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Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzAndy Donaldson: Endurance Swimmer Who Swam 200km, Survived Sharks & Found Joy in the OceansIn this episode of Endurance Matters, world-record ocean swimmer Andy Donaldson opens up with BigMetz about the raw, unfiltered side of ultra-endurance: the night swims, the panic, the doubt, the logistics behind swimming 200 km across seven oceans in one year and the quiet moments where he nearly quit 🧠💥.He shares how open-water swimming saved his mental health, how a 19 km Rottnest crossing rebuilt his confidence, what it’s like to be pushed off course for hours in Molokai, and the calm thinking that got him through his first shark encounter 🦈😨. We also dive deep into his training secre...
2025-12-011h 04Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzJustin Metzler: Pro Triathlete, Coach, Podcast Host and "The Pro's Pro"A breakthrough month of training. A crash that changed everything. An infection that spiraled into emergency surgery. In this episode of Endurance Matters, we sit down with Pro Triathlete and Host Justin "BigMetz" Metzler to unpack the wild swing from “best shape in years” to multiple hospital visits 🏥.From podium-ready to hospital-bound in a flash 😳🏥. In this episode, Justin shares the full story: the crash, the infection, the surgery, and the heartbreaking moment the Ironman Arizona/Kona dream slipped away.We talk: • The Achilles injury that wrecked his confidence 🦵💔 • Sponsors pulling out + the mental spiral t...
2025-11-101h 01Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzJelle Geens: Ironman 70.3 World Champion and OlympianWe're back! In this motivating episode of the Endurance Matters Podcast, host BigMetz sits down with Jelle Geens - Defending Ironman 70.3 World Champion, Olympic triathlete, World Triathlon Championship Series medalist, and one of the most technically precise middle-distance racers in the sport today. Known for his calm confidence and meticulous attention to detail, Jelle shares how he’s honed his craft through patience, process, and belief in long-term development.Jelle opens up about the highs and lows of elite racing, from representing Belgium on the world stage to navigating setbacks and building back stronger. He offers a ra...
2025-10-171h 01Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzEric Hinman: Building a Life of Endurance & InfluenceIn this inspiring episode of the Endurance Matters Podcast, BigMetz welcomes Eric Hinman—entrepreneur, 5x Ironman, and influential voice in the fitness and wellness space. Known for blending high-performance endurance training with a vibrant personal brand, Eric shares how he’s built a lifestyle centered around movement, recovery, and community.Eric opens up about his evolution from startup founder to full-time fitness content creator, offering insights into how he stays motivated, structures his day, and maintains authenticity in an often filtered social media world.We discuss:Eric’s daily routine and non-negotiables for peak perfor...
2025-07-281h 08Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzMatt Bottrill: Cycling and Triathlon Performance CoachIn this episode, BigMetz sits down with Matt Botrill—legendary time trialist, national champion, and renowned cycling and triathlon performance coach—to unpack the secrets of going faster. Matt shares his journey from elite racer to high-performance coach, explaining the mindset, training principles, and aerodynamic optimization that separate good athletes from great ones. We cover:Matt’s transition from competitive racing to full-time coachingThe critical role of aerodynamics in time trialing and triathlonHis approach to individualized training plansCommon mistakes endurance athletes make in pacing and bike fitReal-world case studies of athletes gaining significant time through small adjustmentsHow technology and da...
2025-07-271h 05Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzLive from Ironman Boulder 70.3: Kevin McDowell, Colin Szuch, and Sam AppletonBigMetz is joined live post-race from Ironman Boulder 70.3 by all three Podium finishers, including: Kevin McDowell, Colin Szuch, and Sam Appleton. Hear how their each of their races unfolded and the the adversity they had to overcome just to get to the start line - or at the start line! You'll love our live Podcast with these gracious guests.#ironman #triathlon #enduranceathlete #endurancemindset #swim #bike #runningmotivation #olympics ✌🏼 - BigMetzThis Episode Is Brought To You By:PRECISION FUEL AND HYDRATIONGet 15% OFF BY CLICKING THIS LINK 👉 https://visit.pfandh.com/bigme...
2025-06-1739 minEndurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzFlora Duffy: 2021 Olympic Gold Medalist Women's TriathlonBigMetz is joined by Flora Duffy, 2021 Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist in Women's Triathlon. Bringing home her native country, Bermuda, its first Olympic Gold Medal is a significant achievement. BigMetz and Flora discuss her journey to the pinnacle of sport, her struggles with injury, her endurance mindset and her amazingly positive spirit and attitude. Flora changed the way female athletes race triathlon and her imprint on the sport is legendary.#olympics #triathlon #bermuda #enduranceathlete #endurancemindset #swim #bike #runningmotivation ✌🏼 - BigMetzThis Episode Is Brought To You By:PRECISION FUEL AND HYDRATIONGet...
