In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and fellow Texas native Elliot Bach about his recent race in Ireland. This was his first time to get on the podium at a 70.3 race. The excitement about the travel to, nutrition, and his approach mentally and physically paid off. He’s being coached by Purple Patch Fitness and gives many thanks to the team there to help him achieve his goals this year. We dive into what his season has looked like, his goals for this year and what it’s like to travel abroad to race. Good luck at Santa Cruz Elliot, I look forward to following your journey!
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Age Group: PRO
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 172
Calories per hour: 350*
PSI for this course: 100R/95F
Depth of Wheels: 85
Swim – 27:54
T1 – 2:04
Bike – 2:29:20
T2 – 1:35
Run – 1:28:16
Total Race Time: 4:29:06
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Gender Rank: 5
Division Rank: 5
Overall Rank: 5
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Follow Elliot,
Instagram: @elliot_bach_tri
Facebook: Elliot Bach
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Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
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Mentioned on this episode:
Irwin Wheels: https://irwincycling.com/
Purple Patch Fitness: https://purplepatchfitness.com/
TriShop: https://www.trishop.com/
Science in Sport: https://www.scienceinsport.com/
Nature Shield: https://natureshield.com/
Mind Over Matter: https://www.mindovermatterathlete.com/

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with Ed Baker. Ed is an amazing person and very talented runner who turned triathlete this year. He has placed first in the overall age group division for both full distance triathlons he has completed this year. Harvard graduate and Stanford Alumni, as well as Olympic marathon trails athlete Ed is not only fast but also quite knowledgeable in many areas. This episode is his story of his training, experience, and what he plans for next. I look forward to following Ed for many years in the future.
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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: 64-72
Water: Wetsuit legal
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Age Group: M 35-39
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 165
Calories per hour: 200
Swim – 52:42
T1 – 2:56
Bike – 4:29:17
T2 – 3:18
Run – 2:58:59
Total Race Time: 8:27:10
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Gender Rank: 1
Division Rank: 10
Overall Rank: 10
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Follow Ed,
Instagram: @uber.ed.baker
Facebook: Ed Baker
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com
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Mentioned on this episode:
Purple Patch fitness: https://purplepatchfitness.com/
Swim smooth: http://www.swimsmooth.com/
Wahoo fitness: https://www.wahoofitness.com/
Woodway treadmills: https://www.woodway.com/
Giro cyclying: https://www.giro.com/us_en/
Zwift: https://zwift.com/

