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Pure Energy PodcastPEP 14 - Picking the Right Bike Saddle Using Pressure SensorRiding 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 www.pureenergypodcast.com.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Mitchell Reiss's website - multisport coaching and...2015-02-2645 minPure Energy PodcastPEP 13 - Ironman Cozumel Destination Race TipsBoasting clear, blue, warm waters, vistas of beaches and palm trees, and smooth pancake-flat roads, Cozumel’s Ironman and 70.3 races sure sound dreamy. But I, along with Sam and Krista Gager, President and First Lady of Golden Gate Triathlon Club, 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.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Purplepatch Fitness
The Well-Built Triathlete: Turning Potential into Performance
Tri Bike Transpo...2015-01-2346 min
Pure Energy PodcastPEP 12 - Discover Indoor Triathlon USA Race SeriesThere'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 g...2014-11-2425 minPure Energy PodcastPEP #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.
Resources
PEP #4: Injury Prevention with PT Megan Lewis
PEP #7: Running...2014-11-1029 minPure Energy PodcastPEP #10 - Top Tips for Urban Cycling with SF Bike Coalition**Updated 10/27**
Whether you’re a long-time urban cyclist or just thinking about taking your bike to the city streets, you are sure to pick up some tips from this week’s episode, featuring triathlete and SF Bike Coalition staff member Janelle Wong. Janelle and Liz talk about how urban biking can complement your training, how to stay safe when biking around the city, and best practices to help drivers, pedestrians and cyclists share the road. Also, find out whether Dave Sifry (featured in Episode 9) completed his attempted Alcatraz crossing!
Resources
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: http://www.sfbike.org
Rules of the...2014-10-271h 02Pure Energy PodcastPEP #9 - Total Immersion with Dave SifrySF 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.
Resources
Total Immersion: http://totalimmersion.net/
TI courses at College of San Mateo: http://totalimmersion.net/component/eventlist/venueevents/150-college-of-san-mateo
Shinji Takeuchi TI example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJpFVvho0o4
Sun Yang 1500m World Record video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6uqZd8Tn3Yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6uqZd8Tn3Y2014-10-1032 minPure Energy PodcastPEP #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!
Resources:
Official race cancellation announcement from Ironman: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2014/09/tahoe-cancellation.aspx#axzz3EAf7OLsp
Travel insurance help for destination races: http://www.globalbri.com or email James Smith at jdsmith@globalbri.com
Oakland Triathlon Club: http://www.o-towntriclub...2014-09-2345 minPure Energy PodcastPEP #7 - Run Coach Tom McGlynn + Oakland Triathlon ReviewWe 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.
Resources
Run Coach: http://www.runcoach.com/
Oakland Triathlon: http://oaklandtri.com/
Jakroo custom kits: http://www.jakroo.com/
Giro di San Francisco: http://www.metromintcycling.com/?giro_di_sf/
Ironman Cozumel...2014-09-0431 minPure Energy PodcastPEP #6 - Reviewing "The Well-Built Triathlete" with Jordan BlancoAccomplished 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!
Resources from this episode:
The Well-Built Triathlete: http://www.velopress.com/books/the-well-built-triathlete/
Purplepatch Fitness: http://www.purplepatchfitness.com/
Jordan Blanco's blog: http://jbtriathlon.blogspot.com/
Laura Siddall: http://laurasiddall.com/
A Runner's Mind: http://www.armyourfeet.com/
Sports Basement Bryant St. Events: http://community.sportsbasement.com/calendar/#201408211957
Alvarado Street Bakery California-Style Bread (it's so good!): http://www.alvaradostreetbakery.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_code=asb&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=102702014-08-2034 minPure Energy PodcastPEP #5 - Cycling with Team Rwanda & Andria BouskosTriathlete, 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.
More info:
Team Rwanda: www.teamrwandacycling.org
Film: www.risingfromashesthemovie.com
Book: www.velopress.com/books/land-of-second-chances
TechWomen: www.techwomen.org
And Liz tries to decide whether her foot is up for marathon training. (Not that exciting by comparison.)2014-07-2315 minPure Energy PodcastPEP #4 - Injuries & PT with Megan LewisPhysical 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.
How to tape for plantar fasciitis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr11SEWgd6U
Night Train Mile swim from Angel Island to Tiburon: http://www.nighttrainmile.com/2014-07-1022 minPure Energy PodcastPEP #3 - IM New Zealand Race ReportsConrad 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.2014-06-2425 minPure Energy PodcastPEP #2 - Visiting Strava & Wildflower Race ReportsWe 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.2014-05-2239 minPure Energy PodcastPEP #1 - Welcome & Wildflower PrepWelcome 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.
Send questions, content suggestions, and offers for help (any GarageBand mavens out there?) to Liz at labbett@sftriclub.org.2014-04-3045 min