In this episode I talk with my friend Tonia Olsen about her recent race at the Fort Desoto International Triathlon. She shares some of her insight of this small race that is not as well-known as some of the larger branded races but is just as well run, if not better. As the sport of triathlon continues to grow and people learn how to put on great races, we are learning that the sport really demands great customer service. This race was a challenge but very rewarding for Tonia. Thanks for sharing your story and I look forward to your race at Florida this year!
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to: https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/085
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Weather that day: 79 - 88
Water: non wetsuit legal
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Age Group: F 45-49
Swim – 17:05
T1 – 3:26
Bike – 1:07:57
T2 – 2:31
Run – 1:09:16
Total Race Time: 2:40:15
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Division Rank: 4
Overall Rank: 129
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Follow Tonia,
Instagram: @Tonzatwork
Facebook: Tonia Olsen
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Mentioned on this episode:
The Journey: https://www.facebook.com/TheJourney2019/
Matt Miller’s Base Performance: https://www.baseperformance.com/
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect race I talk with Coach Mike Buenting about his recent race at the ITU World Championship Duathlon. This is a standard duathlon distance with a 10K run followed by a 40K bike ride followed by a 5K run. We talk and discuss the qualifying process, then travel logistics, strategy at this level, and some issues regarding traveling with his bike. He was able to pass on some much needed information regarding his mindset into this type of race when things do not go as planned.

Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/084

Weather that day: 61 - 72
Water: No Swim
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Age Group: M 40-44
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 148lbs
PSI for this course: 100lbs
Depth of Wheels: 50mm (Front)/90mm(Rear)
Run – 32:13
T1 – 1:36
Bike – 58:03
T2 – 2:07
Run – 19:58
Total Race Time: 1:53:57
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Gender Rank: 10
Division Rank: 10/40
Overall: 64/290
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Follow Mike,
Twitter: @GottaHaveHeartt
Facebook: Mike Buenting
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Mentioned on this episode:
F2C Nutrition: https://f2cnutrition.com/en-us/
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Facebook: CoachTerryWilson
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this singlet episode, I talk with my friend Emily Koch about her race experience at Challenge Roth in Germany. We dive in head first and talk about logistics, training, and balance of work, long trainer rides, and the race itself. You’ll enjoy this refreshing race recap and pick up on several tricks that you can use when traveling to any race. Her bucket list is truly inspiring but her reasons for being in the sport is even better. She sent lots of pictures so be sure to check out the site I did for her.

Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/083

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Weather that day: 50 - 73
Water: Wetsuit Legal
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Age Group: F 35 - 39
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 155
Calories per hour: 300
PSI for this course: 90
Depth of Wheels: Disc (rear)/ 44mm (front)
Swim – 1:22:02
T1 – 5:11
Bike – 6:27:13
T2 – 3:07
Run – 4:42:25
Total Race Time: 12:39:55
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Overall Rank: 222
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Follow Emily,
Facebook: Emily Koch
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson

I only have two episodes dedicated for the wonderful race up in Canada at Mont Tremblant. Do not let this lack of coverage deter you from going to this race. This race is now firmly planted on my bucket list. While I’ve talked to several talented people before, none of these match the kindness, gratefulness, and humbleness of Rachel McBride. Rachel has been doing triathlons for many years now and is being coached by Jesse Kropelnicki from QT2 Training Systems. Rachel successfully used this race at Mont Tremblant as a lead up race for IRONMAN© Frankfurt in Germany a few weeks later. Photo credit: Fred Forgues.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to
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Weather that day: 57-70
Water: 74
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Age Group: PRO
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 145lbs
Calories per hour: 300
PSI for this course: 90-95
Swim – 24:54
T1 – 2:29
Bike – 2:20:50
T2 – 00:58
Run – 1:28:08
Total Race Time: 4:17:19
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Gender Rank: 2
Division Rank: 2
Overall Rank: 27
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Follow Rachel,
Instagram: @rachelmcb
Facebook: Rachel McBride Racing
Website: ww.RachelMcbride.com
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Mentioned on this episode:
Diamondback: https://www.diamondback.com/
Reynolds: https://reynoldscycling.com/
Pioneer Power meter: https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Cycle+Sports/
Topo: https://www.topoathletic.com/
Field work Nutrition: https://www.fieldworknutrition.com/
Scicon: https://us.sciconbags.com/
Jesse kromplniki: http://kropelnicki.com/
QT2 Training Systems: https://www.qt2systems.com/
Tower 26 training: http://tower26.com/
Camille Herron: http://www.camilleherron.com/
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and returning guest George Cespedes about his recent race experience at IRONMAN© Mont Tremblant 70.3. He was quite impressed with not only the race venue, but the athletes on the course, as well as the marshals on the course insuring it was a safe, non-draft legal race. While he was there he enjoyed the race and took full advantage of some of the local attractions and coffee shops. George may have had an issue or two on race day but he is truly part of what makes the triathlon community great.

Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/081

Weather that day: 57 - 70
Water: 65-66
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Age Group: M 55 - 59
PSI for this course: 105-110
Depth of wheels:
Swim – 41:57
T1 – 5:55
Bike – 3:04:59
T2 – 3:12
Run – 2:18:11
Total Race Time: 6:14:14
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Gender Rank: 1302
Division Rank: 100
Overall Rank: 1765
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Follow George,
Instagram: @TriAnimalEndurance
Facebook: George Cespedes
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Mentioned on this episode:
Tri animals: https://www.trianimalendurance.com/
Rudy Project: www.rudyproject.com
F2C Nutrition: https://f2cnutrition.com/en-us/
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I conclude my journey through the IRONMAN© Cour de’Alene 70.3 with returning guest Danielle Dingman. She was on the podium at this race and post-race she was fortunate enough to get back to the finish line with the winner, Haley Chura, in time to hand out some medals to age groupers which she found quite rewarding. While she enjoys racing and traveling, she met someone at the race venue that needed help in a quite interesting way. She takes the time to explain what happened and how she helped this person.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/080
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Weather that day: 51 - 82
Water: 63
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Age Group: PRO
Height: 5’9.5”
Weight: 141
Calories per hour: 300
PSI for this course: 95-R 90F
Swim – 34:53
T1 – 2:08
Bike – 2:29:30
T2 – 1:16
Run – 1:24:17
Total Race Time: 4:31:54
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Gender Rank: 5
Division Rank: 5
Overall Rank: 39
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Follow Danielle,
Instagram: @DcDingman
Facebook: Danielle Dingman
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Mentioned on this episode:
Atom Composites: https://atomcomposites.com/
Springfield Brewing Company Athletics: https://www.facebook.com/SBCAthletics/
Active Life Chiropractor: http://chiroactivelife.com/
Historic Yellow House: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2571326
Re:iimunne : https://www.amazon.com/iimmune-Clinical-Strength-Hydration-Probiotics/dp/B00RKN2HYW
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I continue my Cour de’Alene 70.3 series with the Winner Haley Chura. She has had an amazing season coming off of IRONMAN© Brazil into this race. She is very humble and shares her knowledge and experience of the sport. She has her own podcast called Iron Women. Check it out and follow her this year as she continues to strive toward going to Kona. I cannot say enough great things about Haley as she is such an amazing person and very inspiring to many athletes. I look forward to following her journey and The Journey of the sport becoming more equal for both female and male athletes.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to
Weather that day: 51 - 82
Water: 63
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Age Group: PRO
Calories per hour: 200-300
PSI for this course: 100
Depth of Wheels: Disc & 454 NSW
Swim – 24:20
T1 – 2:04
Bike – 2:28:41
T2 – 1:47
Run – 1:24:52
Total Race Time: 4:21:42
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Gender Rank: 1
Division Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 19
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Follow Haley,
Instagram: @Haleychura23
Facebook: Haley Chura
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Mentioned on this episode:
Ironwoman podcast: http://livefeisty.com/ironwomen/
Smashfest queen: https://www.smashfestqueen.com/
TYR: www.tyr.com
Kask: www.kask.com
Quintana Roo: http://www.quintanarootri.com/
Zipp: www.zipp.com
SRAM: www.sram.com
F2C Nutrition: https://f2cnutrition.com/en-us/
Polar USA: https://www.polar.com/us-en
Quarq: www.quarq.com
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I continue my series of Cour de’Alene 70.3 with my friend Dylan Gillspie from Bozeman, Montana. He had a spectacular race and we dive into talking about his race and training leading into this race. He was the fastest male out of the water on this day. He won the overall age group race by a mere 26 seconds. Dylan is being coached by Haley Chura who won the Professional division here at this race. Dylan has some very exciting news that he was able to share for the first time on this podcast. While he finishes just seconds ahead of second place, he did win the race and that feeling was quite emotional for not only him, but his wife. He tells what made it so exciting in this episode.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/078
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Weather that day: 51 - 82
Water: 63
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Age Group: M 25 - 29
Swim – 25:28
T1 – 1:50
Bike – 2:18:46
T2 – 1:29
Run – 1:29:24
Total Race Time: 4:16:57
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Gender Rank: 13
Division Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 13
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Follow Dylan,
Instagram: @DylanGillespie93
Facebook: Dylan
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Mentioned on this episode:
Epic Bozeman: http://epicathleticsbzn.com/
Pro Physio: http://www.prophysiomt.com/
Pro Chiro Mt: http://www.prochiromt.com/
Knight Wheels: https://www.knightcomposites.com/
Ironwoman podcast: http://livefeisty.com/ironwomen/
Smashfest queen: https://www.smashfestqueen.com/
TYR: www.tyr.com
Kask: www.kask.com
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I continue my journey of the Cour de’Alene 70.3 series with my friend Sherry. She shares an emotional story about how she perseveres through the run portion of this race. While she enjoys the sport immensely she encountered someone who had just registered for the race the day prior that had not trained much at all. Sherry trains for her races in Louisiana and this was a hilly course so the contrast is great. Her bike is named George, and the reason why is very powerful.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/077
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Weather that day: 51 - 82
Water: wetsuit legal
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Age Group: F 55 - 59
PSI for this course: 100
Swim – 1:03:05
T1 – 9:19
Bike – 4:14:26
T2 – 4:37
Run – 2:57:07
Total Race Time: 8:28:31
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Gender Rank: 565
Division Rank: 44
Overall Rank: 1430
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Follow Sherry,
Instagram: @Docsherry
Facebook: Sherry Rowland
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I begin my series of IRONMAN© Cour de’Alene with my friend and returning guest Torsten. He talks about how he uses his experience to set himself up for success on a unique day. We talk about his training, end goals, and nutrition during the race. We highlight how he changes things during the race to set himself up for success.

Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/076

Weather that day: 51 - 82
Water: wetsuit legale
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Age Group: M 40-44
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 168lbs
Goal Calories per hour: 300-400
PSI for this course: 110
Depth of Wheels: 60
Swim – 37:35
T1 – 4:11
Bike – 2:39:55
T2 – 2:38
Run – 1:43:30
Total Race Time: 5:06:49
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Gender Rank: 113
Division Rank: 20
Overall Rank: 145
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Follow Coach Terry:
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com