Interview with Andrea Fisher

Hey there all you tri-geeks! This show contains a great interview with pro triathlete Andrea Fisher. Professor Erich and I ask her about what kind of training we should be doing right now for preperation for next year and we also learn a few tricks of the trade. This is one of those moments when you realize how great a sport triathlon is because the pros are so accessable. Don't forget that Andrea does personalized coaching in person and over the internet, so you can contact her at www.texasiron.net.

After the interview, I take you with me on a below-freezing run after an ice storm. It was at night and the ice was beautiful.

I also talk about using Videora to convert videos to email-friendly size. Check it out here. It's free!

Lastly, I mention that people surf on the Great Lakes. Here are some links -
Michigan Law School Surfing Club
Cleveland Surfing
Surfing Magazine write up on Wisconsin (great pics)

"We like it cold," Stack says. It's on rare winter days that the break at Stony Point, Minn., gets so large and "clean" that -- for a few hours -- it can rival any wave on Hawaii's famed North Shore. And it's on days when it's snowing sideways and Chicago's O'Hare Airport is closed that a dedicated Great Lakes surfer might drive half a day for three hours of bliss on a board.

On the road!

I bought the splitters for the interview last night at radioshack. We
are on the road to Gonzales, TX with 2 laptops, half a gig of podcasts,
and working on projects... Got an email from somebody saying that a
reporter from the LA times is looking for me. ;)
--thirdcoast

Pizza Bricks

Wow, I've posted two podcasts and only just now caught up with the blog. You can download podcasts "Brick" and "Triathlete Pizza" by clicking on their titles.

On "Brick", I take you with me on a very early morning (partially night) brick workout. I talk about how we will be having a virtual triathlon on the weekend of December 17th and 18th. Just do a personal triathlon workout and post your times and experience on the comments section of the blog. You'll be suprised what you learn doing one all on your own!

Listen to "Triathlete Pizza" to catch the scoop about my new voice line and when the interview with Andrea Fisher will happen. You can now call me at (512) CRY-FDIC to leave me a voice mail to be played on the show. Just give it a try! Cav, the Wonder from Down Under, drops in and reads his latest blog posting about how you might know if you're a serious triathlete. Ok, so what's up with all the crazy audio at the end? Record yourself with an internet echo machine and see if you do any better. I love being my own radioland boss. Dodge Ram. Heh heh.

Here's the articles about stretching that will probably rock your face off. Check them out at your own risk!

http://www.brocawblazers.org/coaching%20education/Does%20Stretching%20Prevent%20Injuries.html

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/20040505/Feature1.asp

The Austin Tri-fecta

Click here to listen to our trip to Austin. Show notes are below:

Live to the flash drive at the Zentri Podcast Studio (iRiver in the cargo pocket of my camo pants)

24 People on Frappr. 1/3rd of Slashdot Review.

Check out the photos. Austin's famous drag queen (Leslie ran for mayor) on a Cervelo.

On Today's Show - Went to Austin and Profesor E. tested out bikes and wetsuits. Tested: Endless Pool, profile design UCM, Cateye compact safety light, Everlast pedometer, capped off with a rocking song by Chiba-Ken.

Items: Audio from Austin Trip. Three shops are the trifecta of triathlon shopping, wrapped in a Chuy's tortilla. Restaurant first, then us in the endless pool chamber, then us again moments after we were in Bicycle sport shop.

(Audio from trip played next)

Zane (Jack and Adam's) was great help, owners of two shops clueless about podcasts. I offered promotion and they declined, so call them up or visit and say something!

Reviews -So you heard Professor E lovin' the Endless Pool. It is really cool. Link on the blog. Profile Design Universal Computer, MountCateye compact safety light, Everlast pedometer

Song: The Distance From Here
Artist:Chiba-Ken
From the Podshow Podsafe Music Network

Enjoy!

Cyclists’ Revenge, Dead Mic, and Aerobic Fitness

Hey, Trigeeks! I was all set to wrap up a killer show last night and my mic died. Rest assured there is a great one in the works.

Here is a really funny game circulating the web right now. It's where a cyclist mows down pedestrians and it's in Japanese. Of course, cyclists mowing down cars would be better, but whatever. See if you can beat this high score - 2973.48 Meters.

I got this email from Brian and thought I'd share it and the answer with all the listeners:

You guys talked about training by heart rate and I'm trying to wrap my head around the anaerobic vs. aerobic training science. OK, so you run slower and to a certain heart rate; then the more you run at this heart rate does your body get more accustomed to the workout, hence dropping the heart rate and then allowing you to run faster in order to reach the original HR? If that's how it works I can understand that, but it seems like you would have to run for longer distances and very frequently. And besides the risk of damage to your muscles, joints, etc., I'm trying to figure out how running shorter distances at a quicker pace and higher HR can have a negative effect on your times. That having been said maybe I need to go back and listen to the podcast again.
Thanks,
Brian

Hi Brett,
My name is Joe Sulak, I'm the owner of Peak Fitness and am currently coaching Chris Matus who you heard speak on the podcast. I will try to answer your question but let me know if I miss something. The most important aspect of any training plan is the base or foundation. This is the foundation which everything else is built upon. Running aerobically gives your body the ability to become efficient at using oxygen. If you're always doing shorter runs at a fast pace, your not giving your body variety in training, enough aerobic work to become efficient, and you're over stressing only one aspect of training. The result is always a decreased aerobic capacity and overtraining symptoms. Running is primarily an aerobic sport, so it only makes sense to have a high aerobic capacity.
I hope that helps,
Joe Sulak
PEAK FITNESS
www.peakfitnessnow.com [http://www.peakfitnessnow.com]
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