Lost in Transition Triathlon Podcast

How has the increase in the influence of social media affected how young teens and tweens behave? Lets investigate!

Colleen Blair has been tackling some of the world's toughest open water swims for the past two decades. She was the youngest swimmer to cross the English Channel during the 1998 season, and later completed open water swimming's Triple Crown by completing the Catalina Channel and Swim Around Manhattan events.  Earlier this year, she became the first person ever to swim across the Minch, a twenty-five mile journey across the treacherous waters between the Outer Hebrides and the Scottish mainland. Despite water temps as low as 48F, swarms of jellyfish, and seas so rough that her kayaker got sick, Colleen managed to make the crossing after 19 grueling hours.  Some topics we covered included: Training: how much in open water, how much in the pool Nutrition during swims The involvement of her crew (and her family) in her swims How she deals with adverse conditions and stays focused Her experiences at SCAR Swim in AZ (4 lake stage swim) Some of her favorite places to swim Some of the worst water she's had to swim in Her upcoming plans

We are joined by special guest Jenn Gerard to recap her first 140.6, and keep Chris honest in his retelling of events!  In this fun, meandering roundtable, Lana and Derek quiz Jenn and Chris on the highlights of the Michigan Titanium full-distance race that took place just 12 days before this recording.  Some topics include:  Stories from their athletic pasts (including Chris's first DIY training plan for a half marathon that was a bit *too* ambitious Why a a full distance race? Why Michigan Titanium? Best and worst parts of training How post-race recovery is  going? Best part of the day How they helped family and friends get the most out of the day Considering another full?  How the plan matched up with reality The most important thing for others considering this race to know And many other random segues...      

Peter Migun ran for Bearden High School (TN) and Eastern Kentucky University. After graduation, a desk job and a love of beer caused him to gain nearly 50 pounds in two years. Trail running provided the perfect mix of exercise and beer to get him back to a health weight and lifestyle.  We talked about:  Some of the world-class athletes he trained with at EKU His discovery of the extensive beer culture in Knoxville His career in Fire Protection Engineering Races he's done, and races he'd like to do The Barkley Marathons (we basically tried to spoil the documentary for anyone who hasn't seen it) Follow Peter on Instagram @KnoxBeerRunner

Clay Murfet is a recently-retired pro cyclist who transitioned into a second career as a cycling coach and licensed massage therapist.  We chatted with this colorful Tasmanian about his pro career, what brought him to the U.S., why tough crits were always his favorite, and the strangest thing he ever saw riding his bike.  We also covered what life is like as a recently-retired pro (he's at about 500km of riding on the year and has logged at least that much distance driving a golf cart around his new home in Peachtree City, GA) and the coaching, massage business and eight-month old child that keeps him busy! Follow Clay at this website, and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

With Andrew Talansky racing his first Ironman at IMCanada this coming weekend, we thought it would be a good time to revisit our conversation from February as he looked back on his cycling career and forward at his first full year in triathlon.  --------------------------------------------- Andrew Talansky spent nearly a decade grinding the gears with Cannondale-Drapac Pro Cycling. In that time, he won U.S. Time Trial Championship and the Criterium Dauhpine, as well as top-10 finishes at the Tour De France, Vuelta, Tour de Suisse and Tour of California.   The schedule of a UCI-level pro cyclist is daunting. Up to 80 days a year of racing, weeks of travel, living in multiple locations, training camps, you name it. After becoming a father, Talansky wanted to reclaim his time while taking on a new challenge. So, in the fall of 2017, he announced his retirement from pro cycling, donned a wetsuit and took the plunge into triathlon. We talked about several aspects of his transition into the sport, including: Why Ironman races seemed like a better fit than ITU How things unfolded at his first (and so far only) triathlon How his approach to cycling has changed with the addition of two other sports How he's attempting to balance his training to become competitive quickly, while also not overdoing it and getting injured How his approach to in-race nutrition might change (especially with having to run at the end of a triathlon) The differences in being a member of a UCI Team (an employee) and being a pro triathlete (an entrepreuner) How he and his family have adjusted to his new career His goals for 2018 Follow Andrew at his website, on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. XTERRA Discounts! Lost in Transition sponsor LB Endurance has partnered with XTERRA WETSUITS to offer you exclusive savings on their best gear.  Use discount code CO-LBENDURANCE for 55% off the best-selling VORTEX full wetsuit, shipping now, in time for whatever your summer has in store.  Code CO-LBENDURANCE will also unlock serious discounts, including Velocity Smoke Swim Goggles for just $12, regularly $29, Lava Pants, the secret weapon for a faster swim for just $99, regularly $250, and the 10-foot Cloud White SUP package for only $479, normally $1200.   Check out these discounts at XTERRA today and use co "CO-LBENDURANCE" at checkout!

