http://www.rockstartriathlete.com The Rock Star Triathlete Academy teaches you how to be a better, smarter, faster, stronger triathlete! You get weekly audio coach Q&A\'s, daily technique videos, monthly triathlon expert teleseminars, full forum access, Gold Wings membership calls, deep discount on exclusive triathlon products and much, much more! Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:55:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Triathlon training to make you rock! We deliver a free monthly audio release from our member's area each month. Every episode is an interview and Q&A from a triathlon coach and expert, along with cutting-edge triathlon training advice that is practical and easy-to-understand. Hosted by triathlon coaches Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan. Ben Greenfield no Ben Greenfield rockstar@rockstartriathlete.com rockstar@rockstartriathlete.com (Ben Greenfield) Rock Star Triathlete Academy Podcast triathlon,training,triathlon,schedule,triathlon,podcast,endurance,sports,ironman,triathlon,triathlete,triathalon,traithlon,traithlete,multisport,swim,bike,run,swimming,cycling,running,rock,star,triathlete,rockstartriathlete,rockstar http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/category/audio/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-triathlon-coach-lee-zohlman-9pm-est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-triathlon-coach-lee-zohlman-9pm-est-6pst/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:12:38 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=5085 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-triathlon-coach-lee-zohlman-9pm-est-6pst/feed/ 0 Lee Zohlman Lee Zohlman began his multi sport career in 1996 and found his new sport to be a driving passion for a new career. Leaving the lucrative field of television broadcasting Lee was one of the first 25 USA Triathlon coaches ever to be certified by the spor... (http://bodyzen.com/img/coachlee.jpg) Lee Zohlman began his multi sport career in 1996 and found his new sport to be a driving passion for a new career. Leaving the lucrative field of television broadcasting Lee was one of the first 25 USA Triathlon coaches ever to be certified by the sports governing body. Soon after, BodyZen Enterprises was launched with immediate success. With Lee at the helm he has steered BodyZen to fantastic heights. Now, Coach Lee is an Elite Level 3 certified coach (one of only 20 in the world) and BodyZen has broadened its ventures. Lee and BodyZen are currently involved in not only a successful coaching business but Professional athlete management, event marketing and multimedia initiatives. Lee and BodyZen are now considered key influencers in the endurance sports world. The last fourteen years have been fruitful and Lee and BodyZen will make sure the next phase is even more successful. To download now, simply keep reading. Kerry Sullivan no 27:02 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/beyond-the-goggles-swim-gear-that-helps-you-get-faster-9pm-est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/beyond-the-goggles-swim-gear-that-helps-you-get-faster-9pm-est-6pst/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:13:53 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=5079 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/beyond-the-goggles-swim-gear-that-helps-you-get-faster-9pm-est-6pst/feed/ 0 triathlon swimming,triathlon training There is a ton of different gear out there that companies claim can make swimmers faster. But how do you know which tools are the best? - Kerry will be discussing his favorite tools to utilize to help triathletes get faster. - (https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQLeENMlERZu7fBDkMYvwb_Bw94ma7ubiKTLx08Cdo0052EVjMQeQ) There is a ton of different gear out there that companies claim can make swimmers faster. But how do you know which tools are the best? Kerry will be discussing his favorite tools to utilize to help triathletes get faster. Keep reading to get access... Kerry Sullivan no 18:25 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-self-treat-common-triathlon-injuries/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-self-treat-common-triathlon-injuries/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:28:59 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=5060 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-self-treat-common-triathlon-injuries/feed/ 0 Injuries can happen in triathlon and when they do happen you want them gone as fast as possible. - In this call, Ben and Kerry will be covering some common injuries that triathletes often see and what you need to do to come back fast and prevent them ... (https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR3731YHfQFtxZndzkZr9M53p1gnUHaIUnkh3E8ldSYeHuXuDEtXg) Injuries can happen in triathlon and when they do happen you want them gone as fast as possible. In this call, Ben and Kerry will be covering some common injuries that triathletes often see and what you need to do to come back fast and prevent them from happening again. Keep reading for access... Kerry Sullivan no 15:36 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ingrid-miller/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ingrid-miller/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:56:01 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=5068 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ingrid-miller/feed/ 0 How To Swim Without Fear,Ingird Miller Ingrid Miller, author of Fearless Swimming: Open Water Skills for Triathletes is an expert on how to swim in the open water with out fear. Often this is one of the biggest challenges that triathletes face in the sport. (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_D-RFuPpeV2o/SuboOx_RG8I/AAAAAAAAFVk/XNE8lOLzFV4/s400/Jaws.jpg) Ingrid Miller, author of Fearless Swimming: Open Water Skills for Triathletes (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1841261203/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=bengree-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1841261203) is an expert on how to swim in the open water with out fear. Often this is one of the biggest challenges that triathletes face in the sport. More often than not this is mental hurdle rather than a physical one. Ingrid will be taking your questions on how you can swim with out fear in the open water. Keep reading to get access now! Kerry Sullivan no 30:30 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/the-psychology-of-managing-your-triathlon-coaching-business-just-posted-to-members-forum/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/the-psychology-of-managing-your-triathlon-coaching-business-just-posted-to-members-forum/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:32:45 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=5032 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/the-psychology-of-managing-your-triathlon-coaching-business-just-posted-to-members-forum/feed/ 0 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-eat-a-healthy-triathlon-diet-monday-the-19th-at-9pm-est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-eat-a-healthy-triathlon-diet-monday-the-19th-at-9pm-est-6pst/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:19:02 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4952 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-eat-a-healthy-triathlon-diet-monday-the-19th-at-9pm-est-6pst/feed/ 0 triathlon diet,triathlon nutrition Diet is one the most underlooked aspects in triathlon performance. Fueling for a triathlon is done before, during and after training and racing. Being deficient or not taking advantage of ideal timing of nutrients can impact your training, (http://triathlon.competitor.com/files/2010/12/racingweightmarquee.jpg) Diet is one the most underlooked aspects in triathlon performance. Fueling for a triathlon is done before, during and after training and racing. Being deficient or not taking advantage of ideal timing of nutrients can impact your training, racing and recovery in massive ways. This can be a very complex topic but the coaches at Rock Star Triathlete are going to break it down so it appears simple and doable. You can listen or download this call below! Kerry Sullivan no 27:34 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-tim-snow-wednesday-night-at-7pm-est-4pm-pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-tim-snow-wednesday-night-at-7pm-est-4pm-pst/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:51:19 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4946 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-tim-snow-wednesday-night-at-7pm-est-4pm-pst/feed/ 0 Q&A,Tim Snow Tim has been racing in triathlon since 1998, after being a high school and college distance runner. Having completed 20 Iron-distance events since 2000, Tim has competed in Ironman Lake Placid, Canada, Arizona, Coeur d'Alene, Germany, Florida, (http://www.qt2systems.com/data/Image/Content/tim.JPG) Tim has been racing in triathlon since 1998, after being a high school and college distance runner. Having completed 20 Iron-distance events since 2000, Tim has competed in Ironman Lake Placid, Canada, Arizona, Coeur d'Alene, Germany, Florida, the Great Floridian, and Kona. Among other highlights, since working with QT2, Tim has placed 10th overall in the 2008 Ford Ironman Lake Placid, and has a personal best time of 8:49 at the 2007 Ford Ironman Florida,which included a 2:51marathon split. Having completed over 200 multisport events, Tim has merged his immense training and racing experience with the QT2 Systems philosophies of building aerobic efficiency through training at appropriate intensity levels, building physical durability through gradual volume increases, maximizing body composition, optimal race fueling, and suitable pacing while racing. Keep reading to listen now! Kerry Sullivan no 23:45 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-periodize-your-triathlon-training-plan-monday-night-at-9est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-periodize-your-triathlon-training-plan-monday-night-at-9est-6pst/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:05:56 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4950 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-periodize-your-triathlon-training-plan-monday-night-at-9est-6pst/feed/ 0 periodization,triathlon training Periodization is probably the most complex and one of the most important topics we will cover. We will cover how you peak for your big races and what types of workouts you should be doing in each phase on your way to smoking it on race day. - (http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01433/alistair_brownlee_1433956c.jpg) Periodization is probably the most complex and one of the most important topics we will cover. We will cover how you peak for your big races and what types of workouts you should be doing in each phase on your way to smoking it on race day. Keep reading to download now or listen in later! Kerry Sullivan no 35:44 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-coach-jim-vance-wednesday-night-at-9est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-coach-jim-vance-wednesday-night-at-9est-6pst/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:28:59 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4943 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-coach-jim-vance-wednesday-night-at-9est-6pst/feed/ 0 Jim vance,Q&A Jim Vance is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Certified Coach, elite triathlete and a two-time Amateur World Champion in ITU and XTERRA. He holds an Ironman PR of 8:37:09. He is also an Elite Coach for TrainingBible Coaching. - (http://www.trainingbible.com/images/coaches/vance_jim.jpg) Jim Vance is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Certified Coach, elite triathlete and a two-time Amateur World Champion in ITU and XTERRA. He holds an Ironman PR of 8:37:09. He is also an Elite Coach for TrainingBible Coaching. Jim is a coach that we like at Rock Star Triathlete because he can walk the walk and talk the talk. Just keep reading to listen now! Kerry Sullivan no 28:31 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-qa-with-fomer-pro-and-now-coach-nick-radkewich-9pm-est-6pm-pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-qa-with-fomer-pro-and-now-coach-nick-radkewich-9pm-est-6pm-pst/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:31:25 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4839 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-qa-with-fomer-pro-and-now-coach-nick-radkewich-9pm-est-6pm-pst/feed/ 0 Nick Radkewich,triathlon training Nick Was once one of best pros in the USA as he Qualified for 2000 Olympic Triathlon Team with fourth-place finish at USA Triathlon Olympic Team Trials on May 28 in Irving, Texas... Placed fourth at the 2000 Competitor Magazine/Greg Welch Mile, (http://66.116.161.170/images/flag1.jpg) Nick Was once one of best pros in the USA as he Qualified for 2000 Olympic Triathlon Team with fourth-place finish at USA Triathlon Olympic Team Trials on May 28 in Irving, Texas... Placed fourth at the 2000 Competitor Magazine/Greg Welch Mile, in conjunction with the San Diego (Calif.) Indoor Games, finishing less than three seconds behind American record holder Steve Scott… Won five of 13 races in 1998 en route to being named U.S. Olympic Committee’s Triathlete of the Year… Placed in the top five in nine of those events and top 10 in 11…Placed 6th at the 1999 Goodwill Games in New York and 14th at the 1995 Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia…Ranked as high as 13th in the ITU World Rankings… Keep reading to listen in! Kerry Sullivan no 32:58 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-analyze-a-power-file/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-analyze-a-power-file/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:41:55 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4938 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-analyze-a-power-file/feed/ 0 In this Rock Star Triathlete Academy audio, Ben Greenfield speaks with TrainingPeaks chief evangelist Dirk Friel about how to analyze a power file. During the discussion, Dirk reviews the data below. - It is highly recommended that you click on the li... In this Rock Star Triathlete Academy audio, Ben Greenfield speaks with TrainingPeaks chief evangelist Dirk Friel about how to analyze a power file. During the discussion, Dirk reviews the data below. It is highly recommended that you click on the links for each report below as Dirk walks you through analyzing the power files. You'll learn what to look for in a power file, how to identify areas that need improvement, and what makes for a good workout and race! ------------------------------------------ Ironman Kona Michael Weiss SRM Bike Analysis 2011 File Viewer http://tpks.ws/cIleWi8h <--click here to view the file Did Not Finish Ironman Hawaii. Dropped out at mile 14 of run. Bike Time: 4:25 (16th fastest among pros) Average watts: 317w (326np) 79kg= 4.0 w/kg Average cadence: 89rpm Average Speed: 25.5mph Work: 5026kj Austrian professional triathlete Michael Weiss did not have the race he had envisioned in this year’s Ironman Hawaii. Weiss had a very strong bike and solid run in 2010 which lead to a 13th place finish. However this year’s race ended with exhaustion half way through the run. Weiss came out of the water in 43rd place (57:21) which meant he had to chase hard on the bike for the first hour in order to catch the first group of 20-some pros. He is a very strong cyclist, but having to make up so much time on the bike certainly didn’t help him finish with a strong run. Weiss describes his Kona experience as, "I came out of water ~5:30 behind the main pack. I averaged 347 watts in the first hour to close the gap on the chase group. I caught a smaller group for the last 15 miles and settled into a more comfortable pace to recover for the run. Ran the first 10 miles in 1:05hr, but hit the wall around mile 14 where I was unable to recover and withdrew." The Numbers Don’t Lie By looking at his SRM power data in TrainingPeaks you can easily see how hard he chased the first half of the race. For just over 2hrs he averaged 343w, whereas the last 2hrs of the race he averaged 292w. A 50w difference took a lot out of Weiss which certainly showed later on. Not only did he average 343w for the first 2hrs, but he also started out with his first 10-minutes on the bike at 372w average! Wow big time numbers! Weiss will certainly not ever forget this day and will be back with a vengeance no doubt. Side note: IMAZ 6 weeks after IM Hawaii Michael rode a 4:24 bike (7th fastest) and he went on to run a 2:59. Finish time-8:21, 8th overall) ------------------------------------------------------ Ironman Kona Shawn Burke- M45-49 Coach – Alan Couzens Race File (Power-Tap) http://www.trainingpeaks.com/sw/PRDOMOAOCRMX5D6NBNG3GCFS6I <--click here to view the file 2011: 10:00:27 (31st place) Bike 5:15 21.4mph 207w, 218np 1.05 very good VI 86avg cadence Hawi Climb- 27' 221W avg Peak 30' was on the way back which is impressive. You had energy left in the tank for sure! avg 223w for 30' within the last 90' of the bike. Overall decoupling was great at 2.3% Power:HR. Very fit and paced it well. 1st half- 210w avg 2nd half- 204w. perfect! avg 7:59 marathon splits (3:29) 134avg HR Comparison to 2010 Ironman Hawaii Time- 10:18:00 Bike- 5:17 195w avg , 211np Max 30' was 221w 88avg cadence 131avg HR 21.2mph -------------------------------------------------- Michael Weiss Xterra World Championship Victory at Xterra 2011 File viewer: http://tpks.ws/tLV7 <--click here to view the file   Wow. holy cow. -Michael averaged 350w for 1:17! His normalized power for the race was 442w! Normalized power is a more accurate indicator of the watts he would have held if he rode at a constant pace. Notice the VI is very different in Xterra vs IMKona (1.26 in Xterra vs 1.03 in Kona). VI is the variability index and shows how steady the effort was. A constant output would equal 1.0 which is almost exactly what Kona was. admin no 1:05 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/what-to-eat-during-your-triathlon-9pm-est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/what-to-eat-during-your-triathlon-9pm-est-6pst/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:00:14 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4829 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/what-to-eat-during-your-triathlon-9pm-est-6pst/feed/ 0 Nutrition,triathlon nutrition,What To Eat During Your Triathlon Nutrition is an enormous part of racing especially when you get to doing longer distances. You can come into half ironman and