedules along with several other Age Grouper items of interest. And we break the news about our new partnership with Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri. It&#x27;s The Age Grouper Triathlon and Multisport Podcast fueled by Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s an episode full of big news. We announce our 2009 race schedules along with several other Age Grouper items of interest. And we break the news about our new partnership with Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri. It&#x27;s The Age Grouper Triathlon and Multisport Podcast fueled by Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Lab Rats</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-04-26T21:05:02-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9d0699857627a6d3f26aa26c660fb101-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9d0699857627a6d3f26aa26c660fb101-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2009 season is officially underway and you better bring a sub 3 hour marathon if you want to beat Crissie Wellington. Also we cover a few topics from out Twitter followers and blow the lid off a secret project Eric has been working on for weeks now.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_21.mp3">Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_21.mp3" length="66673055" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>The 2009 season is officially underway and you better bring a sub 3 hour marathon if you want to beat Crissie Wellington. Also we cover a few topics from out Twitter followers and blow the lid off a secret project Eric has been working on for weeks now.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>The 2009 season is officially underway and you better bring a sub 3 hour marathon if you want to beat Crissie Wellington. Also we cover a few topics from out Twitter followers and blow the lid off a secret project Eric has been working on for weeks now.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Is Your Personal Record a Personal Best</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-05-10T20:28:46-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f37211e545a8b0218da6dba8f51daf72-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/f37211e545a8b0218da6dba8f51daf72-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Mrs. SaltE joins us for this PG-13 episode of The Age Grouper. We review a cool new tri-site that brings your race results to life, check out zumtri.com. Then we look into ourselves as athletes and ask weather a personal record can ever be a personal best.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_20.mp3">Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_20.mp3" length="55016696" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 12:40:13 -0600</pubDate><tag>value</tag><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Mrs. SaltE joins us for this PG-13 episode of The Age Grouper. We review a cool new tri-site that brings your race results to life&#x2c; check out zumtri.com. Then we look into ourselves as athletes and ask weather a personal record can ever be a personal best.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Mrs. SaltE joins us for this PG-13 episode of The Age Grouper. We review a cool new tri-site that brings your race results to life&#x2c; check out zumtri.com. Then we look into ourselves as athletes and ask weather a personal record can ever be a personal best.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The 5K Showdown</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-05-24T22:33:53-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/26aec9d89eb01c1836b8a34b4a847a54-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/26aec9d89eb01c1836b8a34b4a847a54-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's the moment you've all been waiting for. Find out who took the crown at the 5K Showdown. But before that we journey deep in the city for a secret rendezvous and argue the Ironman Hawaii participant selection process.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_19.mp3">Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_19.mp3" length="52393479" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 17:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>It&#x27;s the moment you&#x27;ve all been waiting for. Find out who took the crown at the 5K Showdown. But before that we journey deep in the city for a secret rendezvous and argue the Ironman Hawaii participant selection process.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>It&#x27;s the moment you&#x27;ve all been waiting for. Find out who took the crown at the 5K Showdown. But before that we journey deep in the city for a secret rendezvous and argue the Ironman Hawaii participant selection process.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Long-Sleeve-Shirt-Sock-Sock-Shoe-Shoe-Glasses-Helmet-Go</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-06-07T22:04:31-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9c79073844e81ae7d6b1b1a418fd09d2-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/9c79073844e81ae7d6b1b1a418fd09d2-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[These show titles are getting way to long. It's the third annual installment of the Sock-Sock-Shoe-Shoe trilogy. We provide an always entertaining race report from one of our favorite local events: The Tower Triathlon.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_18.mp3">Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_18.mp3" length="60131994" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 7 Jun 2009 17:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>These show titles are getting way to long. It&#x27;s the third annual installment of the Sock-Sock-Shoe-Shoe trilogy. We provide an always entertaining race report from one of our favorite local events: The Tower Triathlon.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>These show titles are getting way to long. It&#x27;s the third annual installment of the Sock-Sock-Shoe-Shoe trilogy. We provide an always entertaining race report from one of our favorite local events: The Tower Triathlon.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Craig Alexander</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-08-02T14:07:41-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/c3b0567f96ef2499a5ba625422ebc3d9-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/c3b0567f96ef2499a5ba625422ebc3d9-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.craigalexander.net/index.htm" rel="external">Craig Alexander</a>, 2008 Ironman world champion, sits down with us at <a href="http://www.runnershigh-n-tri.com/index.html" rel="external">Runner&rsquo;s High &lsquo;N Tri</a> for an incredible interview. We talk about Kona, Vineman, and his dramatic victory over <a href="http://www.idahostatesman.com/258/gallery/801742-a801788-t2.html" rel="external">Chris Leito at the Boise 70.3.</a> &ldquo;Coach Craig&rdquo; also provides tons of valuable advice for all of us regular age-groupers, from beginners to Kona qualifiers. Also, do we dare ask Craig &ldquo;Would you rather...?&rdquo;<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_17.mp3">Download the Podcast</a><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_7234.jpg" width="480" height="640" /><br />2008 Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander<br /> <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_7257.