We watched Jonny Brown attack the breakaway with a lap and a half left at the 2018 USA Cycling Pro Championships in Knoxville, TN and knew we had to get him on the show. A Tennessee native and current Knoxville resident, the 21-year old Brown is the youngest rider ever to win the "Stars and Stripes" jersey for the U.S. national champion. His cycling history started early. His dad was a former pro, and his brother Nate was the first Tennessean to race in the Tour de France with EF Education First Drapac. Jonny has spent that last three seasons with the Pro Continental team Hagens Berman Axeon, founded by Lance Armstrong and currently owned and managed by Axel Merckx (son of the legendary Eddy Merckx). We talked with Jonny about: His level of confidence attacking off the front in Knoxville The two most important lessons he's learned from Axel Merckx His initially difficult transition from youth national champion at age 17 and 18 into the pro ranks His breakthrough 2018 season and what's to come What he likes to eat after a long ride (what's on just about every athlete's mind) What he does for fun when not on his bike (he's a bit of a Craiglist addict) Most flat tires in a single day Max speed (you'll have to convert from kilometers though) The strangest thing he ever saw while riding his bike If he had to enter a criterium races on fat tire beach bikes or big wheel penny farthings, which would he choose? Follow Jonny on Instagram and Strava   

Marcus Barton has made a quite a journey in the off-road triathlon scene. From training on a $50 used mountain bike before his first race to taking podiums at races all over the U.S. and abroad, he's become known as a formidable opponent as well as a friendly face to veterans and newcomers alike.  He was named "Mr. XTERRA" in 2016 for exemplifying the values of community and volunteerism that off-road triathlon espouses.  Recently, he's added SwimRun events to his already-busy XTERRA race calendar, and he wasted no time taking on the toughest races available, including Rockman and ÖTILLÖ.  Check out his blog at SpeedyLizard.com (where you can also find links to his other social media). 

Kaysee Armstrong a pro mountain biker with the the Liv Trail Squad team. She won the grueling Trans Andes stage race in 2017 and 2018 and swept the collegiate mountain bike nationals a few years ago. She also helps others get hooked on mountain biking through her involvement in the Bell Joyride Clinics, the Little Bellas cycling program, and the Smokey Mountain Bears middle and high school mountain bike teams. Some topics covered  include: Her unusual path into collegiate mountain biking Her experience of being the only mountain biker on a road biking team Winning five national titles in two days at the college national championships Wins at Trans Andes in 2017 and 2018 The unexpected turn of events that got her to race in India in the Himalayas Cultural differences she experienced as a female competitor Teaching kids to mountain bike with Little Bellas, Bell Joy Ride and Smokey Mountain Bears mountain bike team. Upcoming races for 2018 Follow Kaysee on Facebook and Instagram    

In this impromptu roundtable, one-and-done Ironman Derek Tingle quizzes host Chris Gerard at the eight-week-out mark from his first 140.6 at Michigan Titanium.  Many topics were covered, most resulting in incredulous laughter on Derek's part.  His questionable training choices swimming and biking last winter How a different  approach helped in the first 70.3 of the season How he's adjusting to the calmer, slower pace needed for the 140.6 How his training has changed to tackle the full How he can put up with the most repetitive of courses For the first time on the podcast, Chris tells "The Mountain Bike Century" story. If you do nothing else, skip to about the 35 minute mark and revel in the naivete and stupidity of Chris's first century ride.  XTERRA Deals! Lost in Transition sponsor LB Endurance has partnered with XTERRA to offer you exclusive savings on their best gear.  Use discount code CO-LBENDURANCE for 55% off the best-selling VORTEX full wetsuit, shipping now, in time for whatever your summer has in store.  Code CO-LBENDURANCE will also unlock serious discounts, including Transition Backpacks for just $39, regularly $99, Inflatable Swim Buoys for just $12, regularly $39, and a 10-foot inflatable SUP package for only $479, normally $1200.  

