Why We Tri | Endurance Sports Podcast for All Levels

Committing to triathlons or any sport takes time and dedication, but would you quit your job to pursue it full time? That's exactly what Joanne Murphy from Ireland did after spending 10 days in Kona. 

Listen to hear all of Joanne's daring choices and travel adventures!

In this episode we hear about:

- What inspired Joanne to get into the world of triathlons

- Joanne's travel experience that led her to quit her job and pursue triathlons full time

- Maintaining relationships with the triathlon community throughout the pandemic 

For more insights, tips, and training encouragement follow us on Instagram @whywetripodcast.  

Connect with Joanne:

Instagram: @tritalkingsport

Facebook: @tritalkingsport

Twitter: @JoanneMurphy_

Linkedin: @joanne-murphy-5ba98421/

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Dan Grieb: Training The Strongest Athletes Among Us - Special Olympians

In Special Olympics, the power and joy of sport shifts focus to what our athletes CAN do, not what they can't. Attention to disabilities fades away. Instead, Dan see his athletes' talents and abilities - and applauds them for all that they can do. The transformative power of sports to instill confidence, improve health, and inspire a sense of competition is at the core of what the Special Olympics does. The focus is on real sports, real competition, real achievements.

In this episode we hear about:

- Dan's childhood and turning a path molded for disaster into fuel for his success

- Dan's experience his first time training an athlete with down syndrome

- The trade offs of being healthy, and do they really exist?

Connect with Dan:

Facebook and Instagram: @dgrieb 

For more insights, tips, and training encouragement follow us on Instagram @whywetripodcast.  

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From well known triathletes to Olympic gold medalists, these are athletes we idolize. 

But how did they get there? Stephan Ban shares his 15 year experience with triathlons and what he is doing now with the USA Triathlon Foundation to make sure our athletes get the support they need starting from youth. 

Listen to the full episode to learn Stephen’s "three pillars" to creating a winning athlete. 

In this episode we hear about:

Stephen role in the USA Triathlon Foundation and how it encourages participation in multisports

What truly makes the triathlon community special and what it takes to be part of it

How Olympic athletes are made starting with the support they get as youth

For more insights, tips, and training encouragement follow us on Instagram @whywetripodcast.  

Connect with USA Triathlon Foundation

@USATFoundation (Twitter)

@usatfoundation (Instagram)

@usatfoundation (Facebook)

www.usatriathlonfoundation.org

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Creating a plan for physical training is important for the next race, but are you optimizing this training to the fullest? 

Alex Larson, dietician and founder of Alex Larson Nutrition, joins us on the show to share her expertise on just how big of a role diet plays in our performance. 

Alex gives us her expert insights on how to optimize both your daily and training nutrition needs.

In this episode we hear about:

- Alex's background in nutrition and the role it plays in her races

- The moment she quit her job to pursue her nutrition business full time

- The different ways you can stay hydrated for peak daily performance

For more insights, tips, and training encouragement follow us on Instagram @whywetripodcast.  

Connect with Alex:

Facebook: @alexlarsonnutrition

Instagram: @alexlarsonnutrition

Web: https://alexlarsonnutrition.com/

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Don’t miss this week’s episode with Mari Bandin - plant based fasting coach. This mom of two has journeyed from obese to healthy endurance cyclist.

Facing a serious health scare with her daughter, Mari’s family eliminated dairy to manage the daughter’s symptoms. After quickly seeing positive health impacts, the family committed to a vegan lifestyle. 

Eleven years later and Mari’s family has never been healthier.  

Listen to this episode to hear about:

How eliminating dairy changed Mari’s whole perspective about nutrition and health

How our hormones are impacted by the foods we eat 

How to achieve athletic excellence with plant based nutrition 

 

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Get Mari’s favorite Beverage: Celsius 

Connect with Mari:

IG @veganandfasting

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Holi-daze definition: The time period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s where a person feels extremely exhausted. 

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

What’s helping Caroline stay healthy without the hangover this Holi-daze Season

Reflections on the past two guest episodes with Lynette Estrada and Mike Estevez 

Caroline’s main takeaway from competing - unprepared - in a 70.3 

Introduction to 2022’s first guest - Mari Bandin

Why We Tri plans for 2022

For more insights, tips, and training encouragement follow us on Instagram @whywetripodcast.  

