Month: September 2022

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Rain Man, Pain Man – Fitspeek 164 with Jordan Bryden

Yesterday in Madison, Wisconsin, Jordan Bryden from Canmore came 4th overall at the Ironman race. The conditions were brutal with crazy winds, downpours, and cold conditions (in other words – Jordan’s forte).

A few weeks before his trip to Madison, I had a chance to chat with Jordan about his race preparation, as well as about his 2nd overall performance at the Canada Man extreme triathlon at Lac Megantic, Quebec.

In addition to being a pro triathlete and a coach, Jordan is also a race organizer and we talk about the state of triathlon in Alberta and Western Canada.

Finally, if you know what this logo is, you are not alone. For many runners and cyclists in North America is a big deal. For some perhaps it is too big of a deal. In this week’s Top Five List, ATC head coach, Mikey Ross addresses the problem of Strava-Itis and how to overcome it. Press play below for this week’s show.

Also this week, we are excited to announce Fitspeek22. That is the code that you can use when you are ready to save $200.00 on your next tri-bike or road bike from our new sponsor at A2 Bikes. Check out their aero and affordable lineup of bikes by using the link below.

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Membership has its benefits…and requirements. Fitspeek 163 – “The Club”

This time on the show we meet an extraordinary group of folks who are part of a group that they like to call “The Club.”

Pictured above from left to right are Luis Alvarez, Jeff Jonas, Kevin Heinze (host), Elizabeth Model, and John Wragg.

Membership into this international club is simple, complete 50 Ironman-distance races and you are in! At the very top of the list, the guy they call the Chairman (John Wragg), has completed a mind-bending and record-setting 265 Ironman Triathlons.

Yes, an Ironman is an almost 4 K swim, a 180 K bike, then you get to do a full marathon after that, but you knew that, as a Fitspeek listener!

After I asked them all if they were crazy (and they all said “yes”) – I delved deeper into their motivations for doing so many of these races. Also, as I saw no evidence of wheelchairs or walkers, I had to also ask how they take care of their bodies in order to survive the demands of club membership. Fountain of youth secrets are revealed!

And speaking of clubs… Abbotsford Triathlon Club head coach, Mikey Ross stops by for another Top 5 List.

Every time you hit the finish line of a race, it is also a start line – for recovery. Coach Mikey explains the best practices for enhancing your post-race recovery. 45 minutes of awe-inspiring athletes begins with the click of the play button.