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Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#457 [PORTRAIT DE TRIATHLÈTE] Un IRONMAN® revisité pour ses 24 ans : le défi de Lou Godet🎙️ Dans cet épisode, on part dans les Hautes-Alpes à la rencontre de Lou Godet, une triathlète amatrice qui est aussi coach sportive. Passionnée de nature, elle vient de relever un défi complètement fou pour ses 24 ans : l’IRON 2.4.💬 Au programme : 2,4 km de natation, 240 km de vélo et 24 km de course à pied. Elle nous raconte sa préparation et son choix de revenir à l’essence même du sport outdoor : du matériel simple, un budget réduit, et une aventure humaine avant tout.Un épisode inspirant, qui donne envie de sortir de la routine de...2025-08-1258 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#456 [GUIDE] Le vrai visage du triathlète amateur français🎙️ Dans cet épisode, on vous présente la plus grande enquête jamais menée sur le triathlon amateur en France. Plus de 2100 triathlètes ont répondu à notre questionnaire… et les résultats risquent bien de bousculer quelques clichés !💬 Dans cet épisode, on dresse le portrait-robot du triathlète amateur français :Leur âge et leur expérience en triathlonLeurs points forts et leurs point faiblesLeur volume d’entrainement et leur distance favoriteLeur budget annuelUn décryptage précis, accessible et parfois surprenant, qui permettra à chacun — coachs, pratiquants, clubs ou curieux — de mieux com...2025-08-0515 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#443 [PORTRAIT DE TRIATHLÈTE] La triple vie de Thomas Hustache : papa de jumeaux, sapeur-pompier et triathlète🎙️ Dans cet épisode, on reçoit Thomas Hustache, un triathlète amateur qui vise la qualification aux championnats du monde Ötillö, l’épreuve mythique du swimrun. Papa de 2 jumeaux, il jongle entre sa passion pour le triple effort et son métier de sapeur-pompier.💬 Thomas nous raconte sa découverte du triathlon, son passage en club et ses ambitions en swimrun. Aujourd’hui, il incarne le parfait équilibre entre une vie sportive, personnelle et professionnelle bien remplie. Plongez à la découverte de ce portrait inspirant !📗 Ressources :Le guide complet sur l’utilisation de...2025-05-061h 05
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#434 [INTERVIEW DE PRO] Triathlète pro : Une vie de passion, d’équilibre et de sacrifices avec Quentin Barreau🎙️ Dans cet épisode, on reçoit Quentin Barreau, un triathlète professionnel multiple champion de France sur triathlon courte distance. Après 11 ans sur ce format, il est désormais en quête de performances sur triathlon longue distance, avec comme point de mire les mondiaux IRONMAN® 2025.💬 Quentin nous partage son quotidien de triathlète professionnel, rythmé entre entrainements intensifs et compétitions. Il aborde aussi avec nous les thématiques de préparation mentale et de gestion de course, primordiales à un tel niveau de pratique.📗 Ressources :Participez à la Grande Étude 2025 sur le tr...2025-03-181h 07
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#423 [PORTRAIT DE TRIATHLÈTE] “Monter sur le podium aux championnats du monde IRONMAN® 70.3 à Marbella” (avec Valentin Tortelier)🎙️ Dans cet épisode, on reçoit Valentin Tortelier, un triathlète breton qui visera le podium dans son groupe d’âge aux prochains championnats du monde IRONMAN® 70.3 à Marbella en Novembre 2025.💬 Du football au triathlon, en passant par le cyclisme en catégorie élite, Valentin nous raconte son parcours inspirant. Il nous partage aussi quelques conseils d’entrainements et ses secrets pour concilier au mieux sa vie professionnelle et ses projets sportifs.📗 Ressources :Quelle est la meilleure stratégie de course en triathlon ?5 semaines d’entraînement offertes > rendez-vous sur https://www.opentri.fr/ avec le code...2025-01-0752 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#398 Pompier et triathlète : une vie de défis avec Morgane ArmiroliPompier et triathlète : une vie de défis avec Morgane Armiroli🎙️ Dans cet épisode, on reçoit Morgane Armiroli, alias Iron.Momo, triathlète passionnée et pompier professionnelle.💬 On y parle de son parcours atypique, de ses défis en triathlon, et de la gestion de sa grossesse tout en restant active.🚀 Une plongée inspirante dans l’univers d’une femme déterminée et passionnée de triathlon.🎧 Écoutez - Abonnez-vous - Partagez !→ Suivez notre invitée sur Instagram & sur Strava ( https://www.instagram.co...2024-07-161h 01
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#375 Le grand triathlète qui défie les dimensions avec Cédric Ludet🤿 Plongeons au cœur d'une transformation exceptionnelle, celle de Cédric Ludet, ingénieur aérospatial devenu étoile du triathlon français. 🌠📚 Autrefois confiné dans l'univers des calculs et des conceptions complexes, Cédric a, non pas troqué, mais complété ses équations avec les eaux libres, les routes sinueuses et les sentiers battus. 🚴♂️🏊♂️🏃♂️ Sa passion pour le triathlon, alliée à une détermination de fer, l'a propulsé d'un hobby à une carrière professionnelle fulgurante.📏 Avec presque deux mètres de détermination, ce colosse n'a jamais vu sa taille comme un obstacle, mais plutôt comme un atout qui le distingue dans la foule d...2024-02-0640 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#369 Triathlète par inadvertance avec Jonathan Tedde🌟 Comment passer du BMX à l'un des triathlons les plus dures de France ?Je l'ai demandé à un triathlète "qui ne s'assume pas" : j'ai échangé avec Jonathan TEDDE, un passionné de BMX qui s'est transformé en triathlète exceptionnel ! 🚴♂️🏊♂️🏃♂️Son histoire est fascinante : malgré une phobie profonde de l'eau, Jonathan a relevé le défi du Bearman. Ce n'est pas seulement un changement de discipline, mais une véritable métamorphose de l'esprit et du corps. 🌊🏅🔎 À travers cette transformation, Jonathan incarne la persévérance et la capacité à surmonter ses peurs. Son parcours est un rappel puissant que les obstacles, aus...2023-12-261h 15
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#347 La vie de Triathlète pro, ce n'est que du bonheur avec Mathilde GautierJeune, Mathilde Gautier n’était pas très assidue pour le sport… Puis, à 16 ans, elle découvre le triathlon un peu par hasard via une copine. Et petit à petit, elle prend goût à l’effort. Elle arrive dans le haut niveau et rejoint l’équipe de France. 🇫🇷Quel a été le déclic? C’est devenus une raison d’être, un projet de vie. Elle aime se sentir forte et c’est comme ça qu’elle se sent elle-même. A tel point qu’aujourd’hui, elle “ne troquerai cette vie là pour rien au monde”. 🤩Et pourtant, une carrière dans le sport...2023-07-251h 26
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#342 Qui est Iron.Yeahman ? (le triathlète en slip léopard)Si vous êtes triathlète et que vous rôdez un minimum sur Instagram, impossible de l’avoir raté… 🧐Hermann Simon alias @iron.yeahman est partout! Et vous l’aurez peut-être même déjà aperçu en course. En même temps, un triathlète en slip léopard ou avec une casquette à hélice multicolore, ça court pas les rues… 🤪A l’heure où les chronos s’affollent, le monde du triathlon est de plus en plus compétitif. Alors rien de tel qu’un peu d’humour pour alléger ce sport de brut. 😅Mais q...2023-06-201h 29
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#317 Je n'étais pas sportif et mon cerveau m'a amené à etre un ultra triathlete - Arnaud De MeesterIl ne faisait pas de sport. Puis à 40 ans, il décide sur un pari de prendre part à une course à vélo. Le problème, c'est qu'il n'a aucun entrainement, qu'il n'a même pas de vélo et que la course fait 140km. Pas grave, il fait la course et arrive au bout. Mais il prends la toute dernière place du classement. Personne derrière lui... Il faudra revenir coute que coute pour ne pas rester sur ce résultat dur à avaler. Et c'est deux ans plus tard qu'il revient pour cette fois-ci gagner la course tout simplement. 🏆Arnaud...2022-12-131h 44
