Sun, 30 December 2012
Appropriate use of Ibuprofen, does kinesio tape work, knee problems, and hotspots on your foot. Interview with Dr. Post
On today's show, Iott and Zucco interview Training Bible Medical Director Dr. John Post. We discuss the use and abuse of NAIDS for endurance athletes, training with torn or missing meniscus, and hotspots on your feet when riding. Also, we debate an article that says running may cause pre-mature death in athletes and the topic of Kenesio tape and it's benefits.
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Sun, 23 December 2012
Christmas Special!! What is VO2 max, how to determine it, and great VO2 max workouts. Last minute gifts for your athlete.
On today's show, Iott and Zucco discuss targeting VO2 max in your training. We hit on what that means, how to determine or estimate output at VO2 max, and key VO2 max sessions. Also, as a part of our holiday special, we highlight great last minute gifts for your athlete. Goal mile week #9: 600 @ GP, 400 @ 10k pace, 600 @ GP then 7 x 400 meters with 60 seconds recovery in between
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Mon, 17 December 2012
Lab based performance testing vs. field based performance testing, why do an early season training camp, and we interview Ryan Bolton!!
On today's show, Iott and Zucco discuss performance testing in a lab setting AND in the field. Come along as we tell about our very recent experiences with each type of peformance test on the bike. We also interview Ryan Bolton on the benefits of a winter training camp. Goal mile week #8: 500 @ GP, 200 @ 10k pace, 200 @ GP, 200 @ 10k pace, 500 @ goal pace. 400 easy, then 6 x 400 at 5k pace with 60 sec recovery in between.
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Sun, 9 December 2012
Qualities for a successful coaching relationship, Top crosstraining activities for the offseason, goal mile week 7
On today's show, Iott and Zucco discuss some key characteristics of a good coach/athlete relationship, including using communication and athlete feedback on vital training decisions and the importance of a having a coach not a friend. We also highlight several good crosstraining activities that can give your mind and body a break from swim, bike, and run. Goal Mile Week 7: 500 @ Goal Pace, 600 @ 10k pace, 500 @ Goal Pace, 400 easy jog, then 5 x 400 meters with 60 sec recovery
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Sat, 1 December 2012
Ironman Cozumel recap, Garmin 305 winner announced, goal mile week 5 and 6, PLUS many more announcements!!
On today's show, Iott and Zucco give full recap of Ironman Cozumel. It's a very detailed experience, one where many lessons are learned and can be applied to other long course races. Our month long giveaway comes to a close with more winners, and we announce goal mile week 5 and 6. Goal mile #5 400 GP, 800 at 10k pace, 400 GP 5 x 400 with 60 sec recovery. Goal mile #6 400 GP, 300 at 10k pace, 200 GP, 300 at 10k pace, 400 GP 5 x 400 with 60 seconds recovery.
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Mon, 19 November 2012
On today's show, Iott and Zucco answer several listener questions about recovering from injury and bad bicycle accidents. We also have a chance to win dinner on Adam!! Goal mile week 4: 300 goal pace/400 10K pace/300 goal pace/400 10k pace/200 goal pace 4x 400 meters at 5k pace with 60 sec recovery.
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Tue, 13 November 2012
On today's show, Iott and Zucco interview professional triathlete, Julie Dibens. Goal Mile: 300 goal pace, 1000 at 10K, 300 goal pace, 4 x 400 at 5k pace
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Mon, 5 November 2012
Intensity vs. Volume in Ironman Training, Goal Mile Week #2, and throw your name in the hat for some giveaways....AGAIN!!
On today's show, Iott and Zucco re-debate the high intensity, low volume type training plan for Ironman. We highlight some reasons why it may work for some and not others. We also hit goal mile #2, and have TWO more new contests!! Goal Mile #2 Main set A: 200 meters at goal pace, 500 meters at 10k pace, 200 meters at goal pace, 500 meters at 10k pace, 200 meters at goal pace. Main set B: 3 x 400 meters at 5k pace with 60 seconds recovery.
