Pursuit of the Perfect Race

214- IRONMAN© 70.3 Indian Wells – Barkley Hope
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Ready for a really powerful and moving episode? This has some toughness to it. Barkley is an amazing woman who is a mom of two wonderful boys and earlier last year she was struck by a pig farmer in a truck while she was out riding her bike. Her story is her’s to tell and she tells it with no resentment, anger, or hostility. Her humbleness, kindness, and openness towards the situation is truly remarkable. Her coach Matt Dixon is patient, understanding, and guides her in a way that many coaches should strive to achieve. At Indian Wells, she placed second her age group with the fastest swim and fastest run in her age group. With the first place passing on the slot to Nice, Barkley attained her slot for Worlds! Thank you so much for coming on the show Barkley and I wish you the best in 2019!
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Weather that day: 40-67
Water: 55
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Age Group: F40-44
Height: 5’4”
Weight: 128
Calories per hour: 300
PSI for this course: 95-105
Depth of Wheels: 30/404
Bike Elevation Gain: 592ft
Run Elevation Gain: 425ft
Swim: 29:11
T1: 4:41
Bike: 2:43:43
T2: 2:25
Run: 1:36:03
Total Race Time: 4:56:02
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Gender Rank: 35
Division Rank: 2
Overall Rank: 213
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213 - IRONMAN© 70.3 Indian Wells – Andrew Lewis
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Brace yourself. This episode is full of cussing, raw emotion on heavy issues, and knowledge of speed, aerodynamics, power, watts, drag coefficients, and laughs of #PC. Andrew is fun to interview, has perspectives on a lot of things and is not scared of calling people out for drafting. As he told officials at the race to give penalties for the guys drafting behind him. It should be known that it is possible to break a Pedro bike lever, goggles do break at the worst possible time, and if you don’t practice taking off wet swim booties, you can hop on the struggle bus when you get ready to take them off. Thanks Andrew for coming on the show, look forward to having you back on after Oceanside, Chattanooga, and Coeur d’ Alene. All the best.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Weather that day: 40s- 67ish
Water: 55
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Age Group: M 35-39
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 185lbs
FTP: 305
Calories per hour: 300
PSI for this course: 105
Depth of Wheels: FLO90F/FLO disc R
Bike Elevation Gain: 592ft
Run Elevation Gain: 425ft
Swim: 36:06
T1: 5:22
Bike: 2:22:19
T2: 3:17
Run: 1:47:01
Total Race Time: 4:54:01
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Gender Rank: 161
Division Rank: 22
Overall Rank: 194
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Instagram: @andrew_lewie
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Oh boy. Get ready for some good laughs as we poke fun at each other in this episode. Ben is a great friend of mine who loves the sport of triathlon, riding his bike, and has an amazing wife Lisa who also does triathlons. Ben and I talk about his race and a new nutrition company he is using for the run. We talk about his led up to this race and something very emotional that he and a group that I was fortunate enough to be a part of in Kona that made a certain professional triathlete and his wife breakdown into tears. The course here at Indian Wells was adjusted just moments before the race weekend truly began. This adjustment allowed for a better bike course and we discuss how this impacted his mindset. Thank you Ben for spending time with me, it was a joy, pleasure, and honor to have you back on the show buddy. All the best going into Oceanside and Santa Rosa.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Weather that day: 45-80
Water: “57”
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Age Group: M 45-49
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 235
Calories per hour: 360
PSI for this course: 105
Depth of Wheels: 90F/DiscR
Bike Elevation Gain: 600
Run Elevation Gain: 430
Swim: 43:17
T1: 6:10
Bike: 2:30:34
T2: 3:16
Run: 2:02:00
Total Race Time: 5:25:14
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Gender Rank: 60
Division Rank: 423
Overall Rank: 530
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Instagram: @dlrlabs
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This episode begins the IRONMAN© Indian Wells series. Indian Wells was able to see the inaugural 70.3 event in 2018 near Palm Springs, California. The race had a freezing swim, beautiful bike course, and rolling hill run. I begin the series with Age Group Champion Alyson Watson. Alyson has an amazing story that she shares on this episode. She suffered a wreck earlier in 2018 at IRONMAN© Texas which was her first IRONMAN© DNF. This left her mentally, emotionally, and physically crushed. But this didn’t stop her. She came back into the sport and eight months after her bike wreck she wins her Age Group. This story is simply amazing! Thank you Alyson for coming on the show, I look forward to following you later this year at IRONMAN© Oceanside and Santa Rosa!!