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: How many distances can Leanda Cave win?Welcome to our last episode of Triathlete Hour before we take a late summer break—but don’t worry we’re planning to be back with new episodes at the end of the month…And for this episode we have an exciting guest: Leanda Cave, the four-time world champion — at almost every distance — talks to us about how even in retirement she’s considering one more distance world title, Ultraman. And she tells us how her first Ultraman went two weeks ago.We also talk about how she got started in the sport, how she made a living...2022-08-1044 minThe Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: How many distances can Leanda Cave win?Welcome to our last episode of Triathlete Hour before we take a late summer break—but don’t worry we’re planning to be back with new episodes at the end of the month…And for this episode we have an exciting guest: Leanda Cave, the four-time world champion — at almost every distance — talks to us about how even in retirement she’s considering one more distance world title, Ultraman. And she tells us how her first Ultraman went two weeks ago.We also talk about how she got started in the sport, how she made a living...2022-08-1044 min
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Siri Lindley Wants You to Live Your Absolute Best LifeThis week we have a deep and thought-provoking episode with Siri Lindley. The world champion talks to us about how to create the life you want for yourself and how to chase dreams that seem impossible, even how to turn something like living through leukemia into a positive in your life.First, before all that, some quick news: Today is our host, Kelly O'Mara's, last day at Triathlete. So we’ll have one more short episode for you next week and then we’ll be taking a break in August, but don’t worry we hope to be bac...2022-08-031h 18The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Siri Lindley Wants You to Live Your Absolute Best LifeThis week we have a deep and thought-provoking episode with Siri Lindley. The world champion talks to us about how to create the life you want for yourself and how to chase dreams that seem impossible, even how to turn something like living through leukemia into a positive in your life.First, before all that, some quick news: Today is our host, Kelly O'Mara's, last day at Triathlete. So we’ll have one more short episode for you next week and then we’ll be taking a break in August, but don’t worry we hope to be bac...2022-08-031h 18
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#298 [REDIFF] Sam Laidlow le plus jeune triathlete aux championnats du MondeCet été, on passe en mode REDIFFUSION.Et pour continuer, on vous propose de ré-écouter les épisodes 203 à 206 !Bonne écoute! 🎧⚠️📗 notre livre "Devenir Triathlète" est en commande ici 📗⚠️----Ce podcast, co-animé par Olivier DE SCHUTTER et Ermanno DI MICELI est proposé par OHANA Triathlon , et vous accompagne dans votre démarche pour Devenir Triathlète ! N'oubliez pas de laisser une revue : https://ratethispodcast.com/ohana Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.2022-08-0253 min
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: We've Been Approaching Mental Health In Tri All WrongWelcome to the Triathlete Hour. This week’s episode is one I think will hit home for a lot of triathletes. We’re talking to mental health researcher and ultra runner and triathlete herself, Jill Colangelo.Jill started studying the link between mental health and endurance sports after she found herself overtrained, with no answers for what drives a regular athlete to train themselves to that point. What she found may sound familiar to many of you.And now, more recently, she’s been talking to other triathletes who have been diagnosed with ADHD or autism...2022-07-201h 18The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: We've Been Approaching Mental Health In Tri All WrongWelcome to the Triathlete Hour. This week’s episode is one I think will hit home for a lot of triathletes. We’re talking to mental health researcher and ultra runner and triathlete herself, Jill Colangelo.Jill started studying the link between mental health and endurance sports after she found herself overtrained, with no answers for what drives a regular athlete to train themselves to that point. What she found may sound familiar to many of you.And now, more recently, she’s been talking to other triathletes who have been diagnosed with ADHD or autism...2022-07-201h 18
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Nicola Spirig looks back on 30 years at the top of the tri gameThis week, we’ve got a quick preview of the race in Roth this Sunday: world champion v. world champion. And then we’re talking to another world champ, the legend Nicola Spirig.Nicola talks to us from her home in Switzerland, as she nears the end of her final season and retirement. She tells us about what her goals have been in this final year, which of her five Olympics was her favorite, and how she actually never intended to be a pro triathlete for this long.The Swiss star and Olympic gold medalist star...2022-06-2951 minThe Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Nicola Spirig looks back on 30 years at the top of the tri gameThis week, we’ve got a quick preview of the race in Roth this Sunday: world champion v. world champion. And then we’re talking to another world champ, the legend Nicola Spirig.Nicola talks to us from her home in Switzerland, as she nears the end of her final season and retirement. She tells us about what her goals have been in this final year, which of her five Olympics was her favorite, and how she actually never intended to be a pro triathlete for this long.The Swiss star and Olympic gold medalist star...2022-06-2951 min
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Karen Smyers has seen it allOn this week’s episode of the Triathlete Hour we’re talking with the legendary Karen Smyers, who is still the only woman to win the ITU (now World Triathlon) world title and Kona in the same year—just five weeks apart back in 1995.She also overcame a string of bad luck in the late '90s: a storm window that fell and sliced her hamstring, getting hit by an 18-wheeler, being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and shattering her collarbone. But it didn’t stop her from getting to the first-ever Olympic Trials. She also talks to us about...2022-06-221h 19The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Karen Smyers has seen it allOn this week’s episode of the Triathlete Hour we’re talking with the legendary Karen Smyers, who is still the only woman to win the ITU (now World Triathlon) world title and Kona in the same year—just five weeks apart back in 1995.She also overcame a string of bad luck in the late '90s: a storm window that fell and sliced her hamstring, getting hit by an 18-wheeler, being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and shattering her collarbone. But it didn’t stop her from getting to the first-ever Olympic Trials. She also talks to us about...2022-06-221h 19
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Nikki Bartlett finds joy in training & in triThis week we’re talking to Nikki Bartlett, fresh off her win at Marbella 70.3. She tells us how when she started out it took her hours to make it through a swim at training camp—but she was determined to become a pro triathlete, and how she’s found happiness and loves what she does now.But first, Sid Talks is back with the most important question: Laura Phillips 8:18 at Ironman Hamburg, Kat Mathews 7:31 and Kristian’s Blummenfelt’s 6:45 at the Sub 7/Sub8 project — what was the most impressive performance this weekend? And what do we want to see in th...2022-06-081h 14The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Nikki Bartlett finds joy in training & in triThis week we’re talking to Nikki Bartlett, fresh off her win at Marbella 70.3. She tells us how when she started out it took her hours to make it through a swim at training camp—but she was determined to become a pro triathlete, and how she’s found happiness and loves what she does now.But first, Sid Talks is back with the most important question: Laura Phillips 8:18 at Ironman Hamburg, Kat Mathews 7:31 and Kristian’s Blummenfelt’s 6:45 at the Sub 7/Sub8 project — what was the most impressive performance this weekend? And what do we want to see in th...2022-06-081h 14
