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Recognized around the world as the "Voice of IRONMAN," Mike Reilly has called more than 180 IRONMAN events, including 30 straight years of the World Championship in Kona. More than 350,000 athletes have heard his iconic pronouncement, "You are an IRONMAN!" as they crossed the finish line. Every one of those athletes has a story, and Reilly has heard hundreds of them. At long last, at the urging of many friends and athletes, Reilly has written a book about what he's seen and what he's learned.

On this episode of the podcast, Triathlon Taren goes into the nitty gritty of IM 70.3 Puerto Rico from start to finish, talking about the specific details of how he ran the race which netted him an 8th place finish in his age group and a 13th overall finish!

Kaisa Sali is a professional triathlete from Finland who came in 5th at the Ironman Kona World Championship in 2016 and 2017, and 7th in 2018. She's the winner of IM South Africa and IM Arizona, after 2016 which was a real breakout season for her. But not only is Sali impressive on the course, she also has a Masters of Human Nutrition and is working on a project to develop clean and healthy fuel for training and races.

For a large majority of age group athletes, the swim is their biggest obstacle. But Brenton Ford is here to help. The founder and coach of Effortless Swimming, Brenton is an expert at analyzing problems or hitches in an athlete's swim stroke, and prescribing easy, manageable drills to can fix them. He's worked with pros and amateurs alike, and is in the middle of developing a new program aimed specifically at age-groupers, to help make swimming easier, more enjoyable, and ultimately effortless.

James Mitchell is one of the top photographers shooting triathlon today. He's become the personal photographer for reigning Kona runner-up and women's swim course record holder, Lucy Charles, and he works with many of the top pros in the world including Patrick Lange, Andreas Dreitz, Tim Don and many more. His photos are not just beautiful, they also tell a story. On today's podcast, we chat with James about how he's able to work with all of these pros, what kind of equipment he uses, and some of Lucy and her husband Reece's day to day secrets!

Dr. Martin Gibala is a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The author of the best selling book "The One Minute Workout", Dr. Gibala is an expert in the realm of High Intensity Interval Training, also known as HIIT. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss HIIT for triathletes and how HIIT training can bring more benefits in a shorter amount of time than traditional, long, steady-state training.

David McNamee is a Scottish professional triathlete whose name you might not know, but you definitely should. In 2018, he became the third fastest finisher ever at the Ironman World Championship in Kona with a time of 8:01:09. One year earlier, he was also on the podium at Kona, with a 3rd place finish in 8:07:11. In other words, he's fast and only getting faster at age 30. McNamee spent a lot of years successfully racing ITU before moving to long course racing in 2014. He's been Jan Frodeno's training partner, and has raced against Javier Gomez for many years, so he's primed to make the jump to a name you definitely have heard of. On this episode fo the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to David about two Kona podium finishes in a row, his proclamation he plans to win Kona next year, and of course, a Scottish favourite, haggis.

On this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren talks about how to train for triathlon if you're someone who happens to travel a lot -- or if you have to travel in the prime part of your training for a big race. How to not just maintain fitness but even gain fitness, even without the comforts of training at home!

Patrick Lange is the reigning, two-time Ironman Kona World Champion and course record holder with a time of 7:52:38, making him the fastest man ever in Kona IM history. On this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren talks to Patrick during an early-season training camp at Club La Santa in Lanzarote. They discuss Patrick's approach to training, his #BeTheRecordBreaker campaign, and that epic finish line proposal to his now-fiance Julia!

On this week's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren discusses Zone 2 training: why it's such a critically important part of a triathlon training plan and how a lot of people have the wrong idea about it.

In this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren talks about how athletes can get the highest return on their time while training, by using HIIT training (aka High Intensity Interval Training).

In this episode, Triathlon Taren breaks down (in great detail) the four key elements of a successful triathlon training plan! SHOW LINKS Team Trainiac HR Training 80/20 Book One Minute Workout Primal Endurance Ben Greenfield SHOW SUPPORTERS Fluid Running Four Sigmatic

Kris Gethin is a well known bodybuilder AND an Ironman and Ultramarathon athlete, as well as the founder of Kris Gethin Gyms and the CEO of Kaged Muscle Supplements. Kris is, in a word, jacked. And he proves that even someone like him, who at his peak placed 2nd in the Natural World Bodybuilding Championships, can build heaps of muscle and still do endurance sports. He's got a massive social media following and helps people with their own transformations. On the podcast, we talk about his training philosophies (many of which are quite unique), his thoughts on food, and how he juggles all of his interests and projects.

