As triathletes, we love watching and racing with the pros. However, what they do is not always possible for us. This podcast is for age group triathletes that want to be part of a conversation on being the best triathlete they can be with their time, talent, resources, and level of effort. Being age group triathletes, coaches, parents, and full-time working professionals, your hosts, Jillian Carlson, Jay Cougnet and Matt Sommer will be your guide on this adventure. Each podcast, we will disc ...
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This is a triathlon podcast for age group triathletes hosted by triathlon coaches Colin Cook and Elliot Kawaoka. The podcast focuses on providing helpful information to the everyday triathlete that is trying to optimize their time and get faster.
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We learn from top amateur athletes, coaches and experts about optimising performance as age groupers! Listen for inspiration and education 🎧
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This is The Age Grouper Triathlon and Multisport Podcast. Join Jeff and Eric, two regular 30-34 year old triathletes from the heart of the Midwest, in the kind of conversation that only age-groupers can appreciate. We explore the everyday issues that we face as swimmers, cyclists, and runners. If you're part of any age-group, you've found the right podcast!
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Season 2 - Episode 23 - Guest: Jeffrey Sankoff M.D. - The Tri Doc
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1:04:55Send us a text We are excited to introduce you to Jeffrey Sankoff, better known as The Tri Doc. We talk with Jeff about his journey into the world of triathlon and how he is serving the age group community with his podcast, The Tri-Doc Podcast! We dive into topics like heart health, what works and what doesn't in terms of supplements, and even disc…
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Ep. 138: Danny and Colin discuss dealing with injuries, surgery, and explore the mental impact of injury on sport.
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1:01:54Episode Overview:Discuss Colin's recent hernia surgery recovery and explore mental aspects of injury/recovery for triathletes.Key Takeaways:-Colin had dual-sided hernia surgery 8 weeks ago, still with lifting restrictions-Recovery taking longer than initially expected; doctors gave conflicting timelines-Mental challenges of injury include self-doub…
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Please enjoy our long form interview with Nate Thomas, newly minted member of Top Gunz Tri team. Nate is a Triathlon coach, small business owner, and teacher. In this episode, Nate discusses his training methods, his triathlon related business (Uniq Endurance), and what motivates him in the triathlon space. Thanks for listening and please enjoy.Don…
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Season 2 - Episode 22 - The Data Fields We Use
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1:07:40Send us a text If it isn't on Strava, it didn't happen, right!? No way! You put in the work and you know it, that is all that matters, right!? Well, both are kinda right. Data is a tool that helps us get the most out of our training and racing. It keeps us in check and it motivates us too. Matt, Jillian, and Jay discuss the data fields on their dev…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 136: Mike Beeman, finisher of 110 marathons and 47 consecutive Boston Marathons
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1:09:10This week, we were joined by Mike Beeman, an experienced runner who has completed 110 marathons, including 47 consecutive Boston Marathons. The group discussed Mike’s extensive running career, touching upon topics of how training, race shoes, and marathon culture has changed over the years. With a lifetime best of 2:35:42 in 1982, Mike’s achievemen…
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Season 2 - Episode 21 - Nutrition
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1:18:10Send us a text Matt, Jillian, and Jay attempt to unpack the gigantic topic of nutrition for triathletes. We are not professionals in this area but our combined experience in the sport provides a pretty wide array of approaches to daily nutrition as well as race day. This is definitely not the last episode we will devote to this topic. We hope that …
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We are stoked to welcome Anthony McCauley on this week’s pod! Before he became a successful Health and Wellness Coach, Anthony transitioned from a professional culinary career to triathlon, completing 4 Ironman races in 5 years. Recently, Anthony has incorporated peptides (BPC-157 and TB-500) into his training, primarily for recovery, reporting imp…
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AGFL Triathlon Ep. 134 Jeremy Woodward, 2x Heart Failure Survivor and Creator of "Run Empowered"
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1:03:17This week, Colin and Danny are joined by Jeremy Woodward, heart failure survivor and creator of “Run Empowered”. Jeremy Woodward introduces himself as a heart failure survivor who has undergone two major open heart surgeries. He was born with a bicuspid aortic heart valve and developed endocarditis at age 22, requiring his first surgery. He later w…
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Season 2 - Episode 20 - Bikes - Part 2