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Mon, 29 October 2012
On today's show, Iott and Zucco continue our discussion on offseason training, we "dive" into discussion about swimming. We also hit on being unmotivated in training and talk about our favorite tunes to listen to as we train. Goal mile, set A: 200 meters at goal pace, 1200 meters at 10k pace, 200 meters at goal pace. Set B: 2 x 400 meters with 60 seconds recovery at faster than 5k pace.
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Mon, 22 October 2012
Starting your offseason training program, a perfect 14 week run program is introduced, and our first 3 winners of the MEGA giveaway announced
On today's show, Iott and Zucco discuss our philosophies behind offseason training. Adam lays out his goals for getting faster this winter and Scott discusses what has worked in prior years. We also highlight a group training program called Goal Mile where we will introduce a new workout in this 14 week program each week on the show so YOU can join us in getting faster this offseason. Lastly, our first 3 winners of our MEGA giveaway contest are announced!
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Sun, 14 October 2012
On today's show, Iott and Zucco discuss Adam's race at the 2012 Ironman World Championships. We also offer, as a thanks to our listeners, an opportunity to win some fantastic prizes!!!
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Thu, 11 October 2012
On today's show, we quickly talk about Adam's experiences in the week before the race.
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Mon, 1 October 2012
On today's show, Iott and Zucco talk about the goal setting process for the new season and how important it is for your success. We also talk about key workouts headed into your goal Ironman race and hit on Lance vs. USADA.
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Mon, 24 September 2012
Interview with Paleo expert Amy Kubal, good and bad snack options, grass fed beef vs. grain fed beef, eating for weight loss
On today's show, Iott interviews Paleo diet expert Amy Kubal. We talk about how fat is an essential part of an endurance athlete's diet, give some suggestions for good snack choices, and discuss how to work on body composition.
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Fri, 14 September 2012
On today's show, Iott and Zucco give their respective race reports from Vegas and Madison, and we discuss 5 RULES of Ironman racing!!
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Thu, 6 September 2012
How to design an effective taper, comparing traditional vs. non-traditional forms of tapering, what should happen in your race week
On today's show, Iott and Zucco discuss the taper or peak phase of training. We use our experiences to talk about common mistakes made by athletes when entering a taper period. We also give tips and advice on things that should happen in your race week.
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Mon, 27 August 2012
On today's show, Iott and Zucco talk about the Ironman World Championship with expert triathlon coach Mat Steinmetz.
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Thu, 16 August 2012
Targeting specific intensities off the bike, more uncomfortable moments in training, and an interview with first year pro triathlete Ben Kanute
On today's show, Iott and Zucco discuss some different running workouts that you can do off the bike that target race specificity. We also have some more uncomfortable moments while training. Lastly, we interview Ben Kanute who just came back from a successful summer of racing ITU in Europe.
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Wed, 8 August 2012
Tips on race strategies for Ironman athletes, Ironman Wisconsin course preview, and what we really talk about on long rides
On today's show, Iott and Zucco talk about strategies for racing the Ironman distance. We give a very detailed Ironman Wisconsin course preview with both of our perspectives on the swim, bike, and run courses. Lastly, we discuss our secret long bike topics, and what really goes on during those 4+ hour bike rides.
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Tue, 31 July 2012
On today's show, Iott and Zucco interview three time Iroman World Champion, Craig Alexander.
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Tue, 17 July 2012
Racine 70.3 race report, tips and tricks for riding your next group ride, and we tell about spending some time with Crowie!!
On today's show, Iott and Zucco discuss all things Racine 70.3 and our experiences in the race as well as having the opportunity to spend some pre and post race time with current 70.3 and Ironman World Champion, Craig Alexander. We also dedicate some show time to tips for athletes who are riding on a group ride for the first time.
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Tue, 10 July 2012
Bobby McGee interview Part 2, mental side of training and racing, race report of the heat shortened Muncie 70.3
On today's show Iott and Zucco finish our interview with legendary running coach Bobby McGee. In part 2, Bobby discusses the mental side of racing and training, including tips for athletes and ways to practice being "mentally tough" during hard sessions. We also hit on Adam's experience racing a very short Muncie 70.3.
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Sun, 1 July 2012
On today's show Iott and Zucco interview legendary running coach, Bobby McGee. We discuss training and racing in hot/humid conditions and how you can do heat acclimation for your next "hot" race.