Patrick Morris is the Performance Lab Director at Podium Sports Medicine, certified personal trainer and brand-new triathlete! He stopped by the show to talk about: Why triathletes are historically bad at strength training (a struggle he understands even better now after taking up triathlon) What priorities triathletes should have with strength training (and how those may differ from traditional strength training New testing protocols in use in his performance lab His impressions of triathlon during his first season Follow Patrick on Instragram and stop by to see him at Podium to learn how to build total-body strength and wellness for your endurance sports pursuits. 

Lori Nedescu is a pro cyclist, elite marathoner, and has created quite a buzz on Instagram with her amazing pictures of healthy, portable recipes and her adventures travelling and living out of a retrofitted van.  In this episode, we talk to Lori about:  Travelling and living out of a retrofitted van How she handles nutrition with limited space and cooking facilities on the road How she's influenced the nutrition habits of teammates on the Welland Racing pro cycling team Balancing her job with her extensive travel Breaking the three hour mark (on four occasions) in the marathon Training for the Rim2Rim2Rim Ultra Marathon in the Grand Canyon Her foray into triathlon (and why she decided to focus on one sport at a time) Her favorite race experiences (not the time she got hypothermia during an Alpine descent in France)   Follow Lori online at The Cadence Kitchen and on  Instagram,  Facebook, Twitter and Pintrest   

On this show, we talk to Kristen Seymour, co-owner of the Fit Bottomed Girls brand. The site just celebrated it's 10th year with a new look and a combination of their sites into one. Kristen is a triathlete and USAT Level One Coach and writes extensively on nutrition, goal setting, and many other topics. She's heard weekly on the Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast.  The Fit Bottomed Girls story (yes, the name is based on the Queen song) Kristen's path into triathlon How she decided to become a USAT Level One coach How she approaches race goal-setting for herself and her athletes  A recent article she wrote for Coeur about balancing triathlon with socializing with your non-triathlon friends (if you've got any, that is ;) )  How joining a track club made training more social and enjoyable for her Her take on "Doga" (Yoga with Dogs) for USA Today (which then spun off into a five minute detour into talking about pets:) )   Follow Kristen online on Twitter: (@kgseymour ) and weekly on the Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast. Find her writing on the Fit Bottomed Girls website and in many other health, fitness and general interest publications. 

Pete Magill is pretty darn fast for an old guy. OK, that should really read "record-breakingly fast."  After a nearly two-decade hiatus from running working jobs that were not terribly friendly to fitness (nightclub manager on an island and screenwriter in California) and battling through some substance abuse issues, Pete made a roaring comeback in the master's running circuit, setting the 5K world record for athletes 49 and up with a 14:45 performance.  He also holds American records for 5K, 10K and the second-fastest half-marathon time for those 50 and up.  Running on a masters cross-country team built his interest in coaching, and he just released his third book (SpeedRunner).  We talked about:  Why leg speed is so critical (and often overlooked) Adapting training for short and long distance runners Why strength training is essential How to avoid overuse injures in what can be a grinding sport Tips for runners 40+ to keep healthy and uninjured His work with the California Triathlon Club (and why the heck he hasn't done a triathlon yet!   Follow Pete http://www.petemagill.com/ https://www.bornagainrunner.com Twitter: @CoachPeteMagill

(This interview first aired in June of 2017) Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson are the dynamic duo behind Braveheart Coaching and the new book The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion (2017, VeloPress). Lesley is a three-time off road triathlon champion, Ironman champion, coach, actress and screenwriter. Simon is a PhD. and former professor at University of California at San Diego and San Diego State. He's written extensively and currently provides performance psychology support for the BMC Pro Cycling team.   The Show Increasing mental performance is not just for the elite athlete--age groupers of any level can benefit greatly by harnessing the power of their mind. Conversely, they can suffer ill effects when certain parts of their brain use fear, anxiety, and poor self-image to sabotage their efforts. Simon and Lesley talk about some of their unique approaches, formed from plenty of formal education and research, and tested by the mentally demanding lifestyle of a professional athlete. Some topics include: "Textbook" approaches to mental performance that may not work as advertised The importance of developing a mature athletic identity The use of an "Alter Ego" to help athletes "fake it 'til they make it" Why "Motivation Monday" social media posts are really not that motivational (and sometimes just plain suck) How social media and comparing yourself to someone's idealized "presentation" can be very harmful to your self-image Using triggers, rituals and rewards to create new positive habits     Buy The Brave Athlete  Order from Simon and Lesley!  Amazon.com  Barnes & Noble  Chapters/Indigo  IndieBound  Cordee (UK)   Follow Simon and Lesley Braveheart Coaching Lesley Paterson Lesley Paterson Facebook Lesley Paterson Twitter Simon Marshall Twitter