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1:05:43Send us a text In episode 5 of this season, Matt, Jillian, and Jay discussed tons of topics about bikes. Unfortunately, we didn't get to everything we had hoped to cover, so we are back again to try and cover more dimensions of the longest leg of triathlon. We cover saddle selection, shoes, helmets, eye wear, kits, and nutrition set-ups. Guess what…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 133: Aaron Geiser, Endure IQ Coach
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1:09:53In this week’s episode, Colin interview Endure IQ Coach, Aaron Geiser. They discuss Aaron’s athletic background and journey into triathlon coaching. They also chat about the differences between age group and professional training. Aaron coached Colin throughout his highly successful 2024 season and they reflect back on his year. They both express g…
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Season 2 - Episode 19 - Indoor Training Tips & Tricks
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1:06:53Send us a text In the Northern Hemisphere, we are in the middle of the dog days of winter. Many of us are sequestered to our "caves" to get our training done. What can we do to make it more tolerable or engaging? How can we remain purposeful and not let our moods influence our desire to train? Matt, Jillian, and Jay take you on an indoor ride with …
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Season 2 - Episode 18 - A World Championship New Year! - Part 2
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1:06:16Send us a text We pick up where we left off with Jillian, Matt, and Andy Holland last episode about their experience at the 2024 70.3 and Ironman Championships in Taupo and Kona. We were just getting to the start of their races last episode, so listen about their race experience through the finish line!…
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Season 2 - Episode 17 - A World Championship New Year! - Part 1
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1:02:25Send us a text Happy 2025 everyone! In this very special new year episode, Matt, Jillian, and Jay welcome back a previous guest, Andy Holland. 2024 went out with a bang for Andy, Matt, and Jillian with visits to the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World Championships! We journey through the lead-up and finish lines of both races in this special two-part e…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 132: Raymond Botelho, Coach and Former Pro Triathlete
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1:24:51In this Age Grouper for Life episode, Colin interviews the great, Raymond Botelho. Raymond recounts how he got into triathlon in 1994 after a friend dared him to do a race near his hometown of Newport, Rhode Island. He had no prior experience but was eager to try it, and was mentored by an experienced triathlete named Jim Merchant who helped him tr…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 131: Triathlon Vet and Top Gunz Tri Team Member, Norman Kim
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1:05:44In this Age Grouper for Life podcast, Colin introduces Norman Kim, a long-time triathlete and coach who has been in the sport for over 35 years. Norman shares details about his family, work as a toxicologist, and early athletic background in running and rowing in college. He also discusses his success in both long- and short-course racing, the ment…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 130: Athena National Champion, Leslie Battle
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1:05:09In this Age Grouper for Life episode, Colin interview Leslie Battle. Leslie shares how she got into triathlon in 2009 after being inspired by a friend's Ironman race. She started with a sprint triathlon and was hooked, going on to complete over 350 triathlons, including winning numerous national championships as an Athena athlete. Leslie discusses …
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 129: Colin's 2024 Season Recap
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1:07:13In this episode, Colin recaps his incredible 2025 season. He first discusses his recent sports hernia surgery which he has been dealing with for several months. Colin reflects on his training approach this season, which consisted of a lot more run and bike volume compared to previous seasons. Some of his race highlights of the year include the over…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 128: Clay Emge
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1:05:36In this Age Grouper for Life Podcast, Colin interviews Clay Emge from the Every Man Jack triathlon team. Clay is a 40-year old triathlete from Tyler, Texas who works as a financial advisor and has four young kids. He and Colin discuss their similar backgrounds in swimming and running, as well as their experience with triathlon over the past 16+ yea…
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Send us a text Who knew gift ideas for triathletes would be such a popular topic?! So, we are back for another rendition of triathlon gift ideas by season of the year. We hope you enjoy this one as much as part one. Matt and Jillian are off to New Zealand next week for 70.3 World Championships, so we will be back after the New Year! We hope you hav…
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Season 2 Episode 15 - Triathlon Gift Ideas
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1:00:05Send us a text 'Tis the season! Matt, Jillian, and Jay breakdown their gift ideas for triathletes in this festive episode. We tackle all budget ranges from unlimited down to stocking stuffer essentials. You may want to share this episode with someone special! ;o) Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/noise-cake/off-the-wall License code: XBQ8CES…
