Multisport News: Chrissie, Cervelo, Race News and More

We’re back in action with Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine. On our first episode of 2012 we talk about the latest news in the triathlon world: WTC changes qualifying standards for pros in championship races, Chrissie Wellington leaves triathlon for a year and the much-anticipated Cervelo P5 finally debuts. We also recap Challenge Wanaka and South Africa [...]

Carbon Race Wheels: Insight from the Experts at Gray

On this special episode of Endurance Planet, Gray Wheels’ Stefan Laursen, Head Designer and Developer of Synergy and Gray, and Jason Schoonover, Sales and Marketing Manager, join us to talk all about carbon race wheels for cycling and triathlon. First find out the story behind Gray and Synergy and how these brands came to be. Then hear all you’ll ever need [...]

Multisport News: Top Threes of 2011 and a Little ’12 Too

It’s our last episode of “This Week in Multisport” for the year, and LAVA’s Brad Culp joins us as we discuss some of “the bests” of 2011 and a little 2012 too. On the lists are: Top 3 new triathlons of 2012, top 3 products of 2011 and the top 3 moments of 2011 in [...]

Multisport News: Michi Weiss’ 2-Year Ban and Race News

“This Week in Multisport” is back! After a long hiatus, we have Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, is back to discuss the recent developments of pro triathlete Michi Weiss’ two-year ban from triathlon — hear what Brad has to say and much more on the topic. We also talk race news with recaps of [...]

Multisport: Olympics for Potts, Reed? Xterra Worlds Recap, and More

Brad’s back! After a brief hiatus, we’re back with “This Week in Multisport” featuring Brad Culp of LAVA Magazine. On today’s show we discuss the push that Andy Potts and Matty Reed will make for the Olympics next year, we recap the XTERRA Triathlon World Championships and preview the Noosa Triathlon. Click here to download [...]

Multisport News: Kona Preview

Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to give a preview of the Ironman World Championships taking place Oct. 8 in Kona, Hawaii. Hear Brad and Tawnee’s top-three picks for both the men’s and women’s race and much more. We also preview this weekend’s U.S Open Triathlon in Dallas, which is the Toyota Cup [...]

Multisport News: Lance’s Return to Tri and Much More!

On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” LAVA Magazine Editor Brad Culp joins us to discuss what’s going on the the triathlon world starting off with details on track star Joe Thonpe’s goal to beat Mark Allen’s 2:40 marathon record in Kona. We also discuss the news of Lance Armstrong’s return to triathlon this [...]

XTERRA Pro Christine Jeffrey Talks Triathlon, Lance, XEndurance

On this special episode of EP we talk to pro triathlete and Extreme Endurance user Christine Jeffrey who’s gearing up to compete in Saturday’s Xterra USA Championship race in Utah, a race that’s getting extra attention with the news that Lance Armstrong is toeing the line as well. On this episode we’ll talk to Christine [...]

Multisport News: Hy-Vee, Beijing, Vegas

It’s a jam-packed episode of “This Week in Multisport” with LAVA’s Brad Culp, as we wrap up the Hy-Vee professional race that took place last weekend and preview the ITU WCS Grand Final in Beijing and the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas. Find out podium potentials and more! Click here to download audio.

My crazy journey to USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals and beyond

I’m a typical triathlete – a big planner and organizer, I like to lay out my season well in advance. I generally don’t like surprises. This summer showed me what can happen if you let a little serendipity into your life. I had a rough winter laid up with a fibular stress fx and my [...]

Multisport News: Hy-Vee’s Growing Success, Ironman Wrapups and More

Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to talk about the growing success of the Hy-Vee Triathlon. We also recap Ironman Canada and Ironman Louisville, and preview Ironman 70.3 Ireland. Click here to download audio.

Super Human Feat: Finishing Strong

KC Craichy continues his special interview with Christian Isakson about how he was able to finish the Epic 5 Challenge: 5 Ironman distance races in 5 days on 5 different islands in Hawaii. Super Human Feat: Finishing Strong from Endurance Planet on Vimeo. For more video content just like this, check out Endurance Films and [...]

Multisport News: Pro Triathletes Battling Injury and Race News

Brad Culp joins us for “This Week in Multisport” to discuss some of the top pros who’ve battled some unfortunate blows in the 2011 season including the recent news of Richie Cunningham’s hip fracture that occurred last weekend, Sam McGlone’s decision to lay low and rest this year, is Linsey Corbin’s injury and if she’ll [...]

