ZenTri 630 - UltraMan Hawaii Runner-Up Rob Gray

 

I interview Ultraman Hawaii Runner-Up Rob Gray to talk about how he trained and raced for the big event.  Also, a 12-hour fast, going vegan, swim toys, hemp protein powder, news, and much more.

Find out more about Rob here:

 www.robgray.org 

www.ultramancoach.com 

UM face book page: facebook.com/roboultra 

ZenTri 628 - The Real Starky goes MINIMALIST, the meaning of life, and Derksen gets salty

Ben Hobbs (The Real Starky) talks with us about why he moved into an RV to go minimalist, Michael Derksen does his first salt water 2.4 mile race, and I dish on the REAL meaning of life.

Podcast 626 - IM Wales Champion Darbi Roberts and Big Swimming with Mike Derksen

(Photo credit: Ironman.com)

Join me for a detailed chat with pro triathlete Darbi Roberts on how she used better fat metabolism to win Ironman Wales on just 100 calories per hour!  We discuss her daily diet, training and racing strategies, and how she handles racing while working full time as an Assistant Dean at Columbia University.

Joining in for the second interview of the show is Michael Derksen.  We talk about strategies for his (and maybe your) next big open water swimming race.

Then we dive into some audio from a kids triathlon in Galveston where they swam in a water park's "lazy river."  After that, some thoughts on getting triathlon done while trying to adult and help out on Boy Scout campouts.

Enjoy!

Episode 624 - Ironman Canada and Youth Nationals in Ohio

Review of my favorite Ironman so far, fun prerace audio, interview with 11 year-old female state cycling champion, audio at Youth Nationals in Ohio.

 And here's a smattering of just some of the images and videos we talk about in the show.  Enjoy!

Great pic from on top of Whistler.

A photo posted by Brett Blankner (@zentriathlon) on Jul 26, 2016 at 11:51am PDT

Getting ready to release Lord Sandwich upon the course! #footlong

A photo posted by Brett Blankner (@zentriathlon) on Jul 22, 2016 at 8:13pm PDT

16-18 boys mass start!

A video posted by Brett Blankner (@zentriathlon) on Jul 30, 2016 at 6:36am PDT

First bike pack, chasing the leaders!

A video posted by Brett Blankner (@zentriathlon) on Jul 30, 2016 at 6:56am PDT

ZenTri 621 - Matt Fitzgerald

Author Matt Fitzgerald joins us to talk about his books, How Bad Do You Want It and Diet Cults and much more!  There's also news, the training log, and a nice chat with Emily at a kid's triathlon!