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JayMac Tri’sJMT 042 Megan Pennington @megjpennAfter a rough 2017 season that ended early with an injury, Megan was determined to make 2018 her comeback year. That was an understatement! With an overall win at the Patriot 1/2 Triathlon, an age-group win (and Kona qualifier) at Ironman Lake Placid, she went to the big island and then set a PR!! She did all this while still being an amazing Mom, a loving wife, and a triathlon coach to both adults and children. Go follow Megan for motivation and positivity and lots of smiles!
2018-11-2741 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 041 FDNY Triathlon Team @fdnytriathlonteamToday I had the honor to chat with Eddie Vega; NYC Firefighter and President of the FDNY Triathlon Team...a group of badass men and women who risk their lives every day to keep us safe, while also finding time to crush it on the race course. We chat about the origins of the team and how the crazy schedule of a firefighter and EMT is not conducive to triathlon training...yet somehow they get it done!! www.fdnytri.com #jaymactris
2018-11-2032 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 040 Jeff Fairbanks & Nathan Turner @race_team_triumphI am stoked to be racing with Team Triumph this year and into the 2019 Tri season. There are many reasons...from the amazing teammates to the awesome sponsors to the totally rad kits...but all these things couldn’t come together if not for the two leaders: Jeff and Nathan. I got to know Jeff right after he completed his Triumph Project journey of 21 half iron-distance tri’s in 21 days and the documentary is finally coming out! Through Jeff, I then had the privilege of being introduced to Nate’s transformation of weight loss and goal of racing every 70.3 in North...
2018-11-1350 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 039 Julie Bockey @bockeylifeWhatever I write here won’t do any justice to describe how incredible Julie is. She’s a Veteran, a Mom to 2 beautiful boys, a wife to her amazing soulmate Shawn and she just completed her 11th triathlon season by crossing the finish line at Ironman Louisville (her first IM!)...all while living with Type 1 Diabetes. BUT if that isn’t enough to call her a ROCKSTAR, both of her boys are autistic and Jacob is also Type 1. Julie doesn’t look for excuses or seek out sympathy, but what she does want is AWARENESS and ACCEPTANCE. She has teamed up with...
2018-11-0546 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 038 Jack Felix @jackhhiAfter suffering through a gut wrenching race where your heart rate is cranked at 200 against some of the fastest triathletes in the world, Jack heads back to his hotel room, fires up his laptop and works on his next assignment for his Queens University MBA. This is fun conversation with a guy who has a background in all three disciplines, but if not for some nagging injuries while running at Clemson, might not have been able to find a career racing for Team USA and now in the SuperLeague Triathlon Series. He earned his Golden Ticket to race against the...
2018-10-3040 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 037 Jillienne Sanders @chasingraspberriesWith a love for fashion and triathlon, Jillienne has created a nice little niche by providing in-depth reviews of various Tri kits and suits. You can find her on IGTV www.instagram.com/chasingraspberries taking the time to put them through rigorous workouts both in the pool or on the trainer. She just came back from Kona, where she spent some time with prior Pod guest Tarsh (founder of Stomp the Pedal) supporting athletes and having a fun time soaking in the atmosphere. But don’t let that amazing smile fool you; Jillienne has crushed multiple Ironman races and has dr...
2018-10-2535 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 036 Todd Buckingham @toddbuckoneITU World Championships, Age Group Nationals, a PhD, and cinnamon rolls?? This is fun conversation about a guy who doesn’t take himself too seriously until it’s time to put his head down and crush the competition. But even then, he still has a smile on his face. For the past five years, Todd has been a force in endurance racing, from multiple AG Nationals podiums, to a sub 2:30 marathon PR, and a World Championship to finish off his 2018 season. He’s still trying to figure out what the future holds, but for now, he’s going to put his PhD...
2018-10-1840 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 035 Justin Lippert @justin_lippert“I want to to be the worlds most famous Age Group Triathlete.” Wearing only a Speedo and a handle-bar mustache, Justin won both the USAT Age Group National Championship Olympic and Sprint distance races...so he is well on his way to achieving his goal. This is a fun conversation about having passion in whatever you do and also doing it FullSend. We talk about how he juggles school (he’s studying for his MBA at Queens U), a job, triathlon training, and racing for the Queens U and Dudes of Nor'Easter Tri teams. He also has his sights set on USA...
