A quiet reset with big stakes—Ben Kanute rethinks training, life, and legacy with a new coach and a fresh start.

What happens when an Olympian decides to start over? In this episode, Neal sits down with long-course triathlete Ben Kanute, who recently relocated to Boulder and joined Neal’s coaching program. Together, they talk about what it takes to shift gears mid-career, rework your training from the ground up, and keep the fire burning while raising a young family and racing at the highest level. With Ironman Frankfurt on the horizon, this is a timely and honest look at the journey behind the jersey.

In this episode:
– Why Ben hit reset after over a decade of pro racing
– The shift from chasing power numbers to training with intention
– Life in Boulder and adjusting to altitude, parenting, and priorities
– How Neal’s coaching approach is evolving with athletes like Ben
– What to expect heading into Ironman Frankfurt and beyond

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In this episode of The Reach Your APEX Podcast, Neal Henderson sits down with one of his most accomplished and most personal athletes — Taylor Phinney.

From junior world championships, Olympic near-misses, Tour de France breakaways, and career-defining victories — to the hard realities that come after stepping away from professional racing — Taylor opens up about his entire journey.

Neal and Taylor talk candidly about coaching, career pressure, reinventing your identity after racing, and finding new meaning in cycling outside of performance. It’s not just a conversation about results — it’s a conversation about what happens after the finish line, and how the bike can still serve a purpose long after the racing ends.

For anyone navigating the highs and lows of high performance, this one delivers.

Key Topics:

Taylor’s early racing years and first connections with Neal

Life as a young pro and rapid rise through the WorldTour

Injuries, setbacks, and managing the mental toll of elite racing

Redefining his relationship with cycling after retirement

Building community, creativity, and adventure into riding today

What younger athletes can learn from his career experience

Event Week Planning: Your Blueprint for Race Day Success

You’ve logged countless training hours, dialed in your nutrition, and sacrificed to get to this moment. But without careful preparation, race week itself can derail everything you've worked for.

In this insightful episode of Reach Your Apex, expert coaches Neal Henderson and Zach offer a detailed, no-nonsense breakdown on mastering the crucial final days before your event. From proper tapering techniques to precise logistical planning, they equip you with essential knowledge to maximize your performance.

In this episode you’ll discover:

The Science of Tapering:
Why it’s more nuanced—and critical—than you might think.

A Day-by-Day Plan (Monday to Sunday):
How to structure your week to stay sharp, rested, and race-ready.

Expert Logistics and Nutrition Tips:
Proven strategies to eliminate common mistakes with travel, gear, and fueling.

Mental Strategies for Race-Day Excellence:
Practical visualization and psychological tools to conquer stress and boost confidence.

Whether you're targeting the podium or aiming for a personal best, this episode provides a structured plan to arrive at your start line physically primed and mentally focused.

Reach Your Apex is proudly brought to you from Boulder, Colorado, delivering elite-level coaching insights to endurance athletes everywhere.