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Know Your Numbers REI with Chris McCormackEpisode 44 - Triathlon Tips and Tricks with Chad BykerkChad Bykerk is an age group IronMan competitor and triathlon coach with Mauna Endurance. He and Chris competed together at IronMan Waco where Chad placed 1st overall in the 25-29 age group, sealing his world championship spot for IronMan Kona.
This was a fruitful conversation with so much triathlon wisdom including:
How and why Chad fell in love with endurance training
Chad's swim background and how he uses it to boost his performance
Why endurance sports are popular among those who have struggled
The need for balance in an athlete's life and the importance of enjoying t...2021-11-1638 min
Purple Patch PodcastGerry Rodrigues of Tower 26 - Part 2In part one of the Purple Patch Podcast with Gerry Rodrigues, Matt and Gerry reminisced about each other's careers and how coaching and training methodologies have evolved, especially for the multisport athlete. In part two, they dissect the recent IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship race and discuss the natural evolution and progression of these world championship athletes. It should come as no surprise that there are common elements of their success that are applicable to athletes and performers at all levels. Finally, Matt and Gerry look ahead to the future of the sport: What is the proc...2018-09-2029 min
Purple Patch PodcastGerry Rodrigues of Tower 26 - Part 1Did you know that Gerry Rodrigues coached Matt Dixon in swimming when Matt was a professional triathlete? Their relationship and mutual respect span decades - as does their knowledge of the sport. Of course, this isn't a typical conversation about swim form and technique. This is a deep dive with two triathlon experts through their lens of performance and coaching. In part one of this two-part series, they reminisce about each other's careers and how coaching and training have changed, especially for the multisport athlete. In addition to great stories, they discuss: Ger...2018-09-181h 00
Purple Patch PodcastThe Power of Presence - Develop Your Inner AnimalToday’s focus is on…well…FOCUS... and remaining present in your training in order to maximize your training yield. Something that is often overlooked in training by both athletes and coaches is the importance of presence - focused awareness on the task. Whatever your quest or goal, being focused and present is a critical piece of the puzzle to maximize your precious training time. This becomes even more critical when you are time-starved. Being focused and present ensures the best execution and the biggest performance yield. In this episode, Matt discusses the many reasons to be...2018-07-3124 min
That Triathlon ShowQ&A: Recovery frequency, LCHF or The Core Diet, Polarised Training, and Indoor Bike Trainers | EP#78Listener questions and answers. I answer some of the triathlon questions you have been sending in over the last couple of months. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: How to structure in recovery in your training plan Polarised training LCHF (as taught by past guest Tim Noakes) or the Core Diet (as taught by past guest Jesse Kropelnicki)? Swim training: what to do when my pool is far away? And how to practise technique and drills? Which indoor bike trainer and trainer software should I get? SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com SPONSORS: Precision Hydration One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hyd...2017-11-2328 min
TOWER 26 Be Race Ready PodcastEpisode #32: Triathlon Coach Matt Dixon Shares His KnowledgeJim and Gerry welcome Triathlon Coach and Founder of PurplePatch Fitness Matt Dixon. Matt shares his growth in the sport as one of the most successful coaches in the sport. Matt goes on to share his coaching philosophies for swimmers regarding technique, schedule, progressions, etc. www.purplepatchfitness.com Go to www.obstri.com/tower26 for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to...2017-05-2542 min
TOWER 26 Be Race Ready PodcastEpisode #20: How to Structure Your Off SeasonGerry and Jim have a chat about where your focus should be in your off season training and give a good idea as to how is should look. After the chat, the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.c...2016-11-1743 min