How much data is too much data? When does technology help you perform better, and when does it hold you back? In this episode, we dive into training metrics. From CTL to TSS, from heart rate to power, from Strava to Training Peaks, we try to help you differentiate between the positives and negatives of big data. Have a listen!
Most people know Dave McGillivray as the Boston Marathon Race Director (since the late 1908s), but did you know he raced the Ironman World Championships 9 times, or that he completed the World Marathon Challenge at age 63 a few years ago, running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents? He also is inducted into 7 Hall of Fames, created the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, and yes... he famously runs the Boston Marathon every year once the marathon is over on Marathon Monday. His accomplishments and charity work are so impressive. In this episode, we talk all things Boston, but we also talk about his triathlon days as an athlete and a race director. And there are a couple of SURPRISE announcements in here that involve Kona and the Boston Marathon, so have a listen!
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Our very knowledgeable friend and teammate, Christine Saleeba, is back to answer more questions about injury, recovery, and everything in between! Topics covered in this episode:
We go a bit "lighter" in today's episode with some "mythbusting" about pro triathletes. How much money do pros really make from sponsorships and prize money? What's happening at their pro race briefings before races? How many hours a week do they train, for real? Do they like sharing the course with age groupers? Real talk, real answers... fact or fiction: pro triathlete edition! Have a listen!
Ever wonder how and why training plans are structured the way they are? What exactly happens during the base and build and peak weeks of training? In this episode we try to demystify the different phases of a race build. We talk specific workouts, how long each phases lasts, and make distinctions between short and long course plans. We also talk a little bit about the taper and why it's so varied for each athlete. Have a listen!
Adam Grant's new book "Hidden Potential" is filled with information about how to improve and succeed, so we decided to invite you, our listeners, to read the book and send us your insights and takeaways. Whether you connected with this book as an athlete, a coach, a supervisor, a parent, or anyone that helps others perform, we appreciated your input. And if you have not read the book, we try to summarize Adam Grant's main points and relate it to sport and life. We think you will find this discussion honest and enlightening. Have a listen!
Last week, we wrapped up another successful I Race Like A Girl training camp in Clermont, Florida. We asked athletes at camp to write down questions for us to answer. Their questions were great. We really loved the last one! Here are a few questions that we address in this podcast!
Sports Dietician Laura Moretti Reece is back to continue our discussion on fueling for athletic performance. Topics covered in this episode:
You can find Laura at https://www.lauramorettird.com at Boston Children's Female Athlete Initiative and at @lauramorettti.rd on instagram .
Eat the Salami!? We are back with Part 2 of new things to try to become a better athlete. Which of these do you already do or which ones can you improve on? And guess who put the last one on the list?
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There's something to be said for mastering the basics when training and racing- prioritize sleep, eat well, keep your easy days easy so your hard days can be hard... we could go on and on. We LOVE the basics! But we also love to think outside the box and find new ways to challenge ourselves. In this 2 part episode, we present 10 things to try to make you stronger, faster, fitter, and rethink the way you approach training and racing. The first five:
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Happy New Year and welcome to Season 3, Episode 100 of the podcast! What a spectcular way to kick off the year! We share listeners' favorite episodes, our favortie episodes, and then we use those themes to look forward to help get you ready for 2024. Thank you so much for listening, sharing, commenting, and emailing us over the past 2 years of this podcast. We are grateful for your support and we cannot wait to keep talking about sport, and life, but most importantly, to keep it real!
Our last episode of the year comes with a timely topic for December and for the upcoming season. There is no success without patience. The commitment to persistence, the belief that you will succeed with time, the acceptance to give yourself over to the process, and the dedication to keep going in a methodical, unhurried way- all of these things add up to success. This conversation helps shed light on why we try to exercise patience, and what can happen when we forget that results don't happen overnight. Have a listen!
You ask, we attempt to answer! Your December listener questions were fantastic. Topics covered:
And don't forget two things: 1) Submit your favorite episode or moment from our past 98 podcasts so we can share it on our 100th episode! Message us or email iracelikeagirl@gmail.com and 2) We are going to be discussing Adam Grant's new book "Hidden Potential" in January, and we would love it if you read along and sent in your ideas. Grab the book now and stay tuned!
With so much information at our fingertips, it's often hard to resist the temptation to try the "next big thing." From monitoring HRV to intermittent fasting to lactate testing- you name it, there is someone out there on social media- a brand, a magazine, an influencer, a friend- touting its benefits. We can be left second guessing our own training, fueling, or recovery methods. Today's episode focuses on trying not to fit a square peg in a round hole, aka, what's good for the goose might not be good for the gander...and all of the other sayings that mean, "What works for one person, might not work for you." Have a listen!
The race recap from Ironman Cozumel is here! From a broken chain ring two days before the race to a cancelled swim, Angela faced some challenges in this race. However, she ended up 4th on the day, with the fastest female bike split. We review the hectic lead up to the race, how the day went, Angela’s unique sewing skills, and Angela's top tips for racing Cozumel. Have a listen!
In this week's podcast, we focus on the top 5 topics that coaches often revisit over and over again with their athletes. And for good reason! These themes are the backbone of good training: reducing injury risk, aerobic zone training, fueling, hydration, and short term goals vs long term goals. We dive into each one of them and revisit the basics of training and the way we approach training. Also, we hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! We are so grateful for your support of this podcast!
Karlyn Pipes is one of the most decorated swimmers of all time. She was also inducted into the Swimming Hall of Fame in 2015 and now helps others swim faster. However, from the ages of 15 to her mid 30s, she was consumed by an addiction to alcohol, which she tried to juggle while also being a swimming prodigy and Olympic hopeful. In this episode we talk about her story, but we also talk all things swimming. Some topics covered:
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Off-season is a tricky time in an athlete’s calendar year. Intellectually, we know we need the break from high volume training for mental and physical reasons. Emotionally, we worry about doing too little or too much; and sometimes the lack of structure can make us feel a little off-kilter. So what should your off season look like? The answer is… it depends! In this episode, we give you parameters for what your off season might look like, depending on when you finished you season, how your body and mind feel, and what your goals are. What works for one athlete mgiht not work for another, so have a listen, and then figure out what will work for you!
We are super excited to bring you this episode with pro triathlete Alice Alberts. If you have not heard of Alice Alberts until this year (after her wins at Ironman Lake Placid and Ironman Maryland), you might not be alone. And that's because she took her pro card just last year in 2022, AND did her first Ironman in 2021 (and won it!). So within the span of 2.5 years, she went from training for her first Ironman (and only second triathlon ever) to winning two Ironman races in 2023. We talking training, racing, nutrition, living in Boston, and how Alice got so good at swimming so fast! Have a listen!
7 off-road cycling events, spanning from April to October. 70 of the top cyclists in the world. $250,000 dollar prize purse. The Life Time Grand Prix Series just finished up its second season, and Angela was a part of this iconic event for the second year in a row. She finished 17th place out of 30 elite women, and was the only active pro triathlete in the field. In this episode, we recap the highs and lows, talk a bit about each course, and Angela shares her tips, tactics, and mishaps from another season of off-road racing. Have a listen!
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