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In this Age Grouper for Life episode, Scott Tindal at Fuelin joins us again to discuss updates to the Fuelin nutrition app, explore off-season nutrition strategies for triathletes, and other beneficial nutrition advice. Enjoy the latest podcast and thanks for joining again, Scott!---Show Notes:• Fuelin launching revamped app with improved UI, food …
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Send us a text On the eve of Thanksgiving, Matt, Jillian, and Jay share what they are grateful for as well as the lessons they have learned thus far in 2024. Jay also shares a race recap for the JFK 50 Miler that he completed recently. We hope you all have an amazing and restful Thanksgiving! Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/brea…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 126: Elite Amateur Triathlete, Donald Brooks
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1:08:17In this episode, Colin interviews the amazing Donald Brooks. Donald won his age group at the World Championship in Kona by over 20 minutes, with an impressive time of 8:58:51. His training emphasizes consistency, balancing family life, and adapting workouts around commitments. Enjoy the latest podcast as they discuss Donald’s athletic background, k…
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Age Grouper for Life Triathlon Episode 125: Marcel van Duinen and Tri-Excellence
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1:03:30In this episode, Colin interviews Marcel van Duinen the founder Tri-Excellence, which focuses on developing technology and sensors to help endurance athletes optimize their health and performance. He discusses his background in healthcare and how that led him to start Tri-Excellence about a year ago. Colin had the privilege of experiencing their co…
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Send us a text Have you ever missed a race due to injury or some other reason that left you frustrated? What about the dreaded DNF (did not finish)? Bouncing back from these disappointing situations or even a performance that did not meet your expectations is tough. Matt, Jillian, and Jay provide some ideas on how they approach adversity when it co…
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Age Grouper for Life Episode 124: Matthew Schuster and Addra Labs
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1:27:03In this episode, Colin interviews guest Matthew Schuster, an age group triathlete and co-founder of a sports nutrition startup called Addra Labs. Matthew shares his background, including transitioning from a corporate career to becoming an endurance athlete and entrepreneur. Enjoy the listen as we dive into Matthew’s triathlon journey. Thanks for j…
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Season 2 Episode 12 - Reunited!!
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1:03:43Send us a text It has been four months since we recorded a podcast!! We are so sorry, but we promise it was for good triathlon and life reasons that we were absent for so long! From Africa to Norway and across the United States, Matt, Jillian, and Jay were busy juggling life as age group triathletes and have no shortage of stories during this episo…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 123: Colin's Epic Ironman World Championship Trip and Race Recap
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1:00:29In this episode, Colin recaps trip #7 to the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii! He has had a phenomenal year of racing and Kona was no exception, setting a personal best time by over 17 minutes and just missed breaking three hours. Also discussed are the events and experiences pre- and post-race. It was a very busy, but fun week on the Big…
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In this episode Colin recaps his recent win at Jones Beach 70.3! He overcame challenging wind conditions and a 6-minute deficit on the run. Colin also discusses his Kona prep and a core/abdominal issue he’s been dealing with leading up to the big day – less than 10 days away! Good luck and have a great race in Hawaii, Colin!---Show Notes:- Colin wo…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 121: Every Man Jack Superstar, Luke Creger
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1:17:22In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Luke Creger! Luke grew up playing baseball in Southern California but eventually burned out and transitioned to running and cycling as a way to lose weight. This led him to try his first triathlon in 2021, which sparked his passion for the port. Luke discusses joining Team Every Man Jack, a tria…
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In this episode, we discuss our approaches to coaching triathletes across different experience levels and demographics. All triathletes can benefit greatly from having coach in a variety of ways. These include learning proper techniques, keeping yourself accountable, ensuring the correct equipment is purchased, and to avoid overtraining. Consistenc…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 119: Tom Gordon and Ironman Lake Placid Recaps
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1:28:56In this episode, Colin, Becca, and Elliot Tom Gordon, a 27-year-old age group triathlete from Boulder, Colorado. Tom shares his background as a former college swimmer who transitioned to triathlon a few years after graduating. He discusses his training volume, strengths in swimming and cycling, and the supportive triathlon community in Boulder. We …
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Season 2 Episode 11 - How Does World Championship Slot Allocations Work?
