The Endurance Planet Hour

If you’re a trailrunner or ultrarunner you know that Gordy Ainsleigh is a legend. Back in 1974—as the story goes—Ainsleigh’s horse came up lame prior to the 100-mile Western States trail ride. So Gordy did it on foot. Now the Western States 100 is the premier ultra trail-run and draws some of the best athletes in the world. Gordy joins us for the first half of the Endurance Planet Hour. Later in the hour we hear from Scott Drum—the man behind the Gunnison Endurance Project—a post-collegiate ultrarunning team at Western State College of Colorado. Drum talks about the project, the benefits that come from living an active life, and he talks about a webinar he’ll be hosting on Endurance Planet next week on how to race at high altitude even you live low. The webinar is sponsored by our friends at AltoLab Portable Altitude Simulator.

My Story: Dr. John C. Taylor

My Story is an audio profile of an age-group triathlete with an interesting or inspirational story to tell. And Dr. John C. Taylor’s story certainly fits the bill. The Georgia man has been competing in triathlons for 28 years and has no intention of stopping now. What’s even more inspiring is that he didn’t begin doing triathlons until he was 60. Prior to beginning my interview with the active 88-year-old, I asked him, “Do you go by John or Dr. Taylor?” He responded, “Oh, I didn’t get my doctorate until I turned 75…you can call me John.” Today on Endurance Planet we hear from Taylor about his multisport lifestyle.

Marathon & Beyond Monday: Hitting “The Wall”

“It felt like an elephant had jumped out of a tree onto my shoulders.” That’s how Dick Beardsley described hitting “The Wall” at the second marathon of his career. Most of us know what Beardsley spoke of but author and runner Sara Latta says that if you understand the scientific reasons behind “The Wall,” you should be able to avoid it. This week’s Marathon & Beyond Monday is a story from Latta. We hope it helps you avoid tree-dwelling elephants.

The Week in Multisport

It’s time again for a Week in Multisport edition of Endurance Planet with Barry Siff of Daily Triathlon. Each week Barry joins us from his perch in Boulder, Colorado to bring us the latest news from the world of triathlon, duathlon, and adventure racing. This week Barry discusses Ironman Singapore, plus he gives us a preview of California 70.3 and this year’s first ITU World Cup race.

The Road to Western States 2010: Amy Palmeiro-Winters

Today we’re beginning a series of podcasts profiling participants in this year’s Western States 100. We’re calling it “The Road to Western States 2010.” Western States is one of the oldest ultra trail events in the world and one of the most challenging. It starts in Squaw Valley, California, and ends in Auburn, California. The trail ascends from the Squaw Valley floor to Emigrant Pass, a climb of 2,550 vertical feet in the first 4½ miles. From the pass, following the original trails used by the gold and silver miners of the 1850’s, runners travel west, climbing another 15,540 feet and descending 22,970 feet before reaching Auburn. Most of the trail passes through remote and rugged territory, accessible only to hikers, horses and helicopters.

Amy Palmeiro-Winters will be one of the athletes participating in the June 26th event. The mother of two, lost her left leg below the knee following a 1994 motorcycle accident but has gone on to compete at the elite level in triathlons, marathons, and now ultramarathons.

The Endurance Planet Hour

People have been butchering Matt Chrabot’s last name for years. He’s been called everything from “Shar-bow” to “Crabpot.” But after his win at the Miami International Triathlon, Chrabot (pronounced shär-bòt) will be a recognizable name to professional triathletes everywhere. Today on the Endurance Planet Hour, we talk to the 26-year-old up-and-comer. We also hear from our latest “Trail Nerd of the Month”, Beth Simpson-Hall, and we talk to Dr. Mark Klion of Bodyworks MD about your aches and pains.

Marathon and Beyond Monday—Going for the All-Geezer Team

This week’s Marathon & Beyond Monday is about one runner’s search for meaning in age-group road racing. Written by Thomas Hart, it’s entitled “Going for the All-Geezer Team.”