2025-06-101h 02Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzBrad Miles: Lever Movement Founder and CEOBigMetz is joined by Brad Miles, Founder and CEO of @levermovement . From humble beginnings, through hard work and persistence, Brad shares his ethos of building a foundational company in endurance sports. BigMetz has personally used Lever to help him successfully recover from achilles surgery. He and Brad discuss training protocols, going from concept to production, building a scalable company, and finding a niche in sports training. Used by top triathletes and runners across the globe, the Lever has become a staple for injury prevention and recovery. Brad's journey is inspirational to entrepreneurs and athletes alike! #training #running #triathlon #m...
2025-05-2950 minEndurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzHannah Shell: Working Class Professional Gravel and MTB RacerBigMetz is joined by Hannah Shell, professional Gravel and MTB racer. Juggling a full time job while successfully being an elite pro racer, Hannah shares a unique perspective into the emerging world of professional racing. BigMetz and Hannah discuss balancing training protocols, managing a social media presence, all while being a working class pro athlete. She inspires the discussion around preparing for Unbound, the evolution of sponsorship in gravel racing, and her goals for the future and future of female gravel and MTB racing.#gravelbike #mtb #mtblife #enduromtb #mindset #unboundgravel #bikelife ✌🏼 - BigMetzThis...
2025-05-1555 minEndurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzCharlie Lawrence: World Record Holder and Professional RunnerBigMetz sits down with Charlie Lawrence, 50 mile World Record holder and distance runner extraordinaire. Charlie has a unique perspective into the world of professional endurance sports. You won't want to miss Charlie's journey from his amazing running background in Minnesota, to competing successfully at the collegiate level and now world professional scene. His candor and wit liven the discussion around the evolution of sponsorship in distance running, his regimented training program, and his goals for the future and future of the sport.#running #runningmotivation #ultramarathon #ultraendurance #triathlon #50miles✌🏼 - BigMetzThis Episode Is Broug...
2025-04-231h 09Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzSiri Lindley: World Champion Athlete and Coach, Cancer Survivor, and Eternal OptimistBigMetz sits down with Siri Lindley, World Champion, Coach extraordinaire, motivational speaker and cancer survivor. An eternal optimist and source of of inspiration to many across the globe, Siri's impact on triathlon and life are legendary. From overcoming adversity in sport to battling cancer, Siri's "Don't Give Up" attitude persists across all aspects of her life. An amazing documentary encapsulating Siri's unbridled spirit can be seen in the upcoming film "Tri Me - The Siri Lindley Story." Don't miss Siri's perspective on training, embracing a positive mindset in life and sport, and coaching world champion athletes. #ironman #triathlon #swimming...
2025-04-031h 04Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzMark Allen: 6x Ironman World Champion and GOAT of Men's TriathlonBigMetz sits down with 6x Ironman World Champion Mark Allen. Widely considered the GOAT of men's triathlon, Mark's impact on and off the race course continue to be an enduring legacy in triathlon. His preparation and mindset are legendary and you won't want to miss Mark's perspective on training methods, spirituality in sport, and coaching high-performance age-groupers and pros. #ironman #triathlon #swimming #cycling #running #mindset #motivation #runningmotivation ✌🏼 - BigMetz This Episode Is Brought To You By:PRECISION FUEL AND HYDRATIONGet 15% 👉 https://visit.pfandh.com/bigmetzGet a free Fuel & Hy...
2025-03-211h 01Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzMirinda Carfrae: 3x Ironman World Champion and 1x 70.3 Ironman World ChampionBigMetz sits down with 4x Ironman World Champion Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae. Rinny's performances and impact on and off the race course are a lasting legacy in the endurance sports world. As she transitions from being an elite pro athlete to business leader and fitness enthusiast (and always a "mum"), she to continues to explore ways to maximize her performance in life and sport learned throughout her extraordinary career. You won't want to miss Rinny's perspective on balancing motherhood and family life, having a high-performance team, and managing parenthood and business with husband and pro triathlete Tim O'Donnell. #ironman #equalityinsports #t...
2025-03-041h 10Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzEli Hemming: Professional Ultra Trail Runner and Former Pro TriathleteBigMetz sits down with Eli Hemming, ultra trail distance runner extraordinaire and former professional triathlete. Eli has a unique perspective into the world of professional endurance sports. You won't want to miss Eli's insights into how he successfully transitioned to professional ultra trail running, the evolution of the ultra running scene, his intense training, and living and working on a ranch. #running #runningmotivation #ultramarathon #ultraendurance #triathlon #trailrunning ✌🏼 - BigMetzThis Episode Is Brought To You By:PRECISION FUEL AND HYDRATIONGet 15% OFF BY CLICKING THIS LINK 👉 https://visit.pfandh.com/bigm...