2018-10-1139 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 034 Talbot Cox @talbotcoxThe most dangerous thing you can do in life is play it safe.”- Casey Neistat. A self-proclaimed “pro triathlete fan boy” and “not great photographer,” my conversation with Talbot is more about following your passion and channeling your inner Gary Vee to make a career out of what you love. Although his photos and videos are epic, Talbot wants to be remembered more for his passion and energy, as well as building a business from nothing except a camera and a dream. It’s been a year since Talbot bust on the triathlon scene at Ironman Kona, so after you listen t...
2018-10-0435 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 033 Peter Ward @pjweezyNot one to do anything half-assed, the first year of Peter’s jump into endurance sports has been nothing short of going FullSend. He has raced the NYC Marathon, IronMan Lake Placid, as well as two trail races of 42k & 50k. But this won’t surprise you knowing Peter’s career choice: he is a Real Estate Agent in the toughest city in the world...Manhattan. Give Peter a follow on IG, and you will see pictures of his training, his sheep-dog @nycsheepdog as well as multimillion dollar NYC Real Estate @engelvolkersnyc #jaymactris
2018-09-2749 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 032 Antoine Desroches @antoinejdtri“Train your weakness, but race your strength.” With a background in cross country skiing, this guy definitely knows how to suffer. After a short stint in ITU racing, Antoine moved up to 70.3 and full Ironman distance because the longer the race, the longer he can make people hurt. Fun convo with another young gun in our sport...oh and did I mention he does it all on a plant-based diet?! Follow Antoine at www.instagram.com/antoinejdtri #jaymactris
2018-09-2041 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 031 Erin Ray @littleerayAfter Erin earned her Pro Triathlete card at IMTX 70.3, she had very little time to celebrate her achievement, as she had to get back to her other job as a Real Estate agent. This is a great conversation about how her success in real estate has carried over to her success in triathlon, but now Erin is twice as busy focusing her time and energy on both! We chat about her preparation and goal setting for IM and how our mutual coach, Ivan Dominguez was an integral part of her success; as well as what she needs to focus on...
2018-09-1341 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 030 Claudia Behring @claudia.behringThink that the indoor trainer is just for cold, rainy training days? Think again! Claudia is the Zwift National Champion who will be riding this weekend at the CVR World Cup in Vancouver for a chance to win $10,000. Before Claudia was kicking ass inside, she was crushing it outside as well. She's qualified for both Boston and IM 70.3 World Champ's three times, and has some pretty fast PR's from IronMan to the Olympic distance. When she's not racing, she's also coaching athletes of all levels and abilities. You can learn more about her coaching at http://cbarperformance.com/
2018-06-2140 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 029 REV3 Quassy recap with Erik Barone @bigguystriThis was such a fun episode and i'm excited to finally drop it! After finishing my first "A" race of the season, i wanted to record an audio race report...but rather than listening to me ramble for 30 minutes, i was fortunate to bring on my good friend, Erik Barone, so we could give our perspectives on how our races went down. Erik finished first in the Clydesdale division and we get to race again next month in Boston. This is such a fun conversation; i hope you enjoy it as much as i did! You can follow Erik at...
2018-06-1355 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 028 Kristin Mayer @bettydesigns“Don’t wait for your life changing moment.” With a backpack full of 30 Betty Designs jerseys, Kristen made her way to Kona to see if her dream could become a reality...and a week later, her iconic brand was launched. This is a great conversation with an amazing woman who has made the most out of every opportunity that came her way. From leading group workouts on Zwift, to building a community of badass women, Kristin does everything with 100% passion and energy. www.bettydesigns.com
2018-06-0542 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 027 Dr. Allen Lim of Skratch Labs @skratchlabs"I was speaking the wrong language; I wasn't a chef or a dietitian." While working as a sport scientist and coach for a professional cycling team, Dr. Allen Lim started making his own training food and sports drinks from "scratch" for the cyclists because too many of the pre-packaged sports bars and drinks that were given to them were laden with artificial ingredients and literally making them sick to their stomach. Allen was able to go back to his familial roots of sitting around a table and enjoying real food and combine that with his education and background in the...