The Week in Multisport

Every Friday on Endurance Planet we check in with Barry Siff of Daily Triathlon to get the latest on the world of multisport: race results, upcoming events, and what’s happening behind the scenes. This week Barry discusses the outcome in Abu Dhabi, China, and Miami. Plus he gives us the latest on a mountain biking event that’s been going on for more than two weeks. Talk about endurance!

Three Beautiful Words: “I Did It!”

Before 6-year-old Peyton Moore went to bed last night, he colored in the last 3 year squares of his running chart, held it up and said, “I did it!” Today on Endurance Planet we hear from Peyton’s Dad, Noah Moore, about what exactly the father and son did together.

Jim Ryun—Then and Now

Use your imagination for a moment. An American high schooler enters a one-mile race featuring the reigning Olympic champion in the mile and the Olympic silver medalist in the mile. And the higher schooler wins.
That actually happened in 1965 when Jim Ryun beat Peter Snell. Forty-five years later, Jim Ryun is still making a mark in sports—this time as an independent representative on USA Triathlon’s board of directors. Today on Endurance Planet we speak with the former congressman and world’s best miler about his new venture, and lessons learned from sports that he still applies today.

The Endurance Planet Hour

This week on the Endurance Planet Hour we talk with ultra-swimmer Jamie Patrick who is planning to swim three lengths of Lake Tahoe—an event he calls The Tahoe Triple. We also learn about Braden’s Run which will benefit a 5-year-old Kansas boy who is in enduring a challenge on a whole other level. And we talk with Dan Cadriel from Team Endurance Planet which recently won the “old guys division” of a lengthy relay known as RAGNAR.

Marathon & Beyond Monday—The Champion of the Chip

It’s a common site these days. Runners tying “The Chip” into their shoelaces so electronic sensors on a race course can capture their split and finish times. But in April of 1996, The Chip was set to be used at the Boston Marathon for the first time—and it nearly found itself locked out. That’s the focus of this week’s Marathon & Beyond Monday.

The Week in Multisport

Each week we check in with Barry Siff of Daily Triathlon in Boulder, Colorado to find out what’s new in the world of multisport. This week Barry tells us about USA Triathlon’s Elite Development Race, he shares the outcome from Ironman New Zealand, and he looks ahead to Ironman China and a big-money race in Abu Dhabi.

A Different Kind of Addiction

After a battle with cancer—beginning at the age of 23—Steve Gaul found comfort “at the bottom of a whiskey bottle.” But then he traded one addiction for another. Today on Endurance Planet, the Canadian ultrarunner tells us about how his outlook has changed since he became addicted running.

Charlie Engle on Running the Sahara

Ever heard an introduction to a talk that was longer than the talk itself? It usually happens when the the emcee can’t quite come up with the right adjectives to sufficiently explain the speaker’s accomplishments. That could easily happen with today’s podcast. But suffice it to say our guest has run across the Sahara—more than 4,500 miles in six countries in 111 days. He’s run across America, and he’ll soon tackle a new challenge. He’s Charlie Engle.

The Endurance Planet Hour

On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour we go in search of answers to the questions, “Why do we do this? Will it help us live longer? Is it good for us?” Guests include: 24-year-old Nick Budzyn—who is running for seventeen consecutive hours on a treadmill today, and Coach Ryan Ross—who has pushed his limits and found a balance.

My Story: The Amazing Jody Kelly

You may know her as Jody Kelly from the Amazing Race. Others know her as Jody Kelly the local triathlete. But neither description would have fit just four years ago. That’s when the 72-year-old from Texas made a commitment to herself to get off the couch and get in shape. And she’s done it with style. Today on Endurance Planet, we hear from Jody Kelly about the amazing changes she’s made in her life.
“My Story” is a new weekly segment on Endurance Planet, done in conjunction with our friends at USA Triathlon. My Story profiles a remarkable multi-sport age-grouper.

