Pursuit of the Perfect Race

This episode is truly amazing. I was able to hear what it’s like to not only cross the finish line of a race but to hear the raw emotion of a proud father getting to race in front of his son for the first time. Nathan shares his perspective of the race and allows an inside look at what it’s like to be a full time firefighter, coach, husband, and professional triathlete.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to
Weather that day: 52-64
Water: ~68
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Age Group: M PRO
Calories per hour: 300-400
PSI for this course: 95
Swim – 25:49
T1 – 1:13
Bike – 2:13:48
T2 – 1:21
Run – 1:20:39
Total Race Time: 4:02:50
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Gender Rank: 3
Division Rank: 3
Overall Rank: 3
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Follow Nathan,
Instagram: @nathankillam
Facebook: Nathan Killam
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Mentioned on this episode:
Coach Bjorn Ossenbrink: http://www.teamossenbrink.com/
F2C Nutrition: https://f2cnutrition.com/en-us/
Wattie Ink: www.Wattieink.com
Dimond: www.Dimondbikes.com
Velofix: https://www.velofix.com/
Easton Wheels: https://www.eastoncycling.com/
Rotor: http://rotorbike.com/
Distance Run Wear: http://distancerunwear.com/
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I conclude my Hawaii 70.3 series with one of my friends from Latitude Pure Coaching, Carrie Turner. Carrie traveled to Hawaii for this race as a tune up to get ready for a race later this year in November. She talks about how she had to overcome some mental struggles on the bike in order to pull out a day that she wasn’t expecting. Earlier in the year I interviewed her coach, Morgon Latimore for Ultraman Florida. She also talks about how fun the sport is for her and enjoys being apart of the community of triathletes.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to
Weather that day: 75 - 81
Water: Non Wetsuit Legal
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Age Group: F 45-49
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 140lbs
Calories per hour: 300
PSI for this course: 100
Swim – 44:00
T1 – 6:58
Bike – 4:00:51
T2 – 5:44
Run – 3:05:32
Total Race Time: 8:03:05
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Gender Rank: 345
Division Rank: 62
Overall Rank: 1130
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Follow Carrie,
Facebook: Carrie Turner
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Mentioned on this episode:
Latitude Pure Coaching: https://www.lpurecoaching.com/
Quintana Roo: http://www.quintanarootri.com/

In this episode I continue the Hawaii 70.3 series with my friend Gemma Hollis. She is a swim coach in The Woodlands, Texas and is the owner of Push Glide Kick. Gemma used this race as a tune up race for the 70.3 World Championship down in South Africa. She is being coached by my friend from E3 Training Solutions Jana Richtrova. We talk about her travel to, training leading into the race and some tips on drafting the swim.

Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/53
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Weather that day: 73 - 84
Water: No Wet suits allowed
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Age Group: F 40-44
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 145lbs
PSI for this course: 100lbs
Swim – 32:41
T1 – 3:24
Bike – 2:51:16
T2 – 2:17
Run – 2:00:00
Total Race Time: 5:29:38
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Gender Rank: 26
Division Rank: 7
Overall Rank: 175
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Follow Gemma,
Instagram: @PushGlideKick
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushglidekick/
Website: http://pushglidekick.wixsite.com/mysite
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Mentioned on this episode:
E3 Training Solutions: http://e3ts.com/
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I continue the Hawaii 70.3 series with my friend and returning guest Matt Vella. Matt had a change of plans recently and opted to go to Hawaii versus going to Canada for a his tune up race for IRONMAN© Louisville later this year in October. He mentions some tactics he used to that he learned earlier this year in New Zealand to have a better day in the heat. His coach Bek Keat, with Team Sirius Tri Club helped lay out a plan for him to have an amazing day in Hawaii.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/52
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Weather that day: 56 - 90
Water: 60ish
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Age Group: M 40 - 44
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 160lbs
Calories per hour: 250-28-
PSI for this course: 95lbs
Swim – 35:08
T1 – 3:13
Bike – 2:24:31
T2 – 2:47
Run – 1:56:22
Total Race Time: 5:20:01
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Gender Rank: 112
Division Rank: 17
Overall Rank: 130
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Mentioned on this episode:

Team Sirius Tri Club: https://www.teamsiriustriclub.com/
Siri Lindley: https://www.teamsiriustriclub.com/
Peaks Apparel: https://peaksapparel.com/
Quintana Roo: http://www.quintanarootri.com/
Hoka: https://www.hokaoneone.com/
F2C Nutrition: https://f2cnutrition.com/en-us/
Shama Cycles: http://shamacycles.com/
Verr Info Crank: https://vervecycling.com/
Air Relax Boots: https://air-relax.com/
ISM Saddles: https://www.ismseat.com/
Erin Carson: https://ecfitboulder.com/coaches/
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I begin the IRONMAN© Hawaii 70.3 series with my friends Elaine and Tony about the relay team they did together. They were in Hawaii when I we recorded this episode and let me tell you, the view was amazing and you’ll be able to hear the birds in the background. They talk about how the relay team works and some of the fun parts of the race.

Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/51
Weather that day: 56 - 90
Water: 60ish
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Calories per hour: ~200
Swim – 52:07
T1 – 6:54
Bike – 4:17:55
T2 – 2:37
Run – 2:44:54
Total Race Time: 8:04:25
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Gender Rank: N/A
Division Rank: 33rd
Overall Rank: 1196
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Follow Elaine & Tony,
Instagram: Elaine Gower
Facebook: Elaine Gower
Twitter: Elaine Gower
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Mentioned on this episode:
F2C Nutrition: https://f2cnutrition.com/en-us/
Blueseventy: https://www.blueseventy.com/
Scicon: https://us.sciconbags.com/
Argon 18: https://www.argon18bike.com/en
Reynolds: https://reynoldscycling.com/
Giro: http://www.giro.com/us_en/#
Gu: https://guenergy.com/
Camelbak: https://www.camelbak.com
RoadiD: https://www.roadid.com
Wahoo: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-trainers
Xlab: https://www.xlab-usa.com/
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I conclude the Chattanooga 70.3 series with my friend and athlete Ali Hooker. Coming back from a previous DNF at Ironman Boulder 70.3 last year, this year’s finish was truly sweet. She talks about her personal struggles with the recovering from a DNF, building confidence through training, then the amazing hug at the finish line of Chattanooga from her brother Craig. The emotions she shares is something that a lot of us can learn from when we encounter new races. We talk about some of the key points of her training with heart rate going into this race.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to: https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/50
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Weather that day: 56 - 90
Water: 74.1
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Age Group: F 25 – 29
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 170ish
Calories per hour: 150-200
PSI: 100lbs
Swim – 42:49
T1 – 9:22
Bike – 4:02:24
T2 – 7:34
Run –3:17:38
Total Race Time: 8:19:47
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Gender Rank: 761
Division Rank: 73
Overall Rank: 2102
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Follow Coach Terry,
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram for Podcast: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.coachterrywilson.com
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I conclude the IRONMAN© Chattanooga 70.3 series with my friend and two year veteran of the sport of triathlon, Nali Hummel. This was her second 70.3 of her career. While she had an amazing day she shares the struggles of finding balance, credits her support and gives kudos to those who finished that day. She ended up getting an unexpected call from IRONMAN© and tells the story of what that’s like when they call after a race. Something we didn’t discuss is the fact that she raced on a ROAD BIKE and still had a sub 2:40 bike ride.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to: https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/49
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Weather that day: 56 - 90
Water: 60ish
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Weight: 130 – 135lbs is Race Weight; normal weight is135 – 140lbs
Height: 5’6”
Age Group: F 25 - 29
Swim – 25:23
T1 – 4:05
Bike – 2:35:07
T2 – 2:10
Run – 1:45:50
Total Race Time: 4:52:35 (PR)
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Gender Rank: 27
Division Rank: 2
Overall Rank: 166
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Follow Nali,
Instagram: Nali Hummel
Facebook: Nali Hummel
Strava: Nali Hummel
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Follow Coach Terry,
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram for Podcast: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.coachterrywilson.com
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Mentioned on this episode:
RoadiD: www.roadid.com
F2C Nutrition: https://f2cnutrition.com/en-us/
Gu: www.guenergy.com
Zone3: https://www.zone3.com/
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I continue the IRONMAN© Chattanooga 70.3 series with a friend I met on course prior to the start of the race. He talks about first how he is just truly grateful to even compete after a very interesting day in 2013 at IRONMAN© Cozumel. After that race, his entire perspective on racing and training morphed into a more humble and safety oriented way of doing things. He talks about his training going into the race with the help of his coach. Bret mentions how he is a member of BASE Performance and uses their products to train and race with. He will be recovering shortly and then ramping back up for IRONMAN© Louisville later this year in October.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/48
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Weather that day: 67-91
Water: 74ish