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Mark Allen gives us his St. George analysis & predictionsWelcome to the all St. George episode of the Triathlete Hour. Today we’ve got everything you need to know for the Ironman World Championship in St. George next weekend. Legendary world champion Mark Allen is here to break it all down. He talks to us about what goes through a champ’s mind in the last two weeks before the big dance, how he thinks St. George will play out differently than Kona, and his very detailed background on all the top contenders.And first Laura Siddall gives us the inside look at final Worlds prep and...2022-04-2754 minThe Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Mark Allen gives us his St. George analysis & predictionsWelcome to the all St. George episode of the Triathlete Hour. Today we’ve got everything you need to know for the Ironman World Championship in St. George next weekend. Legendary world champion Mark Allen is here to break it all down. He talks to us about what goes through a champ’s mind in the last two weeks before the big dance, how he thinks St. George will play out differently than Kona, and his very detailed background on all the top contenders.And first Laura Siddall gives us the inside look at final Worlds prep and...2022-04-2754 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#279 Romain Gioux 🇫🇷 Cycliste pro et diabetique devenu triathleteIl y a de plus en plus de cyclistes pro qui passent sur le triathlon. Ça permet de varier les plaisirs et se challenger un peu. C'est ce que Romain Gioux a fait. Mais son histoire est plutôt particulière, car il est atteint de diabète de type 1. C'est grave docteur ? 💉Pas si c'est géré correctement. Et Romain nous montre avec exemplarité qu'une vie sportive de haut niveau est possible malgré la maladie. Aujourd'hui, il s'est reconverti dans le triathlon et prêche la bonne parole pour montrer aux diabétiques qu'il e...2022-03-221h 28
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#273 Matthieu Witwoet 🇫🇷 De triathlète à eco-aventurier 🏊“L'objectif ce n'est pas la ligne d'arrivée, c'est vraiment ce que je suis en train de vivre à l'instant présent !” - Matthieu WITWOETAllier sa passion pour les sports d’endurance et la protection de l’environnement. C’est devenu le mode de vie de Matthieu Witvoet. 💪Il se qualifie d’éco-aventurier. Un terme qui lui va plutôt bien puisqu’il fait passer des messages environnementaux forts via des défis sportifs. Que ce soit la descente de la Seine à la nage sur 380 km de Paris à son embouchure ou la traversée du lac le plus haut du m...2022-02-071h 34
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Ep. 83 - USAT CEO Rocky Harris just loves triathlonAfter a long holiday break, we’re back with the Triathlete Hour—and we have a great first show of 2022 for you.Rocky Harris, the CEO of USA Triathlon, is talking with us about how he got into the sport after he caught a bug—an actual bug not a metaphorical bug—on vacation. And why he left ASU to take the USAT job because of the potential he saw and what he thought could improve in the triathlon community he loved.He also tells us USAT is working on this year, what he sees as the s...2022-01-191h 26The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Ep. 83 - USAT CEO Rocky Harris just loves triathlonAfter a long holiday break, we’re back with the Triathlete Hour—and we have a great first show of 2022 for you.Rocky Harris, the CEO of USA Triathlon, is talking with us about how he got into the sport after he caught a bug—an actual bug not a metaphorical bug—on vacation. And why he left ASU to take the USAT job because of the potential he saw and what he thought could improve in the triathlon community he loved.He also tells us USAT is working on this year, what he sees as the s...2022-01-191h 26
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#264 Devenir Triathlète sur le tard et devenir pro - Arthur Horseau“Quand j'ai commencé le sport-études triathlon je partais avec un handicap qui était de me retrouver face à des plus jeunes que moi qui étaient déjà Champions de France dans leurs catégories, mais j'avais envie de réussir” - Arthur HorseauSportif depuis sa plus tendre enfance, il n'a malgré tout découvert le triathlon que vers 15 ans. Dès sa première expérience, il tombe amoureux de ce sport et se donne à fond pour arriver au plus haut niveau, en s'entrainant aux côtés des meilleurs et même parfois jusqu'à 35 km en natation par sema...2021-12-061h 26
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Ep. 80 - Lesley Paterson is on an adventureThis week on the Triathlete Hour we have another Xterra legend in advance of Xterra Worlds next weekend. Lesley Paterson, the Scottish Rocket, joins us from Scotland to talk about never getting fast enough at swimming, quitting tri out of frustration, and then coming back to Xterra because of the love of adventure and nature. How does that all works with a movie industry career? And she shares the lessons she learned when writing her book, The Brave Athlete.And first Sid Talks tackles the question of Ironman world records after the exciting performances this week and...2021-11-241h 13The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Ep. 80 - Lesley Paterson is on an adventureThis week on the Triathlete Hour we have another Xterra legend in advance of Xterra Worlds next weekend. Lesley Paterson, the Scottish Rocket, joins us from Scotland to talk about never getting fast enough at swimming, quitting tri out of frustration, and then coming back to Xterra because of the love of adventure and nature. How does that all works with a movie industry career? And she shares the lessons she learned when writing her book, The Brave Athlete.And first Sid Talks tackles the question of Ironman world records after the exciting performances this week and...2021-11-241h 13
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#253 Devenir Kiné et Devenir Triathlète avec Lionel LE STRAT“Quand je suis devenu triathlète, je ne savais pas super bien nagé ... je croyais que d'être né au bord de la mer suffirait !” - Lionel LE STRATSur la recommandation de David HOLDERBACH (épisodes #148 à #151), nous avons donné la parole à son ami Lionel LE STRAT.Après des études de kiné et quelques années de "pause sportive", Lionel se met à nager et se laisse tenter par le Triathlon.Nous vous laissons découvrir comment il a pu "Devenir Triathlète" et courir plus d'une dizaine de Triathlon Ironman© toute cette semaine...2021-11-0915 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#242 Un triathlète pro suspendu 3 ans pour dopage par Killian Tanguy de SporKT PodcastKillian TANGUY de SporKT Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/sporkt-podcast/id1529886780 ) intervient chaque Lundi sur le #podcast #DevenirTriathlete.Mauvaise nouvelle pour le triathlon, le triathlète russe Igor Polyanskiy a cette semaine été suspendu 3 ans pour dopage à l’EPO, à la suite d’un contrôle inopiné réalisé le 21 juillet dernier. Il avait tout de même participé aux Jeux Olympiques, où il a pris la 43e place sur la course masculine et la 14e place sur le relais mixte. Ce n’est pas le seul cas cette année, l’Ukrainienne Yuliya Yel...2021-10-2503 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#218 Thomas Navarro, triathlète professionnel au bout d’un an de pratique« Au début c'était compliqué de nager plus de 50 m [...] un an après, je suis passé PRO » - Thomas NAVARRO« Il faut être à 100% sur le vélo pour que je puisse exploiter mes qualités » - Thomas NAVARROThomas Navarro est un triathlète professionnel de bientôt 27 ans. Avec seulement 5 ans de triathlon à son actif, son passé de cycliste de haut niveau l’aide à arriver en tête des courses. Également entraîneur, voilà 2 ans qu’il se dédie intégralement à sa passion.Pour ce premier