Marathon & Beyond Monday—The Marathon from Hell

Marathon & Beyond Monday is our weekly opportunity to hear an editor’s choice from Marathon & Beyond Magazine. This week is Eileen P. Duggan’s story “The Marathon from Hell.” The 1904 St. Louis Olympics were scabbed onto the World’s Fair, a recipe for disaster that only the hot August marathon could top.

The Week in Multisport

Today on Endurance Planet we’re launching a new segment, “The Week in Multisport” with Barry Siff of Daily Triathlon. Among the items we’ll discuss today: The creation of a competitor to Triathlete Magazine called “Lava”, the reason Ironman Malaysia isn’t paying pro triathlete Hillary Biscay, and why elite triathlete Tim O’Donnell couldn’t care less what’s being written about the sport. Join us for “The Week in Multisport.”

In Pursuit of the Badwater Cup: An Interview with Jarom Thurston

When your goal is to complete a series of 135-mile races, things can and do go wrong. Veteran ultrarunner Jarom Thurston knows this. But he also believes that DNF stands for “did nothing fatal” as opposed to “did not finish.” Today on Endurance Planet Thurston tells us he’s not close to being finished.

Fire and Ice: A Race to Be Remembered

Every sport has a particular story that gets told and told again because what happened was so remarkable that no one wants to leave it in the past. It’s so good it becomes a fabric of the sport itself. In ultramarathoning, it’s the 1995 Western States 100 which produced the closest 1-2-3 finish in any 100-miler in history. It was a race that was held in weather conditions that were so oppressive—snow and 100-plus degree temperatures—it almost sounds impossible now. Today on Endurance Planet, we talk with the winner of that race—legendary ultramarathoner Tim Twietmeyer—who 15 years later can still remember it in vivid detail.

The Endurance Planet Hour

On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour we hear from a neuroscientist who is also an ultra-runner. He talks about the use of exercise as a treatment for depression and dementia. We also hear from a man you’ll find on Green Mountain every day—the incomparable Tony Krupicka.

A Different Kind of Unforgettable Marathon

Marathon & Beyond Monday is our weekly opportunity to hear an editor’s choice from Marathon & Beyond Magazine. This week it’s a story by Lisa Garrone entitled “A Different Kind of Unforgettable Marathon—What happens when an obsessive-compulsive marathon runner takes a turn behind the water table.” Thanks to San Diego-based broadcast journalist and runner, Heather Ford, who provides the narration for this piece.

The Voice of Ironman: Mike Reilly

They’re the words that thousands of triathletes have dreamed of hearing. They are the words that Mike Reilly has been uttering since 1989. “You are an Ironman!!” Today on Endurance Planet we hear from the selfless announcer and vice president of The Active Network.

Checking in with the Doctor

Every couple of weeks we like to check in with the doctor who not only knows medicine, but also knows endurance sports—Dr. Mark Klion. Dr. Klion is a Manhattan-based certified orthopedic surgeon, Ironman, ultra-runner and creator of the Bodyworks MD DVD series. Endurance Planet listeners post their questions for Dr. Klion on our Facebook Fans page and he answers them here in podcast form. This time around we get Dr. Klion’s take on P90X, and his recommendations on combating neck, back, and knee injuries.

Lance Armstrong Versus Alberto Contador—An Interview with Johan Bruyneel

Endurance Planet recently had the chance to speak with Lance Armstrong’s coach and team manager Johan Bruyneel. minnesota foundation repair companies . The brief discussion was the subject of an earlier Endurance Planet article. But we thought you would enjoy hearing the full audio of Bruyneel’s responses to questions ranging from “Can vengeance fuel a [...]

The Endurance Planet Hour

On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour we talk with “The Trail Nerd of the Month”—Fast Andy Henshaw, the directors of the toughest long-distance triathlon in North America, and world-champion triathlete Rebecca Dussault.

Marathon & Beyond Monday: In Praise of Small-Town Races

Marathon & Beyond Monday is our weekly opportunity to hear an editor’s choice from Marathon & Beyond magazine. Illinois foundation repair contractor . This week’s Marathon & Beyond Monday is a story from Jeff Horowitz. Montana foundation repair companies . Jeff is a proud big-city boy who discovered he’d have to go off the beaten [...]

USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech: Jim Curl

In 1982 Jim Curl, along with fellow inductee Carl Thomas created the U.S. whirlpool repair atlanta . Triathlon Series. The USTS distance evolved and led Curl and Thomas to create what is now known as the Olympic distance (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run). concrete foundation contractor . Through the series, Curl has produced over [...]

Wife, Mom, and World Champion Triathlete Rebecca Dussault

Gunnison, Colorado’s Rebecca Dussault is back in the states after winning the Winter Triathlon World Championships in Norway. Today on Endurance Planet, she talks with us about winning that elusive gold medal. She also shares her thoughts on the prospects of winter tri becoming an Olympic sport in 2014. And she tells us how she manages to be the best in the world while raising a family.

Johan Bruyneel on Lance, Contador, and Ironman

Johan Bruyneel knows how to win. As a coach and team manager, he’s been a part of 9 Tour de France victories—7 with the man he calls a “brother”, Lance Armstrong, and 2 with Alberto Contador. So when Bruyneel gave the keynote address recently at USA Triathlon’s International Art and Science of Coaching Symposium, it seemed everyone was listening. And Bruyneel didn’t disappoint.

Hills Worth the Climb: The Incline & Koko Crater

Just when you think you’ve traversed the worst hill there is, someone thousands of miles away does you one better. After “running” The Incline in Manitou Springs, Colorado, I get a message from someone in Hawaii who said, “take a look at this!” Koko Crater does, in fact, have a lot of visual similarities to The Incline. Both, it would seem, are worth the effort.

The Incline

You’d be hard-pressed to find more difficult “hill” training than The Incline which is located on the mountainside in Manitou Springs, Colorado. A specially-designed train used to take locals up to the top where they could bask in remarkable views. Now local athletes—Olympians and age groupers alike—use this ridiculously steep trail for exercise. The view from the top is worth it.

The Endurance Planet Hour

This week’s Endurance Planet Hour is a “who’s who” of endurance sports. We’ll hear from Paula Newby-Fraser, Barb Lindquist, Paul Huddle, “The Voice of the Ironman” Mike Reilly, Jim Curl, Carl Thomas and more.

Marathon & Beyond Monday: A Father’s Surprise

Marathon & Beyond Monday is our weekly opportunity to hear an editor’s choice from Marathon & Beyond Magazine. This week’s selection was written by Roy Reisinger and is entitled “A Father’s Surprise.” The story comes with a piece of advice—be vigilant when you’re running a race; someone may be stalking you.

USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech: Paula Newby-Fraser

Five amazing people were inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Saturday night, February 13th. Their acceptance speeches give you a glimpse into what they went through to become Hall of Famers. Endurance Planet was honored to be on hand for the ceremony and have the opportunity to share each of those acceptance speeches with you. We begin with “The Queen of Kona.”

USA Triathlon CEO Skip Gilbert on the Future of the Sport

As the USA Triathlon race director’s and coach’s symposium gets underway this weekend in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Endurance Planet caught up with CEO Skip Gilbert who believes the sport is just beginning to realize its potential.

The Underdog: An Interview with the Rocky Raccoon 100 Champion

Liza Howard wasn’t considered one of the favorites, heading into this past weekend’s Rocky Raccoon 100-mile Endurance Trail Run in Huntsville, Texas. So, how did she cover the distance in 15 hours and 45 minutes to finish as the women’s champion and second overall? Today on Endurance Planet we hear from the woman who is now on everyone’s radar.

The Endurance Planet Hour

On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour we talk with filmmaker JB Benna of Journeyfilm whose latest documentary is entitled “Rowing the Atlantic.” It’s a story about a woman who realizes her life isn’t fulfilling, so she embarks on an epic adventure to remedy the situation. We also talk with Ironman legend Mark Allen who tells us how he learned to “quiet the mind” during training and racing.