In this special year-end edition of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren and No Triathlon Kim (NTK) chat about the hilites of their year, not necessarily directly related to triathlon!

Ashley Wiles is a member of Live Feisty Media, a progressive media outlet aimed at empowering new perspectives and voices in triathlon. They have the Ironwomen Podcast, they live stream events on Facebook, and generally work to support and hilight women in the sport of triathlon! Ashley not only hosts the Facebook lives, she is also the founder of Sole Girls, a program designed to empower girls aged 8-12 to complete a 5km race. On the podcast today, she speaks to us about the recent, first-ever Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit, and talks about why it's important to focus on females in tri.

Sylvester "Sly" Walters is Head Athletic Trainer and Owner of TERNION. A highly sought-after Athletic Performance Specialist for flourishing and injured athletes alike, Sly has worked with athletes at all levels from amateur to pro in a huge variety of sports: soccer, football, basketball, hockey, swimming and now triathlon. He has emerged as a leader of Injury Prevention and Bio-mechanics within the sports performance industries and works extensively with physical therapists addressing musculature issues and developing athletic programs for individuals. On the podcast, Sly talks with Taren and NTK about some strategies for busting through low motivation and mental barriers in training, and much more!

Dr. Dan Plews is a Physiologist, Sport Scientist, and researcher who also happens to be a triathlon coach and the Ironman Kona AG course record holder, which he achieved in 2018 with a time of 8:24. Dan lives a low carb, high fat lifestyle, and is an expert in Heart Rate Variability (HRV), which he uses as a cornerstone of his own training and coaching.

Tyler Pearce, also known as The Vegan Cyclist on YouTube and Instagram, is a professional cyclist and a vegan. He started cycling as a cross training activity for Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2010, and he was instantly hooked He's now a cat 2 NCNCA racer. His journey into the vegan lifestyle started 10 years ago after being a three-times-a-day fast food junkie. On the podcast, Tyler, Taren and NTK talk about Tyler's pet chickens that launched him towards being vegan, Tyler's forray into triathlon, and his thoughts on spirullina!

From the time she was 5 years old, Jocelyn McCauley had athletic aspirations. At that time she saw herself as an Olympic medalist. She channeled her dreams into cross country, a sport she competed in throughout high school and college at BYU. After graduation, she discovered her love for longer distances and began running everything from 5Ks to half marathons. She registered for her first half-Ironman in 2013 at IM Muncie, completing that race in under five hours -- only 11 weeks after giving birth to her first child. She followed up that performance at IM Texas in 2014 with a full distance, where she won her age group and finished as the 2nd amateur female, qualifying for Kona. Later that year, she competed at Kona -- her second ever full Ironman -- and was the first female age-grouper to finish that race. She decided at that time to go pro. Since then, she has won 2016 IM Mallorca, IM New Zealand in 2017, as well as 70.3 Vichy, France. She also finished 2017 IM Kona in 10th place, with a 30th place finish in 2018.

At only 22 years of age, professional triathlete Sam Long has already been on the podium in Ironman, 70.3, and Xterra races. A naturally gifted athlete, Sam had four top-five Ironman finishes in 2018. He is also one of the most entertaining athletes on the circuit and he has a bright future ahead. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Sam talks about becoming a pro at such a young age, the worst race of his career, and eating a donut the size of his head in the middle of a training ride!

Lisa Roberts has been a professional triathlete since 2009, and is the current course record holder for IM Cozumel and IM Louisville. She has heaps of top-5 finishes in both Ironman and Challenge events, most recently winning Challenge Venice in 2018 and Challenge Madrid in 2017. She found her way to triathlon after a successful collegiate distance running career. On today's show, Taren and NTK chat with Lisa about her natural aptitude for the sport, about training alongside Daniela Ryf, and about her love for mini-Mars chocolates.