épisode de la semaine, Thomas N...2021-09-2115 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#216 Jeanne Lehair : Le quotidien d’une triathlète« Ce qui m’intéressait dans ce groupe c’est que c’est indépendant, dans le sens où en dehors de l’entraînement tu fais ta vie » - Jeanne LEHAIREJeanne Lehair est une jeune triathlète française de 25 ans. Originaire de Metz, c’est au Portugal qu’elle s’entraîne et court vers un avenir professionnel aussi brillant que le soleil de l'Algarve. Avec un premier triathlon à 7 ans, ce jeune espoir espère bien concourir encore les 100 prochaines années !Pour le dernier épisode de la semaine et de cette série, Jeanne L...2021-09-1713 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#208 Mathieu Muller : un triathlète au Ministère des Sports« Je suis arrivé à Paris et je me suis dit : “si tu veux pas te faire happer par la ville, il faut que tu fixes un objectif, que tu te remettes sérieusement au triathlon” » - Mathieu MULLERMathieu Muller : l’homme aux mille facettes. Un point commun ? Le sport, bien-sûr ! A seulement 25 ans, Mathieu est chargé de la prévention du dopage au Ministère des Sports, en France, mais c’est aujourd’hui en tant que triathlète que nous le retrouvons sur le podcast. Il a grandi dans le sport et le triathlon fait te...2021-09-0714 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#205 Du mental et du sport : le quotidien d’un triathlète professionnel - Sam Laidlow« Je n’ai pas envie de me donner un plan B, parce qu’après t’as plus de chances de retomber sur le plan B » - Sam LAIDLOW« Il faut que l’entraînement ait du sens, qu’il ait une raison sinon ça sert à rien » - Sam LAIDLOW« La préparation mentale tu l’as à chaque fois que tu as un échec » - Sam LAIDLOWUne enfance particulière pour Sam Laidlow, cet athlète qui a fait son premier triathlon à 4 ans… puisque ses parents sont eux-mêmes triathlètes. Bercé par la mélod...2021-09-0215 min
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Ep. 69 - Mohamed Lahna can do anythingWelcome to the Triathlete Hour. We’re finishing out Paralympics Month with a chat with Mohamed Lahna, who took bronze in paratri at the Rio Game, but is competing in paracycling in Tokyo.But that’s not the craziest thing he’s done. We talk about finishing the epic six-day Marathon des Sables on crutches, climbing from the lowest point to the highest point on every continent, and what it's like to do massive swims (like across the Strait of Gibraltar) while missing a limb.Mohamed was born without a femur on his right leg and gr...2021-08-2556 minThe Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Ep. 69 - Mohamed Lahna can do anythingWelcome to the Triathlete Hour. We’re finishing out Paralympics Month with a chat with Mohamed Lahna, who took bronze in paratri at the Rio Game, but is competing in paracycling in Tokyo.But that’s not the craziest thing he’s done. We talk about finishing the epic six-day Marathon des Sables on crutches, climbing from the lowest point to the highest point on every continent, and what it's like to do massive swims (like across the Strait of Gibraltar) while missing a limb.Mohamed was born without a femur on his right leg and gr...2021-08-2556 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#196 Comment se passe une carrière de triathlète pro ? Antoine MECHIN nous explique tout !« Quand j’ai gagné Hawaii, j’aurais aimé avoir un petit SMS de la Fédération, mais non, sur le Long on est un peu esseulé. Heureusement en France on a la chance d’avoir des clubs qui aident les triathlètes longue distance » - Antoine MECHIN« En pro, le niveau est bien plus élevé qu’en groupes d’âge » - Antoine MECHINAntoine MECHIN est un triathlète professionnel de 32 ans, aujourd’hui également entraîneur dans sa propre structure. S’il a toujours baigné dans le sport, il a commencé cette carrière sur le...2021-08-2016 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#193 Les débuts d’un triathlète professionnel : Antoine MECHIN« Le triathlon, je l’ai découvert sur le tard avec des potes » - Antoine MECHIN« Je suis dans la force de l’âge en triathlon ! » - Antoine MECHINAntoine MECHIN est un triathlète professionnel de 32 ans, aujourd’hui également entraîneur dans sapropre structure. S’il a toujours baigné dans le sport, il a commencé cette carrière sur le tard, après avoir fait des études en activité physique adaptée (notamment spécialisé dans le vieillissement). Le parcours semble tout tracé pour cet homme qui a commencé le triathlon suite à un défi en...2021-08-1711 min
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Ep. 67 - Allysa Seely doesn't give upWelcome to the start of Paralympics month on the Triathlete Hour. The Paralympic Games start next week and after all the excitement in Tokyo we’re ready to keep it going. Allysa Seely kicks things off today with her fascinating and inspiring story. After getting into triathlon while in college, she started experiencing symptoms that didn’t make sense: extreme fatigue, passing out when standing up, an inability to walk. It took two years to finally get a diagnosis. And after surgery, she went back to Collegiate Club Nationals and became the first athlete with a disability to compete in t...2021-08-1152 minThe Triathlete HourTriathlete Hour: Ep. 67 - Allysa Seely doesn't give upWelcome to the start of Paralympics month on the Triathlete Hour. The Paralympic Games start next week and after all the excitement in Tokyo we’re ready to keep it going. Allysa Seely kicks things off today with her fascinating and inspiring story. After getting into triathlon while in college, she started experiencing symptoms that didn’t make sense: extreme fatigue, passing out when standing up, an inability to walk. It took two years to finally get a diagnosis. And after surgery, she went back to Collegiate Club Nationals and became the first athlete with a disability to compete in t...2021-08-1152 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#186 Sandra Szefer, Triathlète et bientôt diététicienne-micro-nutritionniste« C’est comme le sport, je respire micro-nutrition » - Sandra SZEFER« Il y a des choses qui peuvent être vraiment révélatrices, au niveau alimentaire » - Sandra SZEFER« On n’a pas cette crédibilité du corps médical, que je veux avoir pour pouvoir augmenter mon potentiel d’action » - Sandra SZEFERSandra, 38 ans, est une Maman de 3 enfants qui a découvert le sport dans la vingtaine. Des petites courses de village aux Marathon, elle a découvert le Triathlon à la trentaine et a décidé, non seulement de pratiquer...2021-08-0615 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#148 Un Olympien deviendra Triathlète : David Holderbach« Pour s’entraîner, on partait de Tokyo, on allait jusqu’au Mont Fuji et on revenait » - David HOLDERBACH« Aux JO, c’est vraiment l’unité qui ressort » - David HOLDERBACH« C’est une expérience que tu ne vis qu’une fois mais que tu ne perds jamais » - David HOLDERBACH« L’échec ? tu te construis par rapport à ça » - David HOLDERBACH« On retrouve beaucoup de similarités entre le sport à haute intensité et la vie d’entreprise » - David HOLDERBACHDans cette série hebdomadaire du podcast, retrouv...2021-06-1513 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#139 Hawaii - La consécration du triathlète racontée par Louis BOUILLET“une fois sur le vélo tu comprends vraiment que t’es au championnat du monde”“j’étais venu pour profiter de la course pas pour faire une perf”“l’arrivée à Hawaii c’est un moment qu’il faut vivre à fond”“tu te dis wahou, je l’ai fait, j’ai fini cette course qui me fait rêver depuis 10 ans... c’est magique !” - Louis BOUILLET“faire la course avec les copains du club ça aide à se donner à fond et se soutenir dans les moments les plus difficiles de la compétition” - Louis BOUILLET.Tri...2021-06-0222 min
