In the race limbo that we are living in these days, cyclists, runners and triathletes are all getting creative about how to stay motivated and engaged in their sport.  This week Bill's Strava-stalking pays off big with the notice of an epic 1 day ride by Clif Pro team cyclist Russell Finsterwald and Kalan Beisel. 

We caught up with Russell and Kalan to talk about their 240 mile and 20K of climbing in a single day's ride.  As it turns out, we aren't the only ones Strava-stalking.  I was on my Thursday run with my buddy Aaron Monroe and I started to tell him about these two guys who did a 240 mile single day ride - he replied "you interviewed Kalan Beisel?"  For those of you who live in the front-range of Colorado, you'll find this route absolutely fascinating (and mind boggling).  For those of you not in the area, don't worry, we've got a lot of interesting information that you can apply to your riding or perhaps inspire you do an epic ride where you live!

Thanks to last week's guest, 5x Ironman champ and Spartan Pro team member Heather Gollnick.  If you missed it, go back to episode #236 and hear about her crazy high racing volume and learn more about her role as head triathlon coach at Liberty University and IronEdge Coaching.  

In Today's Show:

• Interview with Russell and Kalan
• Endurance News - Peak Cancelled, USAT Foundation ride with Rocky Harris

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Interview with Russell Finsterwald and Kalan Beisel:

Kalan's race resume includes:

• 3x U.S. 24 Hour National Champion (4-man)
• 2013 Rocky Mountain Endurance Series Champion
• 1st place 2013 Gunnison Growler (course record)
• 1st place 2014 Banana Belt (course record)
• 1st place 2015 1/2 Gunnison Growler
• 1st place 2015 Dawn til Dusk Duo 12 Hour Race (course record)
• 1st place 2015 5-person Co-ed Duo 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo

Russell's resume includes:

• 1 million feet of climbing in 2018
• 5 x National champion

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What's New in the 303:

Boulder Peak Cancelled

In the case of Boulder Peak, Boulder County is extending their restriction of 100 maximum gathering size through July, thereby forcing us to cancel the July 12th, Boulder Sports Chiropractic Boulder Peak Triathlon. Since 1991, the Boulder Peak Triathlon has experienced its ups and downs, but has always found a way to survive. This season will be no different. All registered athletes, and those who elected to transfer from the Colorado Triathlon, will be receiving an additional email with spec