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Boston Bound With Kelly Kallevig: Fitspeek 173

People participate in long-distance running for many reasons, there’s both the mental + physical benefits, as well as (for some runners) the social aspects.

For some runners who get into competing, one of the big deals in the sport is of course the Boston Marathon. But unlike most running events, you need to qualify for the race by finishing under a certain time. Chilliwack’s Kelly Kallevig came very close a couple of times but fell short of the mark. A new race strategy + a new race course was the approach that succeeded for Kelly in her third attempt to qualify for Boston. On the show this week we get to know Kelly’s progression as a long-distance runner and her advice for 1st – time marathoners.

Also on the show the latest episode of The 3 Rs with Abbotsford Triathlon Coach Mikey Ross. Just how much time should you be investing into your weight-lifting routine? Mikey gives us the latest research! Hear it all by pressing play below

Tested in the tunnel, aero + affordable here’s the RP of your dreams. And remember to use the Fitspeek 22 code to save $200.00 of your bike.
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Fitspeek 144: Jamie Imai V.3.0

Exactly 100 episodes later, we check in with the dynamic Jamie Imai from Mission. When last we chatted, Jamie was attempting her first aqua-run. Since that time the whole world has changed and so has Jamie.

She can now add ultra-marathoner to her resume. After spending almost 30 seconds being bummed out because of Covid, Jamie started taking her adventures off-road on the mountains around Mission.

She found a like-minded group of fearless females and she found herself (that’s a story in itself) on the start line of her first ever trail ultra marathon back in September.

She took the challenge seriously. With meticulous preparation and consistent training, she was ready to go when the gun went off. What happened over the course of the next 11 hours and 55 minutes is the stuff of legend. Soggy shoes, blown legs, and missing pickles are all part of the story. A great story of overcoming adversity starts with the press of this button below!

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Fitspeek 143: Stronger than steel, sweeter than honey, faster than Hades.

This week on Fitspeek, we spend 45 minutes with one of Canada’s premier endurance athletes, Kelowna’s Meaghan Hackinen. This unstoppable athlete was prepared to go to California this fall to defend her crown as the World 24 Hour Female Time Trial Champion, then Covid struck! No, not her, but her boyfriend. She had to isolate after that and was unable to do the race.

With all that training done, and after all heath precautions were honoured, she wanted to see what she was capable of, so she found a route, did some planning, started riding, and then______! You’ll have to give the show a listen to find out what happened.

Fortunately these were about the only 2 things that did go wrong for Meaghan this year. In addition to improving her riding on the road, Meaghan (like many of us) found gravel and decided to take on one of the most demanding races in the province, the BC Epic 1000. Not that it was only 1000 K long, it was also held during that oppressive heat dome that we had back in early July. Hear about Meaghan’s conquests and more by pressing that button down here!

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Triathletes in Basements, Riding Rollers!

Fitspeek had to change the name of our Covid-19 interview series because of this guy. He’s a guy who has been to the Olympics twice, has won numerous 70.3 and Ironman distances races, and yes rode on his rollers (in the aerobars) for more than three hours.

Not only is he one of Canada’s most successful triathletes across all distances, he is also an inspirational guy and a heck of a story teller.

In Fitspeek 104, we feature our interview with Brent McMahon. Brent tells us about his long-term coaching relationship with Triathlon Hall of Famer, coach Lance Watson of Lifesport. Wow – 20 years!

Also in the podcast, we find out about how a guy who earns his living in triathlon can still keep things going, now that there are no more races (for a while anyway). And if you are looking for some motivation while you Rouvey or Zwift away, Brent’s ideas on how to keep things fresh and interesting in these most unusual times will quench your brain’s thirst.

Open the tap now by pressing that play button right below.

We’re ready when you are. Loyal and local. To take your first steps on the road to awesomeness e-mail kknnheinze@yahoo.com.

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Triathletes in Basements Riding Trainers: Fitspeek 101 with Jeff Symonds & Zack Neufeld

This time around Fitspeek heads back into the basement and catches up with the guy who shocked the triathlon world by; placing third in the world at the 70.3 World Championships in 2011, winning Ironman Melbourne in 2015, and finishing the 2013 Challenge Penticton after a bike crash going down Yellow Lake (yeah) he also won that race.

And yes the guy in the middle, does still work for the fine folks at the Bike Barn in Penticton. In our interview we catch up with Jeff about how thinks the life as a pro triathlete is not that dissimilar from the social distancing protocol that we are all following nowadays. We talk about his role as a swimming coach in Penticton . We also talk about this

You can hear the interview now, along with Zack Neufeld’s list about his top three rides in the Fraser Valley. Start the magic by pressing that play button below.

