Month: November 2019

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Coming soon to Fitspeek: Ironvegins Roundtable

All smiles here, now that it’s all over

What better way to get into the New Year’s spirit by reminiscing about some of our big athletic accomplishments of the year. For the past year, we have been tracking the progress of Abbotsford’s Jen Burns. Her main goal for the year was to finish her very first Ironman triathlon. Well, she succeeded in a big way. We’ve invited Jen back to Fitspeek to chat about her voyage to the start line, her journey to the finish line, and the lessons that she has learned along the way.

The pre-Iron Jen

Joining Jen on the podcast will be fellow Iron-Virgin Dean Scherby, along with our cast of veterans including Mikey Ross, Kevin Watt, Leigh-Ann Parker, and Zack Neufeld. They will be all doing their best to extract pearls of wisdom from Jen’s (and Dean’s) first ever Ironman.

One year later, one lifetime wiser, doing an Ironman will do that to ya!

Also in our mega podcast, Zack will be back and telling us how to up our game with another edition of Between the Ears and Mikey Ross has another top five list. Be listening next week for the big show!

Fitspeek, brought to you by Tri*Joy} The Spirit of Multisport. Now accepting clients for the 2020 racing & training season. E-mail for your free in-person consultation & goal-setting session.

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From wrestling mats to warming blankets, the Greg Ould story. Fitspeek 86.

With the Christmas season fast approaching, Fitspeek 86 presents a feel good story about a kind hearted overachiever.

As a youth and young adult, Abbotsford’s Greg Ould was a top ranked wrestler and competed in Canada and the USA. After his career as an athlete ended, Greg gave back to the athletic community as a coach. And then one night, he had a transformative experience.

After seeing a homeless man shivering outside, Greg decided to buy him a blanket to keep warm. That experience led to Greg establishing the Blanket BC organization.

Hear about Greg’s experiences as well as BlanketBC’s latest initiatives by pressing play below!

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New Captain at the helm of Ironman Canada: Meet Susie Ernsting

Not only is Ironman Canada returning to its original home of Penticton, BC, there’s a few other changes in store for this iconic Canadian sporting event. For starters, there’s a new race director, Susie Ernsting from North Vancouver.

For the past dozen or so years, Susie & her husband Mark have been responsible for managing and promoting some of our area’s big events such as the Prospera Fraser Valley Granfondo and BC Cycling’s Superweek.

In Fitspeek 85, we introduce you to Susie Ernsting. You’ll hear about how she got the job along with some of the things she wants to do to put her own stamp on the race.

Also on the program in our Fit Tip of the Week if you are like this podcast’s producer, you love to engage in late-night snacking. Is it all bad? Can a harm-reduction strategy be used? Hear it all now by pressing that play button right down here.

And if you have fantasies of doing an Ironman, why not take that first step by getting help for your athletic journey. With our low client to coach ratio Tri*Joy} The Spirit of Multisport gives you the personalized attention to help you realize your potential and crush your goals. E-mail us at kknnheinze@yahoo.com for your free in-person consultation and goal-setting session.

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Coming Soon To Fitspeek. SuSie Speeks

Susie Ernsting is the new race director for Ironman Canada. We will have our complete Fitspeek interview with her in a few days, but if you just can’t wait for a nibble, chew on this tidbit. #iconicfinishline

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Into the ultra-abyss: Ryan Shephard

What you are looking at is a well-adjusted 30-something dude, right? Well, maybe! It’s Abbottford’s ultra running man Ryan Shephard.

As you may have heard, he had an incredible race down at the Javalina Jundred last weekend.

Prior to going down to the race, Fitspeek’s Kevin Heinze had a chat with Ryan. In part one you heard about his very average years as a high school athlete and his transformation from an overweight dude to a Run For Water finisher.

In Fitspeek 84, we continue our chat with Ryan and learn about what goes on in his body and his mind, as he trains and races his crazy long events. Hear it now by pressing that button that looks just like a play button on that old Sony Tape deck you used to have.

If you are ready to take on a new challenge, whether that’s a fondo, a marathon, or a triathlon, Tri*Joy can help. With our low client to coach ratio and regular assessments we can give you the tools and motivation to take your goals. E-mail me for your free consultation & goal-setting session. kknnheinze@yahoo.com