The Triathlete Hour

The Triathlete Hour

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The Triathlete Hour episodes

  • The Triathlete Hour: ep. 25 - Rach McBride never gets bored
    This week we’re talking to the Purple Tiger, Rach McBride. Rach tells us about why they picked triathlon over genetics counseling, playing the cello, or working in sexual health—all of which were options. We also talk about why ADD might be good for triathlon and whether a GPS PR for a 1:20 half-marathon goal counts or if you have to run it on a certified course. And Rach will head to the self-organized Canadian Pro Championships coming up.
    In the second half of the episode, we spend a long time talking about why Rach came out as gender non-binary earlier this year, at the age of 42, and how the decision made them feel like they finally didn’t feel out of place anymore. (FYI: This means Rach goes by the pronoun 'they' and so we’ll refer to them that way throughout this episode.)
    We have a long talk here about what gender non-binary means and why it was important for Rach to be honest about who they are.
    Here's the story we did on Rach's decision earlier this year: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/people/rach-mcbride-didnt-intend-to-become-a-non-binary-gender-advocate-for-triathlon/
    And, as mentioned, here are some additional resources and articles about what gender non-binary means:
    Understanding Non-Binary People (The National Center for Transgender Equality): https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-non-binary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportive
    'The Struggles of Rejecting the Gender Binary' (NYT): https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/magazine/gender-nonbinary.html
    Model Policy on Non-Binary Athlete Inclusion (Athlete Ally): https://www.athleteally.org/model-policy-transgender-inclusion/
    This episode is sponsored by MitoQ: www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon
    1 hr 3 min
  • The Triathlete Hour: ep. 24 - Haley Chura can't believe the turns her life has taken
    This week is all about swimming. We talk with uber-swimmer, Ironman champ, and first out of the water at Kona Haley Chura.
    Haley won a national championship as a swimmer at the University of Georgia, competed in the Olympic Trials, and only got her start in triathlon after a bet with her boss at her accounting firm. Now she's an Ironman champion and has traveled all over the world racing, but she never would have imagined this is the turn life would take.
    She also talks to us about racing the Olympic Marathon Trials back in February—one of the craziest experiences of her life, just two weeks before the world took a turn and she went into quarantine.
    If you want to listen to Haley's Ironwomen podcast she mentions: https://livefeisty.com/ironwomen/
    And, first, we talk to the head of research for the Norseman extreme triathlon. Jorgen Melau tells us all about what they've studied in their athletes, what they've learned about cold water, and what changes they make.
    He also talks about swimming induced pulmonary edema(SIPE). If you want to read the story he mentions, as part of a series we're doing on the science behind endurance sports, it's an exclusive to Active Pass members: https://www.triathlete.com/training/solving-the-mystery-of-swim-deaths
    Triathlete Hour listeners can get 15% off the Triathlete Pass membership right now, using the code "trihour15" at https://www.triathlete.com/active-pass
    This episode is sponsored by MitoQ: https://www.mitoq.com/poweruptriathlon
    1 hr 23 min
  • Gear Up: ep. 2 - Carbon shoes, barefoot running, and "the treadmill shoe"
    Welcome to the second episode of "Gear Up," Triathlete magazine's new all-gear, all-the-time podcast where we dig into hot gear topics in the swim, bike, run, and multisport world.
    This week we talk to one of our writers Adam Chase, AKA "The Shoe-malier" who has tested literally hundreds and hundreds of pairs of running shoes. Adam sheds light on why shoe brands no longer market their shoes as "for overpronators" "for underpronators," but really look more at the level of cushioning.
    We also discuss the barefoot running craze, how far we've come with carbon-soled shoes, and even about "Boulder Posers." Adam's wealth of running shoe knowledge then takes us to the topic of heavy specialization of shoes, and where that could lead.
    50 min
  • The Triathlete Hour: ep. 23 - Don't Call Ben Collins Retired
    This week we talk to USAT board member and former national team athlete Ben Collins. After winning a number of 70.3s, the New York City Triathlon, and countless other races, Ben's last full year of pro racing was in 2017. But don't call him retired. Now he's training with and guiding blind Paralympic athlete, Aaron Scheidies — and they're going for gold in Tokyo. Ben tells us what it's like to guide, what training is required, and why he enjoys it more than racing solo right now.
    The other thing Ben's enjoying in post-pro life? Making up his own triathlon adventures. See the full video Ben and Chris' DIY triathlon: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/diy-tri-get-inspired-to-put-on-your-own-triathlon-adventure/
    We also chat (and laugh) about the highs and lows of being a pro, what advice he gives to new athletes, and what being a USAT board member means.
    Looking for your own adventure? Our managing editor Emma-Kate Lidbury has all the details about our Hawaii from Home virtual event -- 140.6 miles, 7 days. Register and more information: https://www.triathlete.com/collection/hawaii-from-home/
    This episode is sponsored by MitoQ: https://www.mitoq.com/
    1 hr
  • The Triathlete Hour: ep. 22 - Chelsea Sodaro is having fun
    This week we talk to former pro runner(and 10K national champion) Chelsea Sodaro. A few years ago, after many injuries and a disappointing 2016 Olympics run, she made the switch to triathlon—and has already seen success, winning multiple 70.3s and taking 4th at the 70.3 World Championships this past fall.
    Chelsea talks about why she's having fun now, what she's learned, why she decided to stop chasing the Olympic dream and move to 70.3 (hint: it has to do with staying close to her family), and how she's evaluated her big goals during this stressful time.
    Despite a few internet issues, this is an insightful conversation and full of great information. Bear with us! Plus, you'll want to hear what her running PRs are...
    And first we talk to Jeff Sankoff, an ER physician, triathlete, and coach who runs TriDoc coaching and puts on the TriDoc podcast: https://tridoccoaching.com/
    He answers some key questions athletes have right now about their health and safety.
    And if you're looking for more information about our virtual event, Hawaii From Home: triathlete.com/hawaiifromhome
    1 hr 11 min
  • Fitter And Faster Ep. 7 - Jay Dicharry on how to stay injury-free
    In episode 7 of Fitter & Faster, physical therapist Jay Dicharry joins host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk about injury prevention. Dicharry is an expert in the field of movement and biomechanical analysis and has helped thousands of triathletes overcome injury. He gives some great insights into how to stay injury-free, perhaps the most important of all being learning how to move well and building a body that is strong and robust enough to withstand the many hundreds of miles you want to swim, bike, and run. 
    Dicharry, who is the author of Running Rewired, also talks about some of the biggest mistakes he sees triathletes making and gives us some exercises to help keep injuries at bay.
    49 min
  • Ep. 7 - Jay Dicharry on how to stay injury-free