2025-02-121h 06Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzSam Appleton: Top Long Distance Triathlete @bigjmetz11 sits down with tenured Pro Triathlete Sam Appleton. Over the last 10 years, Sam has established himself as one of the most competitive and successful long distance triathletes in the world, with nearly 20 Half Ironman and Ironman wins and five top 10 finishes at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Sam currently resides in Boulder, Colorado with his wife, Sarah, son Toby and their dog, Rufus. He loves everything about coffee and being active in the outdoors. Don't miss the friendly banter between BigMetz and Appo! #running #triathlon #cycling #swimming #mindset #endurance #australia #performance #Ironman...
2025-01-2858 minEndurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzSeason 1 Best Moments (2024)This episode is the coronation of Season 1, which featured amazing endurance athletes, entrepreneurs, and legends. From Olympic medalists to Ironman World Champions, Ultrarunning legends, Elite runners and Gravel specialists, Season 1 had it all! In this episode we share some of the best moments, from performance mindset to training and everything in between. You'll want to load up on PF&H for your '25 training and racing (LINK BELOW) after listening to this episode with BigMetz and guests! Stay tuned for Season 2!#running #olympics #triathlon #cycling #swimming #mindset #endurance #performance #Ironman #hydration #podcast #gravel #marathon #ultramarathon...
2025-01-1959 minEndurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzAndy Blow: CEO and Founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration, Former Professional Triathlete, Endurance Sports JunkieBigMetz sits down with Andy Blow - Founder and CEO of Precision Fuel and Hydration. A triathlete turned business executive, Andy's journey to founding and leading one of the top hydration companies is extraordinary. Listen as Andy shares the story on the evolution of Precision's suite of products that are now used by top peloton riders, Ironman athletes, and endurance racers across the globe. Andy has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Bath and worked as a Sports Scientist for Formula 1 teams while also helping to establish the Porsche Human Performance Centre. You'll want t...
2024-12-211h 06Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzMorgan Pearson: Two Time Olympic Silver Medalist, Professional Triathlete with a Running Pedigree, Mr. Zone2BigMetz sits down with Morgan Pearson - Two Time Olympic Silver Medalist and Professional Triathlete. A super runner turned triathlete living in Boulder, Morgan has been a staple on the short course and Olympic triathlon scene and is now testing the long course waters having just won his first Ironman 70.3 race in Indian Wells. Morgan balances training as both a professional triathlete and runner and is known for is effective Zone 2 training. Morgan shares his insights into the Olympics, his training methodologies, his future in competitive sport and his performance mindset. Don't miss this episode with BigMetz and Morgan P...
2024-12-091h 04Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzMatt Sharpe: Olympian, Triathlete, The Tempo Newsletter Co-FounderBigMetz sits down with Matt Sharpe - Olympian, great friend, training partner and Co-Founder of The Tempo Newsletter. A proud Canadian living in Boulder, Matt is highly regarded in the triathlon community. Matt's better half, Kristen Kasper, is also an Olympian. Matt has been an elite triathlete, from the Junior to Professional level, competing for over 20 years, so he has a unique perspective on the growth of endurance sports, from a participant and content perspective. An avid traveler, Matt is also known for having fun during while trotting the globe. You don't want to miss this friendly banter between B...
2024-12-051h 07Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzDrew Hunter: High School Phenom Runner, High Performance Team Founder, Sports Content ProducerBigMetz sits down with Drew Hunter, middle distance runner extraordinaire, former high school phenom, and Founder of Tinman Elite, an Adidas sponsored running club. Drew has a unique and amazing perspective into the world of professional running. You won't want to miss Drew's insights on the the impact of NIL on collegiate runners, building a high performance team and content community from scratch, his evolution as a top global runner, and his adaptation into becoming a father and how that impacts his vision for his future. ✌🏼 - BigMetzThis Episode Is Brought To You By:
2024-11-2559 minEndurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzChelsea Sodaro: Ironman World Champion, Mom, Equality in Sport and Mental Health Advocate @bigjmetz11 sits down with 2024 Ironman World Champion Women's Third Place Finisher Chelsea Sodaro. An athlete, women's equality in sports advocate, and champion for mental health, Chelsea's performance and impact on and off the race course is felt throughout the endurance sports world. Ironman World Champion and 3rd Place Finisher in Nice in 2024, Chelsea continues to explore ways to maximize her performance in sport and in life and she shares insights into those methodologies and transitions. You won't want to miss Chelsea's perspective on balancing motherhood and family life with being a world renown athlete as she continues her endurance sp...
