PEP 14 - Picking the Right Bike Saddle Using Pressure Sensor
Pure Energy Podcast
Riding a bike shouldn’t be a pain in the butt. In this episode, Berkeley-based triathlete, coach and bike fitter Mitchell Reiss takes us to saddle school and discusses how saddle size, shape, cushioning, cutouts, and overall bike fit and riding posture all affect your comfort. Then we geek out with the super-cool Gebiomized saddle pressure sensor at Press Play Performance Lab to figure out why my lady parts hurt so much after long sessions on my tri bike. Follow along with the sensor images at . ...
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PEP 13 - Ironman Cozumel Destination Race Tips
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Boasting clear, blue, warm waters, vistas of beaches and palm trees, and smooth pancake-flat roads, Cozumel’s and races sure sound dreamy. But I, along with Sam and Krista Gager, President and First Lady of , can testify that no amount of beautiful scenery can make an Ironman easy. The three of us recently closed out 2014 with Ironman Cozumel, and in this episode, we share our race reports, lessons learned, and tips for conquering Cozumel and destination races in general.
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PEP 12 - Discover Indoor Triathlon USA Race Series
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There's a new race in town! Indoor Triathlon USA is bringing a high-quality race experience to nine cities across the country in a format that is perfect for beginners and serious competitors alike. The series kicks off in February in Portland, Oregon and culminates with a national championship event in April in Las Vegas, visiting Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Coeur D’Alene, Denver, Austin, and Chicago along the way. The format consists of a 10-minute swim, a 30-minute bike ride (on your own bike, specially calibrated), and a 15-minute run. Listen to find out how it...
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PEP #11 - Nontraditional Running Shoes Reviewed
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"What kind of shoes do you wear?" That's a question I get all the time from new and not-so-new triathletes and runners, so this episode is devoted to reviewing the nontradtional shoes that I wear, as well as the other brands and types of running shoes that are relatively new or just lesser known on the market, such as Hoka, Skora, Newton, Altra, barefoot shoes, and the surprise dark horse of running shoes. Includes a primer on traditional shoes as well as things that impact your running more than shoes....
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PEP #10 - Top Tips for Urban Cycling with SF Bike Coalition
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**Updated 10/27**...
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PEP #9 - Total Immersion with Dave Sifry
Pure Energy Podcast
SF tech entrepreneur and triathlete Dave Sifry shares lessons from a recent Total Immersion (TI) swim clinic, which helped him shave a MINUTE from his average 100-meter freestyle time. A MINUTE! A must-listen for the TI-curious. ...
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PEP #8 - Ironman Lake Tahoe... Cancelled!
Pure Energy Podcast
Special Ironman Lake Tahoe cancellation edition! Hear first-hand accounts of what happened in the days leading up to the race and reactions to the cancellation and consolation prizes. Also, learn more about wildfires, the hazards of exercising in poor air quality, and how the right travel insurance could help you recoup your costs. So sorry, IMLT racers! ...
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PEP #7 - Run Coach Tom McGlynn + Oakland Triathlon Review
Pure Energy Podcast
We join local running coach Tom McGlynn to get the low-down on track workouts for triathletes, including how to warm up, pace appropriately, and cool down, as well as common triathlete running form blunders. Tom is the founder of runcoach.com, an adaptive data-driven online run training program. Liz also gives reviews of the inaugural Oakland Triathlon and Giro di San Francisco, and starts training for Ironman Cozumel....
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PEP #6 - Reviewing "The Well-Built Triathlete" with Jordan Blanco
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Accomplished SF age-grouper Jordan Blanco gives a summary of "The Well-Built Triathlete" by Bay Area coach Matt Dixon of Purplepatch Fitness. Special guest appearance by pro Laura Siddall! ...
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PEP #5 - Cycling with Team Rwanda & Andria Bouskos
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Triathlete, cyclist, ultrarunner and TechWomen mentor Andria Bouskos shares her story of riding with the Rwandan National Cycling Team... and bringing them an exploding bag of cycling jerseys from San Francisco.
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