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Sun, 24 June 2012
Effective training and racing strategies, social aspects of triathlon, and great tips for working athletes on becoming more efficient
On today's show, Iott and Zucco interview elite age group athlete Joe Lotus. We discuss how ways to make training while on business travel easier, how using a group can help make you faster, and several things you can incorporate into your training to make you become more efficient.
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Mon, 18 June 2012
On Today's show, Scott and Adam discuss the meaning of a limiter and how to identify them. We also talk about a different approach to training periodization called Conjugate Sequence, and Happy Father's day to all the training dads!!
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Mon, 11 June 2012
Fighting through tough times while racing, interview with Wattie Inc. team member JJ Brandsetter, and defining your limiters
On today's show, Scott and Adam share some experiences on how to fight through difficult times in racing. We also interview Wattie Inc. team and Kona hopeful, JJ Brandsetter. Finally, we talk about what a limiter is and how to find yours.
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Mon, 4 June 2012
World Championship qualification analysis Part 2, Leon's triathlon race report, and we give away a 3 month FREE coaching package to 5 athletes!!
On today's show, Scott and Adam finish their discussion on qualification for world championship events. We talk baseline metrics that Kona qualifiers typically hit and Scott has an "informal" research study to give some guidence for athletes looking to qualifiy for Kona or Vegas. We also talk about the TBC win at Leon's triathlon and 5 lucky athletes will recieve a 3 month FREE coaching package. Listen for details!!
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Mon, 28 May 2012
How do elite Kenyan runners train, nail your long run, benefits of brick workouts, AND come join train with Ryan and one of his elite runners on 6/29-7/1
Today, we interview TBC elite coach and former Olympian Ryan Bolton. We talk about key long run sessions and benefits of doing brick workouts. We also give away a discount code for Ryan's June 29-July 1 Lecture and Run clinic in Chicago. Please email us for details!!
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Mon, 21 May 2012
Our thoughts on Qualification Part 1, final TTT race report, and a chance to train with TBC elite coach Ryan Bolton
On today's show Scott and Adam discuss part one of our thoughts on qualification for world championship races and what we feel athletes should need to be ready to do. Also, we finalize our trip experiences to the American Triple T triathlon, and we have Ryan Bolton coming to Chicago, find out how you can train with him and his elite Kenyan runners!
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Sat, 19 May 2012
On today's show, Scott and Adam are joined by TrainingBible Elite coach Carla Hastert and we discuss American Triple-T weekend. Sorry guys, this isn't edited very well, but we hope you enjoy!!
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Mon, 14 May 2012
Run workouts to improve your race pacing, how to determine your goal wattages on the bike, St. Croix 70.3 race report
On today's show Scott and Adam discuss several run workouts that you can do to improve your pacing during a race. We also highlight ways that you can determine an appropriate wattage range to race under. Lastly, Adam reports on his experiences racing Lance down in St. Croix.
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Tue, 8 May 2012
Training Specificity with Jim Vance, common mistakes of age group athletes, tell us your KEY workouts!!
On today's show we talk with Training Bible Elite coach Jim Vance about many training topics including training specificity. We also have a new contest, tell us your KEY workouts!!
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Sun, 29 April 2012
Training during the week after your A race, adjusting performance expectations for heat and humidity, when you should incorporate running drills
On today's show, Scott and Adam discuss what your trainings should look like in the week after your first race of the season. As summer grows near, we also highlight tips to make training and racing in hot and humid conditions a success. Finally, we answer the question of when you should incorporate running drills into your training. FREE TRAINING CAMP MAY 25-27, listen for details!
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Tue, 24 April 2012
On today's show, Scott and Adam talk about building your perfect swim week. Scott and Adam highlight recent races and give reports on how they went. Finally, we have a code for a FREE TrainingBible Coaching camp in May!!
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Sun, 15 April 2012
On today's show, Scott and Adam discuss the importance of having a detailed race plan headed into your key races of the season. We also put the finishing touches on the last of our training zone discussion in zone 5. Lastly, we have a few new contests for the listners, and don't forget to get your TBC cycling kits now at www.trainingbible.com
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Wed, 11 April 2012
On today's show, Scott and Adam talk about tips for your taper, how weight loss applies to us, and crazy things that happen during training.