2018-06-0138 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 026 Sidney Smith @tri_nofeetAfter going through the surgery of double amputation, Sidney was lying in the recovery room and was the watching the inspirational athletes competing in IronMan Kona...and knew that was the goal he would strive for. He could barely walk, but he knew he wanted to swim, bike and then run. Two years later, Sidney has competed in numerous tri's including three at the 70.3 distance. He'll be running his first marathon next month raising money for operation #lendaleg with the ultimate goal of Kona. Follow Sidney at www.instagram.com/tri_nofeet
2018-05-2345 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 025 Natarsha Tremayne @irontarsh"A chick who loves to race." Those are Tarsh's words to describe her passion for triathlon and love of traveling the world to not only race, but to hang out with some amazing triathletes and just enjoy the experience. But don't let her smile fool you; she is an 8x IronMan finisher, as well as a competitive athlete in countless other triathlons and running races. Just this week, she led her first group workout on Zwift!! She also has a love for cycling clothing and her personal line, Stomp the Pedal, can be found at www.stompthepedal.co If you're...
2018-05-1731 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 024 Libby Dykes @iron_ticaWhat can i say about this conversation except that Libby is one of the most positive people i have ever met. Here is a woman who grew up in Costa Rica caring for her family, while trying to further her education...and eventually made her way to the U.S. But not before living in Canada for a few years, getting married and having 5 children! Her mantra: Pura Vida. Listen to our convo to learn more about what that means and how we should all live that way. Follow Libby at www.instagram.com/iron_tica As always, a big...
2018-05-1038 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 023 Liz Hill @lizzielu7I truly believe that Instagram was created so we can get to know people like Liz. After you listen to our Pod convo, go follow her and i beg you to find one picture that won't make you laugh. This BADASS single Mom is a 5x marathon finisher, 3x IronMan finisher, and just completed her 8th IM70.3. This is a fun conversation about putting 110% effort into training and life...and having fun along the way, while not taking yourself too seriously. Find Liz at www.instagram.com/lizzielu7 As always, a big thanks to Zane's Cycles for supporting my show...
2018-05-0936 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 022 Cody Beals @cody.beals"A nerd in jock's clothing." After graduating top of his college class with a degree in physics, Cody decided to forge a different path and embarked on the journey of a professional triathlete. He's had his fair share of up's (recently won IM 70.3 Taiwan) and down's and has documented every juicy detail on his blog...including what it takes to live on a Pro Triathlete's budget. This is a fun conversation about humility and balance; and putting yourself out there for all to see. I thoroughly enjoy my conversations with the professionals in our sport and Cody is one to...
2018-05-0137 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 021 Misty Hibdon @inkedtriathlete"Always give 110%; its the extra 10% that everyone remembers." Whatever Misty does in life, she's giving everything she has. Looking to get back in shape after her 3rd child, Misty begged people at her gym to run a 5k. A few years later, she was towing the line at her first triathlon and shortly thereafter her first IronMan. Like many of us, Misty has no problem working hard (when we recorded she had a triple training day), but with the help of her coach Mike Lovato, she has learned to pull back when she needs to, so that she can kick...
2018-04-2436 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 020 Tina Kunstbeck @trainingtoenjoylifeAfter an early career as a professional cyclist, Tina knew she had to rekindle the competitive fire, so she decided to start training for triathlons. She competed in numerous races including an IronMan and then focused on qualifying for Boston. She crossed the finish line in 2013 only to hear the news that would forever change our sport. Twenty minutes later she went from an emotional high to quickly realizing how precious life really is. She's had some struggles since then, including a battle with Lyme Disease, but 5 years later, Tina is towing the line again at Boston. This is a...
2018-04-1042 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 019 Maddy Pesch @peschmaddytriThe day that Maddy earned her Pro card, there was no press release, no signing bonus, no fanfare...maybe a call from her Grandma...but her intense training continued as usual. After winning her age-group at USAT Age Group National's, Maddy spoke with her legendary coach, Siri Lindley, and knew that if she focused on her mental game, she could have tremendous success as a Pro. This is a great conversation about doing the "little" things to make you successful; such as focusing on recovery and nutrition, while working hard to strengthen your mind and mental fortitude. I'm looking forward...