Multisport: Insight on NYC Tri Tragedy, ITU London Wrapup and More

Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to discuss the recent deaths at the NYC Triathlon and give his thoughts on how some media publications are reporting on the issue. We also wrap up the ITU WCS London race, Ironman Regensburg, Boulder 70.3, as well as preview Challenge Copenhagen, Steelhead 70.3 and the 70.3 [...]

Super Human Feat: Fueling Endurance

Ultra-endurance athlete Christian Isakson shares with KC Craichy how he fueled his body nutritionally for the grueling Epic 5 Challenge. Super Human Feat: Fueling Endurance from Endurance Planet on Vimeo. For more video content just like this, check out Endurance Films and use 10% discount code “EPVIP”

Multisport: Asia-Pacific Champs & Race News

Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to talk about the recently announced Asia-Pacific Ironman Championships that will take place in Melbourne, Australia, March 25, 2012. We also discuss this weekend’s upcoming races that are bound to be epic: the ITU World Champ Series in London, Boulder 70.3, Ironman Regensburg and more! Click here [...]

A Triathlete’s New Best Friend: BeyondTransition

Denis Oakley joins us for this special episode of Endurance Planet to talk about his website, BeyondTransition.com – The Triathlon Race Guide. Oakley is one of the founders of the website, which is like a “Wikipedia” for triathlon offering extremely detailed information of around 2,000 triathlons around the world. Tune in to find out more! [...]

This Week in Multisport: TJ the Champ, Race News and More

On this episode, Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to discuss the diverse life of Ironman champ TJ Tollakson, who recently won IM Lake Placid. We also recap IM Lake Placid and IM Frankfurt, as well as preview Calgary 70.3, IM UK. Click here to download audio.

Multisport News: 70.3 World Champs Roster, Ironman Previews and More

On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to discuss this week’s announcement of pro triathletes who are officially qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships this year, as well as the new course in Vegas. We also recap ITU WCS Hamburg and Vineman 70.3, and preview [...]

Multisport News: Stadler’s Heart Surgery, Race News and More

On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to discuss the breaking news that two-time Ironman World Champion Normann Stadler underwent heart surgery on July 4. We also recap Challenge Roth, where two new world record iron-distance times were set, Rev3 Portland 70.3, and the Lifetime Minneapolis [...]

Multisport News: ITU Controversy and Racing News

In this edititon of “This Week in Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to discuss the controversy that went down at the ITU European World Championship race last weekend when Harry Whiltshire was DQ’d for some funny business against Javier Gomez. We also recap Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs and Ironman Coeur d’alene, [...]

Multisport News: Current Kona Pro Rankings and More

On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” LAVA Magazine Editor Brad Cukp joins us to discuss the current Kona pro rankings for this year’s Ironman World Championships (find out who’s at risk of being left out). We also recap last weekend’s ITU Kitzbuehel and UK 70.3, and preview this weekend’s Ironman Coeur d’Alene and [...]

Super Human Feat: Purpose, Persistence, Performance

Ultra-endurance athlete Christian Isakson shares with KC Craichy how he trained for the amazing achievement of finishing the Epic5 Challenge in Hawaii. Super Human Feat: Purpose, Persistence, Performance from Endurance Planet on Vimeo. For more video content just like this, check out Endurance Films and use 10% discount code “EPVIP”

Multisport: IMNYC Breaks Records and Racing News

On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” LAVA Magazine Editor Brad Culp joins us to talk about the new Ironman NYC that is set for August 2012 and sold out in mere minutes this week. We also recap Boise 70.3, Kansas 70.3 and Eagleman 70.3, as well as preview the upcoming UK 70.3 and [...]

A Chat with Hector Picard

On this special episode of Endurance Planet, we talk with Hector Picard, who is a double-arm amputee who does triathlon — this year he’s attempting five half-iron races and more. Learn all about Hector’s story and how he is able to pull of incredible feats in the sport of triathlon. To see Hector in action [...]

This Week in Multisport: USAT’s New Program and Race News

On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, fills us in on USA Triathlon’s brand-new just-announced Elite Triathlete Academy program and all the racing going on. We recap Escape from Alcatraz, Rev3 Quassy and ITU Madrid, and preview three upcoming Ironman 70.3s: Eagleman, Kansas and Boise. Click here to [...]