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Chris Whelchel about his race experience at the challenging race known as the Leadville 100 Mile Trail Race. He not only did this race, but also completed the entire race circuit known as the Leadman circuit (I think that’s right?!). He’s an avid endurance athlete and shares many unique things about his experience.
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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: 39-64
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Age Group:
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 160
Total Race Time: Under 30 hours
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Follow Chris,
Instagram: @welchel_in_CO
Facebook: Chris Welchel
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Kris Cordova about her recent race at Leadville 100! WOW! What an experience. While it wasn’t perfect by any means, her gracious heart allowed her to experience the race and enjoy it to it’s fullest ability. She never gives up on herself and refuses to believe that she will not be back to toe the line. I learned a lot about this race and I’m sure you will to. Thank you so much Kris for sharing your race experience with me and I can’t wait to have you back on in the future!
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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: 39 - 65
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Height: 5’7”
Weight: 145
Calories per hour: 250
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Follow Kris,
Instagram: @Krismas
Facebook: Kris Cordova
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Mark Wooten about his recent race at the Leadville 100 Mile trail race. Amazingly he finished and he tells the story of how it all came about. Long episode but very worth it. Enjoy this story.
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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: 39-65
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Age Group: M 35 - 39
Height: 5’77.5”
Weight: 151lbs
Total Race Time: 26:39:20 (16:00/Mile Pace)
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Gender Rank: 109/575
Division Rank: 45/173
Overall Rank: 119/713
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend David Zuber about his race at the Michigan Titanium Olympic Distance triathlon. This is part of a unique race venue that holds an Olympic Distance race, a 70.3 distance race, and a 140.6 distance triathlon all on the same day, as well as an Aqua bike as well. Also to note about this race, there is a full distance triathlon relay here as well. David shares his experience at this race and highly recommends it to first timers. Thanks for coming on the show and I look forward to having you back on the show!
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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: 65 - 87
Water: 76.4
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Age Group: M 45-49
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 170
PSI for this course: 110
Depth of Wheels:
Swim – 37:14
T1 – 4:33
Bike – 1:15:06
T2 – 2:22
Run – 53:23
Total Race Time: 2:52:38
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Gender Rank: 65
Division Rank: 3
Overall Rank: 77
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Follow David,
Facebook: David Zuber
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Eric Abbott from Team Timex. We talk in deep detail about the mindset and how things shifted during the swim course due to the swim course. We talk about how his fiancée does the race as well and sharing a coach is very vital. Eric explains a lot about his power, data, and more than anything we talk about the mental approach of how things should be flexible on race day and not rigid. He credits his ability to be nice to himself and knowing when to take a mental break from the sport for his continued growth in the sport.
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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: 65 - 87
Water: 76.4
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Age Group: M 25-29
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 160
Calories per hour: 300
PSI for this course: 90R/80F
Depth of Wheels: Bontrager 90
Swim: 30:48
T1: 2:22
Bike: 2:18:02
T2: 2:20
Run: 1:40:02
Total Race Time: 4:33:33
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Gender Rank: 7
Overall Rank: 25
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Follow Eric,
Instagram: @abbottracing
Facebook: Eric Abbott
Youtube: egrabbott
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com
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Mentioned on this episode:
Pioneer Power meter: https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/
Castellie: https://www.castelli-cycling.com/us
Team Timex: www.timexteam.com
Trek: www.trek.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Shelby Knudson about her race at IRONMAN© 70.3 Steelhead. She talks in great detail of what it’s like to race not only a 70.3 but two 70.3’s in a matter of weeks apart in different countries. Traveling, logistics, training, and even expectations. The way that she approaches the system is truly remarkable. Shelby is doing IRONMAN© Cozumel later this year. Good luck Shelby, and I look forward to having you back on after IMCOZ!
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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: 63 - 84
Water: 76.4
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Age Group: F 55 - 59
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 145lbs
Calories per hour: 200
PSI for this course: 100
Depth of Wheels: 60mm
Swim – 51:01
T1 – 9:24
Bike – 3:14:06
T2 – 6:56
Run – 3:02:17
Total Race Time: 7:23:45
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Gender Rank: 407
Division Rank: 19
Overall Rank: 1310
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Rebecca Bourque about her race at IRONMAN© 70.3 Steelhead. She shares how she overcame obstacles during the race. Along with sharing great tips for those who want to do this race in the future, she is a wealth of information. Thank you for coming on the show Rebecca, I look forward to having you on again.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Weather that day: 63 - 84
Water: 76.4
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Age Group: F 45 - 49
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 138
Calories per hour: 150
PSI for this course: 90
Depth of Wheels: 90
Swim – 55:04
T1 – 5:13
Bike – 2:58:39
T2 – 3:19
Run – 2:38:19
Total Race Time: 6:40:34
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Gender Rank: 266
Division Rank: 31
Overall Rank: 964
Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and Coach Jen Hayes. She’s been doing triathlons since 2010 and loves the challenges that endurance racing provides. She talks about the day she had and how she uses her mindset and outlook on things to better approach race days. Her quote of, “comparison is the theft of all joy” is quite amazing and she uses this as a tool to help her focus on her day and her race but also in training. Jen is very talented and she is a Level IIE certified coach with USAT. Good luck at IRONMAN© Chattanooga later this year

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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect
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Weather that day: 63 - 84
Water: 76.4
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Age Group: F 35-39
Height: 5’4”
Weight: 123
Calories per hour: 250-300(bike)/ 150-200(run)
PSI for this course: 100
Depth of Wheels: 404F/808R
Swim – 45:46
T1 – 4:00
Bike – 2:40:54
T2 – 3:18
Run – 1:41:42
Total Race Time: 5:15:38
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Gender Rank: 46
Division Rank: 8
Overall Rank: 220
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Follow Jen,
Facebook: Jenny Hayes
Instagram: @fitcoachjen
Website: www.jennyhayescoaching.com
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.CoachTerryWilson.com