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Fitspeek 100: Robert Johnson’s Undefeated Season

Fitspeek celebrates episode 100 with BC’s King of Shortcourse Triathlon, Robert Johnson. Johnson dominated every race he did last year and had a perfect track record, most impressively scoring the overall win at the National Championships in Kelowna.

In our conversation we examine not only his wins but also we reflect on how he approached his season and how that made it extra enjoyable.

To kick off the show, ATC Coach Mikey Ross is back for another Top Five List. Mikey gives suggestions about how to harvest the gift of time that many people have been given, as a result of this health crisis. Listen to it now by pressing play below.

Fitspeek is brought to you by Tri*Joy} The Spirit of Multisport. We remind you to wash your hands (try vinegar!) before and after you go to buy those healthy groceries. And when we are given the all clear, we would love to help you get to your first or fastest finish line. Based in Mission, BC, we are your local triathlon coaching service.

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Fitspeek 97: Joanna Brown Looks at Tokyo 2021

As we continue our Fitspeek series called The Olympians, we are in conversation with Joanna Brown. Tokyo 2021 will be her first ever Olympic Games. In the meantime, she is in self-quarantine in her parent’s basement (sound familiar) in Carp, Ontario.

Joanna had an amazing start to her season this year, with a win at a non-drafting triathlon in Australia. In our half hour chat we find out how she is investing her time while at home. Fellow Zwifters, look out!

We also talk about the role of sponsors for her and other elite athletes.

To wrap up the program we have another Between The Ears segment. This week, Dr. Elise Reeh offers some advice on how to deal with our current reality from a psychological perspective by preventing Hamster Brain.

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Fitspeek 96: Tyler Mislawchuk

Fitspeek continues its series with the Olympians. This time it’s our turn to talk to Tyler Mislawchuk. At age 26, Tyler will be lining up against the best short-course triathletes in the world at the 2021 Summer Olympics.

do you see a resemblance to any other Canadian triathlon champion?

In our half-hour conversation we talk perogies, Zwift, and Super-League. We also ask Tyler THE Fitspeek question. Why would he say THAT?

Also on this week’s show, Mikey Ross, head coach from the Abbotsford Triathlon club drops by (on Zoom), to go NUTS in his Weekly Top Five List. Hear it all by pressing that all-so-familar PLAY button below!

Follow the lead of our Olympians like Stefan and Tyler. Practice social distancing. Let’s do our part in keeping Canada safe!

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Fitspeek 95: Stefan Daniel

With the postponement of the Summer Olympics, we decided to check in with what the members of our Olympic Triathlon team were up to and how they were dealing with the news.

First up on our series that I’m calling “The Olympians,” is Calgary’s Stefan Daniel. In addition to being a star runner on the University of Calgary’s cross country team, he is also a business major at the U of C. Oh yeah, he’s also a 4 – time World Paratriathlon gold medalist.

At 23 years of age, Stefan was poised to take on the world at the 2020 Summer Games. I asked him how he felt about the setback. His response will impress you. Hear the whole interview now by pressing that play button below.

Tri*Joy encourages you to train safe during our current Covid-19 crisis and practice social distancing. And when you are ready to go for gold in your next triathlon, virtual or otherwise, we’d be happy to help you get there. E-mail kknnheinze@yahoo.com.

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Tapering 201 = Fitspeek 94: A Conversation with Lifesport’s Lance Watson

In his over 25 years as a triathlon coach, Victoria’s Lance Watson has been helping athletes become faster and more consistent. He’s also part of the story for one of the greatest moments in triathlon ever

Paul Henderson scored “The Goal”. Simon Whitfield scored “The Gold.”

One of the keys to Simon Whitfield’s success in the inaugural Olympic Triathlon in Sydney, back in 2020, was a well-designed & executed taper!

In Fitspeek 94, we get the scoop on what Lance did to help maximize Simon’s chances for success on that magical day.

In addition to coaching Olympic bound, short-course athletes, Watson has also coached one of Canada’s most successful long-course triathletes, Lisa Bentley. In the interview we’ll find out the difference between a front-end taper and a back-end taper.

Sometimes race results are baffling, this guy defied the odds, and logic as he bounced back from a case of shingles to not only an Ironman win, but the record for the fastest Ironman time for a rookie. Brent McMahon’s performance at Ironman Arizona in 2014 is proof that sometimes magic can happen on the race course! Hear it all now on Fitspeek 94 The Art of the Taper by pressing that button right below.