2018-04-0344 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 018 My Q&A with Jordan Rapp and Zwift @gozwiftAs an avid Zwift user, i was beyond excited to have the opportunity to chat with Zwift Game Designer (and IronMan winner) Jordan Rapp to dig a little deeper into the virtual trainer tool. We chat about the future of Zwift, the areas they're focusing on, and also the growing pains. Thank you to my listeners who provided some of these questions. You can learn more about Zwift at www.zwift.com Ride On!
2018-03-2937 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 017 Jesse Thomas @jessemthomasJesse is like most age-groupers: he balances triathlon training with being a husband, being a Dad, and running a business...except that you need TWO hands to count the amount of times he's won Wildflower and he also has some IronMan wins as well!! I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to chat with Jesse and dig in deeper on everything he's working on. From the origins of Picky Bars to what else he wants to add to his busy life, Jesse if one of the rare pros who puts his life (both training and personal) out there for...
2018-03-2739 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 016 Jill Kuhn @ironwillironjill"It ain't over 'til I say it's over, enough when I say enough...throw me to them wolves and close the gate up on me...afraid of what'll happen to them wolves"-Eminem. Jill Kuhn has said "FU" to so much in her life and she is such a Survivor that one wonders what she will accomplish next. She started running to find some peace as a mother of 4 boys and eventually found the itch to do a marathon. But that wasn't enough, so how about an IronMan? The problem was that she didn't know how to Swim! No problem...
2018-03-2040 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 015 Nicole DeBoom @nicoledeboom“When my body is fit and strong, my mind is fitter and stronger too.” After winning IronMan Wisconsin in 2004, Nicole set out to change the image of women's running...and she did just that when she founded Skirt Sports three days later. Today Skirt Sports has expanded from its initial running skirt to a full line of inspirational women’s fitness apparel sold in hundreds of stores across the US and throughout the world, as well as a huge focus on events as the main driving force for women to move their lives forward. We chat about balance and integration of own...
2018-03-1341 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 014 Lindsay Berkebile @you_got_chickedHer smile is so amazing...yet there are some past struggles that she has overcome thru the power of our sport: she is Lindsay Berkebile. Lindsay is a 3x IM 70.3 World Championship Qualifier (and even qualified at her first 70.3 race!) and is not stopping there. Growing up in a house where your Dad is a 5x Kona qualifier, Lindsay was destined to race triathlons, but early in life she struggled with an eating disorder that had her extremely unhealthy and even close to death. Through the power of endurance racing, she finished her first marathon, and immediately decided she was...
2018-03-0637 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 013 Rocky Harris CEO of USATAfter an amazing career at his Alma Mater, ASU, Rocky took over the role as CEO of USA Triathlon, and immediately hit the ground running. (No pun intended). On day 2 of the job, he was meeting with the leaders of our sport and figuring out ways to grow triathlon membership. Immediately the My time to Tri campaign was formed, and he hasn't stopped. Rocky's ultimate goal is to make triathlon the all-inclusive sport of everyone and to grow membership by 100,000 members. His challenge to all of us is to invite 10 new people to Tri our amazing sport. His motivation and...