Caroline’s Favorite Holi-daze Beverage

Athletic Brewing Podcast: Without Compromise

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Connect with Lynette:

IG: @autismtrimom

FB: Lynette Estrada

Connect with Mike 

IG: @ mikeestevez

FB: Mike Estevez

Twitter: Mikeyestevez

Website: www. MiamiTriGuy.com 

Connect with Mari

IG: @veganandfasting 

Set Your 2022 Goals with Previous Guest Bryan McFarland’s 3x5 Life Cards. Order yours at www.3x5Life.com

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We aren't always immediately aware of injuries that our bodies have, and that is exactly what happened to Lynette Estrada. Undergoing multiple repeat surgeries, she didn't let any of it stop her from persevering with endurance sports. Find out what drives Lynette as she tells us about her incredible journey of surgeries, recoveries, and persistence to finally be healthy enough for a triathlon.

In this episode we hear about:

- Lynette's motivational story of persistence despite both drastic personal and family health issues.

- How triathlons are a reflection of someone's character, and what it could say about you.

- Recovering from surgeries and the process of easing back into triathlons.

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: @autismtrimom

Facebook: Lynette Estrada

For more insights, tips, and training encouragement follow us on Instagram @whywetripodcast.

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Mike Estevez: Event Announcer, 12 Time Ironman Finisher, USA Triathlon Level1 Coach, IronmanU Triathlon Coach, US Masters Level 2 Swim Coach, USA Cycling Level 3 Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer, Father and devoted Husband.

 

Today’s episode starts with a little back story of how Why We Tri Podcast came into existence. In life we meet people who help us get back up and keep moving. For me that was teammate and good friend Gabriel Yanni. After the loss of my mom back in 2018 Gabe would encourage me to go on simple rides daily to just keep moving. Before I knew it we started: Coffee Rides with Gabe and Carrie on The Miami Tri Club FaceBook Page. We realized that it was the Underdogs of our team who inspired us to get up and keep moving the most. Soon after our rides Gabe decided to volunteer more with The Miami Tri Club and during quarantine he became a USAT Level II Triathlon Coach. Gabriel Yanni introduced me to many people who have become guests on this show. Including this next guest: Mike Estevez.

 

Mike opens up and shares how the loss of his brother due to cancer gave way to him making a life pivot in his career and health. Grab your favorite beverage and hear how this energized individual helps his clients to tune into what is going on in their lives and how that shapes their work out and training. As well as, gain some great advice on which gear is a must for a newbie in the world of Triathlon. 

 

Connect with Mike Estevez:

IG :@ mikeestevez

FB: Mike Estevez

Twitter: Mikeyestevez

Website: www. MiamiTriGuy.com 

 

Connect with Gabriel Yanni:

IG: @gabrielyanni

 

Connect with The Miami Tri Club:

IG: @themiamitriclub

 

Connect with Plush Global:

Website: https://plushglobal.cc/

IG: @plushglobal.cc

FB: Plush Global eSports Team

Push Global Triathlon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXwuEmnZ7LE

 

 

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Push past your challenges and don't let anything stop you. That's exactly what our guest this week Jonathan Schwartz did when faced with multiple brain surgeries. Jonathan shares his experiences in the triathlon world, despite having to recover both physically and mentally. 

In this episode we hear about:

- Jonathan's incredible persistence through two brain surgeries to complete an IronMan.

- The feelings athletes have after they complete a race and how to overcome negative feelings.

- The important role your family, friends, and coach play in any challenging event.

For more insights, tips, training encouragement, and the best tri community on the internet, join the Why We Tri(be)!

Connect with Jonathan:

Web: https://brainsurgerytoironman.blogspot.com/ 

Instagram: @brainsurgerytoironman

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Grab your favorite beverage and join Caroline as she manages burnout and heads into a 70.3 race weekend! In this week’s episode, Caroline shares how letting go of her anger and slowing down has transformed her triathlon experience.  

In this episode, we hear about: 

Tips for keeping your nutrition on track while dealing with life’s curveballs 

Strategies for staying connected to your goals to avoid overwhelm and burnout 

The power of not completing everything on your to do list 

How multitasking isn’t really helping you get more done 

For more insights, tips, and training encouragement follow us on Instagram @whywetripodcast.  

Caroline’s favorite drink: Athletic greens 

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