ironman races in the best shape of your life but if you fail to dial in your nutrition then it will all be for nothing. - (data:image/jpg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQAAAQABAAD/2wCEAAkGBhQSERQUExQWFRQWGB8aGBYYGB0fGxweIh4YHCAfIhobHSYeIR0jHR0bHy8gIycpLCwsGx4xNTAqNSYrLCkBCQoKDgwOGg8PGiokHyQtLC0qLy0sLCwsKSwsKSwsLCwsLCwsLCwsLCwsLCwsLywsLCwsLCwsLCwsLCwsLCwsLP/AABEIALcBEwMBIgACEQEDE... Kerry Sullivan no 31:06 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-jessi-stensland-monday-night-at-9pm-est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-jessi-stensland-monday-night-at-9pm-est-6pst/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:34:52 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4882 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-jessi-stensland-monday-night-at-9pm-est-6pst/feed/ 0 jessi stensland,Triathlon training Q&A In 2000, Jessi entered the professional circuit. A strong swimmer who quickly developed strength on the bike, she hit the ground running. Her first professional win came in 2001 on one of the toughest bike courses on the circuit, at the St. (http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID15545/images/jessirun2.jpg) In 2000, Jessi entered the professional circuit. A strong swimmer who quickly developed strength on the bike, she hit the ground running. Her first professional win came in 2001 on one of the toughest bike courses on the circuit, at the St. Kitts International Triathlon. Since then Jessi has had 20 career wins both nationally and internationally. In 2004 she won the Half Ironman Mexico, her first attempt at that distance. The highlight of her career however was the Olympic journey which culmintated with the 2004 US Olympic Triathlon Trials where she finished 4th and 6th among the American women. In 2006 and 2007 Jessi took a break from professional racing to pursue other interests (imagine that!) the result of which was amazing opportunities in video production as mentioned below. Early in 2008 Jessi resumed training and racing. Partnered with powerhouse Under Armour through 2010, the focus this time around is broader, as the tag line of this website implies. It will be an adventure in all things endurance, both on and off-road, and all (reasonable) distances. Jessi also founded Movement U which helps athletes perform at there best through functional training. To listen to the call now, simply download below! Kerry Sullivan no 38:41 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/training-racing-recovery-tips/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/training-racing-recovery-tips/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:11:27 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4832 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/training-racing-recovery-tips/feed/ 0 triathlon training,Triathlon Training & Racing Recovery Tips One important tip for all athletes to make note of is that its not only how hard your train but also how well you recover. Quicker recovery will help you get better quality training and racing. Not to mention you'll be in a better mood as you may not b... (http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSU978UkOr11UPM9n8caxIRtwYWPAZ7kz9PC9TG2MCUu8UWNSqB) One important tip for all athletes to make note of is that its not only how hard your train but also how well you recover. Quicker recovery will help you get better quality training and racing. Not to mention you'll be in a better mood as you may not be as sore. In this call, Kerry will be sharing tips on how you can recover more quickly. Kerry Sullivan no 9:33 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/surprise-pro-triathlete-qa-tonight-at-9pm-est-6pm-pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/surprise-pro-triathlete-qa-tonight-at-9pm-est-6pm-pst/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:15:24 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4687 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/surprise-pro-triathlete-qa-tonight-at-9pm-est-6pm-pst/feed/ 0 dirk brockel Dirk Brockel is coming off a big season as he has taken his performance to the next level and is now a serious contender to be the winner at Kona. He came in 4th at Ironman Hawaii this year. - This is an excellent opportunity to get tips from one of t... (http://b.vimeocdn.com/ps/118/974/1189745_300.jpg) Dirk Brockel is coming off a big season as he has taken his performance to the next level and is now a serious contender to be the winner at Kona. He came in 4th at Ironman Hawaii this year. This is an excellent opportunity to get tips from one of the fastest guys in the WTC circuit! Call download is below. Dirk talks a lot about his nutrition and pacing for Ironman. Kerry Sullivan no 36:12 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-how-to-race-your-triathlon-at-9-pm-est-6-pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-how-to-race-your-triathlon-at-9-pm-est-6-pst/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:51:05 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4682 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-how-to-race-your-triathlon-at-9-pm-est-6-pst/feed/ 0 How To Race Your Triathlon,pacing,triathlon tactics How do you race a triathlon? How do pace yourself? When do you make a break for it? When do you fuel? These a just few great question and can be a very complex questions. Ben & Kerry will be walking you through the in's and out's of what you need to kn... (http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20090712/0022190fd3300bc3e80708.jpg) How do you race a triathlon? How do pace yourself? When do you make a break for it? When do you fuel? These a just few great question and can be a very complex questions. Ben & Kerry will be walking you through the in's and out's of what you need to know on how to race your race. Listen now or download now below! Kerry Sullivan no 42:30 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4679 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4679#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:24:28 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4679 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4679/feed/ 0 transition area,triathlon training,triathlon transitions One the most underrated aspects of a triathlon is that of transitions. This is the a great way to gain extra time. It is also an area that you want to make sure that you have all the right gear and nutrition set up - as making a small mistake here can ... (http://www.libertysportsmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/triathlon_transitions_post.jpg) One the most underrated aspects of a triathlon is that of transitions. This is the a great way to gain extra time. It is also an area that you want to make sure that you have all the right gear and nutrition set up - as making a small mistake here can cause huge discomfort down the road. Below, you'll find a link to the audio, as well as all the other videos we have on transition setup! How Ben Greenfield Sets Up His Bike in Transition (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-ben-greenfield-sets-up-his-bike-in-transition/) How To Set-Up Your Transition Area (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-set-up-your-transition-area/) How To Rock Out the Transition in A Triathlon (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-rock-out-the-transition-in-a-triathlon/ ) Ironman Triathlete Video: What to Put In Your Swim Gear, Swim to Bike, Bike to Run and Special Needs Bags on Race Day! Kerry Sullivan no 31:40 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-swimming-guru-duane-dobko-tonight-at-9-pm-est-6-pm-pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-swimming-guru-duane-dobko-tonight-at-9-pm-est-6-pm-pst/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:07:02 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4685 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-swimming-guru-duane-dobko-tonight-at-9-pm-est-6-pm-pst/feed/ 0 Duane Dobko,Q&A With Swimming Guru Duane Dobko,swimming,triathlon swimming,triathlon training Duane Dobko has 17 years of competitive swimming experience and 7 years of triathlon experience. He was a former school record holder for the University of Minnesota in the 100 yard backstroke and was a Canadian National champion in the 50 meter backst... (http://www.dobkanize.com/images/hotl-swim.jpg) Duane Dobko has 17 years of competitive swimming experience and 7 years of triathlon experience. He was a former school record holder for the University of Minnesota in the 100 yard backstroke and was a Canadian National champion in the 50 meter backstroke in 1994. Duane was a 2003 Hawaii Ironman qualifier, finishing 26th in 2002 at Ironman Wisconsin, with the 3rd fastest overall swim split (49:03). Duane is currently swim coaching professional triathlete David Thompson, and competes for the Gear West Elite team out of Minnesota. Duane has competed and set records in several Minnesota Masters Swimming meets. Duane recently competed at the 2008 USMS Short Course National Championships in Austin Texas where he beat a national record in the 200 Yard Backstroke with a time of 1:49.93. We talk about wetsuits, swim starts, technique and more in this call. Keep reading to listen or download! Kerry Sullivan no 39:03 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/beginner-open-water-swim-tips-qa-with-ben-kerry/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/beginner-open-water-swim-tips-qa-with-ben-kerry/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:56:21 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4498 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/beginner-open-water-swim-tips-qa-with-ben-kerry/feed/ 5 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-pro-triathlete-blake-becker-tonight-as-9est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-pro-triathlete-blake-becker-tonight-as-9est-6pst/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4456 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-pro-triathlete-blake-becker-tonight-as-9est-6pst/feed/ 0 Blake Becker,Blake Becker Q&A,triathlon training Blake Becker is a Professional Triathlete and Endurance Sports Coach. - On the racing side, Blake has a decade of racing experience over all distances from sprint to Ironman. Blake has completed 20 Ironman's and has gone from a newbie in the sport (wi... (http://www.blakebecker.com/pix/2009/racine2009a.jpg) Blake Becker is a Professional Triathlete and Endurance Sports Coach. On the racing side, Blake has a decade of racing experience over all distances from sprint to Ironman. Blake has completed 20 Ironman's and has gone from a newbie in the sport (with no background) to a sub 9 hour and top 5 Ironman finisher. Blake has trained alongside or with some of the best athletes and coaches in the sport. Blake's current training has been influenced by Joe Friel, Gordo Byrn, Kurt Perham, Brett Sutton, Jack Daniels and Mark Allen, to name a few. With 5-10 years of fast racing left, Blake will be setting his sights on getting his first Ironman Victory and then turn to Kona in his 30's. As an endurance coach, Blake has been working with athletes for 9 years. He combines a degree in education and USA Triathlon coaching certification with nearly a decade in the sport where he has been a student of the sport that he is so passionate about. Over the last 9 years, Blake has worked with over 150 athletes of all ability levels, this includes athletes who set out to complete their first 5k or sprint triathlon and athletes who race as elites and have raced at the World Championships. To listen to the call with Blake, just keep reading! Kerry Sullivan no 35:05 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-what-to-do-in-the-last-week-before-your-triathlon/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-what-to-do-in-the-last-week-before-your-triathlon/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:01:06 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4458 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-what-to-do-in-the-last-week-before-your-triathlon/feed/ 0 tapering,triathlon training,What To Do In the Last Week Before Your Triathlon This race week seminar with Ben & Kerry is on exactly what to do on the week leading up to a race. You'll learn about: - 1) volume changes 2) intensity changes 3) frequency changes 4) types of workouts to do 5) nutrition 6) mental prep 7) sleep This race week seminar with Ben & Kerry is on exactly what to do on the week leading up to a race. You'll learn about: 1) volume changes 2) intensity changes 3) frequency changes 4) types of workouts to do 5) nutrition 6) mental prep 7) sleep 8) lifestyle changes The week leading up to a triathlon can be a tricky thing to balance right. Training too much or too intense can lead you to being too fatigued perform at your best. However training too little can leave you feeling sluggish and not sharp. Ben and Kerry will be showing you how to get it just right. To get access to the call now, just keep reading! Kerry Sullivan no 37:05 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironman-70-3-world-championships-in-vegas-course-preview-with-race-director-frank-lowery/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironman-70-3-world-championships-in-vegas-course-preview-with-race-director-frank-lowery/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:55:44 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4425 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironman-70-3-world-championships-in-vegas-course-preview-with-race-director-frank-lowery/feed/ 4 Ironman 70.3,Ironman 70.3 vegas,vegas 70.3,vegas triathlon In this audio quick tip from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, Ben Greenfield interviews Frank Lowery, race director of Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Vegas. During the discussion, Frank gives you everything you need to know about the weather, In this audio quick tip from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, Ben Greenfield interviews Frank Lowery, race director of Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Vegas. During the discussion, Frank gives you everything you need to know about the weather, the swim, bike and run in the brand new venue. admin no 13:01 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-business-of-triathlon-coaching-qa-call-tonight-at-9est-6pst-2/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-business-of-triathlon-coaching-qa-call-tonight-at-9est-6pst-2/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:38:03 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4267 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-business-of-triathlon-coaching-qa-call-tonight-at-9est-6pst-2/feed/ 0 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-how-to-lift-weights/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-how-to-lift-weights/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:22:06 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4166 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-how-to-lift-weights/feed/ 0 lifting for triathletes,strength training for triathletes,weight training for triathletes Would you do a certain type of training, designed for triathletes, that was time effective, made you faster, stronger and less prone to get injuries? If you said "yes" to this question then you need to learn how to do weight training effectively. - Would you do a certain type of training, designed for triathletes, that was time effective, made you faster, stronger and less prone to get injuries? If you said "yes" to this question then you need to learn how to do weight training effectively. There are many stereotypes and old school thoughts on weight training that just have no truth. Unfortunately many triathletes structure there training around these false beliefs. In this call, Ben & Kerry will be telling you all you need to know about weight lifting so you can be stronger, faster and get injured less. Keep reading to access the audio download! Kerry Sullivan no 37:34 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/beginner-open-water-swim-tips-with-ben-kerry-at-9est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/beginner-open-water-swim-tips-with-ben-kerry-at-9est-6pst/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:12:50 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4462 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/beginner-open-water-swim-tips-with-ben-kerry-at-9est-6pst/feed/ 1 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-triathlon-mental-guru-chris-janzen/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-triathlon-mental-guru-chris-janzen/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:01:12 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4174 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-triathlon-mental-guru-chris-janzen/feed/ 0 Chris Janzen,sports psychology,triathlon mental game Chris Janzen is the founder of TriathleteMind.com and author of 8 ½ Steps to Making 2011 Your Best Triathlon Year Ever! and Race Faster Now, an essential guide of expert advice and winning tips to improve your triathlon race day performance. (http://www.triathletemind.