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Weather that day: 48-80
Water: 57
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Age Group: F40-44
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 148
FTP: 310
Calories per hour: 350
PSI for this course: 90
Depth of Wheels: 60mmF/80mmR
Bike Elevation Gain: 600
Run Elevation Gain: 430
Swim: 37:17
T1: 5:25
Bike: 2:20:08
T2: 3:41
Run: 1:43:40
Total Race Time: 4:50:10
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Gender Rank: 28
Division Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 166
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Facebook: Alyson Watson
Instagram: @alyparis
Website: www.triathlonaly.com
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210 - IRONMAN© 70.3 Taupo – Elliot Bach Professional
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In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and returning guest Elliot Bach. Elliot just completed his first full distance IRONMAN© in Cozumel last year then followed that race up with a 70.3 in New Zealand. This is a bit interesting because the training coupled with the travel, logistics, and timing doesn’t make for an easy trip for a great race. We discuss many of the things he recommends for anyone doing this race or anyone that plans to go to the IRONMAN© 70.3 World Championship that will be held here in 2020 as well as some advice for travelling to and from this course, venue, and New Zealand. While this is a New Zealand based race, the course could be compared to other venues on the circuit. Thanks for coming on the show Elliot, I’ve enjoyed having you on and look forward to following you along in 2019!
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Weather that day: 40-70
Water: ~60s
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Age Group: PRO
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 170
Calories per hour: 355calories
PSI for this course: 95
Depth of Wheels: 85mms
Bike Elevation Gain: 2,060ft
Run Elevation Gain: 500ft
Swim: 25:49
T1: 3:09
Bike: 2:18:13
T2: 00:41
Run: 1:23:29
Total Race Time: 4:11:20
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Gender Rank: 6
Division Rank: 6
Overall Rank: 6
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Facebook: Elliot Bach
Instagram: @Elliot_Bach_Tri
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Irwin Wheels: https://irwincycling.com/
Mind Over Matter: https://www.mindovermatterathlete.com/
Nature Shield: https://natureshield.com/
Purple Patch Fitness: https://purplepatchfitness.com/
Science in Sport: https://www.scienceinsport.com/
TriShop: https://www.trishop.com/

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and returning guest Jocelyn McCauley. Jocelyn is an avid fan of New Zealand and love sharing her experience. We talk about the race and more importantly the atmosphere of the race and where to eat there. The logistics of the race we talked about last year when she did the full, so we don’t spend much time there. This venue will be the host for the 2020 IRONMAN© 70.3 World Championships and we discuss some of the details that should be known before going to this race venue if you’re getting your slot for the event. Thank you Jocelyn for coming on the show, I loved having you on and love your free flowing spirit. You’re welcome back anytime!
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Weather that day: 40-70
Water: 60s
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Age Group: PRO
Height: 5’4”
Weight: 125
Calories per hour: Meh just drink whenever
PSI for this course: 85-90 (chip seal roads)
Depth of Wheels: 60/80mm
Bike Elevation Gain: 2,060ft
Run Elevation Gain: 500ft
Swim: 27:18
T1: 3:41
Bike: 2:24:52
T2: 1:19
Run: 1:29:44
Total Race Time: 4:26:52
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Gender Rank: 2
Division Rank: 2
Overall Rank: 17
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Facebook: Jocelyn McCauley
Instagram: @JocelynmcCauley
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Mentioned in this episode:
Wheel Science: https://www.wheelscience.com/
Polar: https://www.polar.com/us-en
Quintana Roo Triathlon: https://quintanarootri.com/
F2C Nutrition: https://f2cnutrition.com/
Rotor Power Meter: https://rotorbike.com/
Rapid Reboot: https://rapidreboot.com/
Audio Flood: https://www.audioflood.com/
Ownway Apparel: http://ownwayapparel.com/
Tri Town Boise: https://www.tritownboise.com/
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Honorable Mention:
Laura Siddall: https://laurasiddall.com/
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Straight up, this is one of my favorite episodes I’ve recorded so far. I get the pleasure of talking with my friend VT! Like not just talking but joking and walking her through her overall WIN at Ultraman Israel. There were some very emotional times during this race due to some issues she had. Not just her but her crew as well. There are dark places in most long course races, but this takes the cake. The course at this race is beyond challenging, the conditions are tough, and the elements of comradery, trust, and love are among some of the best ways to describe this race atmosphere. There is a certain uniqueness about this race that is just different. She gives great credit to her husband and Coach Chris, her friend Molly, and most of all the folks at Israel Department of Ministry for making it all possible.
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Age Group: PRO
Calories per hour: 350
PSI for this course: 100R/95F
Depth of Wheels: 80mm
Day 1, Swim 10K+ Bike145K: 9:02:31
-Swim: 3:25:17
-Bike: 6:27:23
Day 2, Bike 275K: 10:08:31
Day 3, Run 84.4K: 8:09:01
Total Race Time: 28:00:17
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Gender Rank: 1
Division Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 1
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Follow Amy VT,
Instagram: @AmyVantassel
Facebook: Amy Vantassel
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Chris Bagg Coaching Group: http://www.chrisbaggcoaching.com/
Creminelli Meats: https://www.creminelli.com/
Field work nutrition: https://www.fieldworknutrition.com/
Go Isreal: https://info.goisrael.com/en/
Liv: https://www.liv-cycling.com/us
Optic Nerve Eyewear: https://www.opticnerve.com/
Pioneer Power: https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Cycle+Sports/Pedaling+Monitor/
Powerbar: https://www.powerbar.com/
Rolf Premo Wheels: https://rolfprima.com/
Wattie Ink: https://www.wattieink.com/
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In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I have the pleasure of talking with talented athlete and humble professional Kelsey Withrow about her race at IRONMAN© Cozumel. This is such an awesome interview as we talk about some tips that Meredith Kessler. We mention some things that happened to her right before the race that impact her race and also some of the unique tactics athletes should consider when racing this flat, windy, course with a salt water swim. The nutrition is something we discuss in detail and how she is still morphing this into something her body needs at different levels. Kelsey talks about how her friend and fellow competitor (Michelle Vesterby) DNF’d the race but still came out to support her on the run.