Multisport News: Rutger Beke Retires, Controversy at CapTex and More

Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to talk about what’s new in triathlon. Today we spend some time covering the career of Rutger Beke, who announced this week he’ll be retiring from triathlon, Brad gives a recap of the Lifetime Fitness CapTex Triathlon (and the bit of controversy involved), and lastly we highlight [...]

Triathlon Bike Rules

This excerpt from the USA Triathlon Training Series will freshen you up on key rules that can make a difference between the race of your life and utter disappointment. Triathlon Bike Rules from Endurance Planet on Vimeo. For more video content just like this, check out Endurance Films and use 10% discount code “EPVIP”

Multisport News: Recaps, Previews and Lance

On this edition of “This Week In Multisport,” Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to give recaps of Ironman Texas, Ironman Lanzarote, Austria 70.3 and Memphis in May; previews of Ironman Brazil and the Capital of Texas Triathlon (part of the Life Time Series Race to the Toyota Cup); and last but not [...]

Part 4 of 4: Bobby McGee talks Running and Triathlon on The Endurance Zone

In this Endurance Films video, Bobby McGee talks about running and triathlon on the Endurance Zone. Part 4 of 4 Bobby McGee talks Running and Triathlon on The Endurance Zone from Endurance Planet on Vimeo. For more video content just like this, check out Endurance Films and use 10% discount code “EPVIP”

Part 3 of 4: Bobby McGee talks Running and Triathlon on The Endurance Zone

In this Endurance Films video, Bobby McGee talks about running and triathlon on the Endurance Zone. Part 3 of 4: Bobby McGee talks Running and Triathlon on The Endurance Zone from Endurance Planet on Vimeo. For more video content just like this, check out Endurance Films and use 10% discount code “EPVIP”

Multisport News: Race Recaps, Cancellations, Previews and More

On this episode of This Week in Multisport, Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to give a recap of Ironman St. George and the ITU World Cup Monterrey, talk about the cancellation of Ironman China, the possibility of Ironman NYC and a look at some races coming up. If you have any questions [...]

Part 2 of 4: Bobby McGee talks Running and Triathlon on The Endurance Zone

In this Endurance Films video, Bobby McGee talks about running and triathlon on the Endurance Zone. Part 2 of 4: Bobby McGee talks Running and Triathlon on The Endurance Zone from Endurance Planet on Vimeo. For more video content just like this, check out Endurance Films and use 10% discount code “EPVIP”

Multisport News: IM St. George Preview and More

In this episode of “This Week in Multisport” our man Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to recap last weekend’s races at Wildflower, St. Croix 70.3 and IM Australia, and we also give a preview of the tough Ironman St. George on tap for May 7. See who Brad and Tawnee pick for [...]

Part 1 of 4: Bobby McGee talks Running and Triathlon on The Endurance Zone

In this Endurance Films video, Bobby McGee talks about running and triathlon on the Endurance Zone. Part 1 of 4: Bobby McGee talks Running and Triathlon on The Endurance Zone from Endurance Planet on Vimeo. For more video content just like this, check out Endurance Films and use 10% discount code “EPVIP”

Multisport News: Previewing Wildflower, St. Croix and Ironman Oz

Find out which triathlete duo Brad Culp of LAVA Magazine is most excited to see race this weekend as we preview several big events: Wildflower, St. Croix 70.3 and Ironman Australia. Click here to download audio.

Multisport News: Wrap-up of ITU, Ironman and 70.3 Races, plus 70.3 NOLA Preview

Brad Culp, editor of LAVA Magazine, joins us to recap the ITU World Championship Series opener race in Sydney, Ironman South Africa (with Chrissie Wellington’s domination) and the super fast 70.3 U.S. Pro Championships race in Galveston, Texas. We also look ahead to NOLA 70.3 taking place this weekend and if the water quality for [...]

This Week in Mulitsport: Moolooaba, Lance and California 70.3

On this episode of “This Week in Multisport,” LAVA editor Brad Culp joins us to talk about the results of the Moolooaba Triathlon World Cup, Lance Armstrong’s effort to step up his Ironman training and the upcoming Ironman 70.3 California taking place this weekend in Oceanside, Calif. Click here to download audio.