2024-11-1459 minEndurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzRudy Von Berg: Ironman World Championship Podium, Training Protocols, Sponsorships, and Citizen of the WorldBigMetz sits down with 2024 Ironman World Champion Men's Third Place Finisher Rudy Von Berg - "The Bison". Just two years after making his Ironman debut, Rudy has already placed in the Top 4 in the last two Ironman World Championships. Rudy is a consistent long distance triathlete competing at 70.3, T100, and Ironman distance events. You won't want to miss Rudy's perspectives on the different coaching and training methodologies, keeping a laser-focused vision during preparation, and his journey as a global citizen to elite status in endurance sports.✌🏼 - BigMetzThis Episode Is Brought To You B...
2024-11-081h 12Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzMatt Hanson: Ironman Champion, Building the Future of Coaching, and New DadBigMetz sits down with Ironman Champion and current Ironman Pro Series leader, former training partner and good friend Dr. Matt Hanson. Matt is a highly regarded coach in the endurance community with his vast background as an athlete and is highly-educated in all things sports-related. Matt has been a highly consistent long distance triathlete winning several Ironman races, including Four (4x) North American Ironman Championships. You won't want to miss Matt's perspectives on the future of endurance sports including AI, the progress in training and results in triathlon, and "hot takes" on the Boulder scene!✌🏼 - BigMet...
2024-10-251h 04Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzAndre Lopes: Top South American Ironman Professional TriathleteBigMetz sits down with top South American triathlete, training partner and great friend Andre Lopes. Originally from Brazil with an engineering background, Andre is a relative recent newcomer to the Ironman scene. After a hot start to his career, Andre has recently been navigating injury. However, as he prepares for the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Andre is rested and ready! Andre shares insights from his journey from South America to the US, dives into the training scene in Boulder, and offers fresh perspectives which make Andre a fan favorite. You won't want to miss this insightful conversation with A...
2024-10-2157 minEndurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzTimothy O'Donnell: Iconic American Triathlete, Heart Attack Survivor, Endurance Sports EnthusiastBigMetz sits down with iconic American triathlete and great friend Timothy O'Donnell. Recently retired from an accomplished career across Long Distance triathlon, including 30+ wins, 60+ podiums, and American record holder at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Tim shares perspectives on his amazing athletic achievements, epic training days, and the current state of the sport. Tim also goes into detail about his heart attack, how he and his wife, Ironman World Champion Miranda Carfrae, consider the importance of family, and his transition into the next phase of his life. A life-long student of human physiology and an endurance sport enthusiast, T...
2024-10-021h 03Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzHolly Lawrence: Ironman 70.3 World Champion and Passionate Endurance Sports AdvocateBigMetz sits down with 2016 70.3 Ironman World Champion and soon-to-be new mom Holly Lawrence. Spanning a robust career across Middle Distance triathlon, BigMetz and Holly discuss her early days training on the West Coast, her move to endurance sports mecca Boulder, and how she's managing during her pregnancy. And, by no means is Holly done with triathlon! Her insights into her next phase are captured through her endurance mindset, what goes into succeeding at races, building the Passion Project with her husband Sean, and her goals for the future of triathlon. Holly's vibrance is felt throughout the entire discussion!
2024-09-1958 minEndurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzTaylor Knibb: Two Time Ironman 70.3 Champion and Two Time Olympic Silver MedalistBigMetz and guest host Jeanni Metzler sit down with good friend Taylor Knibb, 2x Olympic Silver Medalist and 2x 70.3 Ironman World Champion. Widely recognized as the most talented current female triathlete, Taylor recently won another Silver Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and has her sights set on the Ironman World Championship in Kona. BigMetz, Jeanni and Taylor explore the endurance mindset, what goes into executing succeeding across multiple distances, building a trustworthy team, and her goals for the future of triathlon. You DON'T want to miss this episode!✌🏼 - BigMetzThis Episode Is Brought To Yo...
2024-09-161h 15Endurance Matters Hosted by BigMetzDean Karnazes: Legendary Endurance Athlete and Best Selling AuthorBigMetz sits down with Ultramarathon legend Dean Karnazes. Record holder, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Endurance athlete. BigMetz and Dean explore the endurance mindset, what goes into creating an Ultra adventure, succeeding in business, and building a personal brand.✌🏼 - BigMetzThis Episode Is Brought To You By:PRECISION FUEL AND HYDRATIONGet 15% OFF with code BIGMETZ 👉 https://visit.pfandh.com/bigmetzPILLAR PERFORMANCEUse code ENDURANCE for 15% OFF 👉 https://thefeed.com/collections/pillar-performance (North America)👉 https://pillarperformance.shop/ (Everywhere Else)LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAppl...
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