Devenir Triathlète x Opentri#138 Découvrez le parcours de Louis BOUILLET, Triathlète depuis ses 13 ans“le triathlon c’est inépuisable comme ressource de fun” - Louis BOUILLET“faire la course avec les copains du club ça aide à se donner à fond et se soutenir dans les moments les plus difficiles de la compétition” - Louis BOUILLET.Sportif depuis toujours, triathlète depuis ses 13 ans mais aussi scout et ingénieur, découvrez qui est Louis BOUILLET, ce Bruxellois de 27 ans qui va de record en record. Pour ce premier épisode, revenons ensemble sur le parcours sportif qui l’a mené à Hawaï, et rendez-vous demain pour la suite de son aventure de triathlète...2021-06-0121 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: Ep. 43 - Alyssa Godesky goes from pro triathlete to Fastest Known Time record holderThis week we talk to pro triathlete turned Fastest Known Time record holder Alyssa Godesky.Alyssa is known for her Ironman finishes and back-to-back Ironman top tens on consecutive weekends, but a few years ago she was looking for a new challenge. That's when she found Fastest Known Times—FKTs. First, she took the fastest known time on the Vermont Long Trail and then this year she went after the Adirondack High Peaks. FKTs exploded in popularity this year and Alyssa explains to us all the logistics and the fun, and why triathletes should tackle one....2021-01-271h 01The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: Ep. 43 - Alyssa Godesky goes from pro triathlete to Fastest Known Time record holderThis week we talk to pro triathlete turned Fastest Known Time record holder Alyssa Godesky.Alyssa is known for her Ironman finishes and back-to-back Ironman top tens on consecutive weekends, but a few years ago she was looking for a new challenge. That's when she found Fastest Known Times—FKTs. First, she took the fastest known time on the Vermont Long Trail and then this year she went after the Adirondack High Peaks. FKTs exploded in popularity this year and Alyssa explains to us all the logistics and the fun, and why triathletes should tackle one....2021-01-271h 01The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 41 - Barry Siff reflects on the life of triathlonBarry tells us all about how he first got into triathlon in the 80s in Omaha, how he left a job as a top exec in the food industry to start a multisport company, and how he found adventure racing — and some of his craziest hallucinations during multi-day races.Barry has been in the sport for a long time, and he has a lot of insight about it what triathlon gets right and what it gets wrong. While he's waiting for inspiration for his next adventure, he's also been writing columns for us. Check th...2021-01-131h 07The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 41 - Barry Siff reflects on the life of triathlonBarry tells us all about how he first got into triathlon in the 80s in Omaha, how he left a job as a top exec in the food industry to start a multisport company, and how he found adventure racing — and some of his craziest hallucinations during multi-day races.Barry has been in the sport for a long time, and he has a lot of insight about it what triathlon gets right and what it gets wrong. While he's waiting for inspiration for his next adventure, he's also been writing columns for us. Check th...2021-01-131h 07
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: Ep. 40 - Sebastian Kienle on what it takes on race dayTo start the new year, we're talking to Ironman World Champ and one of everyone's favorites, Sebi Kienle. We recorded this interview before the holidays and, as always, Sebi is honest, open, and funny.
He tells us why the Daytona race didn't go as hoped for him, what he's been doing this year, how he's changed his training and what he's learned over the years. He also breaks down what it takes on race day to win with one of the funnier explanations we've heard in years—and why he thinks Americans are going to be dominant again in Ironman.
Pl...2021-01-061h 17
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 39 - The Best Of 2020This week we've got a short and fun episode for you, with some of our favorite clips from the year—starting with our very first episode with Sarah True: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/the-triathlete-hour-podcast-sarah-true-flora-duffy/
We also look back on some fun insights, like Ben Hoffman's explanation of the "virtual race resume," Andy Potts' explanation of when it's OK to poop yourself in a race, and Cody Beals description of the funky math that goes into calculating your "average" training week.
Listen to all the full episodes:
Ben Hoffman: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/the-triathlete-hour-podcast-ben-hoffman-wants-to-win-in-kona/
Andy Potts: https://www.triathlete.co...2020-12-1616 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 39 - The Best Of 2020This week we've got a short and fun episode for you, with some of our favorite clips from the year—starting with our very first episode with Sarah True: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/the-triathlete-hour-podcast-sarah-true-flora-duffy/
We also look back on some fun insights, like Ben Hoffman's explanation of the "virtual race resume," Andy Potts' explanation of when it's OK to poop yourself in a race, and Cody Beals description of the funky math that goes into calculating your "average" training week.
Listen to all the full episodes:
Ben Hoffman: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/the-triathlete-hour-podcast-ben-hoffman-wants-to-win-in-kona/
Andy Potts: https://www.triathlete.co...2020-12-1616 min
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 35 - Here's what Ironman head referee Jimmy Riccitello wants you to knowThis week, we talk to the global head of officiating for Ironman, Jimmy Riccitello. Jimmy started out as a pro triathlete in the late 1980s and through the '90s and into the early 2000s.
His annoyance with some of the rules early in his career prompted him to get involved in trying to get them changed—and led him to find out how much work goes into developing rules for a race. Now, as Ironman's head referee he's been working on global consistency in the rules. He talks to us about his officiating philosophy and some rule issues he wi...2020-11-181h 01The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 35 - Here's what Ironman head referee Jimmy Riccitello wants you to knowThis week, we talk to the global head of officiating for Ironman, Jimmy Riccitello. Jimmy started out as a pro triathlete in the late 1980s and through the '90s and into the early 2000s.
His annoyance with some of the rules early in his career prompted him to get involved in trying to get them changed—and led him to find out how much work goes into developing rules for a race. Now, as Ironman's head referee he's been working on global consistency in the rules. He talks to us about his officiating philosophy and some rule issues he wi...2020-11-181h 01
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 34 - How Rachel Joyce went from last in the pro field to firstOn this week's episode we talk to retired Kona podium finisher Rachel Joyce. Rachel quit her job as a lawyer in the UK to become a pro triathlete—and then did terrible! She struggled and was hurt and came in last or second-to-last. How did she go from that to coming in second in the world?
Rachel shares with us what she changed, what she wish she'd known, and how she eventually finished on the Kona podium three times and won the ITU Long-Course World Championships. Plus, the major difference now that she's retired: being less tired.
And first, we ta...2020-11-1158 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 34 - How Rachel Joyce went from last in the pro field to firstOn this week's episode we talk to retired Kona podium finisher Rachel Joyce. Rachel quit her job as a lawyer in the UK to become a pro triathlete—and then did terrible! She struggled and was hurt and came in last or second-to-last. How did she go from that to coming in second in the world?
Rachel shares with us what she changed, what she wish she'd known, and how she eventually finished on the Kona podium three times and won the ITU Long-Course World Championships. Plus, the major difference now that she's retired: being less tired.