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Mon, 2 April 2012
On today's show, Scott and Adam talk about what is happening in their training. We hit tips and benefits for training in zone 4 and we have an interview with Chicago based TBC coach Mark Beckwith.
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Sun, 25 March 2012
Interview with TBC Medical Director, Dr. John Post, effective zone 3 training and workouts, and we reward our listeners with some free SWAG
Dr. John Post joins the show today to discuss triathlon specific injuries and understanding the healing process. Scott and Adam also discuss effective zone 3 training practices, and we have MAJOR swag to giveaway...so listen and respond!!
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Sun, 18 March 2012
Zone 2 training, using a physical therapist to prevent and heal from injuries, top recovery methods, and an interview with Lindsay Zucco
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Mon, 12 March 2012
Discussion on zone 1 training, tips for the older age group athlete, and a discussion about the latest power meters on the market
On today's show Scott and Adam cover the first in five part series discussing each training zone. We begin with Zone 1, what it means, what kinds of workouts, and what benefits it has to you. We also talk about the differences in the various power meters on the market now and what the pedal based system will bring for the future. Lastly, we interview Jim Dicker, a two time Ironman AG champion about training the older athlete.
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Sun, 4 March 2012
Get your training intensity correct, the most important aspect of training, and web-based training options for Ironman athletes
On today's show Scott and Adam discuss the importance of getting your training intensity dialed in correctly with the help of some metabolic testing. We also highlight a new training option we will offer for athletes targeting Ironman Wisconsin. Lastly, we talk about some questionable race tactics, is it strategy or is it being a poor sport???
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Sun, 26 February 2012
On today's show Scott and Adam talk to Mat Steinmetz who coaches the current Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander and Julie Dibens.
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Mon, 20 February 2012
Top 3 progressive run workouts, learn how to add speed play into your running, uncomfortable moments in training and an interview with Dale Hastert
On today's show, Scott and Adam highlight three key progressive run workouts you can immediately fit into your training. We also introduce two new segments including those uncomfortable moments you have in training and the oddities we see on a daily basis. Learn what fartlek training really means and we interview UR founder Dale Hastert.
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Tue, 14 February 2012
Should I train if I'm sick?, benefits of doing a triathlon training camp, our thoughs on Lance Armstrong's return to triathlon
On today's show, Scott and Adam are back and we try to answer the question, "Should I train if I'm sick?" Upon Adam's return from the Death Valley camp, we discuss why going on a training camp might be good for you, and finally our thoughts on Lance Armstrong coming back to triathlon.
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Thu, 9 February 2012
5 key Muscular Endurance workouts, using your training log as motivation and an interview with Junior Elite triathlete Ben Kanute
On today's show, we discuss 5 key muscular endurance workouts that you can do towards the end of your Base Training period. Adam has left the building so Scott talks about how you should approach racing other distances when training for an Ironman, and we interview Junior Elite Triathlete Ben Kanute.
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Sun, 29 January 2012
Part 2 of our interview with Joe Friel, Tips on staying motivated for training, and How do you know when you are a triathlete
On today's show, Adam and Scott finish their interview with Joe Friel. We help with keeping training motivation high, and discuss things that make you a triathlete.
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Mon, 23 January 2012
Joe Friel takes your questions about training, racing and nutrition in the first part of our two part interview.
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Tue, 17 January 2012
Creating a well balanced race schedule, Using cadence to improve your running, Interview with Kona qualifier Jay Druml
On today's show, Scott and Adam give direction on how to set an effective race schedule to fit your needs as an athlete, also we talk about how to focus on cadence to improve your run training. Lastly, we have an interview with 2-time Kona qualifier, Jay Druml who set an Ironman PR less than 12 months after major back surgery!!!
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Mon, 9 January 2012
How to build your training foundation, establishing your training zones, and resolve not to resolve!!
On the first show of the new year, Adam and Scott discuss the why's and how's of base training, how to establish your training zones, and simple goal setting. Plus we are giving away $500 to start the new year off right!!
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