2018-03-0141 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 012 Christina Ekonomi @trirun_twinmomMom of twin boys, wife, Betty Squad member and badass triathlete who has set some lofty goals for the next 24 months...she is @trirun_twinmom Christina Ekonomi. We chat about what it takes to juggle a family, while training for multiple triathlons with the goal of making it to World Championships. We also talk about anxiety and how Christina used triathlon as her positive outlet versus relying on medication. Remember to follow the #iamlimitless campaign because as triathletes, we have no boundaries! @jaymac_tris
2018-02-2633 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 011 NYPD Triathlon Team @NYPDtriathlonToday I had the honor to chat with 14 year NYPD Veteran Timothy Stamm. He’s a badass cop who’s also President of the NYPD Triathlon Team...a group of 40+ badass men and women who risk their lives to protect us, while also tearing it up on the race course. We chat about what the team stands for and how they give back to the community. We also talk about the work schedule of a police officer and how you fit in triathlon training. @NYPDtriathlon www.nypdtriathlon.com 🤘🏻@jaymac_tris #jaymactris
2018-02-2041 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 010 Ivan Dominguez @iamivandominguezAfter a 24 year career as a professional cyclist, Ivan Dominguez retired...for about a year. He then earned his pro card in the sport of Triathlon and has been kicking ass and having fun ever since. We had a great conversation about the differences between pros and age-groupers (besides the obvious) and how he needs to keep his ego in check on the bike. You can find him leading group workouts on Zwift and he can also be your coach! Follow Ivan @iamivandominguez for daily motivation and laughs. 🤘🏻🤘🏻@jaymac_tris #jaymactris
2018-02-1544 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 009 Kennett Peterson & Adelaide Perr @realtricoupleKennett Peterson & Adelaide Perr @realtricouple...married professional triathletes. Crazy! We talk what it takes to make a living as a newbie pro and the struggles (and enjoyment) of having your spouse doing the same thing. We also chat about how far they have come since Adelaide’s serious bike crash 4 years ago and what the future looks like. Shoutout to their local sponsors: @a2.bikes and @cuoreofswiss Shoutout to @gwozdzillaz for original music. #jaymactris @jaymac_tris
2018-02-1248 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 008 Jon Fecik @jafecikHear what it takes to be an up and coming professional triathlete. Hint: it involves a lot of training, eating , sleeping, and traveling. I talk with Jon Fecik about his path from age-grouper to pro and what the future holds. We also talk off-season training and eating! Shout out to Jon’s sponsors: Zane’s Cycles, CT Cycle Center, Diabetes Training Camp, and Southern CT Muscle and Joint Chiropractic. Special thanks to John Gwozdz for my original song! @gwozdzillaz #jaymactris
2018-02-0839 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 007 Erica & Mary @we_train_forA Blond and a Ginger...Erica & Mary...We Train For. Two amazing ladies building a community of positivity and encouragement for anyone looking to join. From elites to off-the-couchers they have opened their community to anyone who is open to being part of it...with one caveat: positivity and awesomeness ONLY! 🤘🏻 @We_Train_For #jaymactris
2018-02-0439 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 006 Kati Papoosha @kati_papooshaKati Papoosha exemplifies crushing it with a smile. She is the owner of Iron House Fitness and is pretty badass. She talks practical strength training and how to incorporate it into an already crazy lifestyle of an age-group triathlete. Follow her for morning inspiration @kati_papoosha and @ironhouse_ct #jaymactris
2018-02-0243 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 005 Leann DeLorenzo @southjerseybelle03Excuses for not having time to train for a triathlon: “I travel for work”...Leann is a flight attendant. “I’m in school”...Leann is a Doctoral student. “I have another hobby”...Leann started a female Tri team. Bam! #noexcuses #jaymactris @southjerseybelle03
2018-01-3036 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 004 Elizabeth Inpyn @inpynI am beyond excited to bring nutrition guru Elizabeth Inpyn to my show on a reoccurring basis. In this episode we discuss why “your morning smoothie sucks” and some easy ways to make it Awesome! Stay tuned for future episodes with Elizabeth where we talk all things nutrition. Find her everywhere at @INPYN. Thanks for listening! #jaymactris
2018-01-2549 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 003 Matt Chittim @rambling_runnerI welcome the host of the Rambling Runner podcast to my show to talk all things running. Matt will be a reoccurring guest on my show to discuss product reviews (from his YouTube channel) as well as some running info from his guests. He can be found all over social as @rambling_runner
2018-01-2240 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 002 Todd Spencer @ageaggressivelyHave you thought about doing your first Obstacle Course Race, but didn't know where to start? I'm excited to have a conversation with one of my closest friends: Todd Spencer. He's a normal guy (Dad, job, etc), who happens to wear super-hero costumes while competing in 8+ hour Spartan races. We talk about how to get started in OCR and what kind of training you need to focus on to finish one of these grueling, yet fun, races.
To follow Todd, and see what costume he'll be wearing this season, he's at @ageaggressively
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2018-01-1134 minJayMac Tri’sJMT 001 Jeff Fairbanks @thetriumphprojectMy first episode with a guest host and it is the Prince of Pain, Jeff Fairbanks of the Triumph Project. We talk about his 21 day journey, why he did it and what’s next for him. You will laugh and you will walk away with the motivation to Crush it With a Smile! #thetriumphproject #jaymactris
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