ZenTri 635 - Zen Heaven and Zen Hell

I discuss how Zen's Heaven and Hell don't happen after you die, but you can decide to be in either one right here and now.

Interview with Kai about race tactics on the way back from mountain bike racing in Troy, TX.

Keto diet and workout improvements big time.

Don't leave a good life for a different one. Just add endurance sports for a challenge!

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 629 - Cecilia Davis-Hayes, CTE, Seven Great Tips, and Swamp Running

Newly-minted pro triathlete Cecilia Davis-Hayes tells us how she balances her PhD work with training, her research into head trauma (CTE), and how to get faster by training with single-sport athletes instead of triathletes.

I cover SEVEN different tips and tricks triathletes can use to get more done.

I detail some new swim fins and give a swim workout.  I also take you running with me in the middle of a swamp with alligators during the Brazos Bend 100 ultra marathon.

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

Episode 623 - Ironman Canada Build and Tips!

Why was there a long break between shows?  Because peak training for Ironman Canada is a huge time suck!  This episode is chock full of what it takes to get the training done, how to set your bike up for a race, triathlon news, and how to train by numbers for more clarity and simplicity in your life.

By the way, here's the super cool trainer that makes no noise and uses magnets for resistance.  No tire wear, silent, and lightweight?  Sign me up!

Enjoy the show and stay tuned for the full Ironman Canada experience next episode.  It's going to be EPIC!