The Triathlete Hour

The legendary Andy Potts joins us for episode 12 of the Triathlete Hour. He looks back on his 19 years in the sport, how he found his way to triathlon after *just* missing out on the Olympics in swimming, and when he realized he might be good at this. Plus, an extensive discussion on when it's OK (and when it's not OK) to poop yourself during a race, why he's bummed the harder races often get canceled, and how his wife's cancer diagnosis pushed them down a path of chasing what you love. We also promise, in the episode, to share a few of his daughter's Would You Rather... ...be stuck outside on a gnarly weather day or stuck inside on the most beautiful ever? ...lick the salt off of a very salty pretzel or eat the pretzel that someone licked the salt off of? ...travel to the past to talk to yourself or the future to talk to yourself? ...successfully summit Mount Everest or successfully dive the Mariana Trench? And first, a discussion with the amazing Dr. Shaunna Payne Gold on the barriers to diversity in triathlon and what can be done about removing those barriers. We mentioned the history of exclusionary policies when it comes to swimming and for those who want more information, here's a New York Times article on the topic: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/01/sports/black-people-pools-racism.html This week’s episode is sponsored by Whoop, a fitness wearable that provides personalized insights to tell you how recovered you are and how hard you should train for optimal performance. Right now, Whoop is offering 15% off by going to www.whoop.com and using the code ‘TRIATHLETE’ at checkout.

In episode two of Fitter and Faster cycling coach and bike guru Matt Bottrill gives us an insight into the intelligent approach he takes to making triathletes the very best bikers they can be. Whether it's training, optimizing aerodynamics, bike fit, pedaling or equipment, Bottrill leaves none of it to chance. A talented cyclist himself, he now coaches scores of age groupers and pros, and has helped the likes of Tim O'Donnell, Tim Don, and Matt Hanson find their optimal power and speed. He talks in depth about what to look for in a good bike fit—and just how important this is if you want to fulfill your potential on two wheels, as well as pedaling effectiveness, aero drills, the key pieces of equipment you need to focus on for optimal aerodynamics, and the types of training that have worked for him and his athletes. He brings fresh eyes to triathlon, using training methodologies that have secured him and his athletes victories and podiums aplenty in the cycling world.

In this first episode of Triathlete’s new training podcast, Fitter and Faster, Dr. Stacy Sims joins host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk about nutrition and fueling for training, recovery, and performance. Having worked with scores of amateur and professional endurance athletes, Sims has seen it all—and talks candidly about common fueling mistakes and how to fix them, as well as different diet trends and “fads” and how differently they can affect men and women. Known for her academic research into the physiological differences between men and women, Sims leaves no stone unturned when talking about the importance of women tracking their training alongside their menstrual cycle and what a huge impact this can have on performance. Dr. Sims has helped change the conversation about female athletes and their periods—and in this podcast she explains why this is so significant.