Age Group: M 55-59
Swim – 29:55
T1 – 4:33
Bike – 2:46:53
T2 – 3:29
Run – 3:04
Total Race Time: 6:29:17
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Gender Rank: 890
Division Rank: 66
Overall Rank: 1273
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Follow Bret,
Instagram: @ironnemo
Facebook: Bret Hoopaw
Twitter: @denali6
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Follow Coach Terry,
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram for Podcast: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.coachterrywilson.com
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Mentioned on this episode:
Jackie Miller – Brit Fit Personal Coaching - http://www.britfit.com/
Wahoo Kickr: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-trainers
Base Performance: https://www.baseperformance.com/
Cervelo: https://www.cervelo.com/en-us
Tri Tats: https://tritats.com/
Ice Friction Chain: http://www.icefriction.com/
Zipps: https://www.zipp.com/wheels/
Xterra Wetsuits: https://www.xterrawetsuits.com/
Rudy Project: http://www.rudyproject.com/
Honorable Mention: Matt Miller
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I begin the IRONMAN© Chattanooga 70.3 series with the Winner of the race Andrew Starykowicz. Andrew has been a Professional Triathlete for more than 10 years, has recently completed three half ironman distance races and a full Ironman in 43 days. He has the World Record for both the Fastest Ironman Bike Split as well as the Fastest Half Ironman Bike Split. He talks about his training going into the race, which was a 70.3 the weekend prior where he placed second with a time of 3:41:58 at IRONMAN© 70.3 Monterrey. The pictures below are from Orbea’s professional photography team, Eric Engel, and myself.
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Quote of the Episode: “Should of gotten out there a little bit earlier.”
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/47
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Weather that day: 56 - 91
Water: 74.1
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Age Group: PRO 36
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 185lbs
Swim – 19:23
T1 – 2:33
Bike – 2:00:37
T2 – 1:45
Run – 1:22:10
Total Race Time: 3:46:28
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Gender Rank: 1
Division Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 1
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Follow Andrew,
Instagram: @Tri_Starky
Twitter: @Starykowicz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starykowicz/
Website: http://www.andrewstarykowicz.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TriStarky
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Follow Coach Terry,
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram for Podcast: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.coachterrywilson.com
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Mentioned on this episode:
Training Camp, Mississippi to Tennessee: http://www.andrewstarykowicz.com/training-camp/
Coach Bob Duncan: http://www.veritasendurance.com/2015/02/bob-duncan/
Coach Glen Thompson: http://inmotionfitnessinc.com/team-cornelius/
Orbea: https://www.orbea.com/us-en/
Orca: https://www.orca.com/us-en/wetsuits
Vision: http://www.visiontechusa.com/en/discipline/triathlon
Polar: https://www.polar.com/us-en
Torhans: https://www.torhans.com/
Giro: http://www.giro.com/us_en/
Atomic High Performance: http://www.atomicss.com/
Base Performance: https://www.baseperformance.com/
Wahoo Fitness: https://www.wahoofitness.com/
Andrew’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Swimmers-365-Main-Sets/dp/061565410X
Honorable Mentions: A.J. Baucco, Kevin Collington, Matt Hanson; Matt Miller, Jackson Laundry, Adam Otstot, Joe Gambles, Matt Russell, Andy Potts.
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I conclude the Ironman Gulf Coast 70.3 series with my friend Craig Clark. Craig talks about his journey in the sport and how he has successfully lost a great amount of weight with the lifestyle change he made five years ago. During the race he talks about a few different strategies he uses to have a solid day. He mentions how he would not be able to have this type of success in his life, training, and racing without the support of his family. He passes on some tips that anyone can use for their racing and training.
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Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to
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Weather that day: 63 - 91
Water: 75.6
Age Group: M 35 - 39
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 145lbs
Swim – 37:59
T1 – 5:59
Bike – 2:50:10
T2 – 3:33
Run – 2:31:58
Total Race Time: 6:09:39
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Gender Rank: 402
Division Rank: 70
Overall Rank: 525
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Follow Craig,
Instagram: @clark144.6
Instagram: @the_p.a.t.h
Facebook: Craig Clark
Website: http://cms.chompnola.com/team-chomp#craig
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Follow Coach Terry,
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Instagram for Podcast: @PerfectRacePodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.coachterrywilson.com
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Mentioned on this episode:
RoadID: https://www.roadid.com/
Base Performance: https://www.baseperformance.com/
Quintana Roo: http://www.quintanarootri.com/
Orr Cycling Wheels: https://orrcycling.com/
Normatec Recovery Boots: https://www.normatecrecovery.com/
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To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com