Elle Goodall and Marcus Cook are both age-group triathletes who competed in the 2018 Ironman World Championship at Kona, both having lost significant amounts of weight on their triathlon journeys. Marcus crossed the finish line at Kona in the final hour before the race cutoff, with a cardboard cutout of himself at 500 pounds (he now weighs less than half that weight). Meanwhile, Elle fought bullying when she was big, and talks about her new life as person with fitness as a priority.

The 2nd place finisher at the 2017 70.3 World Championships and 4th in the 2018 Worlds, Ben Kanute is a professional triathlete who has had great results since bursting onto the pro scene. Most recently, he repeated as the Escape From Alcatraz champion and won Island House in 2017, but he has also had impressive results in shorter distances as well. He was on the US Olympic team in 2016, named USAT Athlete of the year in 2015, and was the USAT Sprint National Champ in 2014. In this episode, Taren and Ben chat about moving to longer distances, having success as a youth triathlete, and how Ben could be Taren's (much faster) brother!

The Ironman World Championship is over for another year, and 2018 was an amazing year in Kona. On this podcast, Taren and NTK talk about their experience on the Big Island, their insights into what happened in the race, and all about the performances of Lionel Sanders, Patrick Lange, Daniella Ryf, Lauren Brandon, Lucy Charles, Tim Don, Matt Russell, Sara True, and so much more.

Mike Reilly has been involved with Ironman from the very beginning, 40 years ago. He's the beloved voice of Ironman, the finish line announcer who bestows the honor of the call "You are an IRONMAN!" on those who complete the race. He's also one of the most positive, inspiring people involved in the sport. And now, he has written a book detailing some of the most incredible tales from his four decades meeting the people who participate in Ironman races. On this episode, Mike returns for his 2nd appearance on the Triathlon Taren podcast and he talks about inspiration, about how he maintains such positivity, about his outlook on life, and why he never says "You are an Ironman" unless someone has completed the race. Pre-orders for Mike's book are at: http://mikereilly.net Show Sponsors: FOUR SIGMATIC

Emma Pallant is a British pro-triathlete who first made her mark as a track athlete, winning British Universities Championships and European Cross Country Championships (to name a couple.) She took up triathlon in 2012 and started winning both triathlons and duathlons, becoming the World Duathlon champ in 2015. With her focus shifted strictly to triathlon, Emma had a strong year in 2017, picking up 2nd place in the 70.3 World Championship, and in 2018 winning in Mallorca, Barcelona and Staffordshire. On this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to Emma about why she sees herself as an underdog, why she's always chasing from behind after the swim, and her hopes for Kona! SHOW SUPPORTERS Four Sigmatic

For the first time ever, Taren hosted two Trainiacs in Winnipeg for a mini training camp inside the pain cave. In this podcast, Taren and NTK talk to Ben Briu and Dave Mcilmoyle about their experience as amateur triathletes going through a camp for the first time, and what motivates them to train and race. SHOW SPONSORS Four Sigmatic

Cody Beals is one of the hottest professional triathletes on the circuit right now, notching wins at Ironman Mont Tremblant (beating favourite Lionel Sanders in that race) and Ironman Chattanooga in 2018. Based out of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Cody found his way to competing as a pro in 2014, having a top five finish at Ironman 70.3 Muskoka as his final age group race of 2013. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren and NTK talk to Cody not just about his sudden rise in the triathlon ranks (and beating Lionel in MT!) but about his passion for home renovations, his interest in alternate currencies and sharing his finances on a popular annual blog post. being a "nerd in jock's clothing" and his decision to be more open about being the only openly gay male triathlete competing professionally today. SHOW SPONSORS Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN") SHOW LINKS Cody Beals Blog Cody's most popular blog post part 1 Cody's most popular blog post part 2

Lucy Charles is a 24-year old professional triathlete who has literally burst onto the scene, seemingly out of nowhere, and is being called the next great female triathlet. Previously a high level swimmer in the UK, she made her triathlon debut in 2014 as an amateur, winning her age group in Kona in 2015. She subsequently turned pro and has been shocking the world ever since. Charles won Ironman Lanzalote in 2017, she came second place to Daniela Ryf in the 2017 World Ironman Championship, with a personal best time of 8:59:48, and she won the Ironman African Championship in April 2018. Will she be able to unseat Ryf at Kona in 2018? On this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren and Lucy chat about her unexpected, meteoric rise to fame as a pro triathlete, the fact Daniela Ryf is considered impossible to beat, and how she got into triathlon in the first place. SHOW LINKS Lucy Charles website SHOW SUPPORTERS Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