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1:06:04Send us a text Boy are we excited for Matt and Jillian!! Hear about their race experience at 70.3 Coeur d'Alene which we turn into a tutorial about the process of qualifying and planning a trip to a world championship race!Από τον Jillian Carlson, Jay Cougnet, Matt Sommer
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 118: Colin's White Mountains Race Recap and Athlete Feedback Tips
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1:06:19In this episode, we recap Colin’s recent overall win at the White Mountain half Ironman. We also discuss the importance of communication between athletes and coaches, and provide insights on the comments we leave for our own coaches during our everyday training. Enjoy the listen and congrats again on your win Colin! Ironman Lake Placid is coming up…
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Send us a text What? This is a triathlon podcast, why are we talking about strength training? Don't we just care about getting faster at swimming, biking, and running? Well, yes we do! But we also want to stay healthy doing what we love and maybe get faster in a more efficient way! Between the three of us, we cover the full spectrum of excuses of w…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 117: Sloane Tilley, Tar Heel, Top Gunz Athlete, and Biologist
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1:00:27In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Sloan Tilley. Sloane is a member of the Top Gunz Triathlon team and the founder of DIA, a biotech company developing a real-time, non-invasive cortisol sensor. She got into triathlon through an intro class in college and has been competing for 8 years. Sloane suffered a major bike accident early…
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Season 2 - Episode 9 - Training Motivation
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1:05:14Send us a text In this episode, Matt, Jillian, and Jay tackle the challenge of staying motivated to train. What do you do to stay motivated? What if it just seems like life is challenging you every day to get it done? How do you adjust a workout if you have less time then the workout you want to complete? All of these questions and more are answere…
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Send us a text We are so excited to go back to our season 1 roots and bring a guest on to share their journey. We hope many of you will recognize this guest's name as he is the co-host of the very popular, That Triathlon Life Podcast. Nick Goldston is a very accomplished age group triathlete and we wanted to really dive deep into his journey and he…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 116: Managing Race Day Expectations, Pre-Race Nerves, and Training Tips
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Send us a text Unfortunately, many of us do not live in locations that triathlon races are normally conducted. On top of that, many of us have to travel for work and at the very least for vacation. So how do you balance triathlon with travel? How do you make it a little less stressful so you don't add to your training fatigue? Matt, Jillian, and Ja…
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In this episode, Elliot recaps his 70.3 in St. George last month. He placed 5th in his age group to kick off his triathlon season! Colin and Elliot also discuss the importance of riding outdoors, aero bottle benefits, pre-race preparation, and other tips. Enjoy and thanks for listening!--- Show Notes: Recap of Elliot's 70.3 St. George race and dis…
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Season 2 - Episode 6 - The Run - Part 1
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1:00:45Send us a text If you listened to the last few episodes, you probably knew what we were going to talk about next... the run! Jillian leads the boys in a discussion about the third discipline of triathlon. Things got, lets just say, personal during this episode... you have to listen to find out! Like the bike, we just scratched the surface, so we ha…
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Season 2 - Episode 5 - Bikes! - Part 1
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1:00:40Send us a text Oh my goodness!! The longest leg of triathlon has so much to unpack, doesn't it! Matt, Jay, and Jillian have only begun to scratch the surface of riding bikes! We are calling this part one because we will no doubt need to dedicate another episode in the future to bikes. Hopefully though, this episode will hit some topics that many of…
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In this latest episode, we have the privilege of interviewing TopGunz athlete, Danny Royce… Call Sign: Daddy Donuts! Danny and his wonderful wife Brittany have two daughters, Sloane and Chandler plus a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Bear. He got into triathlon because it filled a void left by the end of his college swimming career. Turns out h…
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Season 2 - Episode 4 - Our Nemesis - Swimming
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1:02:41Send us a text For many age group triathletes, swimming is their biggest weakness. For Matt, Jillian, and Jay, it is no different! We are mesmerized by the few that have been swimming since they were teens or younger. They make it look so easy! We hope everyone will take something away from this raw, fun, and exposing discussion of how we have come…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 113: Richard McAinsh, Co-Founder and Designer of Ku Cycle
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1:08:37In this episode, we interview Richard McAinsh, co-founder, technical director, and designer of Ku Cycle. His mission was to design bikes and performance solutions to change cycle sport forever -- rethinking bike design from the ground up while offering the perfect fit for the rider. The Ku Cycle is a super aero bike with a custom fit for riders of …
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Send us a text How do you go about setting your season of races? Do you sit down all at once and select them? Do you pick them as your season goes? What bucket list races do you have? In this episode, Matt, Jay, and Jillian discuss all this and more! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/noise-cake/off-the-wall License code…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 112: Top Gunz Tri Team Superstar, Matt Nussbaum
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1:00:40In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Top Gunz Tri Team athlete, Matt Nussbaum. Matt is a mechanical engineer who began triathlon in 2015, currently in the M30-34 age group. Enjoy the latest podcast as we discuss how he became a standout triathlon swimmer (with no competitive swim background), upcoming races, key training philosoph…
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Season 2 - Episode 2 - What does recovery look like for you?
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1:04:02Send us a text Recovery means a lot of things in the sport of triathlon. Recovery may be the time dedicated within a workout between intervals, a day off, what you do between workouts in the same day, or even what you do to prepare for a race. Matt, Jillian, and Jay talk about all their favorite means and methods to letting the body get stronger...…
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In this latest episode, Colin and Elliot discuss another epic duel between each other at the 2024 Boston Marathon. They review their marathon training prep, lead up to the race, race weekend festivities, and the iconic race itself. They both cracked 2:39 with Elliot finishing just before Colin in a super close and memorable duel, making Elliot a re…
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