Josh Sprague grew up with the crazy adventure that an outdoorsy life in a small town brings.  His passion for design and "taking what sucks about a product and making it better" combined with his passion for endurance sports to create Orange Mud.  From humble beginnings and hand-stitched prototypes in 2012, Orange Mud has become known worldwide as the purveyor of premium hydration products for serious endurance athletes. They've branched off into other products as well, such as their transition wrap which provides convenience,  privacy and may save you an indecent exposure charge on your record ;)  Through the craziness of working in medical device sales, founding Orange Mud, and having young kids at home, Josh has continued to train for crazy events (100 and 200 mile gravel bike rides and 100 mile trail runs are all on the docket for this year). Coffee helps, and we talked about the story of how he bought the most awesome coffee machine available to man to help "save time" in the Starbucks line. (His wife may or may not have bought that line).   Now through 5/21/18 at 12pm Eastern, click here to enter to win a $25 gift card for Orange Mud, and for the next 30 days, enter "LITP15" at checkout to save 15% off all Orange Mud products.     

We looked back through the show archives  and noticed it had been a while since we did a show on nutrition for endurance athletes. After Chris finished off his quart of ice cream, he typed up a note to Andrea Kendrick, RD, and this show is the result! Nutrition is a wide-ranging subject, and so was our conversation. Some topics covered include: Where to get reliable nutrition information. (Some good places to start include EatRight.org, and SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition) which are run by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the CPSDA  (dieticians working with NCAA, Olympic and other professional athletes) The difference between a "Registered Dietician" and "Nutritionist" Why so many people try to cobble together their nutrition strategy based on web research instead of consulting a trained professional. Cravings: do they mean anything? How can we manage them in a healthy way? Ketogenic diets: can they be effective for endurance athletes? Meal planning--what should be on your plate. (See this info from Team USA) Andrea's favorite quick meal options for busy triathletes The one nutritional myth that needs to go away Andrea's favorite cheat food.   Music Credit "Pulse" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Our local lake is like...56F. Some of us have races coming up really soon. Ready or not, it's time to start thinking about open water swimming again.  Whether you're considering your first open-water race or you're looking to go so fast that you capsize the support boat in your wake, now is a great time to start thinking through the unique challenges that swimming in open water offers.  Topics Covered: Getting in the water for the first time  Some of the most common mistakes beginners make What to expect in your first race, and how to prepare Beating fear and anxiety Pacing (mostly not starting too fast) Good sighting habits (there's no extra credit for swimming a longer course) Dealing with different environments (current, shorebreak, clear/cloudy water, cold/warm water, seaweed, shallow sections) How to become best friends with your wetsuit Making the most of your kick (yes, even with a wetsuit) Stroke mechanics and other technique differences in open water swimming When to draft, and how to do so without getting kicked (too often) How often to practice in open water   Welcome to new sponsor: LB Endurance!   Music Credit:  Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In the final installment of our three-part series on race planning, preparation and execution, we talk about what is, in fact, the ultimate goal of all our planning and training: race day. Topics we cover include: Proper planning and setup for speedy transitions Pacing (and how to be the rare disciplined athlete that does not start too fast) Race etiquette and how to be a good representative for the sport The two kinds of race reports (internal for you and your coach, external for public consumption) and what details make them helpful and entertaining Analyzing post-race data--and how to use it to improve 

Our chat with writer, professor and endurance athlete Susan Lacke. She's just released the new book "Life's too Short to Go So F*cking Slow," which examines her transformation from a junk-food loving, pack-a-day smoking new professor battling alcoholism to an athlete and writer for fitness magazines with the help of her hard-driving boss (who also became a great friend).    Topics we covered include: Why the title of the book is not making fun of slow people  What she thought of health and fitness nuts before getting hooked on endurance sports How a well-timed smoke break started a conversation and friendship that changed her life The influence of her notoriously hard-ass boss (Prof. Carlos Nunez) that pushed and encouraged her into increasingly challenging athletic pursuits The most enduring lessons she learned from Carlos as he was battling and dying from colon cancer How she began writing for magazines like Competitor and Triathlete How her writing for Matt Frazier of No Meat Athlete led to a bet with Impossible HQ's Joel Runyon about whether a "paleo-vegetarian" diet was possible  The race she would most like to do, and why she won't take the "easy" method to get there