And first, we ta...2020-11-1158 min
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 32 - Emma-Kate Lidbury's dreams changed + COVID protocols & Daytona champsThis week, we've got a bunch of short fun things for you. First, our senior digital editor Liz Hichens give us the lowdown on the new Ironman COVID-19 protocols. Liz lays out what the rules and processes were at Arizona 70.3—the first Ironman brand event in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic—and she tells us how it went and what athletes can expect at races in the near future (including the upcoming Ironman Arizona). For more insight and photos of the race set-up: https://www.triathlete.com/events/ironman/what-the-first-ironman-brand-event-in-the-u-s-since-the-pandemic-looked-like/
Then, our writer Brad Culp gives us h...2020-10-281h 04The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 32 - Emma-Kate Lidbury's dreams changed + COVID protocols & Daytona champsThis week, we've got a bunch of short fun things for you. First, our senior digital editor Liz Hichens give us the lowdown on the new Ironman COVID-19 protocols. Liz lays out what the rules and processes were at Arizona 70.3—the first Ironman brand event in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic—and she tells us how it went and what athletes can expect at races in the near future (including the upcoming Ironman Arizona). For more insight and photos of the race set-up: https://www.triathlete.com/events/ironman/what-the-first-ironman-brand-event-in-the-u-s-since-the-pandemic-looked-like/
Then, our writer Brad Culp gives us h...2020-10-281h 04
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 30 - Jocelyn McCauley on faith, family, and confidenceThis week we talk to Jocelyn McCauley. The Ironman champ is, in some ways, best known for almost beating Wold Champion Daniela Ryf last year at Ironman Texas. We talk about that and what it takes to believe you're as good as anyone in the world—plus how she went from Kona amateur champ in just her second Ironman ever to top ten in the pro field.
You can read our 2015 story about her back when she was a nurse and age-group athlete: https://www.triathlete.com/events/ironman/on-the-fast-track-from-newbie-to-kona-amateur-champ/
We talk about how she and her husband weighed the pr...2020-10-1458 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 30 - Jocelyn McCauley on faith, family, and confidenceThis week we talk to Jocelyn McCauley. The Ironman champ is, in some ways, best known for almost beating Wold Champion Daniela Ryf last year at Ironman Texas. We talk about that and what it takes to believe you're as good as anyone in the world—plus how she went from Kona amateur champ in just her second Ironman ever to top ten in the pro field.
You can read our 2015 story about her back when she was a nurse and age-group athlete: https://www.triathlete.com/events/ironman/on-the-fast-track-from-newbie-to-kona-amateur-champ/
We talk about how she and her husband weighed the pr...2020-10-1458 min
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: Ep. 29 - Bob Babbitt remembers everythingThis week would have been the week we all gathered on the Big Island for the Ironman World Championships. With Kona canceled, we're looking back instead of the 42 years of the event with the sport's de facto historian Bob Babbitt. Bob has been at every race since he did one of the first Ironman events back in 1980. He remembers all of his favorite moments and he tells us how the sport has changed (and how it hasn't!) over the years. You can listen to Breakfast With Bob and Bob's other interviews here: https://babbittville.com/
Plus, our editors share their...2020-10-0748 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: Ep. 29 - Bob Babbitt remembers everythingThis week would have been the week we all gathered on the Big Island for the Ironman World Championships. With Kona canceled, we're looking back instead of the 42 years of the event with the sport's de facto historian Bob Babbitt. Bob has been at every race since he did one of the first Ironman events back in 1980. He remembers all of his favorite moments and he tells us how the sport has changed (and how it hasn't!) over the years. You can listen to Breakfast With Bob and Bob's other interviews here: https://babbittville.com/
Plus, our editors share their...2020-10-0748 min
The Triathlete HourEp. 8 Triathlete Editors' RoundtableEpisode 8 of Fitter & Faster sees Triathlete Magazine's editor-in-chief Kelly O'Mara and senior editor Chris Foster join host Emma-Kate Lidbury for a Triathlete Editors' Roundtable. The trio—who between them have more than 50 years' experience in the sport—discuss some key triathlon topics from both an athlete perspective as well as an editorial one: What are the most common questions we receive from readers? What are the biggest mistakes made? What were our biggest mistakes? We also discuss some of the greatest challenges triathletes face, such as time management, nutrition, and injury prevention—and give some insights into how we've learne...2020-09-1141 minThe Triathlete HourEp. 8 Triathlete Editors' RoundtableEpisode 8 of Fitter & Faster sees Triathlete Magazine's editor-in-chief Kelly O'Mara and senior editor Chris Foster join host Emma-Kate Lidbury for a Triathlete Editors' Roundtable. The trio—who between them have more than 50 years' experience in the sport—discuss some key triathlon topics from both an athlete perspective as well as an editorial one: What are the most common questions we receive from readers? What are the biggest mistakes made? What were our biggest mistakes? We also discuss some of the greatest challenges triathletes face, such as time management, nutrition, and injury prevention—and give some insights into how we've learne...2020-09-1141 min
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 24 - Haley Chura can't believe the turns her life has takenThis week is all about swimming. We talk with uber-swimmer, Ironman champ, and first out of the water at Kona Haley Chura.
Haley won a national championship as a swimmer at the University of Georgia, competed in the Olympic Trials, and only got her start in triathlon after a bet with her boss at her accounting firm. Now she's an Ironman champion and has traveled all over the world racing, but she never would have imagined this is the turn life would take.
She also talks to us about racing the Olympic Marathon Trials back in February—one of the cr...2020-09-021h 22The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 24 - Haley Chura can't believe the turns her life has takenThis week is all about swimming. We talk with uber-swimmer, Ironman champ, and first out of the water at Kona Haley Chura.
Haley won a national championship as a swimmer at the University of Georgia, competed in the Olympic Trials, and only got her start in triathlon after a bet with her boss at her accounting firm. Now she's an Ironman champion and has traveled all over the world racing, but she never would have imagined this is the turn life would take.
She also talks to us about racing the Olympic Marathon Trials back in February—one of the cr...2020-09-021h 22
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 23 - Don't Call Ben Collins RetiredThis week we talk to USAT board member and former national team athlete Ben Collins. After winning a number of 70.3s, the New York City Triathlon, and countless other races, Ben's last full year of pro racing was in 2017. But don't call him retired. Now he's training with and guiding blind Paralympic athlete, Aaron Scheidies — and they're going for gold in Tokyo. Ben tells us what it's like to guide, what training is required, and why he enjoys it more than racing solo right now.
The other thing Ben's enjoying in post-pro life? Making up his own triathlon adventures. See th...2020-08-2659 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 23 - Don't Call Ben Collins RetiredThis week we talk to USAT board member and former national team athlete Ben Collins. After winning a number of 70.3s, the New York City Triathlon, and countless other races, Ben's last full year of pro racing was in 2017. But don't call him retired. Now he's training with and guiding blind Paralympic athlete, Aaron Scheidies — and they're going for gold in Tokyo. Ben tells us what it's like to guide, what training is required, and why he enjoys it more than racing solo right now.
The other thing Ben's enjoying in post-pro life? Making up his own triathlon adventures. See th...2020-08-2659 min
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 22 - Chelsea Sodaro is having funThis week we talk to former pro runner(and 10K national champion) Chelsea Sodaro. A few years ago, after many injuries and a disappointing 2016 Olympics run, she made the switch to triathlon—and has already seen success, winning multiple 70.3s and taking 4th at the 70.3 World Championships this past fall.
Chelsea talks about why she's having fun now, what she's learned, why she decided to stop chasing the Olympic dream and move to 70.3 (hint: it has to do with staying close to her family), and how she's evaluated her big goals during this stressful time.
Despite a few internet issues, th...2020-08-191h 10The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 22 - Chelsea Sodaro is having funThis week we talk to former pro runner(and 10K national champion) Chelsea Sodaro. A few years ago, after many injuries and a disappointing 2016 Olympics run, she made the switch to triathlon—and has already seen success, winning multiple 70.3s and taking 4th at the 70.3 World Championships this past fall.
