Coaches on Couches

Coming off a couple of stellar Leadville 100 performances, we bring back a previous guest, Hart "He Actually Rode Gears" Robinson, along with his brother from another mother and training partner, David "Hollywood" Collins, to chat quickly about their first major achievement of the year, which was dominating the Dirty Kanza 200.

Then we jump right into their preparation and execution of sub 8 and sub 9 hour Leadville performances. We cover their training (including key sessions), the course, where they rode smart, and where they made some mistakes along the way. This will be your ultimate guide to the Leadville Race Series 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race.

So get out of that chamois, find a soft surface, crank up the volume and join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches!

Shout Outs: USA Triathlon National Championships - Cleveland!

Phillip Young, Greg Rohde, Tony Gambrell, Kellan Maxwell, Ben and Jon Dixon, Bubba Hayes, Jordan Green, Kirsten Sass, Justin Lippert, Travis Wood, Gabi Broschard, Rachel Mensch

Jackson, MS LAMBRA Road Race Championship

Sally Landham, Mary Haizlip

This episode is really three fold. First we briefly run through the changes and improvements to the 2019 USA Triathlon National Championship course in Cleveland, OH.

Secondly, we run through when and what cycling equipment to upgrade first if you are looking for performance gains (faster splits, speeds, etc).

Lastly, we cover when it's just a better idea to bite the bullet and look into getting a complete bike. It's a tricky topic that really revolves around what you are looking to achieve, your budget, and how hard you are jonesing for a new ride. We get it! We're always looking for an excuse to add to the stable.

Shout Outs:

Cliff Abeles - 1st Half Iron Finish - 70.3 Ohio

Liz Hall - 5k PR

Rich Wu - 3 podium finishes at Rogers Cycling Classic

Leigh Ruston - 2nd place State Road Race

Good Luck: Riverbluff Tri Athletes - Fight for the belt!

This week, we discuss the benefits of having a coach to those who don't consider themselves competitive in their sport. We answer a listener question: "with little hope or desire to become a pro, what are the reasons to train with a coach?" You may not think you're (fill in the blank) enough to work with a coach. But the truth is, if you have a desire to improve in any aspect of health, wellness, or sport performance, a good coach is worth his or her weight in gold. If you've ever considered hiring a coach but talked yourself out of it for whatever reason, you won't want to miss this episode. You can find out more about our coaching services at https://buildpeakcompete.com Shout Outs: Mighty Mite Triathlon Tim Linn - fastest splits in all 3 sports Phillip Young - 4th overall Jessica Wang - 1st AG Chris Watts - 7th overall Sally Landham - 4th Overall at The Eurekan. Liz Hall - fastest mile split to date Good Luck Ohio 70.3 TN State Road Race

We all LOVE to race. Some fast. Some long. But for the competitive minded person, racing is the reward! It's why we continue to put in the work week after week. It's why we get up early and train late into the day. It's why we take a pass on some social outings and refrain from...ummmm...lots of things. But, could there be a downside to racing too much? The answer is a resounding YES! We know, say it ain't so! Your whole foundation and identity as an athlete has just been shook to the core. But the fact is, there are a few pretty compelling arguments against racing too much. We see it every year as we put together yearly race calendars for our athletes. But we've got a few simple solutions so you can race faster when it counts, and gain a bit more balance to your active lifestyle (read stay married). Shout Outs: Paris Landing Triathlon Heather Nichols - 4th Overall Female Sprint Jamie Bailey - 2nd Overall Female Olympic Jessica Wang - 3rd AG Sprint Tom Ratliff - 2nd AG Sprint Chris Watts - 2nd AG Sprint Jordan Green - 1st Overall Olympic Adrian Hall - 2nd AG Olympic Tony Gambrell - 8th Overall - Fort Desoto Sprint Tri Liz Hall - 2nd AG/12th Overall Female - Memphis Road Race Series Delta Airlines for Cutting Bike Box Fees! Good Luck Mighty Mite Triathlon

This week on the couch we talk to international pro triathlete and all around good guy Timmy Linn @familyfirsttri. We'll be talking about his journey in #triathlon and how he integrates family and maintains the #familyfirst approach to his training and racing. We discuss life in South Korea, how his hobby became much more, and even some tricks in blending training with family time. Join us this week for another episode of #coachesoncouches — #triathlon #triathlete #protriathlete #podcast #trihard #trikorea #ironmantri Shoutouts: Leigh Ruston Cindy Clark Dr. James Downing Adam Firrone Matt Joiner Kirsten Sass Scott Rollins Good Luck Paris Landing Triathlon Athletes

Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about a few products they are presently using or have used based on these criteria: 1. New Products - How it's going so far 2. A product or two we can't live without 3. A product or two we want to smash (these seem to be coming along more frequently) We all love gadgets and gizmo's so this one should be a good ole time. This week we join you for another midsummer edition of #coachesoncouches --- #gear #gearnerd #cycling #running #triathlon #podcast #coachlife Shoutouts Jamie Bailey Heather Nichols Adrian Hall Phillip Young Greg Rohde John Zinn Michele Weir Leigh Ruston Adam Firrone James Downing

Today we chat with home town hero and reigning US Pro National Road Race Champ Jonny Brown. We cover everything from pros and cons of the pro cycling lifestyle, to how he nabbed the stars and stripes jersey (awesome strategy), to his unwavering support for youth and junior cycling. Make it to the end and he even spills the beans on how much training he does each week. And you heard it first...Tiger Lane Crit is harder than Paris Roubaix. Shout Outs! Phillip Young 3rd overall Lake Pflugerville Triathlon and 3rd Cat 4/5 in Tiger Lane Criterium Meg Densmore - Kingali Half Marathon 901 Racing/Tiger Lane Crits Hot Tubes Junior Development Team

In this episode, the coaches chat about the purpose and importance of the double peak method of training and the mid season transition. It's nearly impossible to hold good fitness for an entire season, which for some can be February to November! It's also nearly impossible to stay uber motivated for months on end. Enter the double peak format! Even if you don't have "goal races" a double peak training plan has been shown to produce better results over time. And guess what? We are in that very time of year (early summer) when a lot of our athletes are taking that mental and physical break from training so it's all fresh on our minds. So if you struggling with motivation or fitness plateaus, or you just like the term "double peak", join us for another episode of #coachesoncouches This Week's Shout Outs: Wayne Ogorzalek Todd Perkins Ironman Tulsa Heather Nichols Greg Rohde Leigh Ruston Adam Firrone Kirsten Sass Matt Joiner and Mark Yoshida of Rockabilly Gran Prix New Segment! What the What!? (Things that confuse us right now in the endurance world)

This episode we go Q&A style! We've got a few questions we've been holding onto from listeners, including some questions sent in live via Facebook. We're talking anything! Run, bike, tri, speed, grub, philosophy, and anything in the middle. If we don't know the answer, we will make one up! Just kidding. But seriously. Here are a couple of the topics: Saddle sores, gut rot (great conversation starters), vegans and their protein, and hydration. You can always submit questions to [email protected] and we will get those answered live on the show.

Shoutouts!:

Dirty Kanza 20

Hart Robinson

David Collins

Willis Porter

Lucas Charles

Thunder in the Forest Tri

Kellan Maxwell

Phillip Young

Bobby Weakley

Cliff Abeles

John Zinn

Todd Perkins

Heather Perkins

Greg Rohde

Michele Weir

Michael Ort - Grand Teton 5k and Half Marathon

William Hennessey - Braves 5k

Chad Haga - Giro Stage 22 TT Winner! USA USA!

Good Luck: Eagleman 70.3 Athletes!

This week, coaches D and B-Fun talk about what it takes to withstand an Ironman triathlon. With all the excitement surrounding the possibility of #IMMEMPHIS, a lot of you may be thinking about doing your first iron distance triathlon. Or maybe it's just been on your bucket list. Or maybe you just woke up today and said, yup, I'm gonna do that. In any case, we are here to help. So with that, we talk about what it takes for an average Joe or Jane (with real responsibilities, possibly a kid or seven) to finish such a grueling event. We discuss: 1. How much time it takes to prepare based on different triathlon experience levels 2. How much training you can expect to do each week (some minimums here to make sure you can cross the finish line and not waste your finish line photo) 3. What to expect on the longest weeks (some tips to make sure these happen) 4. The costs of doing an #ironmantri 5. Bonus tips for making it a great experience so you don't sell your gear shortly after Shoutouts Stacy Chick Heather Nichols Adam Firrone Anja Dabelic Keats McGonigal Good Luck Dirty Kanza 200 Riders Please enjoy another episode of #coachesoncouches! #triathlon #tritraining #trinewbie #beginnertriathlete #ironmanintraining #trihard