Multisport’s Own March Madness

LAVA Magazine’s Brad Culp is back from his trip to New Zealand and joins the show to fill us in on all the multisport racing that’s going on this month. There’s lots to talk about: recaps of Ironman New Zealand and the Abu Dhabi Triathlon and previews of Ironman 70.3 San Juan and the Moolooba [...]

In pursuit of the Epic5 Challenge: Christian Isakson

On this episode, we talk with triathlete Christian Isakson, who was invited by Jason Lester to participate in this year’s Epic5 Challenge, which is five iron-distance triathlons over the course of five days on five Hawaiian Islands. The event is May 5-9, and Isakson is well into his training, but his story goes even deeper [...]

The Week in Multisport: The Kona Wrap-up

This week’s edition is all about Kona. It’s an Ironman Championship wrap-up. And what a race it was. It was among the most exciting — if not the most exciting — men’s finishes we’ve ever seen and there was plenty of intrigue on the women’s side as well.

This will also be the last regularly scheduled Endurance Planet podcast for awhile. EP is going on a hiatus — hopefully a relatively short one. I’ll address that topic very briefly at the end of today’s show.

You can always reach me at kevinpatrick@enduranceplanet.com. Thank you!

The Week in Multisport: Reporting from Kona

Call him our “embedded reporter.” This time around on the Week in Multisport, Barry Siff of the Timex Multisport Team is in Kona and getting ready for the Ironman World Championship. He tells us what he’s seen and heard in the days leading up to the big event. This edition is brought to you by 2tomsaustralia.com.

The Endurance Planet Hour

On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour we’re doing a special My Story edition in conjunction with USA Triathlon by profiling two of the competitors in this weekend’s USA Triathlon Age-Group Nationals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Jennifer Walz is a 19-year-old from Savannah, Georgia who will be defending her age-group title. Meantime, 76-year-old Roger Brockenbrough is a world champion from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who also will be looking for another championship on his mantle. We’ll speak with both of these inspirational athletes. Today’s show is brought to you by the Silverman Triathlon, Sock Geek and The Right Stuff.

The Week in Multisport

This time around on our Week in Multisport edition with Barry Siff of the Timex Multisport Team, Barry tells us about the final weekend of ITU racing and the unexpected turn of events on the men’s side. And while ITU racing for the year has come to an end, the elites have already begun packing up and heading to Kona for final tune-ups in advance of the Ironman World Championship. This edition is brought to you by 2TomsAustralia.com.

The Week in Multisport: Countdown to Kona

This is an especially fun “Week in Multisport” edition of Endurance Planet. This time around Barry Siff of the Timex Multisport Team gives us his Kona predictions. The World Championship race is just a month away and Barry thinks he knows who will win and who will contend for the coveted Ironman crown. This edition is brought to you by 2TomsAustralia.com.

The Endurance Planet Hour

There isn’t a female triathlete on the planet who races long distance more often than Hillary Biscay. And it’s not just that she races often — she races effectively. This coming weekend she’ll be shooting for another Ironman Wisconsin championship (It’ll be her seventh Ironman of the year.) On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour, Hillary shares her war stories (broken femur anyone?), she tells us how she’s become a fan of ultra marathoners, and she shares her plan for a new adventure. Today’s Endurance Planet is brought to you by the Nevada Silverman Triathlon and by Sock Geek.

The Week in Multisport

In this edition of The Week in Multisport — brought to you by 2tomsaustralia.com — we discuss the latest race results and upcoming events and the departure of Skip Gilbert from his post as USA Triathlon’s CEO. We also talk about the death and life of one of the first paratriathletes to finish Kona, Jim Mac Laren.

The Week in Multisport

This time around on The Week in Multisport with Barry Siff of Daily Triathlon, we talk about the latest victories for Andy Potts and Chrissie Wellington and we answer the question: Who is Pete Jacobs? Today’s edition of Endurance Planet is brought to you by Sock Geek.

The Endurance Planet Hour

This week we talk to an ultra runner who “lit a fire” under himself and used the motivation to win The Psycho Psummer 50k. He’s our Trail Nerd of the Month, David Wakefield.

Understanding that many of you are gearing up for your goal race of the year, we hear from Ironman legend Mark Allen who is an expert at quieting the mind.

And we round out the show by hearing a story about a man who despised endurance athletes until he developed “the runner’s gaze …”

The Week in Multisport

This week we talk with Barry Siff of Daily Triathlon about some great ITU racing and we discuss how the competition is shaking out in advance of the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.