Chelsea talks about why she's having fun now, what she's learned, why she decided to stop chasing the Olympic dream and move to 70.3 (hint: it has to do with staying close to her family), and how she's evaluated her big goals during this stressful time.
Despite a few internet issues, th...2020-08-191h 10
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 20 - Sam Long's long-term goal is to win KonaUp-and-comer Sam Long joins us for a fun episode 20. He explains how he got the nickname "The Big Unit," why he's been going after all the KOMs this year, and what he's learned about consistency.
The 24-year-old was on a tear last year, winning back-to-back races and Ironman Chattanooga. This year, he's been dueling it out for KOMs with pro cyclists and runners, and battling with Lionel Sanders on Mt. Lemmon: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/the-epic-kom-battle-taking-place-in-tucson/
Sam talks to us about growing up in Boulder and thinking world champions swimming at your gym were normal, doing his first Ironman...2020-08-0547 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 20 - Sam Long's long-term goal is to win KonaUp-and-comer Sam Long joins us for a fun episode 20. He explains how he got the nickname "The Big Unit," why he's been going after all the KOMs this year, and what he's learned about consistency.
The 24-year-old was on a tear last year, winning back-to-back races and Ironman Chattanooga. This year, he's been dueling it out for KOMs with pro cyclists and runners, and battling with Lionel Sanders on Mt. Lemmon: https://www.triathlete.com/culture/the-epic-kom-battle-taking-place-in-tucson/
Sam talks to us about growing up in Boulder and thinking world champions swimming at your gym were normal, doing his first Ironman...2020-08-0547 min
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 18 - Lauren Brandon didn't break the finish tape for yearsIn episode 18 of The Triathlete Hour, we talk to uber-swimmer and Ironman champ Lauren Brandon. Known as one of the nicest people in the pro field, the many-time swim course record holder tells us she felt terrified of biking during her first triathlon—and how she's improved.
She talks about why she made the switch to tri after the swimming Olympic Trials (because she loves it), why she prefers the Ironman distance even though it doesn't benefit swimmers, and how it took her nearly eight years of racing before she got to break a finish line tape. Plus, she gets re...2020-07-221h 07The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 18 - Lauren Brandon didn't break the finish tape for yearsIn episode 18 of The Triathlete Hour, we talk to uber-swimmer and Ironman champ Lauren Brandon. Known as one of the nicest people in the pro field, the many-time swim course record holder tells us she felt terrified of biking during her first triathlon—and how she's improved.
She talks about why she made the switch to tri after the swimming Olympic Trials (because she loves it), why she prefers the Ironman distance even though it doesn't benefit swimmers, and how it took her nearly eight years of racing before she got to break a finish line tape. Plus, she gets re...2020-07-221h 07
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 16 - Katie Zaferes tries to get better every dayThis week, we talk with Olympian, World Champion, and our current cover model, Katie Zaferes. Katie is featured on the front of our July/August magazine issue — which you can get on newsstands now. You can also become an Active Pass member to get a magazine subscription, exclusive content, partner discounts, training plans, two books, and more: https://www.triathlete.com/active-pass/#_active-pass
Katie was supposed to be on her way to the Olympics right now, but she talks to us about how she's adjusting and adapting this year, and how she's found some silver linings. She has advice for sp...2020-07-0844 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 16 - Katie Zaferes tries to get better every dayThis week, we talk with Olympian, World Champion, and our current cover model, Katie Zaferes. Katie is featured on the front of our July/August magazine issue — which you can get on newsstands now. You can also become an Active Pass member to get a magazine subscription, exclusive content, partner discounts, training plans, two books, and more: https://www.triathlete.com/active-pass/#_active-pass
Katie was supposed to be on her way to the Olympics right now, but she talks to us about how she's adjusting and adapting this year, and how she's found some silver linings. She has advice for sp...2020-07-0844 min
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 15 - Ellie Salthouse enjoys the journeyIn this week's episode we talk with Australian 70.3 powerhouse Ellie Salthouse about her long journey to success and how she's learned a happy athlete is a fast athlete.
Ellie started out in triathlon as an elite junior, but briefly retired at the age of 20—with hopes of becoming a body builder. That was short-lived, though, and she soon returned to the sport with a new outlook. Although the goal of making the Olympics didn't work out, now she's become a dominant force on the 70.3 circuit and is determined to win the 70.3 world championships—whenever there is a world championships again.
Plus...2020-07-0151 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 15 - Ellie Salthouse enjoys the journeyIn this week's episode we talk with Australian 70.3 powerhouse Ellie Salthouse about her long journey to success and how she's learned a happy athlete is a fast athlete.
Ellie started out in triathlon as an elite junior, but briefly retired at the age of 20—with hopes of becoming a body builder. That was short-lived, though, and she soon returned to the sport with a new outlook. Although the goal of making the Olympics didn't work out, now she's become a dominant force on the 70.3 circuit and is determined to win the 70.3 world championships—whenever there is a world championships again.
Plus...2020-07-0151 min
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 14 - Sika Henry wants to be the first African-American female proIn episode 14 of the Triathlete Hour we talk with Sika Henry, who is trying to become the first female African-American pro triathlete. How did she end up with that goal and why hasn't there been someone before her?
Last year, Sika also had a horrific crash and doesn't remember anything before waking up in the hospital. How do you get back on your bike after that? Plus, she still balances a full-time job and a full-time training load, even with her big goals—something a lot of us will appreciate.
First, though, Triathlete senior editor Chris Foster talks to us ab...2020-06-2452 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 14 - Sika Henry wants to be the first African-American female proIn episode 14 of the Triathlete Hour we talk with Sika Henry, who is trying to become the first female African-American pro triathlete. How did she end up with that goal and why hasn't there been someone before her?
Last year, Sika also had a horrific crash and doesn't remember anything before waking up in the hospital. How do you get back on your bike after that? Plus, she still balances a full-time job and a full-time training load, even with her big goals—something a lot of us will appreciate.
First, though, Triathlete senior editor Chris Foster talks to us ab...2020-06-2452 min
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Live: Cam WurfIronman champion and pro cyclist Cameron Wurf joins us from his current base in Andorra, Spain to talk about how he’s managed training through the pandemic, life as a new dad, what he’s learned in transitioning from rowing to cycling to triathlon, and why he thinks doping isn’t as big of a problem as it used to be. You can watch the complete video and check out our full series of Triathlete Live videos at triathlete.com/ama2020-06-2200 min
The Triathlete HourTriathlete Live: Cam WurfIronman champion and pro cyclist Cameron Wurf joins us from his current base in Andorra, Spain to talk about how he’s managed training through the pandemic, life as a new dad, what he’s learned in transitioning from rowing to cycling to triathlon, and why he thinks doping isn’t as big of a problem as it used to be. You can watch the complete video and check out our full series of Triathlete Live videos at triathlete.com/ama2020-06-221h 01
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour ep. 12 - Andy Potts remembers when it all came into focusThe legendary Andy Potts joins us for episode 12 of the Triathlete Hour. He looks back on his 19 years in the sport, how he found his way to triathlon after *just* missing out on the Olympics in swimming, and when he realized he might be good at this. Plus, an extensive discussion on when it's OK (and when it's not OK) to poop yourself during a race, why he's bummed the harder races often get canceled, and how his wife's cancer diagnosis pushed them down a path of chasing what you love. We also promise, in the episode, to share...2020-06-101h 03The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour ep. 12 - Andy Potts remembers when it all came into focusThe legendary Andy Potts joins us for episode 12 of the Triathlete Hour. He looks back on his 19 years in the sport, how he found his way to triathlon after *just* missing out on the Olympics in swimming, and when he realized he might be good at this. Plus, an extensive discussion on when it's OK (and when it's not OK) to poop yourself during a race, why he's bummed the harder races often get canceled, and how his wife's cancer diagnosis pushed them down a path of chasing what you love. We also promise, in the episode, to share...2020-06-101h 03
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 11 - Ben Kanute wants to win 70.3 worlds and an Olympic medalIn ep. 11 of The Triathlete Hour we're joined Ben Kanute, a 2016 Olympian and second place at the 70.3 World Championships. Obviously we asked Ben: Which is harder -- 70.3 or ITU? And which would you rather win?
