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Fitspeek Christmas Edition (#87) Featuring Dean Scherbey, Jen Burns, & the rest of the Fitspeek gang.

What better way to segue into the festive season than with some stories of motivation & gratitude. Fitspeek 87 is here and our main course is a heaping helping of the Ironman roundtable. Over the past year, Abbotsford’s Jen Burns has been in training for the Whistler Ironman triathlon. On the program we hear about how Jen’s big day went.

In addition to Jen, we also have another first time Ironman finisher on the show. After suffering a heart attack at a much-too-young age, Chilliwack’s Dean Scherbey decided to make a few changes in his life. You can hear Dean’s inspirational story, as he tells it to our panel of Ironman veterans including Zack Neufeld, Kevin Watt, Brent Ziefflie, and Leigh Ann Parker.

Hip Trimmer

Our Christmas edition of Fitspeek also has our three regular features. If you are wondering what that bizarre device in the above picture you’ll have to listen to my Fit Flops feature, as I investigate that antiquated yet ineffective piece of fitness equipment called the waist trimmer belt.

In his Top Five List Fitspeek’s Mikey Ross tells you about a truly effective training device – the venerable treadmill. Mikey has a few tricks up his sleeve to freshen up your winter running routine. And to end off the program, Zack is back with Between the Ears. He examines how becoming a father has propelled American triathlete Ben Hoffman to some impressive performances this year. Hear the whole show by pressing play below.

Fitspeek is brought to you by Tri*Joy} The Spirit of Multisport. With our low client to coach ratio and our regular progress assessments we give you the attention you deserve to achieve your potential. E-Mail me at kknnheinze@yahoo.com for your free in-person consultation & goal setting session.

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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!

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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

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Fitspeek 83: Ryan ShephArd – Ultra Runner

Fitness comes in all shapes and forms & Fitspeek 83 with Ryan Shepherd is proof of that. After gaining a bunch of weight in his early adult years, Ryan decided to try running to improve the quality of his life. . It worked! Although his first few races were very pedestrian, through consistent training and pushing his limits Ryan developed into one of the Fraser Valley’s most accomplished trail runners. Hear about his journey from the couch to the start line and to the medical tent on this week’s podcast.

As well, are you one of those folks who just – can’t – take – a compliment? In this week’s Between the Ears, Zack Neufeld tells you about why you need to get your mind right & accept them.

Also on Fitspeek 83 we have our second edition of our brand new feature on the podcast, Mikey Ross shares his top five motivators while he is racing. Hear it all by pressing play below.

Getting you to the finish line is what we do at Tri*Joy} The Spirit of Multisport. With our low client to coach ratio & regular progress assessments, we can help you tackle your first (or fastest) 10K, triathlon, or fondo! E-mail me at kknnheinze@yahoo.com to book your free in-person consultation & goal setting session.

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The athlete Formerly known as the King of Poutine is now the King of Maple Syrup and just maybe the age group king of kona: Fitspeek 82 with Martin Caron

Martin Caron from Twin Lakes, BC has been having an outstanding race season. He won his age group in the 70.3 races by whopping margins in Mexico, Idaho, and in Whistler. This Saturday Martin has his sights set on the Ironman World Championship age group title for the 40-44 division. We had a chance to speak to him about his training for the event, his silly Kona race last year, and why his kingdom now is maple syrup, and NOT poutine. Hear it all by pressing play below.

Tri*Joy is more than just a Facebook Page, we are your local multisport coaching company. If you are ready to try a triathlon or do any endurance event, we can help you get to the finish line. E-mail for your free in-person consultation & goal-setting session. kknnheinze@yahoo.com

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Fitspeek 81: Jen Annett

As you know the Ironman World Championships are being held this Saturday in Hawaii. One of Canada’s top females at the distance is Penticton’s Jen Annett. We had a chance to talk to Jen about her superbottles, preparation for the race and her lioness within! Check it out now!

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Ain’T No Mountain High Enough: Fitspeek 80 with Benoit Gignac

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With the Valley Vertikiller on the way we thought we’d turn our thoughts upward and into the sky. Fortunately, we have elite mountain runner Benoit Gignac to keep us from getting oxygen-deprived. Benoit is originally from La Belle Province, but like his friend Martin Caron, moved Westward in search of adventure and good times .

In Fitspeek 80 we speak with Benoit about his transition from being a goalie in hockey to being one of Canada’s finest mountain runners. He’s been to the world championships a couple of times and has some great race stories and training advice for those of us brave enough to take on the wildness of that sport.

Which one hasn’t been on Fitspeek yet? Hmmm just maybe!

Also on this week’s show, we have a new segment called Mikey’s Top Five. Mikey Ross is a local triathlon coach and a provincial triathlon legend, dominating age group podiums around the province for over a decade. We’ve harnessed a portion of this indefatigable dude and are happy to be sharing him with you. Listen for his segment near the 30 minute mark of the podcast.

To round out the podcast, Zack Neufeld is back with Between the Ears. Zack has a lesson for us, courtesy of world time trial champion Rohan Dennis. When you put away the unimportant stuff & focus on what is truly important, a good result can follow. Follow your hand to push that play button to get in on 45 minutes of Fraser Valley sunshine…..

Fitspeek is brought to you by Tri*Joy} The Spirit of Multisport. With our low client to coach ration and regular progress assessments we can help you get to your finish line with confidence. E-mail me at kknnheinze@yahoo.com for your free consultation and goal-setting session.