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/IMG_2854-265x300.jpg) Chris Janzen is the founder of TriathleteMind.com (http://a9ad4c2ywcz20gwn07pcp24y2u.hop.clickbank.net/) and author of 8 ½ Steps to Making 2011 Your Best Triathlon Year Ever! and Race Faster Now, an essential guide of expert advice and winning tips to improve your triathlon race day performance. He’s also been a contributor to 220Triathlon magazine, the UK’s biggest selling triathlon magazine, and appeared in Runner’s World USA. For more than 20 years Chris has been a passionate and inspiring coach, mentor, and trusted advisor and is dedicated to helping athletes and non-athletes to unlock their potential and exceed their own expectations of what’s possible. To listen to the call now, keep reading! Click here to check out Chris's website for the 5 forces formula! (http://a9ad4c2ywcz20gwn07pcp24y2u.hop.clickbank.net/) Kerry Sullivan no 39:16 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-ben-kerry-how-to-structure-your-triathlon-training-week/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-ben-kerry-how-to-structure-your-triathlon-training-week/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:08:59 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4163 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-ben-kerry-how-to-structure-your-triathlon-training-week/feed/ 0 triathlon schedule,triathlon training Training for three sports can be incredibly. It can be even harder when you have work, a wife, kids and whatever else life may send your way. So how then does one structure a training week to get the biggest bang for buck, so you can have a killer race? Training for three sports can be incredibly. It can be even harder when you have work, a wife, kids and whatever else life may send your way. So how then does one structure a training week to get the biggest bang for buck, so you can have a killer race? In  this call Ben & Kerry will be showing you how to structure your training week so you can rock on race day. Keep reading to download the call. Kerry Sullivan no 46:06 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-triathlon-coach-lee-zohlman/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-triathlon-coach-lee-zohlman/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:00:58 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=4168 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-triathlon-coach-lee-zohlman/feed/ 0 triathlon coaching,triathlon training Lee Zohlman began his multi sport career in 1996 and found his new sport to be a driving passion for a new career. Leaving the lucrative field of television broadcasting Lee was one of the first 25 USA Triathlon coaches ever to be certified by the spor... (http://bodyzen.com/img/coachlee.jpg) Lee Zohlman began his multi sport career in 1996 and found his new sport to be a driving passion for a new career. Leaving the lucrative field of television broadcasting Lee was one of the first 25 USA Triathlon coaches ever to be certified by the sports governing body. Soon after, BodyZen Enterprises was launched with immediate success. With Lee at the helm he has steered BodyZen to fantastic heights. Now, Coach Lee is an Elite Level 3 certified coach (one of only 20 in the world) and BodyZen has broadened its ventures. Lee and BodyZen are currently involved in not only a successful coaching business but Professional athlete management, event marketing and multimedia initiatives. Lee and BodyZen are now considered key influencers in the endurance sports world. The last fourteen years have been fruitful and Lee and BodyZen will make sure the next phase is even more successful. To listen to the call with Lee, in which we talk about everything from mental performance to compression socks, just keep reading! Kerry Sullivan no 36:27 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-mental-peak-performance-with-ted-mcgrath-9est-6-pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-mental-peak-performance-with-ted-mcgrath-9est-6-pst/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:19:33 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3804 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-mental-peak-performance-with-ted-mcgrath-9est-6-pst/feed/ 0 Mental game,sports psychologist,sports pyschology In this call, mental guru Ted McGrath addresses the mental game of triathlon. - Ted McGrath is working in alliance with Tony Robbins and Oneness University to connect the World Leaders in Business and Entertainment in Fiji this December. (http://b.vimeocdn.com/ps/743/743531_300.jpg) In this call, mental guru Ted McGrath addresses the mental game of triathlon. Ted McGrath is working in alliance with Tony Robbins and Oneness University to connect the World Leaders in Business and Entertainment in Fiji this December. Last year he had the privilege of speaking at the Alliance for a New Humanity with Deepak Chopra. His message is about How to Achieve Personal and Professional Success through the Power of Inspired Action, and his delivery is on point with life changing, experiential techniques. Ted McGrath's Company is called the Transformation Network, with a mission to help individuals transform personally, leading to Global Transformation on the planet. Keep reading to listen now or download for later... Kerry Sullivan no 4:29 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-call-how-to-sign-up-for-your-first-race-9est-6-pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-call-how-to-sign-up-for-your-first-race-9est-6-pst/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:00:53 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3842 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-call-how-to-sign-up-for-your-first-race-9est-6-pst/feed/ 0 How To Sign Up For Your First Race,How To Sign Up For Your First Triathlon "How To Choose Which Triathlon To Do". In this call, Ben & Kerry will guide you through selecting a proper race based on your personal strengths and limitations, and how to sign up for and succeed at the event! - (http://triathlon.competitor.com/files/2010/07/HoltenPreview2_bySilkeInsel-300x199.jpg) "How To Choose Which Triathlon To Do". In this call, Ben & Kerry will guide you through selecting a proper race based on your personal strengths and limitations, and how to sign up for and succeed at the event! There are many in's and out's in to finding the best race for your first triathlon, and Ben & Kerry discuss all you need to know on this some times under looked topic. Kerry Sullivan no 38:37 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-business-of-triathlon-coaching-qa-call-tonight-at-9est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-business-of-triathlon-coaching-qa-call-tonight-at-9est-6pst/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:53:35 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3749 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-business-of-triathlon-coaching-qa-call-tonight-at-9est-6pst/feed/ 0 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-swimming-guru-duane-dobko-at-9est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-swimming-guru-duane-dobko-at-9est-6pst/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:04:52 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3812 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-swimming-guru-duane-dobko-at-9est-6pst/feed/ 0 Duane Dobko,swimming,triathlon swimming Swimming guru and coach Duane Dobko appeared on live Q&A tonight to answer all your triathlon swimming questions. - Duane Dobko has 17 years of competitive swimming experience and 7 years of triathlon experience. (http://www.dobkanize.com/images/hotl-swim.jpg) Swimming guru and coach Duane Dobko appeared on live Q&A tonight to answer all your triathlon swimming questions. Duane Dobko has 17 years of competitive swimming experience and 7 years of triathlon experience. He was a former school record holder for the University of Minnesota in the 100 yard backstroke and was a Canadian National champion in the 50 meter backstroke in 1994. Duane was a 2003 Hawaii Ironman qualifier, finishing 26th in 2002 at Ironman Wisconsin, with the 3rd fastest overall swim split (49:03). Duane is currently swim coaching professional triathlete David Thompson, and competes for the Gear West Elite team out of Minnesota. Duane has competed and set records in several Minnesota Masters Swimming meets. Duane recently competed at the 2008 USMS Short Course National Championships in Austin Texas where he beat a national record in the 200 Yard Backstroke with a time of 1:49.93. Kerry Sullivan no 7:03 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-ben-kerry-how-to-run-properly-9est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-ben-kerry-how-to-run-properly-9est-6pst/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:23:38 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3838 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-ben-kerry-how-to-run-properly-9est-6pst/feed/ 0 How to run,running,triathlon running In this call, Ben & Kerry talk about how to run properly, including: - 1) body position 2) foot strike 3) leg mechanics (foot pulling up under hips, high heel etc) 4) arm swing 5) cadence - Most people don't realize how much is technique is invol... (http://www.athletics.com.au/freestyler/files/generated/Kenyan_runners_IAAF_half_marathon_2004_w430.jpg) In this call, Ben & Kerry talk about how to run properly, including: 1) body position 2) foot strike 3) leg mechanics (foot pulling up under hips, high heel etc) 4) arm swing 5) cadence Most people don't realize how much is technique is involved with running. Knowing how to use your body's natural biomechanics and gravity to your advantage will make you efficient, which helps in assisting you to be faster and staying injury free. Keep reading to access this call now! Kerry Sullivan no 40:03 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-pro-triahtlete-blake-becker/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-pro-triahtlete-blake-becker/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:57:24 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3621 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-with-pro-triahtlete-blake-becker/feed/ 0 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-how-to-choose-triathlon-shoes/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-how-to-choose-triathlon-shoes/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:19:55 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3627 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-how-to-choose-triathlon-shoes/feed/ 0 How to choose triathlon shoes As the Spike Lee said, "IT MUST BE THE SHOES!" - In this call, Ben and Kerry cover what you need to know about selecting shoes for triathlon. Shoes can sometimes be overlooked but they are very important for keep you feeling happy and comfortable duri... As the Spike Lee said, "IT MUST BE THE SHOES!" In this call, Ben and Kerry cover what you need to know about selecting shoes for triathlon. Shoes can sometimes be overlooked but they are very important for keep you feeling happy and comfortable during training and racing. Keep reading to access the call now for listening or downloading! Kerry Sullivan no 28:25 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-callhow-to-ride-a-triathlon-bike/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-callhow-to-ride-a-triathlon-bike/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:00:39 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3624 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ben-kerry-qa-callhow-to-ride-a-triathlon-bike/feed/ 1 Ben & Kerry Q&A Call,How To Ride A Triathlon Bike In this audio seminar, Ben & Kerry cover everything you need to know about riding a triathlon bike - not just what you need to know to ride but what you need to know to go fast and be comfortable! - Keep reading to access the call download now. (http://www.slowtwitch.com/articles/images/4/4504-medium_normannsbike3.gif) In this audio seminar, Ben & Kerry cover everything you need to know about riding a triathlon bike - not just what you need to know to ride but what you need to know to go fast and be comfortable! Keep reading to access the call download now. Kerry Sullivan no 35:55 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/special-guest-qa-with-stephen-tamaribuchi/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/special-guest-qa-with-stephen-tamaribuchi/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:43:31 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3617 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/special-guest-qa-with-stephen-tamaribuchi/feed/ 0 Q&A with Stephen Tamaribuchi,Stephen Tamaribuchi Kerry Sullivan met Stephen in January and he helped Kerry tremendously with his running. He is enormous resource and knows his running biomechanics inside out. - Stephen, one of the nation's top consultants for prevention of repetitive strain injuries, (http://www.biogrip.com/webmain/stephen/stephen_200x240.jpg) Kerry Sullivan met Stephen in January and he helped Kerry tremendously with his running. He is enormous resource and knows his running biomechanics inside out. Stephen, one of the nation's top consultants for prevention of repetitive strain injuries, invented the e3 grip technology (http://www.biogrip.com) as a result of twenty years experience in the field of human biomechanics, working with both sports athletes and "corporate athletes" suffering from repetitive stress injuries. Stephen holds B.A. and M.A.degrees from California State University, Sacramento. He was trained by world renowned Japanese masters of shiatsu acupressure, Wataru Ohashi and Shizuto Masunaga, and has been practicing and lecturing locally and nationally for twenty years. Stephen's corporate clients have included Microsoft Corporation, Apple Computer, Hewlett Packard, California Self-Insured Association, Northern California Hand Therapy Study Group, Northern California Association of Radiological Technicians, Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, Georgia Pacific, the Department of Health Services, State of California, the Fleming Company, Radiological Associates, Office Ergonomics Research Committee (O.E.R.C.), and the Burton Snowboard Team. Private clients have included Rod Laver, world tennis champion, Rudolf Nureyev, the great ballet star, Dave Scott, triathlete and 6x winner of the Hawaii Ironman Triathalon, and Tina and Michael Basich, world class snowboarders. Keep reading to access the call now! Kerry Sullivan no 36:06 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-triathlete-coaches-call/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-triathlete-coaches-call/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 13:00:05 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3568 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-triathlete-coaches-call/feed/ 0 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-choose-a-bike-qa-with-ben-kerry/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-choose-a-bike-qa-with-ben-kerry/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 13:00:10 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3473 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-choose-a-bike-qa-with-ben-kerry/feed/ 0 In this member's only call, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan talk about everything you need to know when choosing a triathlon bike. - To listen now, and to get access to the bonus "How To Choose A Triathlon Bike" video that Ben filmed at his bike shop, In this member's only call, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan talk about everything you need to know when choosing a triathlon bike. To listen now, and to get access to the bonus "How To Choose A Triathlon Bike" video that Ben filmed at his bike shop, just keep reading! Kerry Sullivan no 46:12 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/replay-download-of-this-months-gold-wings-call/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/replay-download-of-this-months-gold-wings-call/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 03:30:08 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3604 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/replay-download-of-this-months-gold-wings-call/feed/ 0 Each month, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan sit down with one lucky Rock Star Triathlete Academy member for a detailed one-one-one phone call about triathlon training and nutrition. When you listen in, you'll get valuable nuggets of triathlon trainin... Each month, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan sit down with one lucky Rock Star Triathlete Academy member for a detailed one-one-one phone call about triathlon training and nutrition. When you listen in, you'll get valuable nuggets of triathlon training information - and the call is available right here for you to tune into while you swim, bike or run! admin no 50:25 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-pro-triathlete-blake-becker/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-pro-triathlete-blake-becker/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 11:51:22 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3539 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-pro-triathlete-blake-becker/feed/ 0 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-jessi-stensland/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-jessi-stensland/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 13:00:58 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3478 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-jessi-stensland/feed/ 0 May 11, Wednesday, 6PST/9EST member's only Q&A with Jessi Stensland: Guest expert Jessi Stensland. A New Jersey native, Jessi lives and trains in San Diego, CA. After finishing a successful NCAA Division I swimming career and graduating magna cum laude... (http://gojessi.