    In episode 7 of Fitter & Faster, physical therapist Jay Dicharry joins host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk about injury prevention. Dicharry is an expert in the field of movement and biomechanical analysis and has helped thousands of triathletes overcome injury. He gives some great insights into how to stay injury-free, perhaps the most important of all being learning how to move well and building a body that is strong and robust enough to withstand the many hundreds of miles you want to swim, bike, and run. Dicharry, who is the author of Running Rewired, also talks about some of the biggest mistakes he sees triathletes making and gives us some exercises to help keep injuries at bay.

    49 min
  • Triathlete Live: Lucy Charles-Barclay
    The three-time Kona runner-up talks to us from her home outside London about living in her gym during quarantine, how she was originally rejected for her pro license, and her eventual Olympic goals. Plus, she shows us her puppy. Watch all the Triathlete Live episodes here: triathlete.com/ama
    59 min
  • Tri Live: Lucy Charles-Barclay

    The three-time Kona runner-up talks to us from her home outside London about living in her gym during quarantine, how she was originally rejected for her pro license, and her eventual Olympic goals. Plus, she shows us her puppy. Watch all the Triathlete Live episodes here: triathlete.com/ama

    59 min
  • The Triathlete Hour: ep. 21 - Cody Beals practices radical transparency
    Canadian pro Cody Beals is known for his open-ness and honesty—and he doesn't hold back here. He talks to us about dealing with pressure after his break-out 2018 season where he won his debut pro Ironman and what specific mistakes he made in Kona last year. He's also very open about his struggles with disordered eating, mental health, and coming out five years ago.
    Besides being the Ironman Mont Tremblant course record holder, Cody is best known for his public budgets and training logs. He shares exactly how much he makes (and isn't making this year) and how he won IM MT on 17 hours/week — and how he goes to bed at midnight!
    With all that honesty, we thought it'd be be great to also get the other perspective from an endurance sports agent. Chris Douglas from Presidio Sports Management breaks down what makes a good contract, what bad clauses athletes should watch out for, and what the financial future of the sport looks like.
    1 hr 10 min

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