Ben talks to us, from his hot home base in Arizona, about how he hopes to win medals at both, what he learned when he moved up in distance, and how he balanced racing professionally while going to college at University of Arizona. Plus, his new puppy interrupts.
And first we chat with someone completely different: the #1 ranked Zwift rider in the world, Holden Comeau...2020-06-031h 03The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 11 - Ben Kanute wants to win 70.3 worlds and an Olympic medalIn ep. 11 of The Triathlete Hour we're joined Ben Kanute, a 2016 Olympian and second place at the 70.3 World Championships. Obviously we asked Ben: Which is harder -- 70.3 or ITU? And which would you rather win?
Ben talks to us, from his hot home base in Arizona, about how he hopes to win medals at both, what he learned when he moved up in distance, and how he balanced racing professionally while going to college at University of Arizona. Plus, his new puppy interrupts.
And first we chat with someone completely different: the #1 ranked Zwift rider in the world, Holden Comeau...2020-06-031h 03
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 9 - Sarah Piampiano gets real about uncertainty & having a familyIn ep. 9 of the Triathlete Hour, Sarah Piampiano opens up about the uncertainty she's facing as a "mature" athlete. This season was supposed to be her last season before she and her husband started a family. But now with all the uncertainty around racing: Does she wait? She's 40: Does she try and come back to racing after having a kid? How do you tackle these questions?
Sarah also talks to us about how she almost quit the sport in 2018. But after months off to re-find her fire, she came back in 2019 and set the third fastest American women's Ironman time...2020-05-2054 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 9 - Sarah Piampiano gets real about uncertainty & having a familyIn ep. 9 of the Triathlete Hour, Sarah Piampiano opens up about the uncertainty she's facing as a "mature" athlete. This season was supposed to be her last season before she and her husband started a family. But now with all the uncertainty around racing: Does she wait? She's 40: Does she try and come back to racing after having a kid? How do you tackle these questions?
Sarah also talks to us about how she almost quit the sport in 2018. But after months off to re-find her fire, she came back in 2019 and set the third fastest American women's Ironman time...2020-05-2054 min
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour - ep. 8: Jesse Thomas officially retiresIn ep. 8 of The Triathlete Hour, Jesse Thomas decides to make his retirement "official." He then looks back on how he got here, his years in the sport, and where he goes from here.
A quick note: In the episode, Jesse jokes that he wrote a goodbye retirement post that he never published. After we finished recording, he agreed to publish that final Triathlete column, which you can now see on our site at triathlete.com/tag/triathlife
This introspective episode with a fan favorite covers everything from sponsor money differences between men & women to how he and his wife...2020-05-131h 00The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour - ep. 8: Jesse Thomas officially retiresIn ep. 8 of The Triathlete Hour, Jesse Thomas decides to make his retirement "official." He then looks back on how he got here, his years in the sport, and where he goes from here.
A quick note: In the episode, Jesse jokes that he wrote a goodbye retirement post that he never published. After we finished recording, he agreed to publish that final Triathlete column, which you can now see on our site at triathlete.com/tag/triathlife
This introspective episode with a fan favorite covers everything from sponsor money differences between men & women to how he and his wife...2020-05-131h 00
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour - Ep. 7: Linsey Corbin & consistencyIn ep. 7 of The Triathlete Hour, Ironman champ and American record holder Linsey Corbin talks to us during her mini "triathlon sabbatical" about Bend, food, and how her husband's early Youtube videos helped her marketing.
Linsey using an injury right now to practice some self-reflection, figure out her why, and focus on being Linsey the Person—not just Linsey the Triathlete. Plus, we chat about how she's managed to be one of the longest lasting female pros at the top level, returning to Kona 13 times, and how the women's field has improved so much it's forced her to up her ga...2020-05-061h 01The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour - Ep. 7: Linsey Corbin & consistencyIn ep. 7 of The Triathlete Hour, Ironman champ and American record holder Linsey Corbin talks to us during her mini "triathlon sabbatical" about Bend, food, and how her husband's early Youtube videos helped her marketing.
Linsey using an injury right now to practice some self-reflection, figure out her why, and focus on being Linsey the Person—not just Linsey the Triathlete. Plus, we chat about how she's managed to be one of the longest lasting female pros at the top level, returning to Kona 13 times, and how the women's field has improved so much it's forced her to up her ga...2020-05-061h 01
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 3 - Ben Hoffman & what it takes to winIn ep. 3 of The Triathlete Hour, multi-time Kona podium finisher Ben Hoffman joins us to talk about how he got where he is today.
Ben gets philosophical about what it takes to win Ironman, how the top guys are friends, and why he decided to try to be a pro triathlete in the first place. He and our host, Kelly, reminisce about the 2006 Collegiate National Championships — which launched him into his career. And he explains the concept of the 'virtual race resume.' Plus, they talk about the Pro Triathletes Organization and how Ben's big goal before he retires is to...2020-04-081h 05The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 3 - Ben Hoffman & what it takes to winIn ep. 3 of The Triathlete Hour, multi-time Kona podium finisher Ben Hoffman joins us to talk about how he got where he is today.
Ben gets philosophical about what it takes to win Ironman, how the top guys are friends, and why he decided to try to be a pro triathlete in the first place. He and our host, Kelly, reminisce about the 2006 Collegiate National Championships — which launched him into his career. And he explains the concept of the 'virtual race resume.' Plus, they talk about the Pro Triathletes Organization and how Ben's big goal before he retires is to...2020-04-081h 05
The Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 1 - Sarah True & COVID-19On the first episode of The Triathlete Hour, our host and Triathlete editor-in-chief Kelly O'Mara is joined by Olympian and Kona 4th place finisher Sarah True.
Sarah tells us about what it's like right now dealing with the financial uncertainty of being a pro athlete during the spread of coronavirus, why she decided to race in Campeche 70.3 before travel restrictions went into effect, and how she's focusing on family for the next few months.
As part of the Olympic Selection Committee, Sarah also gives us the inside scoop about the triathlon Olympic selection criteria. And we talk about her ongoing...2020-03-2648 minThe Triathlete HourThe Triathlete Hour: ep. 1 - Sarah True & COVID-19On the first episode of The Triathlete Hour, our host and Triathlete editor-in-chief Kelly O'Mara is joined by Olympian and Kona 4th place finisher Sarah True.
Sarah tells us about what it's like right now dealing with the financial uncertainty of being a pro athlete during the spread of coronavirus, why she decided to race in Campeche 70.3 before travel restrictions went into effect, and how she's focusing on family for the next few months.
As part of the Olympic Selection Committee, Sarah also gives us the inside scoop about the triathlon Olympic selection criteria. And we talk about her ongoing...2020-03-2648 min