Age Group Champion Laurie Smith is a treasure of our sport. If you think you need to live in a triathlon super-hub like San Diego, Boulder, San Francisco, or the Canary Islands (though we prefer St Moritz!), don't tell Laurie! She lives in upper peninsula Michigan, has a wonderful and full family life (kids and grandkids), and did we mention she's also a cancer survivor? Our sport is filled with so much inspiration!

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THINGS LAURIE LOVES:

Her training partner: thanks Tina!

Might Mack Swim: http://bit.ly/2mARFrz

Matt Cymanski thinks about Ironman racing and training as a chance to "build his castle". That's a nice castle Matt! He is this year's 25-29 age group champion at Ironman Lake Placid.

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THINGS MATT LOVES:

Alyssa Godesky (!): http://bit.ly/2mrRlet

Continental Tires: http://bit.ly/2mrZ0te

Dimond Bikes: http://bit.ly/2lkztlC

Lilias has a race coming up and asks Coach Marco the best way to prepare for open water swimming.

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Katie Clayton is this years 18-24 age group champion at Lake Placid. We learned so much from listening to how this PhD candidate student squeezes every bit of opportunity and time to write books, excel at her studies, and pursue a PhD. Whew!

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THINGS KATIE LOVES:

Nuun: http://bit.ly/2O1xEGK

Scratch: http://bit.ly/2XEmUn6

Infinit: http://bit.ly/2OyndLZ

Clifbar: http://bit.ly/2zoZ6py

Rebecca McKee and Carla McKay talk about the Ironman World 70.3 Championships in Nice, France, thoughts about getting ready to go to Kona, and some reader questions.

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THINGS REBECCA LOVES:

Roka: http://bit.ly/rokastuff

Blue Seventy: http://bit.ly/2I6RACE

Gail Norman signed up for an Ironman in Ireland with her triathlon team. There were some surprises meteorologically that day, but the best result was earning the top step in her 60-64 age group and a trip to Kona!

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THINGS GAIL LOVES:

Kennedy Law Racing: http://bit.ly/2lZuOFE

Trek Speed Concept: http://bit.ly/2lZuZRk

Blue Seventy: http://bit.ly/2I6RACE

Perpetuem: http://bit.ly/2lTNcju

Clif Shot Blox: http://bit.ly/2lZvavY

Betty Designs: http://bit.ly/2NnCzlH

Wanting to up her health game, Jenna joined a running club and ran all the way to the top step of an Ironman!

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THINGS JENNA LOVES:

Ventum Bikes: http://bit.ly/2UH7b5e

Enve Wheels: http://bit.ly/2ZsvwOC

MX Endurance: http://bit.ly/2PpFETJ

In light of the recent issues at races where death and injuries occured, Rebecca and Carla talk how to best prepare and comment on the state of the sport and safety currently. Also how to be 'mentally tough' and a question from a listener on how to deal with a 'Debbie Downer'. Good stuff!

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THINGS REBECCA LOVES:

Roka: http://bit.ly/rokastuff

Blue Seventy: http://bit.ly/2I6RACE

Neil Eddy is the inaugural overall age group champion of Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz. He tells David and guest-host Marco all about his win and his preparation for going to Kona to win.

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THINGS NEIL LOVES:

Team Free Speed: http://bit.ly/2U9TecI

Orca: http://bit.ly/32aGsh2

Clif Bar: http://bit.ly/2zoZ6py

XLab: http://bit.ly/346ln95

Precision Hydration: http://bit.ly/2zt6gIG

Is using Strava causing you to have bad thoughts about your own progress and performance? Lilias and Marco talk it out.

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