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8354d091969e20120a6a2ed32970c-300wi) May 11, Wednesday, 6PST/9EST member's only Q&A with Jessi Stensland: Guest expert Jessi Stensland. A New Jersey native, Jessi lives and trains in San Diego, CA. After finishing a successful NCAA Division I swimming career and graduating magna cum laude at George Washington University in 1998, she dove head first into triathlon. The following year, Jessi grabbed her first overall win along with a silver medal at the 1999 ITU Amateur World Championships in Montreal, Canada. In 2000, Jessi entered the professional circuit. A strong swimmer who quickly developed strength on the bike, she hit the ground running. Her first professional win came in 2001 on one of the toughest bike courses on the circuit, at the St. Kitts International Triathlon. Since then Jessi has had 20 career wins both nationally and internationally. In 2004 she won the Half Ironman Mexico, her first attempt at that distance. The highlight of her career however was the Olympic journey which culmintated with the 2004 US Olympic Triathlon Trials where she finished 4th and 6th among the American women. In 2006 and 2007 Jessi took a break from professional racing to pursue other interests (imagine that!) the result of which was amazing opportunities in video production as mentioned below. Early in 2008 Jessi resumed training and racing. Partnered with powerhouse Under Armour through 2010, the focus this time around is broader, as the tag line of this website implies. It will be an adventure in all things endurance, both on and off-road, and all (reasonable) distances. Along with her athletic endeavors Jessi will be continuing her work as an endurance performance specialist and video producer. Listen to the call below! Kerry Sullivan no 41:26 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-swim-properly-ben-kerry-qa-call/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-swim-properly-ben-kerry-qa-call/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 13:01:10 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3461 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-swim-properly-ben-kerry-qa-call/feed/ 0 In this seminar, Ben and Kerry cover all you need to know to swim properly, whether you're just getting started, or you want to become more competitive in the water. - To ask your questions or get access to the call, just keep reading! - Replay: In this seminar, Ben and Kerry cover all you need to know to swim properly, whether you're just getting started, or you want to become more competitive in the water. To ask your questions or get access to the call, just keep reading! Replay: Kerry Sullivan no 43:49 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/essential-triathlon-swim-gear-qa-call-tonight-with-ben-kerry/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/essential-triathlon-swim-gear-qa-call-tonight-with-ben-kerry/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:00:18 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3401 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/essential-triathlon-swim-gear-qa-call-tonight-with-ben-kerry/feed/ 0 In this "Essential Triathlon Swim Gear" call with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan, Ben & Kerry answer your questions about... - ...Swim Wear (chamois, fit, jammers, speedo, etc.), how to choose Goggles/Mask, Fins (brands, how to use), In this "Essential Triathlon Swim Gear" call with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan, Ben & Kerry answer your questions about... ...Swim Wear (chamois, fit, jammers, speedo, etc.), how to choose Goggles/Mask, Fins (brands, how to use), how to use Pull Buoy, whether to use Kickboard, Snorkel, Earplugs, what is a Metronome, how to use an old Bike tube, all about Lane Lines/ Circle Swimming, how to use the Swim Clock, and much more! To download now, just keep reading! Webcast Player: Question Submission: Replay: Kerry Sullivan no 38:49 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-ben-kerry-tonight/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-ben-kerry-tonight/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:59:15 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3403 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/qa-call-with-ben-kerry-tonight/feed/ 0 In this call: which supplements not to take before a workout, how to use a power meter and whether to use one during a race, and more pedaling efficiency drills! In this call: which supplements not to take before a workout, how to use a power meter and whether to use one during a race, and more pedaling efficiency drills! Kerry Sullivan no 23:01 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-start-training-for-a-triathlon/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-start-training-for-a-triathlon/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:00:12 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3151 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/how-to-start-training-for-a-triathlon/feed/ 0 How To Start Training For A Triathlon,triathlon training In this free audio download, open to both Rock Star Triathlete Academy members and also the general public, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan teach a Triathlon 101 seminar: "How To Start Training For Triathlon". During the call, In this free audio download, open to both Rock Star Triathlete Academy members and also the general public, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan teach a Triathlon 101 seminar: "How To Start Training For Triathlon". During the call, Ben & Kerry discuss how to start training for triathlon, how to structure your triathlon training week, how to fuel for triathlon, how often to swim, bike and run, common triathlon injuries and more! Webcast Player: Question Submission: Phone number to call: Replay: Kerry Sullivan no 50:26 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/coaches-qa-call-tonight-at-9est-6pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/coaches-qa-call-tonight-at-9est-6pst/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:02:10 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3161 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/coaches-qa-call-tonight-at-9est-6pst/feed/ 0 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/live-qa-with-shelia-taormina-at-9est/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/live-qa-with-shelia-taormina-at-9est/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:00:29 +0000 Kerry Sullivan http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3156 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/live-qa-with-shelia-taormina-at-9est/feed/ 0 call the suit,Live Q&A With Shelia Taormina,sheila taormina,sheila taormina book,Shelia Taormina At just over 5'2" tall, and not having made her first Olympic team until the age of 27, Sheila Taormina seems an unlikely candidate to have competed at four consecutive summer Olympiads in three completely different sports. At just over 5'2" tall, and not having made her first Olympic team until the age of 27, Sheila Taormina seems an unlikely candidate to have competed at four consecutive summer Olympiads in three completely different sports.  Her first two attempts to qualify for the Olympics in swimming (1988 and 1992), came up short, during what were considered her "peak" years.  Following those years she moved forward with her education, finishing her Masters degree in Business in 1994, and then began her professional career in the automotive industry that same year, working a full-time salaried position in Detroit. With her eyes set on the possibilities of 1996, she trained before and after work with her small hometown swim team in Livonia, Michigan.  There were no corporate endorsements fueling the effort - just a plan, some hard work, and a coach who believed along with her.  Sheila learned about technique, efficiency, and the keys to success.  Applying those throughout the years, Sheila grew to become Olympic champion in one sport, world champion in a second sport, and the world cup standings leader in a third sport. This is not the "rise to the top quickly and make millions" story.  It is the"get an education, work the best you can with what you have, and never give-up" story.  In the end, Sheila Taormina has experienced six completely different disciplines on the Olympic stage - swimming, cycling, running, pistol shooting, fencing, and equestrian show jumping.  Her perspective on the Olympics, human potential, and performance is unparalleled. At present, Sheila travels as a motivational speaker (http://www.sheilat.com/keynote.php) for schools, businesses, and community organizations.  She volunteers extensively within her community and has partnered with two national non-profit organizations to support their missions.  She also conducts swimming clinics worldwide and is the author of Call The Suit (http://www.sheilat.com/books.php), a book on freestyle swimming technique, to be released in June 2010. You can listen to the replay of this event below, and be sure to click here and get Sheila's book "Call The Suit". (http://www.sheilat.com/books.php) Webcast Player: Question Submission: Replay: Kerry Sullivan no 34:54 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-qa-call-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-qa-call-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:50:37 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3147 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-qa-call-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan/feed/ 0 In this member's only call with Ben & Kerry, you'll learn an ideal rate of swimming, cycling and running per week, and also everything you need to know about aqua jogging! - Keep reading to listen now or download for later. In this member's only call with Ben & Kerry, you'll learn an ideal rate of swimming, cycling and running per week, and also everything you need to know about aqua jogging! Keep reading to listen now or download for later. BenGreenfield no 16:29 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-weeks-triathlon-training-nutrition-qa-with-ben-kerry/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-weeks-triathlon-training-nutrition-qa-with-ben-kerry/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:00:51 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3070 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-weeks-triathlon-training-nutrition-qa-with-ben-kerry/feed/ 0 In this Rock Star Triathlete Academy call: -how to come back from a running injury -is triathlon safe for kids? -an argument about lactate threshold Keep reading to listen now or download for later! In this Rock Star Triathlete Academy call: -how to come back from a running injury -is triathlon safe for kids? -an argument about lactate threshold Keep reading to listen now or download for later! BenGreenfield no 29:16 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/pretty-damn-tough-workouts-call-with-blake-becker-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/pretty-damn-tough-workouts-call-with-blake-becker-now-available-for-download/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:14:43 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3063 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/pretty-damn-tough-workouts-call-with-blake-becker-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 Blake Becker, pictured above, joined us for a call and shared with us how to get ready for hard bikes and runs, how to fuel a Half Ironman and his toughest swim, bike and run workouts. Keep reading to listen now or download the call for later. Blake Becker, pictured above, joined us for a call and shared with us how to get ready for hard bikes and runs, how to fuel a Half Ironman and his toughest swim, bike and run workouts. Keep reading to listen now or download the call for later. BenGreenfield no 6:28 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/march-gold-wings-call-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/march-gold-wings-call-now-available-for-download/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:31:41 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3007 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/march-gold-wings-call-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 In this Gold Wings coaching call, Kerry Sullivan helps Anne plan out her 2011 race season and gives her tons of tips! Keep reading to listen now or download for later! In this Gold Wings coaching call, Kerry Sullivan helps Anne plan out her 2011 race season and gives her tons of tips! Keep reading to listen now or download for later! BenGreenfield no 51:57 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-weeks-triathlon-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-weeks-triathlon-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available-for-download/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:27:27 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=3003 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-weeks-triathlon-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available-for-download/feed/ 1 In this call, Ben & Kerry answer the following questions! Keep reading to listen now or download for later... - Mike asks: - Guys, if seated climbing works the glutes, does standing climbing mainly work the quads? In this call, Ben & Kerry answer the following questions! Keep reading to listen now or download for later... Mike asks: Guys, if seated climbing works the glutes, does standing climbing mainly work the quads? I'm looking to strengthen my VMO with an on the bike exercise. Nancy G asks: Prior calls and posts have mentioned the benefits of fasting workouts. Was curious if there are any side effects? On days when I skip my pre workout snack (banana) I am jittery and experience faster muscle fatigue on hard interval efforts. Am hoping it's just my body getting acclimated but it hasn't improved in the last month and want to get this dialed in as much as possible before my next race. Thanks guys! Chuck asks: Can you guys talk about the difference between "kicking like a runner" vs. "kicking like a swimmer" for triathleteS? I don't know which I do if either. Thanks! admin no 20:04 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/what-to-do-in-the-last-few-weeks-before-your-first-triathlon-of-the-year-and-a-music-bonus/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/what-to-do-in-the-last-few-weeks-before-your-first-triathlon-of-the-year-and-a-music-bonus/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:33:46 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2973 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/what-to-do-in-the-last-few-weeks-before-your-first-triathlon-of-the-year-and-a-music-bonus/feed/ 0 In this Rock Star Triathlete audio episode, Ben and Kerry discuss the nutrition and training adjustments they make in the last few weeks before the first big race of the season...and also how they use music in their training and racing. In this Rock Star Triathlete audio episode, Ben and Kerry discuss the nutrition and training adjustments they make in the last few weeks before the first big race of the season...and also how they use music in their training and racing. What's on the playlist? Find out here (hint: neither are rockers - is that paradoxical?) BenGreenfield no 22:23 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-and-nutrition-member-qa-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-and-nutrition-member-qa-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:40:00 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2912 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-and-nutrition-member-qa-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan/feed/ 0 In this triathlon training and nutrition call with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan... I just got a pair or swimming hand paddles. Can you guys give me some advice on using these and drills to do? Should be using a pull buoy whenever I use them? In this triathlon training and nutrition call with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan... I just got a pair or swimming hand paddles. Can you guys give me some advice on using these and drills to do? Should be using a pull buoy whenever I use them? I've only used them once so far and just felt kind of awkward. I have a question concerning interval and Zone 4 training. When I do a hill workout, I find that my legs seem to give out before my HR makes it up to Zone 4. This applies to both biking and running. Is this a function of muscular endurance, not recovering properly, or something else? When this happens, should I just suck it up and keep pushing, or scale back? Since I'm in the build phase now, I don't want to shortchange myself on quality workouts. Also, thanks for everyone's ideas for my DIY triathlon camp, it went really well! I have just begun following your 24 week half ironman plan for a race in early July. Now I just found out that I have a hernia and surgery likely won't happen for 6 months. How will this affect my training and more so my races I have planned this upcoming season? I'm sure I had it last season as well and I knew something was wrong but I didn't know what the bulge sticking out meant. Was I right when I thought I was slower on the bike last season than the season before, or am I just imagining this? Keep reading to download now or listen later! Also, here's the hernia repair without surgery link Ben talked about: http://falconblanco.com/health/hernia.htm (http://falconblanco.com/health/hernia.htm) BenGreenfield no 33:19 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/effortless-swimming-call-with-brenton-ford-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/effortless-swimming-call-with-brenton-ford-now-available-for-download/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:56:14 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2902 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/effortless-swimming-call-with-brenton-ford-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 brenton ford,effortless swimming Hello, my name is Brenton Ford from Effortless Swimming. I’m based in Melbourne, Australia and have been involved with swimming for over 17 years. It has only been the last 3 years that I have been serious about teaching people the skill of swimming fa... (http://www.effortless-swimming.com/images/1.jpg)Hello, my name is Brenton Ford from Effortless Swimming (http://nanacast.com/vp/99259/115943/). I’m based in Melbourne, Australia and have been involved with swimming for over 17 years. It has only been the last 3 years that I have been serious about teaching people the skill of swimming fast. Since then I have coached the Melbourne University swim team and at present I’m coaching one of Australia’s most recognised Master’s swimming clubs. In 2008 I began running technique workshops for the swimmers I coached. The feedback and results from the workshops was so great that I was asked to put together a program which I could give to my swimmers so they could work on their technique without me being there. During the interview with Ben and Kerry, I'll be talking about this program and answering your triathlon swim questions. Keep reading to listen to this interview playback now, or download for later! BenGreenfield no 24:24 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/february-gold-wings-call-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/february-gold-wings-call-now-available-for-download/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:51:40 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2890 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/february-gold-wings-call-now-available-for-download/feed/ 1 Each month we choose one member for a live, personal coaching call, called the "Gold Wings" call. In this call, Ben and Kerry talk with Rock Star member Joshua, and teach him how to fuel and race for Half-Ironman, Each month we choose one member for a live, personal coaching call, called the "Gold Wings" call. In this call, Ben and Kerry talk with Rock Star member Joshua, and teach him how to fuel and race for Half-Ironman, answering questions primarily focused on nutrition, weight loss, proper race fueling, and breathing. Keep reading to listen to the audio now or download for later! BenGreenfield no 47:22 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmanfranceracetips http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmanfranceracetips#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:16:43 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2643 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmanfranceracetips/feed/ 0 frederik van lierde,Ironman France,ironman france tips In this Ironman France racing tips interview, Ben Greenfield interviews Frederik Van Lierde, who gives his top Ironman France racing tips. - Use the dropdown