The 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championship was held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. On this week's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk about the pro race including Jan Frodeno, Javier Gomez Noya, Alistair Brownlee, Ben Kanute, Sam Appleton, Lucy Charles, Daniela Ryf, Sara True, Heather Wurtelle, as well as the location and thoughts on the upcoming full Ironman World Championship in Kona in October! SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

The Ironman 70.3 World Championship was held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on September 2nd, 2018. That's where Triathlon Taren posted a personal best time of 4:35:59 -- exactly six minutes faster than his previous PB in the 70.3 at Coeur D'Alene, Idaho back in June 2018. In this episode of the podcast, Taren dives into every nitty, gritty detail of the race. How he felt on each leg of the race, what his race tactics were, how those tactics compared to his pre-race plan, and what motivated him when the going got tough plus so much more. SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

Erin Carson is co-owner and operator of RallySport in Boulder, Colorado. Not only does she run the training facility and health club, Erin runs ECFit Boulder, where she coaches many current and former world championship athletes including three-time Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae, two-time ITU World Champion Flora Duffy, and Tim O'Donnell, Long Course Triathlon World Champion. On the podcast, Taren and Erin get down and dirty about strength training for triathletes! They talk tips, tricks, mistakes and more! LINKS FROM THE SHOW: ECFit Boulder SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

On this bonus episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we bring you the audio from the 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championship pro triathlete pre-race interview panel from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The field is considered one of the best ever to compete at the 70.3 Worlds and includes, on the women's side, Lucy Charles, Sara True, Emma Pallant, Jeanni Seymour, and number one seed, Daniela Ryf. On the men's side, Sam Appleton, James Cunnama, Alistair Brownlee, Ben Kanute, Jan Frodeno, and defending champion Javier Gomez. SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

Mat Steinmetz is a self described "Sports Scientist, Coach, Bike Fit Specialist, and Age-Group Triathlete". He's also the owner of 51 Speedshop, which is quickly becoming known as one of the top bicycle component makers in triathlon as their products focus on on comfort, positioning, and aerodynamics. On this week's Triathlon Taren podcast, Mat talks with Taren about proper bike fit and all things cycling, common bike fit mistakes, how small tweaks can make huge improvements in a triathlete's times, and much more. SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

Talbot Cox burst onto the triathlon scene at Kona in 2017 when he published his first behind-the-scenes video with pro triathlete Lionel Sanders, which instantly garnered hundreds of thousands of views. Since then, he's done photography and video work for some of the world's top professionals at triathlons around the country including regular content for Gwen Jorgensen as she chases Olympic gold medal in marathon, and two-time Kona champ Mirinda Carfrae and pro triathlete husband Tim O'Donnell. After many requests from Trainiacs, Taren teamed up with Talbot at IM 70.3 Boulder to do this episode of the podcast! They talk about how Talbot got his start as the videographer to the pros, some great stories about Gwen, Rinny and Lionel, and Talbot's plans for the future. LINKS Talbot Cox YouTube Lionel Sanders YouTube Gwen Jorgensen YouTube Mirinda Carfrae & Tim O'Donnell YouTube SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

Ben Hoffman is a professional triathlete from Grand Junction, Colorado. He started training for tri at the University of Montana and quickly rose to the top of the ranks at the collegiate level. He turned pro in 2007 and has had two top 5 finishes at Kona, plus several other Ironman, Half-Ironman, and National Championship victories. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren and Ben chat about overcoming injuries, keeping focus, and Ben's expectations for himself at Kona and beyond. LINKS IN EPISODE Ben Hoffman Instagram Ben Hoffman website SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

Michael Collins is the head coach of Nova Masters in Orange County CA, and owner of Multisports Orange County. He coaches swimmers and triathletes from age groupers to Olympians for more than 30 years, and he also competed as a professional triathlete for five years, and still races as a top age-grouper in sprint and Olympic distances. On the podcast today, Taren chats with Mike about some easy changes age groupers can make to their swim strokes to swim faster and more effortlessly! And he's got a couple of hilarious stories about his racing days. LINKS NOVA Masters Swimming Right, Faster, Longer, Stronger SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

