Bovine Nectar

Well, I finally got into IM Wisconsin. To celebrate, I went training with the living embodiment of the IM Moo spirit: Cows! My buddy and I finally got moving after he had tons of trouble getting his bike in gear. First it was his seatpost, then his pedals, then the tubes, then even more issues. I ended up turning back because of my foot injury and kicked on the microphone, riding alone through the countryside. I was minding my own business, getting all Zen with my bovine buddies, when I was chased down by a very mean non-enlightened canine. I caught it on tape, and you can catch it and the rest of the show HERE.

Show notes -

Getting surfboards ready for surf trip.
I got into IM MOO!
Call to Jetpack to let him know I got in.
On the bike...
Shout out to all the cows on the south sieeede. (Linked page disturbingly weird)
Injury update: Now I'm on industrial grade drugs.
Attacked by a country dog.
Totally mellowed from surf trip.
"Like a Magnent" by Amplifico at Music.Podshow.com
Voicemails!

Texas Man 2007

Emily and I joined Triboomer and the ladies from InTransitDuo for the Texas Man Triathlon held in Irving, Texas. We cover everything at this race! We've got interviews with Jim Hoyt, Dave Scott, Griffen Bikes, and Girls Tri Harder. We've got audio from the bike prepping all the way through to the finish line. Never before have you been able to follow a race so closely! Witness how the race directors deal with lightning and how a type 1 diabetic finishes with no problems. I've got all the gritty details in this podcast, so listen here!

Show Notes -

Intro Music - "Money" by Theory in Motion at Music.Podshow.com
Hanging out in Triboomer's garage, prepping bikes for race day.
What goes into the saddle bag.
Troegs Ale
Jim Hoyt Talks about Lance as a kid.
Lightning!
Emily and Triboomer's breakfast.
Parking problems.
Why you should race in clear goggles and glasses.
Pre-race announcements.
Interview with Elizabeth and Cara.
Race start and catching Cara and Emily coming into T1.
Diabetic nutrition.
Girls Tri Harder interview
Voicemails from Cav and MiCampers
Audio from trail running at night and biking at 3 AM. (Includes another "When Animals Attack!")
Emily at T2.
Introspective Zen moment.
How to run across the U.S.A.
"Wake Up" by Theory in Motion.
Interview with Griffen Bikes owner.

Wrap up interviews and Dave Scott.
Sneaking into the transition area.

San Diego, the Triathlon Dreamscape

Hey there, all you triathlon homies! I just got back from a week in Triathlon Mecca; San Diego. I compiled a ton of audio and published a podcast about my adventures, which I'm sure you'll enjoy. Below are my shownotes so you can have a quick guide to the topics covered:

Interview with Jdub - I sit down with fellow Triscooper Jdub and we chat for half an hour over beer about all things triathlon. Includes great perspectives on being a pro triathlete, how to deal with significant others, Xterra racing, and how to split up bar tabs.

Swimming in the Pro Lane - Jdub takes me to experience the main ingredient of being a pro-level swimmer: San Diego triathlon swim practice at the North County YMCA. I dish on what I thought of the practice and how I survived.

Industry news - Boeing is taking all our carbon fiber!

Music - Pendulum Swings by the Toasters. This is Ska Music, a true San Diego tradition! Procured from Music.podshow.com
How to Succeed in Evil - This is a great audio book in podcast format available from Podiobooks.com. It's free and there's lots more titles available.

Cool method to keep your swim workouts handy while in the pool - Check out this getup I rigged for Huck's swim

practices. Somebody needs to invent water bottles you can slide papers into.

I also request of you a momentary pause to honor the passing of my iRiver. So functional, yet such a POS. This is the little board of circuits that I recorded so many shows on and now it's dead. We'll miss you, you infernal silicone crap molding. Ebay, here I come!