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />Craig and Mark Rouse at Runner&rsquo;s High &lsquo;N Tri<br /> <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/img_7260.jpg" width="480" height="360" /><br />The Age Grouper mobile studios]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_17.mp3" length="53342769" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 8 Aug 2009 14:07:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, swimming, biking, running, cycling, training, endurance, marathon, century, olympic, sprint, half-ironman, distance, nutrition, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Craig Alexander&#x2c; 2008 Ironman world champion&#x2c; sits down with us at Runner&#x2019;s High &#x2018;N Tri for an incredible interview. We talk about Kona&#x2c; Vineman&#x2c; and his dramatic victory over Chris Leito at the Boise 70.3. &#x201c;Coach Craig&#x201d; also provides tons of valuable advice for all of us regular age-groupers&#x2c; from beginners to Kona qualifiers. Also&#x2c; do we dare ask Craig &#x201c;Would you rather...?&#x201d;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Craig Alexander&#x2c; 2008 Ironman world champion&#x2c; sits down with us at Runner&#x2019;s High &#x2018;N Tri for an incredible interview. We talk about Kona&#x2c; Vineman&#x2c; and his dramatic victory over Chris Leito at the Boise 70.3. &#x201c;Coach Craig&#x201d; also provides tons of valuable advice for all of us regular age-groupers&#x2c; from beginners to Kona qualifiers. Also&#x2c; do we dare ask Craig &#x201c;Would you rather...?&#x201d;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Good Ole Days</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-06-22T21:40:13-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/ef71f528b5b7730d8be3f14230a26bf4-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/ef71f528b5b7730d8be3f14230a26bf4-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Old enough to remember the good old days when the leather helmet and toe clips were all the rage? We're joined again by Mark Rouse of Runner's High 'N Tri who regales us with stories from the vintage days of triathlon. He was actually there, competing in Hawaii in 1982 with Julie Moss!<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_16.mp3">Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_16.mp3" length="54971765" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:40:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Old enough to remember the good old days when the leather helmet and toe clips were all the rage? We&#x27;re joined again by Mark Rouse of Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri who regales us with stories from the vintage days of triathlon. He was actually there&#x2c; competing in Hawaii in 1982 with Julie Moss&#x21;</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Old enough to remember the good old days when the leather helmet and toe clips were all the rage? We&#x27;re joined again by Mark Rouse of Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri who regales us with stories from the vintage days of triathlon. He was actually there&#x2c; competing in Hawaii in 1982 with Julie Moss&#x21;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Aussies Are Coming</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-07-05T20:50:47-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/901243e3d2c391dbc95cb75c28a17402-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/901243e3d2c391dbc95cb75c28a17402-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Craig Alexander is coming to Runner's High on July 20th, get your tickets now! Also we finally reveal the <a href="http://www.ZumTri.com" rel="self">ZumTri.com</a> contest winners and the secret location of our clandestine meetings. We're always available on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theagegrouper" rel="self">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/TheAgeGrouper" rel="self">Twitter</a>, or email us at <a href="mailto:jumpy@theagegrouper.com" rel="self">jumpy@theagegrouper.com</a>. Fueled by Runner's High 'N Tri at <a href="http://www.runnershigh-n-tri.com" rel="self">www.runnershigh-n-tri.com</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_15.mp3">Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_15.mp3" length="80331961" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 5 Jul 2009 20:50:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Craig Alexander is coming to Runner&#x27;s High on July 20th&#x2c; get your tickets now&#x21; Also we finally reveal the ZumTri.com contest winners and the secret location of our clandestine meetings. We&#x27;re always available on Facebook&#x2c; Twitter&#x2c; or email us at jumpy@theagegrouper.com. Fueled by Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri at www.runnershigh-n-tri.com.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Craig Alexander is coming to Runner&#x27;s High on July 20th&#x2c; get your tickets now&#x21; Also we finally reveal the ZumTri.com contest winners and the secret location of our clandestine meetings. We&#x27;re always available on Facebook&#x2c; Twitter&#x2c; or email us at jumpy@theagegrouper.com. Fueled by Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri at www.runnershigh-n-tri.com.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ace Your A Race</title><dc:creator>admin@theagegrouper.com</dc:creator><category>Podcasts</category><dc:date>2009-07-19T22:43:42-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4cd99d222ae68d7fea3cd037d0afb4ed-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/4cd99d222ae68d7fea3cd037d0afb4ed-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Get serious about your A Race now! We start out with a few race reports and then outline tactics for nailing your A Race for the year. Craig Alexander is coming to Runner's High tomorrow! If you can hear this we have successfully changed the feed URL. We're always available on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at jumpy@theagegrouper.com. Fueled by Runner's High 'N Tri at www.runnershigh-n-tri.com.<br /><a href="http://www.theagegrouper.com//podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_14.mp3">Podcast</a>]]></content:encoded><enclosure url="http://www.theagegrouper.com/podcasts/podcast_files/podcast_14.mp3" length="75901071" type="audio/mpeg"/><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:43:13 -0600</pubDate><itunes:author>Jeff &#x26; Eric</itunes:author><itunes:category text="Amateur"/><itunes:keywords>triathlon, multisport, swim, bike, run, ironman</itunes:keywords><itunes:subtitle>Get serious about your A Race now&#x21; We start out with a few race reports and then outline tactics for nailing your A Race for the year. Craig Alexander is coming to Runner&#x27;s High tomorrow&#x21; If you can hear this we have successfully changed the feed URL. We&#x27;re always available on Facebook&#x2c; Twitter&#x2c; or email us at jumpy@theagegrouper.com. Fueled by Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri at www.runnershigh-n-tri.com.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Get serious about your A Race now&#x21; We start out with a few race reports and then outline tactics for nailing your A Race for the year. Craig Alexander is coming to Runner&#x27;s High tomorrow&#x21; If you can hear this we have successfully changed the feed URL. We&#x27;re always available on Facebook&#x2c; Twitter&#x2c; or email us at jumpy@theagegrouper.com. Fueled by Runner&#x27;s High &#x27;N Tri at www.runnershigh-n-tri.com.</itunes:summary></item></channel>
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