Gerry Rodriguez, the founder and head coach of Tower 26, is known as one of the top triathlon swim coaches. He has such athletes on his roster as triathlon pros Lionel Sanders and Linsey Corbin, just to name a couple. But he also works with age-groupers of all skill levels to improve their swim strokes, both in person and through his sought-after online swim program. On this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren visited Gerry in California for a few days of swim training and they sat down to talk in depth about Gerry's swim philosophy and what he teaches athletes on a daily basis. Gerry shares tips, tricks, and analysis of Taren's stroke! LINKS: Tower 26 Tower 26 Podcast SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

Since 2010, Gwen Jorgensen has been known as a top female athlete in triathlon after being named USA Triathlon's Rookie of the Year. She placed 2nd in the 2011 World Championship Series in London, earning a spot on the 2012 USA Olympic triathlon team. In the following years, she wracked up countless podium finishes in the World Triathlon Series before winning Gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. She had a baby in early 2017 and later in the year, Jorgensen announced she'd be retiring from triathlon and focusing on marathon running -- with an aim to win Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to Gwen and her partner Patrick Lemieux (with some commentary from their son Stanley) about Gwen's transition out of triathlon and into running, her laser focus on Olympic gold, and how Taren put his foot in his mouth on his YouTube channel when Gwen first announced she was moving to marathon running. LINKS: Gwen Jorgensen Instagram Gwen Jorgensen Website SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code "TRITAREN")

Melissa Hauschildt is one of the best triathletes of all-time. In her nearly 70 pro triathlons she's won 47 races setting course records in the majority of her wins and holds the world record for most half-ironman wins by a female in under 4:10. However, due to an unbelievable string of bad luck Mel Hauschildt has done everything in the sport of triathlon besides win the Ironman World Championship despite being one of the best pro triathletes in the world. Topics discussed in this triathlon podcast with Mel Hauschildt: Melissa Hauschildt website Melissa Hauschildt Instagram Melissa Hauschildt Facebook Scody

Professional triathlete Matt Russell was having a great race at Kona in 2017 when he was hit by a vehicle mid-race. Not only did he suffer nearly life-ending physical injuries, he sustained a catastrophic brain injury. The accident was so bad, he doesn't remember any of it, he only knows the details relayed to him by fellow triathletes on the course who saw it happen. Incredibly, he is already back to racing, despite the fact he still has many side-effects from what happened. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Matt gives his very first interview since the crash happened. He talks about how the brain injury still plagues him, what it was like to heal from injuries that were millimetres from taking his life, and what it's like to be back to racing. LINKS Matt Russell Instagram Matt Russell Website

With a time of 3:50:09, pro triathlete Matt Hanson was the men's winner of 2018 Ironman 70.3 Coeur D'Alene. Hanson has been in the professional ranks since 2014 when he won Ironman Chattanooga in his first year as a pro. He also set three run course records that year. In 2015, a win at Ironman Texas (where he also set the course record) saw him named North American champ. He's raced successfully around the world ever since. On today's podcast, Hanson chats with us just a couple of hours after his Ironman 70.3 CDA victory. He tells us about his strategy in the race, his ongoing rivalry with fellow pro Andrew Starykowicz, and his thoughts on Kona!

Triathlon Taren does a race recap for his race in half-ironman Coeur d'Alene 70.3 and how the race went down for the pros and eventual overall winners Matt Hanson and Haley Chura. Triathlon Taren goes through his race prep in training, what he did differently in 2018 vs 2017, how his taper process was different, how the race itself went in INCoeur d'Alene 70.3, and the triathlon training lessons he'll be taking away for future races.