Marathon & Beyond Monday: The Hells of the Bunion Derby

The 1928 Bunion Derby was an epic footrace from Los Angeles to New York City. The Hells of the Bunion Derby—is a short memoir by John Stone, Jr. of his 84-day odyssey as a participant in the race. On today’s Endurance Planet—a Marathon & Beyond Monday edition—we hear Stone’s story.

Barb Lindquist on Racing and Parenting

There are few athletes that can meet a challenge like Barb Lindquist could during her professional triathlon career. The former world-number-one triathlete was known for “leaving it all on the course.” But now—as the mother of twin boys—she’s learning a lot about a challenge of another kind. Phone Lookup Data . Today on Endurance Planet, [...]

PBJs’ and Character Flaws

“It’s been said that there are two kinds of people: Those that blame others for their faults and those that blame themselves. I’m convinced runners fall into the latter category. This is not always smart.”

Ironman Legend Mark Allen—2-3-2010

There is perhaps no bigger name in the sport of triathlon than our guest today. He went to Kona six years in a row hoping to win the Ironman Triathlon World Championship— and each time he came up empty handed. Then in 1989— in an epic battle with Dave Scott—he emerged victorious. From there, he would go on to win six world championships. He also dominated at the Olympic distance, winning the inaugural world championships…and putting together an undefeated streak of ten at the Nice International Championships. During a period of racing between 1988 and 1990 he entered 20 races and won them all.

I’m talking of course about Mark Allen who will be speaking at the 2010 USA Triathlon Art & Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium February 12th through the 14th in Colorado Springs.

The Endurance Planet Hour—2-2-2010

This week on the Endurance Planet Hour we hear from three extraordinary individuals. Duncan Callahan is an elite ultra runner from Gunnison, Colorado who has notched some impressive wins—including Leadville–in his young career. Tara Livesay is a long-distance runner and mission worker in Port Au Prince, Haiti who is continuing to run in a region of the world that has been utterly devastated. And Olympic triathlete Matty “Boom Boom” Reed is offering age-groupers the opportunity to race on his relay team in an event which will raise funds for a worthy cause.

The Endurance Planet Hour—1-26-2010

This week on the Endurance Planet Hour e hear from two-time defending Badwater Ultramarathon champion Jamie Donaldson about her training, mindset, and goals. Dr. Mark Klion takes your questions about injury prevention and rehabilitation. And Koach Karl gives us a sneak peak at Endurance Planet’s upcoming workshop for would-be 50k runners.

Becoming an Ultramarathoner: An Endurance Planet Workshop

You’ve read about ultramarathoning.  You’ve heard the stories about ultramarathoning.  Perhaps you or some of your friends have given it a try with varying degrees of success. Well, now it’s time to learn how to succesfully complete an ultramarathon: a 50k. Endurance coach Karl Keltner Planet invites you to join host Kevin Patrick for an [...]

The Endurance Planet Hour—1-19-2010

On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour we talk with the director of Bicycle Dreams, The Race Across America, Stephen Auerbach. This is a movie about men and women who push their bodies to the limit on a daunting, 3,000-mile odyssey. We’ll also talk with adventure racer Brian Schmitz who recently returned from the Abu Dhabi [...]

Hall of Fame Series—Valerie Silk—1-13-2010

The Ironman triathlon would not be where it is today without Valerie Silk. New Mexico foundation repair contractor . Silk served as the owner, president, CEO and race director for the Hawaiian Triathlon Corporation (now the World Triathlon Corporation) throughout the 1980s. But Silk will tell you that the day that turned out to be [...]

The Endurance Planet Hour—1-12-2010

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Hall of Fame Series—Carl Thomas—1-11-2010

“We had the right pond and we had the right pebble.” So says Carl Thomas who is set to be inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame next month. Thomas was the vice president of marketing at Speedo Swimwear in 1982, when he joined Jim Curl to create the U.S. Triathlon Series. The series [...]