member's menu above to go to all our other racing tips! In this Ironman France racing tips interview, Ben Greenfield interviews Frederik Van Lierde, who gives his top Ironman France racing tips. Use the dropdown member's menu above to go to all our other racing tips! admin no 9:25 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-member-qa-with-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-member-qa-with-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:38:01 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2779 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-member-qa-with-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/feed/ 3 In this call, Kerry addresses the following, as Ben Greenfield was stuck in Boulder at a Retul bike fit. - There seems to be a lot of questions regarding intermittent fasting up on the forum but I’ll throw another one at you. In this call, Kerry addresses the following, as Ben Greenfield was stuck in Boulder at a Retul bike fit. (http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2011/01/the-official-live-retul-bike-fit-video-begins-monday-morning-at-9am-pst/) There seems to be a lot of questions regarding intermittent fasting up on the forum but I’ll throw another one at you. I’m currently doing 5 days of fasting Monday through Friday and then my reefed day is on Saturday. On Saturday I do my long run of the week were I’m burning anywhere between 2500 to 3000 calories. I try and eat a ton that day but should I be switching my reefed day to Sunday to get a benefit? Also is there a certain calorie intake or certain foods to eat on these reefed days? Was there anything that you guys didn’t agree with from JC’s interview last week or is there anything you would add? In reference to Iron Distance racing, there is a ton of articles for pre race, racing, nutrition, and what you might expect and what you should consider doing. But there is no information, from what I can find, about what to you might experience right after you cross the finish line of a 140.6. What are some of the things I might experience both physically and mentally, what should I do right after I cross the finish line to? And time table to do in the first 24-48 hours after a race? Hi Ben and Kerry, Ive been training since november using Bens IM Triathlon Dominator schedule and I have a question about establishing what my Lactate Threshold actually is. Using Bens instructions, I initially got a running LT of 180. Two months later I tested again and got 183. So far so good right? Three days later, I tested again and got 188 (and took 30 sec off of my mile time). Seems a bit high but this morning I time trialed again (two days after the last TT) and got 188 again and took another 30 sec off my mile time. Now Im confused. Is my running LT 188 or 183? Keep reading to listen now or download! BenGreenfield no 23:07 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/jc-santana-call-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/jc-santana-call-now-available-for-download/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:54:02 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2760 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/jc-santana-call-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 JC Santana has authored over 60 DVDs and books in areas of fitness and performance enhancement. He is considered by many to be the leader in functional strength training. JC has worked with The Yankees, Patriots, Dolphins, JC Santana has authored over 60 DVDs and books in areas of fitness and performance enhancement. He is considered by many to be the leader in functional strength training. JC has worked with The Yankees, Patriots, Dolphins, Marlins and UFC fighters to name a few. Today he is currently responsible for the men’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, track and field, women’s volleyball, and the men’s and women’s swimming strength and conditioning programs at Florida Atlantic University. We recommend you ask JC questions about cross training and strength training for triathlon. In this call, JC addresses: Mike - Siesta Key I seem to pull my calf muscle once each season. What exercises should I incorporate into my routines to overcome this problem. Rob - Manila, Philippines How often should I incorporate conditioning exercises in the base phase of training? Should I continue through the build and peak phases? Nancy - Franklin MA Hi JC, Could you share some recommendations on how to identify if a muscle imbalance exists? Also, what type of strength training do you recommend to triathletes in the offseason? Thanks Ironmanrk - Riverside, CA We hearing so much about Crossfit Endurance Training now days...do you feel this method favored by Navey Seals, police units, etc. can transform the sport of triathlon? Ron - Soho, London, UK As a age grouper... I just turn 50th, but in the best shape of my life! I feel I need to doing strenght training in season as much as out of season in order to stay on top of my conditioning and top form. Do you agree with this view point or I'm over doing it? Blaine - Cedar Rapids, IA I’m currently doing squats, lunges, and step-ups to add power to my bike. Are these good exercises to add power? Would you suggest any others? Rebecca Rourk - Dallas, Tx I suffer from very tight IT bands. I can't seem to run much further than six miles before both of them tighten up and the pain on the sides of my knees makes me have to stop. They only bother me when I run. I started rolling them daily but have not been doing it daily for very long. I would love some suggestions on exercises, stretches or anything else that would help solve this nagging problem. Rebecca Rourk - Dallas, Tx One of my weaknesses on the bike is hill climbing. I have been in the gym during the off season to improve strentgth. I'd love some suggestions on which exercises, in the gym, will make the biggest impact to improve my strength for hill climbing on my bike. Graeme - London In a recent interview Brett Sutton said that flexibility was not important for running and cycling and could be worked around for swimming and said it was over emphasised by most re Triathlon... do you agree? Ironmanrk - Riverside, CA What's most important exercise to include in strength training to bullet proof knee\legs from injuries? Ironmanrk - Riverside, CA What's most important exercise to include in strength training to bullet proof knee\legs from injuries? Chuck - Cincinnati I know it will vary for everyone, but for someone focused on Triathlons, how can I evaluate "how strong I should be"? How can I tell when adding some muscle will make me better/faster in the sport? Todd - Calgary, Alberta Hey JC, I'm looking for some more creative strength exercises for strengthening shoulders and lats for swimming. Other than the typical pull downs and rows, anything I can add to keep my body guessing. My core and legs are strong - the first muscles that I push to exhaustion are my lats, deltoids and triceps. Would love any new functional exercises to add to my routine. Thanks! Chris Janzen - London, UK Hey Guys, My current weak link is my glut minor on the right side (...leads to pelvic rotation, it band issues). In fact, most of my right side is about 10-15% weaker than my right -- and I'm right handed in all sports.. BenGreenfield no 45:38 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/florida703 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/florida703#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:47:33 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2659 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/florida703/feed/ 0 florida 70.3,florida half ironman In this Florida 70.3 insider racing tips interview with top age grouper Marco Hintz, you'll learn the exact course strategies you need to confidently race this half-ironman event. Be sure to check out our Insider Racing Tips for even more Ironman and 70. In this Florida 70.3 insider racing tips interview with top age grouper Marco Hintz, you'll learn the exact course strategies you need to confidently race this half-ironman event. Be sure to check out our Insider Racing Tips for even more Ironman and 70.3 tips, including 3 newly added events: Ironman 70.3 Muncie (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/muncie703), Ironman France (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmanfranceracetips), and Ironman Florida (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmanfloridatips). admin no 12:48 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/muncie703 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/muncie703#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:45:56 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2666 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/muncie703/feed/ 0 Ironman 70.3 Muncie,ironman muncie,muncie 70.3 In this interview with Kerry Sullivan, Blake Becker explains everything you need to know about Ironman 70.3 Muncie! In this interview with Kerry Sullivan, Blake Becker explains everything you need to know about Ironman 70.3 Muncie! admin no 9:55 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmanfloridatips http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmanfloridatips#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:42:31 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2665 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmanfloridatips/feed/ 0 ironman florida,ironman florida tips In this insider tips interview with Kerry Sullivan, Dirk Bockel tells you what you need to know to dominate Ironman Florida! In this insider tips interview with Kerry Sullivan, Dirk Bockel tells you what you need to know to dominate Ironman Florida! admin no 28:28 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-weeks-members-live-qa-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-weeks-members-live-qa-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:37:42 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2660 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-weeks-members-live-qa-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 In this LIVE Q&A call, you'll learn exactly how to fuel in your Half Ironman without carrying *any* liquid fuel, and pick up a ton of winter weight loss and cross-training tips from Ben and Kerry...keep reading to listen now or download for later! In this LIVE Q&A call, you'll learn exactly how to fuel in your Half Ironman without carrying *any* liquid fuel, and pick up a ton of winter weight loss and cross-training tips from Ben and Kerry...keep reading to listen now or download for later! admin no 28:28 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/michael-folan-president-of-infinit-nutrition-where-you-make-your-own-sports-drink/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/michael-folan-president-of-infinit-nutrition-where-you-make-your-own-sports-drink/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:08:49 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2655 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/michael-folan-president-of-infinit-nutrition-where-you-make-your-own-sports-drink/feed/ 0 infinit,infinit nutrition,michael folan,sports drink In this member's only download, Kerry Sullivan gets the exclusive insider scoop from Michael Folan of Infinit Nutrition...keep reading to access the call or download now. In this member's only download, Kerry Sullivan gets the exclusive insider scoop from Michael Folan of Infinit Nutrition (http://www.infinitnutrition.us/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9&idaffiliate=345)...keep reading to access the call or download now. admin no 35:09 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available-for-download/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:32:03 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2598 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 In this Rock Star Triathlete Academy member's call with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan, the triathlon coaches field questions such as: What are the best minimalist i.e. closest to barefoot triathlon running shoes? In this Rock Star Triathlete Academy member's call with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan, the triathlon coaches field questions such as: What are the best minimalist i.e. closest to barefoot triathlon running shoes? I find Newton's good but I tend to wear down the outer front of my left shoe and Zoots give me left heel ulcers Hey guys, I just bought 2 new bikes- one very nice tri bike and pretty good road bike. My question is, is there a reason to not do all my training on my tri bike? Should I do most of it instead on the roadbike which will make the tri bike seem easier come race day? Also, being a triathlete, can I go ahead and put aerobars on the roadbike to use in training? Thanks guys! I recently started using intermittent fasting this week to get rid of some of the holiday weight that I put on from Thanksgiving to Christmas. The pounds are literally melting off me! I’ve been doing what Ben suggested by waiting between 12-14 hours in-between eating dinner and breakfast and I’m performing a 45-minute swim workout before I eat breakfast. I’m concerned that I’m loosing too much weight too quickly. I’ve read articles where you should only be loosing at most two pounds a week to be healthy, but I’m loosing about that much each day. I don’t feel any different and I’m actually performing better in my workouts. I have a pretty high metabolism to begin with and usually don’t have any trouble dropping weight but I’ve never lost weight this quickly before. Is this normal for intermittent fasting or should I be concerned? My question is regarding peaking both in the marathon and in triathlon in separate parts of the year. My marathon training is much like my triathlon training where I swim five days a week, bike four days a week, and run three days a week. During marathon training I do longer swim, bike, and run workouts to work on my endurance. During triathlon training I shorten up the distances and work more on speed since I do mainly sprints. My “A” race in the marathon is the Boston marathon on April 18th. I’ll take a week off to recuperate and then switch over to the shorter distances for triathlon. My “A” race for triathlon is a sprint distance in late August. I think the time between the two “A” races will be enough to perform well at both but I just wanted to get your thoughts on this. Also if you have any suggestions or modifications that I should make to my training so that I will perform well at both sports they would be appreciated. Hi, after reading Ben's ebooks, I'm interested in taking flaxseed oil for its joint-maintaining benefits. So how much, how often, and how should I take it in the straight oil form? Does eating ground flaxseeds minimize the amount of oil I would need? Thanks for any advice you have. Following on the heels of the last caller, I find that running in Newtons tends to tighten my calf muscles to the point where one or the other will get to the point where it feels like I will pull them if I continue. I subscribe to Chi running style. Any thoughts on why this may occur regularly? Keep reading to download the call or listen now! BenGreenfield no 27:49 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-call-on-triathlon-training-nutrition-with-simply-stu-is-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-call-on-triathlon-training-nutrition-with-simply-stu-is-now-available-for-download/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 02:46:04 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2581 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-call-on-triathlon-training-nutrition-with-simply-stu-is-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 Stu/"Simply Stu" is an avid triathlete who loves to talk about triathlons, running and sport in general. He is married with two teenage children. Stu has done countless triathlons and 10 marathons for Team In Training in support of his daughter, Stu/"Simply Stu" is an avid triathlete who loves to talk about triathlons, running and sport in general. He is married with two teenage children. Stu has done countless triathlons and 10 marathons for Team In Training in support of his daughter, who ha... BenGreenfield no 40:51 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/jam-packed-december-live-qa-calls-kick-off-tonight-with-triathlon-doctor-john-post/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/jam-packed-december-live-qa-calls-kick-off-tonight-with-triathlon-doctor-john-post/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:45:01 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2540 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/jam-packed-december-live-qa-calls-kick-off-tonight-with-triathlon-doctor-john-post/feed/ 0 Below, you find the playback and download link for the recent call with Rock Star Triathlete Academy medical director Dr. John Post, as well as details on more calls this month. - John covers: - -compression socks - -common ironman injuries - Below, you find the playback and download link for the recent call with Rock Star Triathlete Academy medical director Dr. John Post, as well as details on more calls this month. John covers: -compression socks -common ironman injuries -recovery methods -shoulder rehab for swimmers -plantar fascitiis and shin splints 40 minutes into this call is a special announcement from Ben Greenfield that you don't want to miss! JC Santana, pictured above, is just one of our featured LIVE Q&A guests this month at the academy! Remember, you can click on any of the calls below to participate LIVE during the call, or, if you'd prefer, you can simply click on the call now, ask your question, we'll answer it during the call, then you can download and listen later! Unless indicated otherwise, all calls are at 6pm PST/9pm EST. We recommend that you pretend you have these folks in your living room and could sit down to chat with them about your triathlon training or nutrition needs. What type of questions would you ask? When you click on the link to attend the call or ask your question, we recommend you take that approach! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/johnpost.jpg)December 13, Monday, 6pm PST/9pm EST: Triathlon Medical Questions with the new Rock Star Triathlete Academy Medical Director John Post. We're proud to feature a new addition to the Rock Star Triathlete Academy - your own medical director! His name is John Post, and in addition to joining us for the Monday night call, he will have a section of the forum completely devoted to answering your triathlon medical questions. Dr. Post is an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon and veteran triathlete, who has competed in Ironman since 1982. He completed his undergraduate degree at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, followed by seven years in the Marine Corps as a helicopter pilot - including a tour in Vietnam. After leaving the Marines, he attended the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Virginia, with a Sports Medicine fellowship. For the past twenty years his practice focus has been aimed at the surgical and non-surgical care of knee and shoulder problems. Dr. Post lectures nationally, and has served as the Course Director of the Primary Care Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Update in Kailua-Kona for the last ten years. He also maintains a blog at http://johnpostmdsblog.blogspot.com (http://johnpostmdsblog.blogspot.com). Here is the link to the call with John Post, MD: CLICK HERE FOR FULL CALL ACCESS! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-months-audio-calendar/) December 15, Wednesday, 6pm PST/9pm EST: Triathlon Training & Nutrition Member Q&A with Simply Stu. Stu/"Simply Stu" is an avid triathlete who loves to talk about triathlons, running and sport in general. He is married with two teenage children. Stu has done countless triathlons and 10 marathons for Team In Training in support of his daughter, who had Leukemia at 10-months-old. Among his accolades, Stu is also the voice behind The Simply Stu Triathlon Podcast, The Zippcast Podcast, and serves as the announcer for various races including The Rev3 Triathlon Series, The Capital View Triathlon, The Chicago Half-Marathon, and The Madison Half-Marathon. He is also the Team Evotri manager. Here is the link to the call with Stu: CLICK HERE FOR FULL CALL ACCESS! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-months-audio-calendar/) December 29, Wednesday, 6pm PST/9pm EST: Triathlon Training & Nutrition Member Q&A with Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan: CLICK HERE FOR FULL CALL ACCESS! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-months-audio-calendar/) January 5, Wednesday, 6pm PST/9pm EST: Michael Folan: Michael is president of Infinit Nutrition (http://www.infinitnutrition.us/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9&idaffiliate=345), which makes customized sports drinks for triathlon. Michael, BenGreenfield no 41:18 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/regensburgquicktips http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/regensburgquicktips#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:20:09 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2406 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/regensburgquicktips/feed/ 0 In this Ironman Regensburg tips interview, Ben Greenfield discusses the course with 2010 Women's Champion Sonja Tajsich. You can download the call below, or you can also click here for our full list of insider racing tips! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ironmanuk-300x157.jpg) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ironmanuk.jpg)In this Ironman Regensburg tips interview, Ben Greenfield discusses the course with 2010 Women's Champion Sonja Tajsich (http://www.sonja-tajsich.com/). You can download the call below, or you can also click here for our full list of insider racing tips! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/racingtips) BenGreenfield no 14:53 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/active-release-therapy-call-with-kevin-christie-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/active-release-therapy-call-with-kevin-christie-now-available-for-download/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:02:47 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2480 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/active-release-therapy-call-with-kevin-christie-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 active release therapy,art,art therapy,art triathletes,kevin christie Dr. Kevin Christie (pictured above), was our November 24, Wednesday, 6pm PST/9pm EST guest and is a Chiropractic Physician and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) who dedicates himself to treating his patients’ symptoms and physical dys... Dr. Kevin Christie (pictured above), was our November 24, Wednesday, 6pm PST/9pm EST guest and is a Chiropractic Physician and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) who dedicates himself to treating his patients’ symptoms and physical dysfunctions, whether it’s a professional athlete, a weekend golfer, or an office worker. And he knows A.R.T., or Active Release Therapy, a cutting edge healing method that is growing in popularity among triathletes. Dr. Christie received his B.S. degree from the Florida State University in Exercise Physiology and was an assistant strength & conditioning coach for the women’s athletic teams. This is where he discovered his passion for working with athletes of all levels. His education and desire for learning continued at Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis where he specialized in Motion Palpation, golf biomechanics, and functional rehabilitation. Since graduating from chiropractic school, Dr. Christie has been certified in Active Release Technique, A.R.T Biomechanics, Graston Technique, and Kinesio® Taping, which are the leading soft-tissue diagnostic and treatment protocols that deal with over-use strain that plagues today’s society. The ART Biomechanics certification allows Dr. Christie to evaluate patients running and walking gait for any biomechanical deficiencies that could lead to altered performance or injury cause. Dr. Christie has been the Chiropractic/Sport Medicine Physician for multiple football academies in South Florida. He is currently the Sports Chiropractor for XPE Combine Prep Program in Delray Beach, FL. Dr. Christie also works with and advises for Bommarito Performance Systems and The Perfect TEST Football Academy in Broward and Dade county. This role includes treating the college football players during the NFL Combine Prep Program and during the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. He also has worked on over 125 NFL players and numerous MLB and NHL players for these strength & conditioning companies during their off-season Pro NFL/MLB programs. Dr. Christie is also the team Chiropractor for Cypress Bay High School and St. Thomas Aquinas Football teams. In November 2009, Dr. Christie was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to the Board of Athletic Trainers as the Chiropractic advisor. This appointment is through the year 2013 and will include working with and advising the board of Athletic Trainers on maintaining and improving the quality of care for Certified Athletic Trainers in the state of Florida. Here's the link to the call with Kevin, where he explains A.R.T and members asked  injury and ART questions LIVE! BenGreenfield no 33:49 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/UKquicktips http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/UKquicktips#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:16:14 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2399 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/UKquicktips/feed/ 0 In this Ironman UK tips interview, Ben Greenfield discusses the course with 2010 Women's Champion Yvette Grice. You can download the call below, or you can also click here for our full list of insider racing tips! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ironmanuk-300x157.jpg) (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ironmanuk.jpg)In this Ironman UK tips interview, Ben Greenfield discusses the course with 2010 Women's Champion Yvette Grice (http://www.yvettegrice.co.uk/). You can download the call below, or you can also click here for our full list of insider racing tips! (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/racingtips) BenGreenfield no 14:53 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ever-wondered-about-active-release-therapy-and-how-it-can-heal-your-triathlon-injuries-come-ask-all-your-questions/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ever-wondered-about-active-release-therapy-and-how-it-can-heal-your-triathlon-injuries-come-ask-all-your-questions/#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:34:17 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2394 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ever-wondered-about-active-release-therapy-and-how-it-can-heal-your-triathlon-injuries-come-ask-all-your-questions/feed/ 0 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:31:31 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2377 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/triathlon-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-greenfield-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 In this call, Ben and Kerry answer the following questions: - I'm moving and will be able to have access to a pool at the gym everyday. Would there be any reason that it would be a bad idea after my running, biking, In this call, Ben and Kerry answer the following questions: I'm moving and will be able to have access to a pool at the gym everyday. Would there be any reason that it would be a bad idea after my running, biking, or lifting workout to get in the pool and do drill work to work on my form each day? Or should I save this for when I am fresh? Thanks! --------------------- I was told that one reason I had a huge explosive BM during a sprint recently was because my body was "in shock" due to not doing critical interval workouts that prepare body to deal with lactic acid and anaerobic threshold. What is your opinion and suggestions for avoiding this problem . --------------------- According to my training plan, I'm supposed to do certain run efforts at LT; however, the duration of some of those efforts is nearly as long, or longer, than the last 20 minutes of the 30 minute field test that determines my LT. Usually the average hr for these efforts is about 10 bpm under my LT. Suggestions? --------------------- I’ve heard some great feedback on the triathlon dominator program that you put together but was wondering if the program is specifically for IM distance, or if it could be modified for sprint and Olympic distance. If you wouldn’t recommend modifying it for sprint or Olympic what plan would you recommend. --------------------- My question is regarding plyometric exercises and how to incorporate them into my workout plan. I’m currently strength training three days a week. Should I supplement one of those sessions with a plyometric session or should it be more than that. Also once race season starts should I continue to perform plyometric exercises or back off? --------------------- On Saturday mornings I usually make up the power pancakes from one of Ben’s recipes in his book Holistic Fueling for Ironman Triathletes. I use pure maple syrup instead of that high fructose corn syrup crap, but recently came across agave nectar in the health food isle. Is this a healthier alternative than maple syrup? Or does it really matter what I use since after breakfast I do my long run of 2:45. --------------------- To download now or listen later, keep reading: BenGreenfield no 26:33 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/jessi-stensland-coming-tonight-live-to-rock-star-triathlete-academy/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/jessi-stensland-coming-tonight-live-to-rock-star-triathlete-academy/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:00:50 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2315 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/jessi-stensland-coming-tonight-live-to-rock-star-triathlete-academy/feed/ 0 jessi stensland A New Jersey native, Jessi lives and trains in San Diego, CA. After finishing a successful NCAA Division I swimming career and graduating magna cum laude at George Washington University in 1998, she dove head first into triathlon. The following year, A New Jersey native, Jessi lives and trains in San Diego, CA. After finishing a successful NCAA Division I swimming career and graduating magna cum laude at George Washington University in 1998, she dove head first into triathlon. The following year, Jessi grabbed her first overall win along with a silver medal at the 1999 ITU Amateur World Championships in Montreal, Canada. In 2000, Jessi entered the professional circuit. A strong swimmer who quickly developed strength on the bike, she hit the ground running. Her first professional win came in 2001 on one of the toughest bike courses on the circuit, at the St. Kitts International Triathlon. Since then Jessi has had 20 career wins both nationally and internationally. In 2004 she won the Half Ironman Mexico, her first attempt at that distance. The highlight of her career however was the Olympic journey which culmintated with the 2004 US Olympic Triathlon Trials where she finished 4th and 6th among the American women. In 2006 and 2007 Jessi took a break from professional racing to pursue other interests (imagine that!). Here is the link to download the call with Jessi: Here's a link to the 90-90 stretch Jessi mentions: http://www.coreperformance.com/knowledge/movements/90-90-stretch.html (http://www.coreperformance.com/knowledge/movements/90-90-stretch.html). Or you can just watch it below: (http://www.adobe.com/images/shared/download_buttons/get_flash_player.gif) BenGreenfield no 35:16 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-triathlete-live-member-qa-with-ben-greenfield-and-kerry-sullivan-tonight/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-triathlete-live-member-qa-with-ben-greenfield-and-kerry-sullivan-tonight/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:33:44 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2301 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/rock-star-triathlete-live-member-qa-with-ben-greenfield-and-kerry-sullivan-tonight/feed/ 0 In this live member's call, Ben and Kerry answer the following questions: What should ones nutrition look like in the days after an ironman or half ironman? Being that we are less active but our bodies are seriously broken down? To your knowledge, In this live member's call, Ben and Kerry answer the following questions: What should ones nutrition look like in the days after an ironman or half ironman? Being that we are less active but our bodies are seriously broken down? To your knowledge, is there any reason to be concerned about combining GU gels, water, and an Ultima Replenisher sports drink as race nutrition for a marathon? (The sports drink contains maltodextrin and stevia besides electrolytes, vitamins and a few other things.) Is it realistic to try to add some speed in the last 5 weeks leading to a marathon? What type of work outs would you recommend to do? Another marathon question: How close to the race should I plan to do my longest run? Secondly, is 20mi enough for the longest run? What is your advice on a good Marathon pacing strategy? (The course of the race I planning to do has little rollers in the first half and is flat in the second half). On my longer workouts, especially runs, my legs fatigue way before my "lungs" or cardiovascualr system does. I feel aerobically fine but my legs begin to slow. How can I improve this? Would doing more functional strength training this off-season to get them stronger help? I have qualified for 2011 ITU Long Course Worlds next November! I was wondering how you suggest I structure my season next year so that I can peak for this race, but still perform well at other races (mostly olympic and Half IM)? And without burning out since this race isn't till November! Thanks guys Should I ever use my race wheels (Zipp 808 front & 900 back) in training other than riding with them a few days out from a race to make sure they are functioning properly? I’m currently doing sprint and Olympic distance triathlons but am putting in the amount of training required for longer distances, which consists of 20-25 hour per week. The reason for the amount of hours is that I love training and in a couple of years I would like to try to do an IM, but would like a good base of miles for that distance. Is there anything wrong with following an IM distance plan until race season and then switching over to a sprint plan? If not how soon before race season starts should I switch over to the sprint plan? Keep reading for the link to listen now or download for later... (http://AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=15599397) BenGreenfield no 36:29 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/live-triathlon-qa-tonight-at-6pm-pst-with-triathlon-coach-melissa-montauck/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/live-triathlon-qa-tonight-at-6pm-pst-with-triathlon-coach-melissa-montauck/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:01:09 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2286 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/live-triathlon-qa-tonight-at-6pm-pst-with-triathlon-coach-melissa-montauck/feed/ 0 mantak coach,mantak coaching,melissa mantak,melissa mantak triathlon coach Melissa Mantak. Melissa's history with the sport of triathlon began in 1984 when she entered her first race during college - and won. It seemed like a logical progression to enter a triathlon; after all she was competitive swimmer by age 7, Melissa Mantak. Melissa's history with the sport of triathlon began in 1984 when she entered her first race during college - and won. It seemed like a logical progression to enter a triathlon; after all she was competitive swimmer by age 7, a cyclist and runner by age 12 and, no surprise to friends and family, possessed a competitive streak a mile wide. Melissa continued to race triathlons for 10 years, competing as a professional for 6 years. During that time, she achieved numerous podium finishes at the World Cup level. In 1992, she placed 3rd at the World Championships in Muskoka, Canada - capturing the overall World Cup Title. That same year she was voted Triathlete of the Year by the US Olympic Committee. In 1993 she added to this impressive list of accomplishments by winning first ITU Indoor World Championship title. Since retiring from the sport in 1994, Melissa has gone on to earn a Masters Degree in Sport Sciences from the University of Denver. For the last 15 years she has remained very active in the fitness industry as a coach and personal trainer. Currently, she is a certified Level 3 (Elite) Coach by USA Triathlon, a Level 1 (Elite) Coach by USA Cycling and a Performance Enhancement Specialist, certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. A strong desire to learn fuels Melissa's passion to teach others. Melissa attends multiple continuing education coaching clinics and seminars yearly to further her education and experience to help her athletes achieve their optimum performance. Melissa is also a published author, sports photographer and has worked in radio and television. In 2006, she was named the Director of the professional VMG Triathlon Team. And, since 2005 Melissa has been the official coach for the Tri for the Cure, an all women's sprint triathlon. She coached the inaugural Tour of Hope, a cross country bike ride to raise awareness for clinical trials for cancer treatments in 2003. In 2007, Melissa started working as Head Coach to the US team at select ITU World Cup races. She coached in Lisbon and Cancun in 2007. In 2008, Melissa coached at the World Cup triathlon in New Plymouth, NZL and Madrid, Spain. Acting as Head Coach at a World Cup event puts Melissa in a pool of coaches to be chosen to coach at the Olympics and Pan Am Games. In April of 2008, Melissa coached at the ITU PATCO (regional Pan Am championships) where her athletes Jillian Petersen and Matt Chrabot both WON the elite male and female races. She also worked at the Elite Development Camp held in conjunction with the race. At the Olympic Training Center, she coached for one week of a 5 week Elite Development Camp in Colorado Springs. In 2009, Coach Melissa worked as the Head Coach/Manager of the US Team at the ITU World Championship Series Triathlon in Yokohama, JPN. Melissa also coaches USAT National Team member and 2009 National Champion, Matt Chrabot. Currently ranked 9th in the world. Melissa started her own coaching business, The Empowered Athlete, in 2006. She has devoted herself fulltime to coaching and training athletes since 1995. Here is the link to listen or download the call with Melissa: BenGreenfield no 28:13 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/2247/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/2247/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:44:18 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2247 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/2247/feed/ 0 brett,zen tri,zen triathlon This audio features Coach Brett from ZenTri podcast. Brett is a... 6x Ironman triathlon finisher, 5 of them self-supported. 