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Weather that day: 71-84
Water: 81
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Age Group: PRO
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 117
Calories per hour: 300
PSI for this course: 100
Depth of Wheels: ENVE 7.8
Bike Elevation Gain: 13.1ft
Run Elevation Gain: 13.1ft
Swim: 48:41
T1: 3:23
Bike: 5:12:10
T2: 3:22
Run: 3:40:36
Total Race Time: 9:48:10
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Gender Rank: 5
Division Rank: 5
Overall Rank: 63
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Follow Kelsey,
Instagram: @kelsey_withrow
Facebook: Kelsey Withrow
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Mentioned in this episode:
Altra: https://www.altrarunning.com/
Amain cycling: https://www.amaincycling.com/
Argon18: https://www.argon18bike.com/en
Bolle Helmets: https://www.bolle.com
Core Motion: http://coremotionathletics.com/
ENVE Wheels: https://www.enve.com/
Polar: https://www.polar.com/us-en
Powertap: https://www.powertap.com/
Renaissance club sport: https://www.renaissanceclubsport.com/
Roka: www.roka.com
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Website: www.coachterrywilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Elliot Bach about his first full distance triathlon. Elliot has come on in the past and being that he is transitioning from the half distance to the full we talk about some of the dynamics that take place and also what his training looked like. Some of the highlights include fried chicken and coke and the importance of reading the athlete guide. Even as a professional, it’s important not to get complacent. Elliot had a top 10 finish at his debut and is proud of his performance and looks forward to many more in the future. Thank you Elliot for coming on the show, I look forward to Following you along your journey in 2019!
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Weather that day: 71-84
Water: 81
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Age Group: PRO
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 170
Calories per hour: 444 (goal) ~590(actual)
PSI for this course: 98R/97F
Depth of Wheels: 85mm
Bike Elevation Gain: 13.1ft
Run Elevation Gain: 13.1ft
Swim: 46:58
T1: 2:24
Bike: 4:51:55
T2: 2:29
Run: 3:28:52
Total Race Time: 9:12:35
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Gender Rank: 17
Division Rank: 10
Overall Rank: 19
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Follow Elliot Bach,
Facebook: Elliot Bach
Instagram: @elliot_bach_tri
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Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com
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Mentioned on this episode:
Irwin Wheels: https://irwincycling.com/
Mind Over Matter: https://www.mindovermatterathlete.com/
Nature Shield: https://natureshield.com/
Purple Patch Fitness: https://purplepatchfitness.com/
Science in Sport: https://www.scienceinsport.com/
TriShop: https://www.trishop.com/

205 - IRONMAN© Cozumel – Jana Richtrova (KQ)
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Wow! What a powerful story here with my friend Jana. I’m so grateful for our friendship through the sport of triathlon and with her ability to be so humble and gracious at Kona then power up, head down just weeks later at this race is amazing. She had a bike wreck the few days before the race in Cozumel and we talk about this how it impacted her race. Just thin “Squirrels & Glutes” when you’re on your next run after listening to this episode. Jana, congrats on your slot for Kona and I wish you all the best!
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Weather that day: 71-84
Water: ~81
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Age Group: F35-39
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 128
Calories per hour: 360
PSI for this course: 85F/90R
Depth of Wheels: 85mm Irwin
Bike Elevation Gain: 13.1ft (4m)
Run Elevation Gain: 13.1ft (4m)
Swim: 1:0443
T1: 428
Bike: 5:03:17
T2: 2:22
Run: 3:41:51
Total Race Time: 9:56:39
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Gender Rank: 7
Division Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 77
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Follow Jana,
Facebook: Jana Richtrova
Instagram: @czechchick15
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Website: www.coachterrywilson.com
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Mentioned in this episode:
Irwin Cycling: https://irwincycling.com/
Levelen: https://www.mydr.com.au/medicines/cmis/levlen-ed-tablets
E3tricoaching: https://e3ts.com/
Coach Jorgee: https://e3ts.com/contact-us-2/
BlueSeventy: https://www.blueseventy.com/
Pushglidekick: http://pushglidekick.wixsite.com/mysite
Castellie: https://www.castelli-cycling.com/us
Cycleops: https://www.cycleops.com/