Ian Harding grew up overweight. He was bullied and bordering on depressed, and as he grew older, found himself drinking an unhealthy amount. At high end, he was 320lbs and climbing. Once he made it to college, he had a few eye-opening experiences that made him realize a life change was in order. That life change included triathlon; Ian has since lost 100lbs, has competed in two USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals, and chooses a healthy lifestyle every day. On today's Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to Ian about his mindset as a child and into adulthood as he continued to gain weight, the epiphanies he had that led him to try and get healthy, and advice he gives people looking to follow in his footsteps. LINKS Ian's Instagram

As recently as 2013, Renee Kiley found herself at the most unhealthy point in her life. She was 229lbs, sedentary and a heavy smoker who was consumed with her stressful career. In 2014, she rode a bike for the first time since she was a kid. That was the beginning of her three year transformation from unhealthy, non-exerciser into a professional triathlete. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk with Renee about the staggering changes in her life, how she ended up so unhealthy to begin with, the challenges she faced in getting healthy, how she decided to give up her lucrative career, and her pro triathlon goals. DISCUSSED IN PODCAST Renee's website Renee's Instagram

Ironman World Record holder Tim Don was a favourite to win the 2017 Ironman World Championship in Kona. He arrived on the Big Island early to acclimatize but while out on a short training ride two days before the race, the worst happened: he was hit by a car and broke his neck. If he wanted any hope of ever competing again, he had to make the choice to get a halo screwed into his skull. A friend suggested recording his recovery journey, and that video has been turned into the new documentary presented by On Running, The Man with the Halo. On today's edition of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to Tim about the accident, the documentary, what it feels like to get screws drilled into your head, his never-quit attitude, and whether he sees himself racing Kona again in the future. LINKS FROM THE PODCAST: Tim Don's website Tim Don's Instagram The Man with the Halo documentary On Running

Back in 2010, Tim Ford was 264lbs with high blood pressure and high cholesterol at the young age of 24. A friend convinced him to enter a triathlon and it took him over four hours to complete the 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run. Fast forward to today, he has lost more than 100lbs and raced in the 2016 Half Ironman World Championships. He recently completed his law degree and now works not only as a triathlon coach but also is CEO of MaccaX Triathlon Team. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to Tim about how he became so unhealthy in the first place, what the weight loss journey was like, and what his mindset and body are like today -- especially as he battles an injury he's been unable to fix. LINKS FROM THIS PODCAST: Tim Ford's Website MaccaX Website Tim Ford's Podcast Tim Ford's Instagram

Sarah Piampiano is a multiple Ironman champion. After starting her working life in the high stress environment of investment banking in New York, smoking two packs of cigarettes a day, Sarah has become one of the best female Ironman triathletes in the world. Sarah's goal is to become world champion at Ironman Hawaii one day and she's not shy about saying it. In this triathlon podcast Triathlon Taren and Sarah talk about her career in investment banking, the personality traits some high level athletes have, her history of racing and training under Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness, and how she switched over to Canyon Bikes in 2018. Topics discussed in this Triathlon Taren podcast: - Sarah Piampiano Instagram - Sarah Piampiano's website - Canyon Bikes - Shift Cycling (where the interview was held) - Purple Patch Fitness

John Mix is the founder and CEO of FINIS, the swim product company that makes snorkels, goggles and swim-aid tools that make swimming easier for triathletes worldwide. FINIS sells over 10,000 snorkels every month now but business didn't start out as easily as you'd expect from such a large company. In the early days, John worked full-time in another job while FINIS was just starting in his garage, where they made early prototypes from sprinkler hoses. In this Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren and John discuss how FINIS went from its struggling early days to one of the largest swim product companies in the world. LINKS: FINIS Circuit Goggles FINIS Agility Paddles FINIS website

Laurence Delisle is a professional half-ironman 70.3 triathlete who is an NCAA All-American swimmer from UCLA and an Olympic Trials competitor. Laurence is competing in 2018 as a pro triathlete for the first time under Matt Dixon and the Purplepatch team. She just finished her first race as a pro in half-ironman Galveston 70.3 where she was first out of the water by a significant margin swimming faster than many of the pro male triatheltes. Laurence is very open, friendly, and accessible which shows by her Tip Tuesday swim videos on Instagram, she's friendly and easy going but also incredibly determined with an amazing work ethic and love for high performance that drives her to arrive at the pool 10-20 minutes early for every single swim workout. Topics discussed in this triathlon podcast: Laurence Delisle Instagram Laurence Delisle Website Laurence Delisle Facebook Purplepatch website