3 years Navy/Marine ROTC and JROTC. Eagle Scout and wilderness survival expert. 2x 50 mile ultrarun finisher. This audio features Coach Brett from ZenTri podcast (http://zentri.blogspot.com/). Brett is a... * 6x Ironman triathlon finisher, 5 of them self-supported. * 3 years Navy/Marine ROTC and JROTC. * Eagle Scout and wilderness survival expert. * 2x 50 mile ultrarun finisher. * Expert open water swimmer, former lifeguard and varsity swim team captain, surfer. * Father, husband, and eternal optimist. Keep reading to listen now or download! BenGreenfield no 38:25 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/dirk-brockel-interviewed-from-kona-coming-tonight-live/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/dirk-brockel-interviewed-from-kona-coming-tonight-live/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:49:13 +0000 admin http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2235 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/dirk-brockel-interviewed-from-kona-coming-tonight-live/feed/ 0 dirk bockel,dirk brockel Dirk is a professional triathlete originally from Schwaikheim, Germany. He holds Luxembourgish nationality and raced for Luxembourg in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. He led the race for over 30 minutes after he broke away from the pack during the c... Dirk is a professional triathlete originally from Schwaikheim (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwaikheim), Germany (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany). He holds Luxembourgish nationality and raced for Luxembourg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg) in the 2008 Olympic Games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Olympic_Games) in Beijing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing). He led the race for over 30 minutes after he broke away from the pack during the cycling leg of the race. He competed in his first Ironman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironman) in New Zealand (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand) in March 2009 where he placed 3rd. Dirk went on to win Ironman 70.3 Florida in May 2009, marking the first Luxembourgish to ever win an Ironman event. He crossed the finish line wearing Mickey Mouse ears! In 2009--Dirk placed 2nd at ITU European Championsips and 7th at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. This is the best result for any Luxembourg athlete in the history of triathlon. Here is the link to the member's only LIVE call with Dirk... admin no 17:03 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/putting-the-pre-and-post-workout-nutrition-debate-into-the-grave/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/putting-the-pre-and-post-workout-nutrition-debate-into-the-grave/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:25:44 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2185 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/putting-the-pre-and-post-workout-nutrition-debate-into-the-grave/feed/ 5 post-workout nutrition,pre workout nutrition In this special audio episode from David Warden's TriTalk podcast,  Ben Greenfield puts the pre and post-workout nutrition debate into the grave, and tells you why everything you know about pre and post-workout nutrition is wrong! In this special audio episode from David Warden's TriTalk podcast,  Ben Greenfield puts the pre and post-workout nutrition debate into the grave, and tells you why everything you know about pre and post-workout nutrition is wrong! BenGreenfield no 32:14 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/mondays-night-triathlon-training-call-with-rock-star-coach-kerry-sullivan/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/mondays-night-triathlon-training-call-with-rock-star-coach-kerry-sullivan/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:43:30 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2161 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/mondays-night-triathlon-training-call-with-rock-star-coach-kerry-sullivan/feed/ 0 Ben Greenfield got stuck in the Oakland airport with no internet during this call, so Kerry Sullivan rocked your triathlon questions solo, including: - Hey guys- I am racing the Halfmax Half Iron championships this coming Saturday. 2 weeks later, Ben Greenfield got stuck in the Oakland airport with no internet during this call, so Kerry Sullivan rocked your triathlon questions solo, including: Hey guys- I am racing the Halfmax Half Iron championships this coming Saturday. 2 weeks later, I am racing Austin 70.3 half Ironman. Ben, you gave me some great advice for training to stay fit between the 2 races, but any tips for what can I do from the moment I cross the finish line to speed and make my recovery as best as possible? Would an intesnse sport massage be a good idea the next, or 2 days after? I also have a 6-hour drive home after the race- so any advice considering that? Hi guys, I've now completed my first Ironman, and am signed up again for next year's IMC in August 2011. I had a very successful last season, and after a relatively easy month I'm ready to get going again in October. I want to capitalize on my speed gains from this year and get faster for next year. However, I'm afraid if I start my too much intensity, I could burn out or injure myself. Any advice on how to find balance with this? The audio download link is below: BenGreenfield no 17:45 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/monday-night-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/monday-night-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available-for-download/#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:45:40 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2124 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/monday-night-training-nutrition-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 In this call, Ben and Kerry cover questions including: - -Post workout nutrition - -Off season planning - -Road vs. tri bikes - -Climbing hills effectively - -Half marathon training plans - -How long to train for your first Ironman - -And more! In this call, Ben and Kerry cover questions including: -Post workout nutrition -Off season planning -Road vs. tri bikes -Climbing hills effectively -Half marathon training plans -How long to train for your first Ironman -And more! To download or listen now, keep reading. BenGreenfield no 36:42 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/lance-armstrong-calls-our-wednesday-night-guest-part-doctor-part-guru-part-medicine-man/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/lance-armstrong-calls-our-wednesday-night-guest-part-doctor-part-guru-part-medicine-man/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:25:58 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=2009 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/lance-armstrong-calls-our-wednesday-night-guest-part-doctor-part-guru-part-medicine-man/feed/ 0 jeff spencer Dr. Spencer has worked with some of the world’s most successful individuals, including Olympic, World, PGA, WTA, Tour de France, triathlon, motocross, and NASCAR champions, a World Series MVP, ultra-successful business executives, Dr. Spencer has worked with some of the world’s most successful individuals, including Olympic, World, PGA, WTA, Tour de France, triathlon, motocross, and NASCAR champions, a World Series MVP, ultra-successful business executives, rock band legend and MLB and NFL athletes. His clients have won eight consecutive Tours de France, 22 national championships, Olympic medals and multiple world championships. In his book, Every Second Counts, pro cyclist Lance Armstrong says this of our Wednesday night Rock Star Triathlete Academy guest, Jeff Spencer: “Jeff is part doctor, part guru, part medicine man…we believed Jeff could fix and any and all of our problems…While he fixed us physically, he also fixed us mentally…If you judged the most important man on the Postal team by the foot traffic in and out his door, then it was Jeff. Without him, we knew we’d never make it to Paris.” If you have questions about recovery and taking care of your body after a training session or race, this is your chance to listen to the expert...he covers topics including: Compression socks Inflammatory pockets / inhibited muscles Recovery SI Joint Syndrome Nutrition Supplements Anti-Inflammatory Diet Recovery For Older Vs. Younger Athletes BenGreenfield no 31:30 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/canadaquicktips http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/canadaquicktips#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:20:10 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1982 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/canadaquicktips/feed/ 0 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/julie-dibens-coming-tomorrow-night-to-answer-your-questions/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/julie-dibens-coming-tomorrow-night-to-answer-your-questions/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:50:45 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1985 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/julie-dibens-coming-tomorrow-night-to-answer-your-questions/feed/ 0 Top professional triathlete Julie Dibens appears in this call to answer all your questions about training, nutrition and her build-up to Kona. Julie is a pro British triathlete living and training in Boulder, CO. Top professional triathlete Julie Dibens appears in this call to answer all your questions about training, nutrition and her build-up to Kona. Julie is a pro British triathlete living and training in Boulder, CO. Julie is the 2009 world champion in both Xterra and 70.3. She is one of a few triathletes who is able to compete competitively in a wide range of triathlon disciplines. Julie is one of the strongest swim / bikers in the sport and her run contiues to improve - making her a huge contender to give Chrissie Wellington a run for her money in Kona this year. Keep reading to listen now or download for later. BenGreenfield no 30:59 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/monday-night-triathlon-call-with-coach-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/monday-night-triathlon-call-with-coach-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:12:33 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1988 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/monday-night-triathlon-call-with-coach-kerry-sullivan-now-available-for-download/feed/ 0 Questions and topics addressed in this members-only call include: - Do you have a list of swim drills that you recommend? I struggle getting enough protein in my diet, I am not a big meat eater and I dislike dairy. Any suggestions? - Questions and topics addressed in this members-only call include: Do you have a list of swim drills that you recommend? I struggle getting enough protein in my diet, I am not a big meat eater and I dislike dairy. Any suggestions? How long before lights out should my last meal be? I have tried to minimize coffee because of the acid-forming properties of caffein. Now I am wondering if decaf coffee is a safe alternative, or if it is still acid-forming? Thanks! I do my swim workout in the morning and by the time I get home to have my breakfast it is usually 30-40 minutes from the time I’ve finished my workout. This is outside of the 20-minute window that you suggest. Should I be bringing something small along with me to ingest on my way home, and if so what should I eat. Keeping in mind that I’ll be having a full breakfast when I arrive home. I keep gaining weight or the most stay the same when I work out hard. And, when I put in a recovery week the pounds suddenly drop. I keep eating the same amount of calories respectively to the approx. amount of daily calories burned. Is this normal? I am 45 years old, 6'2" tall and weigh 200lbs. I have recently found that I am sensitive/allergic to corn. As maltodextrin ( I believe) is made from corn do you have any suggestions for race fuel? I prefer gels and am researching and experimenting but it's difficult to find any. And in most gels that have a mix of sugar, is the maltodextrin amount even enough to worry about? To download now or listen, keep reading. BenGreenfield no 28:10 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/simon-kessler-pro-cycling-coach-is-wednesday-nights-guest-at-the-rock-star-triathlete-academy/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/simon-kessler-pro-cycling-coach-is-wednesday-nights-guest-at-the-rock-star-triathlete-academy/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:41:59 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1934 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/simon-kessler-pro-cycling-coach-is-wednesday-nights-guest-at-the-rock-star-triathlete-academy/feed/ 1 Questions discussed in this call: Gabe: Do you implement or use any form of strength training for cyclists or triathletes? Multiple questions about functional threshold power. Kelly: How many calories per hour does a professional cyclist take in vs. Questions discussed in this call: Gabe: Do you implement or use any form of strength training for cyclists or triathletes? Multiple questions about functional threshold power. Kelly: How many calories per hour does a professional cyclist take in vs. a professional triathlete? Hunter: With all the changes in technology, why do you think bike splits in Ironman events like the Kona bike haven't gotten significantly faster? Kerry: Which supplements do you recommend for cyclists? Theo: If you could add 3 things to your bike to make you faster, and expense was not a consideration, what would you add? Kate: How can I increase my cadence? To listen to the call or download for later, keep reading... Here's how Simon describes himself: "In my teenage years my father was my coach and coach to many top Olympic track and road cyclists. My father was always researching the latest scientific training methods in cycling, running, and strength training, and incorporating them in his training plans. We spent many hours discussing and implementing new training techniques and research with much success. I went on to win many national titles on the road and the track as a kid, and began my own coaching career back in 1992 while racing as a junior. I dedicated 18 years to my own racing career. During this time I raced 6 years professionally, won two pro national road titles, and raced in big international races with many of the world’s best professional cyclists. In my final few years of racing professionally I became responsible for designing my teammates training plans. This naturally led me to my current career as a full-time professional cycling coach. As a racing cyclist I was always known as a rider who could lift his game for an important race. As a coach I have developed a similar reputation of having the ability to help the athletes I coach make significant and rapid improvements and peak for their major objectives. Some have gone on to win World Championship medals and become National Champions..." Click below to listen to the call with Simon Kessler, or to download now: BenGreenfield no 38:53 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/coaches-call-replay-now-available-and-triathlon-trainingnutrition-qa-with-ben-and-kerry-tonight-monday/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/coaches-call-replay-now-available-and-triathlon-trainingnutrition-qa-with-ben-and-kerry-tonight-monday/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:09:40 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1870 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/coaches-call-replay-now-available-and-triathlon-trainingnutrition-qa-with-ben-and-kerry-tonight-monday/feed/ 1 The August "Business of Triathlon Coaching" section call is now available in the section of the forum for Rock Star Triathlete Academy coach members! - Also, below you can download the call with Ben & Kerry on triathlon training or nutrition question... The August "Business of Triathlon Coaching" section call is now available in the section of the forum (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/forum) for Rock Star Triathlete Academy coach members! Also, below you can download the call with Ben & Kerry on triathlon training or nutrition question...in which training shoes, Half Ironman bike and run pace, post-workout nutrition and more are addressed! BenGreenfield no 36:54 