Pure Energy Podcast

The Pure Energy Podcast is a triathlon podcast for everybody, from newbies and the tri-curious to veterans of the sport. The Pure Energy Podcast is hosted by long-course age-grouper Liz Abbett in San Francisco and provides triathlon and endurance training tips; race previews and reviews; interviews of age-groupers, coaches and elite athletes; profiles of triathlon and endurance-related businesses and organizations; gear info; and much more. Thanks for listening!

PEP 14 - Picking the Right Bike Saddle Using Pressure Sensor 02/26/2015

PEP 14 - Picking the Right Bike Saddle Using Pressure Sensor 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 . /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3389466

PEP 13 - Ironman Cozumel Destination Race Tips 01/23/2015

PEP 13 - Ironman Cozumel Destination Race Tips 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. /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3313938

PEP 12 - Discover Indoor Triathlon USA Race Series 11/24/2014

PEP 12 - Discover Indoor Triathlon USA Race Series 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 works, and to get a 10% discount on registration! /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3200685

PEP #11 - Nontraditional Running Shoes Reviewed 11/10/2014

PEP #11 - Nontraditional Running Shoes Reviewed "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. /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181519

PEP #10 - Top Tips for Urban Cycling with SF Bike Coalition 10/27/2014

PEP #10 - Top Tips for Urban Cycling with SF Bike Coalition **Updated 10/27** /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181520

PEP #9 - Total Immersion with Dave Sifry 10/10/2014

PEP #9 - Total Immersion with Dave Sifry 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. /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181521

PEP #8 - Ironman Lake Tahoe... Cancelled! 09/23/2014

PEP #8 - Ironman Lake Tahoe... Cancelled! 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! /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181522

PEP #7 - Run Coach Tom McGlynn + Oakland Triathlon Review 09/04/2014

PEP #7 - Run Coach Tom McGlynn + Oakland Triathlon Review 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. /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181523

PEP #6 - Reviewing "The Well-Built Triathlete" with Jordan Blanco 08/20/2014

PEP #6 - Reviewing "The Well-Built Triathlete" with Jordan Blanco 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! /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181524

PEP #5 - Cycling with Team Rwanda & Andria Bouskos 07/23/2014

PEP #5 - Cycling with Team Rwanda & Andria Bouskos 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. /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181525

PEP #4 - Injuries & PT with Megan Lewis 07/10/2014

PEP #4 - Injuries & PT with Megan Lewis Physical therapist and founder of Tri Mobile PT (http://trimobilept.com/) Megan Lewis reviews common triathlete injuries. Also, Liz tells her latest injury story and gives tips for plantar fasciitis from sports podiatrist Dr. Dave Hannaford. /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181526

PEP #3 - IM New Zealand Race Reports 06/24/2014

PEP #3 - IM New Zealand Race Reports Conrad Camit and Margaret Baumgartner share Ironman New Zealand race reports, with some unexpected challenges from international travel and racing. Plus a quick recap of Escape from Alcatraz. /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181527

PEP #2 - Visiting Strava & Wildflower Race Reports 05/22/2014

PEP #2 - Visiting Strava & Wildflower Race Reports We visit Strava HQ in San Francisco with Andrew Valko and Jessica Phan and hear about racing Wildflower on a fixie from Jesse Yates, plus Liz switches teams by trying mountain biking and finds strength by talking to herself. /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181528

PEP #1 - Welcome & Wildflower Prep 04/30/2014

PEP #1 - Welcome & Wildflower Prep Welcome to the first episode of the Pure Energy Podcast! In this episode, (1) meet host Liz, (2) prep for Wildflower with Chris Danesi, (3) celebrate tri-love at Wildflower Training Weekend, (4) meet Kate Farmer, SF Tri Club Prez, (5) get Liz's last-minute Wildflower tips, and (6) preview upcoming club and podcast awesomeness. /episode/index/show/pureenergypodcast/id/3181529

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