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/len-brownlie-bicycle-aerodynamics-genius-live-on-this-wednesday-nights-call/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/len-brownlie-bicycle-aerodynamics-genius-live-on-this-wednesday-nights-call/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:00:30 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1851 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/len-brownlie-bicycle-aerodynamics-genius-live-on-this-wednesday-nights-call/feed/ 0 In this interview, questions we answer include: was there a special design used in alberto contador's time trial helmet? - can a cycling time trial suit be worn for triathlon, and if not, are there certain things I should look for in a time trial suit? In this interview, questions we answer include: was there a special design used in alberto contador's time trial helmet? can a cycling time trial suit be worn for triathlon, and if not, are there certain things I should look for in a time trial suit? are there certain bike fitting protocols, like retul, FIST, or Serotta, that are better than others? What should I look for in a good bike fit? what is a dream triathlon bike, and what is the best wheel set-up? what are some simple things one can do to improve aerodynamics over a Ironman distance bike? I've heard keeping your head still, and keeping your knees tucked in, but any other easy ones? I bought my TT bike (Felt S32) from a friend who almost exactly the same size as me. I have been riding for a over a year now. It feels great, but is there anyway I can tell whether or not paying the money to get a fit would help me? Len's doctoral thesis was titled "Aerodynamic Characteristics of Sports Apparel". Len is an aerodynamics consultant to NIKE Inc.'s Project SWIFT, which has provided advanced SWIFT SPIN time trial suits to Lance Armstrong and the Discovery Channel Professional Cycling Team; SWIFT SKIN racing suits to the U.S. and Dutch Speed Skating Teams and sprinting suits to track athletes at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games. Len has also served as an aerodynamics advisor to the United States Cycling, Luge and Speed Skating Federations, HED Wheels, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Giro Sport Design. Follow the link to listen now  or to download: BenGreenfield no 41:22 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/mat http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/mat#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:47:56 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1735 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/mat/feed/ 0 Craig Alexandar and Julie Dibens are just a couple of the many pro triathletes that sports performance expert Mat Steinmetz has helped to achieve massive success. Mat is well-versed in biomechanics and physiology, Craig Alexandar and Julie Dibens are just a couple of the many pro triathletes that sports performance expert Mat Steinmetz has helped to achieve massive success. Mat is well-versed in biomechanics and physiology, and allows top athletes to have triathlon performance at a very high level. Mat is himself the 2008 Age Group Long Course Champion at the Half Ironman Distance for 25-29, and in this interview, he reveals: -techniques used in the bike fitting of top pros -how to monitor intensity during the race -hydrate and electrolyte techniques -much more! To listen in to the interview with Mat, or to download for later, just follow the link below! BenGreenfield no 14:12 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/craig http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/craig#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:30:35 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1724 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/craig/feed/ 13 You can see the Rock Star Triathlete Academy member questions that I asked Craig Alexandar as the comments at the bottom of this post! Part 2 of this interview, for our "Qualify For Kona" members, is available by clicking here. To listen to Part 1, (../wp-content/uploads/2010/04/craig-alexander.jpg) You can see the Rock Star Triathlete Academy member questions that I asked Craig Alexandar as the comments at the bottom of this post! Part 2 of this interview, for our "Qualify For Kona" members, is available by clicking here. To listen to Part 1, keep reading (you can also download the audio below)... BenGreenfield no 19:25 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/craig2 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/craig2#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:26:08 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1740 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/craig2/feed/ 0 kona In this audio interview, Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander gives his quick tips for the swim, bike and run in Kona! Keep reading to listen or download. If you still need to upgrade to the "Qualify For Kona" section of the academy so that you can a... In this audio interview, Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander gives his quick tips for the swim, bike and run in Kona! Keep reading to listen or download. If you still need to upgrade to the "Qualify For Kona" section of the academy so that you can access this interview, just click here. BenGreenfield no 5:24 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/july-gold-wings-call-now-available/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/july-gold-wings-call-now-available/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:18:26 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1695 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/july-gold-wings-call-now-available/feed/ 0 Each month, we choose one Rock Star Triathlete Academy member and do a personal coaching call with them to discuss their triathlon training and nutrition. Listen in to this week's call with Becky, in which we talk about her approach to re-building her ... Each month, we choose one Rock Star Triathlete Academy member and do a personal coaching call with them to discuss their triathlon training and nutrition. Listen in to this week's call with Becky, in which we talk about her approach to re-building her injured body for the next season! BenGreenfield no 1:05:12 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/world-renowned-triathlon-coach-cliff-english-live-at-the-rock-star-triathlete-academy-wednesday-july-21-at-6pm-pst/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/world-renowned-triathlon-coach-cliff-english-live-at-the-rock-star-triathlete-academy-wednesday-july-21-at-6pm-pst/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:31:25 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1685 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/world-renowned-triathlon-coach-cliff-english-live-at-the-rock-star-triathlete-academy-wednesday-july-21-at-6pm-pst/feed/ 1 In the absence of Cliff English, who was struck by the flu, Ben and Kerry fielded member questions, including: - -Getting calves to heal faster - -Getting faster on the bike in 2 weeks - -Best swim session when you're limited on time - In the absence of Cliff English, who was struck by the flu, Ben and Kerry fielded member questions, including: -Getting calves to heal faster -Getting faster on the bike in 2 weeks -Best swim session when you're limited on time -How not to gain weight during the triathlon taper -How to carry your food/water on the long run -And much more! Keep reading to listen to or download the call. 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(http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/3723226611_64f2947282_o.jpg) Michael Lovato - After seven seasons of amateur racing, culminating with a 1999 trip to the World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (where he met his beautiful and talented wife, Amanda), Michael joined the pro ranks. Having changed his focus from short course to Ironman racing, Michael’s first Ironman win came in 2003 at the inaugural Ironman Coeur d’Alene (file:///D:/Task/WP/MichaelLovato/markup/bio.html#). A follow-up victory came in 2006 on the shores of Tempe Town Lake, as Michael was crowned champion of Ironman Arizona. Notching several top-three Ironman finishes, and three ninth-place finishes at the Hawaii Ironman World Championship (2003, 2007, 2008), Michael has established himself as one of America’s top Ironman athletes. Keep reading to access or download the call! Administrator no 35:46 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmancanada http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmancanada#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:21:43 +0000 Administrator http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1527 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/ironmancanada/feed/ 1 If you like this post, use the Facebook like button above! - In this Ironman Canada interview with Bryan Rhodes, you've got 20 minutes of pure content from a guy who's won the race! - Keep reading to access the audio interview on Ironman Canada with... If you like this post, use the Facebook like button above! In this Ironman Canada interview with Bryan Rhodes, you've got 20 minutes of pure content from a guy who's won the race! Keep reading to access the audio interview on Ironman Canada with Bryan Rhodes. Administrator no 17:47 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/training-nutrition-qa-with-ben-kerry-is-now-available/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/training-nutrition-qa-with-ben-kerry-is-now-available/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:40:58 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1496 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/training-nutrition-qa-with-ben-kerry-is-now-available/feed/ 3 Wednesday night training and nutrition call with Ben & Kerry is now released. Keep reading to access the call, in which we address the following: Bike seats: The new bike seat I have just bought turned-out to be KILLING me on day 2 after a medium lo... Wednesday night training and nutrition call with Ben & Kerry is now released. Keep reading to access the call, in which we address the following: Bike seats: The new bike seat I have just bought turned-out to be KILLING me on day 2 after a medium long ride on day 1. Before I give-up on it, how long of a "breaking-in" period should I give it before I give up on it? The main issue is pressure on the sit bones. (the seat is a women's Specialized Jett) I understand that seat selection is a very individual thing, but if you had any recommendations on seats that work well for the female athletes you coach, I would highly appreciate it. Thank you! Question to compression clothing: I have just received the compression socks you recommended (thank you for the discount you negotiated!) and tried them out after an intense bike / run brick. I have to say they are amazing! Now, I am wondering whether additional compression clothing would add substantially to great recovery or if the socks get the majority of the job done? Thanks! Hi Ben and Kerry, Here is a ace and gadget logistics question: I have been struggling with getting my wetsuit off quickly over my Garmin XT310 during races. I ended-up taking the Garmin on and off, which makes for a clumsy transition. Any tips how to do that more efficiently? Thanks! Cooking with coconut oil: Would you have any tips on where to incorporate coconut oil into cooking (it sounds like it has many health benefits, but I am not sure where to use it)? Secondly, should coconut oil be stored in the fridge (where it has a solid consistency) or can it also be kept at room temperature? Thanks! My question is about running speed. I've improved mine by a respectable 10mins over 10k/6mi (from 52min to 42min) off the bike this year. Recently I've plateaued and am having trouble finding the right workouts to break the sub-40 min. barrier. Any suggestions, or should I not expect any more gains for this race season? Remember, you can click on any of the calls below to participate LIVE during the call, or, if you'd prefer, you can simply click on the call now, ask your question, we'll answer it during the call, then you can download and listen later! Unless indicated otherwise, all calls are at 6pm PST/9pm EST. (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif) July 12, Monday, 6pm PST / 9pm EST: Ben Greenfield & Kerry Sullivan Triathlon Training & Nutrition Q&A. Follow this link to attend LIVE or to ask your questions now: http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-months-audio-calendar/ July 14, Wednesday, 6pm PST / 9pm EST: Michael Lovato - After seven seasons of amateur racing, culminating with a 1999 trip to the World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (where he met his beautiful and talented wife, Amanda), Michael joined the pro ranks. Having changed his focus from short course to Ironman racing, Michael’s first Ironman win came in 2003 at the inaugural Ironman Coeur d’Alene (file:///D:/Task/WP/MichaelLovato/markup/bio.html#). A follow-up victory came in 2006 on the shores of Tempe Town Lake, as Michael was crowned champion of Ironman Arizona. Notching several top-three Ironman finishes, and three ninth-place finishes at the Hawaii Ironman World Championship (2003, 2007, 2008), Michael has established himself as one of America’s top Ironman athletes. Follow this link to attend LIVE or to ask your questions now: http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/this-months-audio-calendar/ July 21 Wednesday, 6pm PST / 9pm EST: Cliff English - Cliff English is one of the world’s top triathlon coaches. Cliff has worked with the best athletes in the world since 1999 and has achieved wins and podium performances with his athletes at every major race in the world including 70.3 world championships in Clearwater, IM Hawaii, Chicago, St.Anthony’s, x-terra Maui, Wildflower, 70. BenGreenfield no 26:51 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/monday-night-triathlon-training-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/monday-night-triathlon-training-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:27:56 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1451 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/monday-night-triathlon-training-call-with-ben-kerry-now-available/feed/ 5 In this call... - -wetsuit chafing fixes - -achilles tendon issues - -1500m swim improvements - -internal human performance testing - -and the new finish line air guitar solo requirement for members! - In this call... -wetsuit chafing fixes -achilles tendon issues -1500m swim improvements -internal human performance testing -and the new finish line air guitar solo requirement for members! Keep reading to download the call and listen in! BenGreenfield no 23:01 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/biketech/ http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/biketech/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:35:02 +0000 BenGreenfield http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/?p=1405 http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/biketech/feed/ 2 On this triathlon expert Q&A call, Josh Poertner from Zipp will fill you in on everything you need to know about about bike gear, aerodynamics, wheels or aerobars! Here's Josh's bio: - "I raced on the road as a junior with some success, (http://www.rockstartriathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Josh-Poertner04355x7-199x300.jpg)On this triathlon expert Q&A call, Josh Poertner from Zipp will fill you in on everything you need to know about about bike gear, aerodynamics, wheels or aerobars! Here's Josh's bio: "I raced on the road as a junior with some success, signed with a French team and went to France at 18, where I was pretty much schooled day in and day out.  I received a scholarship for engineering to Vanderbilt University and returned from Europe to go to school.  Ended up coming to Indianapolis for a job designing a prototype car for LeMans (remember the Cadillac LMP..total disaster), and ended up meeting Andy Ording at Zipp, which was next door. The company was small, only 18 people with 1 engineer, so when the other guy quit, I sort of became the head engineer.  In the last 10 years, I have either created or led teams creating a lot of firsts for the industry.  We were the first to sell a wheelset with ceramic bearings in 2001.  We insourced our hub production from overseas to right here in Indy, and began sourcing Swiss bearings instead of Asian.. I developed the dimpled wheel concept and then the tooling necessary to produce it.  Then the First collet/compression sleeve aerobar, which was also the first aerobar with 'on the hoods' positioning which changed the look.  In 2004, after 2 years of shopping around SRM and windtunnel data on carbon wheels, Andy and I finally convinced somebody that EVERY rider needs aero wheel EVERY day...that guy was Bjarne Riis, and in 12 months they were the number 1 team in the world.  We sort of completely changed the way the peloton looked!  We brought back the toroidal rim concept from the dead and used it to make the world's fastest non-disc that was also road legal. By 2006 I was heading a design team of 3 people and we created the 'bump disc' which became known as the Sub9, the first wheel to repeatably produce negative drag.  Then came 1080 and 202, which was the first aerodynanmically optimized climbing wheel.  Then the Tangente, the world's first aero optimized tire... currently I am Technical director of the company and Category manager of Zipp within SRAM. Basically I oversee new technology development and execution for Zipp and work with the pro teams and athletes to make them faster." Keep reading to get instant access to the call with Josh! Questions include: Kerry asks: What type of wheel is the best "all around wheelset" for triathlon? Listener Paul says: Can anybody use a disc? Or if you're a relatively new rider, does it not give much benefit? Listener Rebecca asks: What is better for a regular Olympic distance triathlon without drafting - the aerobars that are shaped like downhill ski poles, or the ones that curve up? Listener Chris asks: I've heard that dimples are good for making really fast objects like golf balls aerodynamic, but do they work for slower objects like bike wheels? Listener Kevin asks: Describe your dream bike set-up for a time trial. Listener Shannon asks: Based on aerodynamics, when is the best time to eat and drink during a race, and on a related note, what is the most aerodynamic way to carry fuel on the bike during a longer race like a 70.3 or Ironman event? Listener Ed asks: How much of a difference does the hub make? To listen in NOW, just click on the call below... BenGreenfield no 44:59