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The unstoppable Matt Hill

Fitspeek 111 is a podcast of three firsts! It’s the first time we have ever had a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle on the podcast. It’s the first time a guest has ever said, “My agent.” And it’s also the first time we have had a guest on the show who has run around the perimeter of the USA (and then some).

Vancouver’s Matt Hill is as much of a lead actor as a supporting cast member. He is as much of a voice as a face. He has legs of iron and a heart of platinum. In addition to being known globally as Raphael on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and many other television and radio roles, he is an accomplished ultra distance athlete and co-founder of the Run For One Planet initiative.

On Fitspeek 111, we spend 45 minutes with Matt, a man who moves at the speed of life, encouraging and inspiring others wherever he goes.

Also on the show, Mikey Ross, the head coach from the Abbotsford Triathlon Club is back for a top five list. Mikey goes deep as he offers us the first of his two part series on fostering and maintaining personal relationships. Here it all now by pressing play right here.

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Vaulting Ambition: Fitspeek 107 with Craig Premack

We are glad to have Craig back on the podcast. He’s the guy from Burnaby who not only did the Paris-Brest-Paris 1200 KM cycling event, he also did his very first Ironman just 20 days before.

Of course like any athlete, he has had challenges just making it to the starting line. But have you been shot while riding your bike? He has and tells us about that dark night in the Fraser Canyon.

That’s high test refreshment for a guy who pushes the boundaries of endurance.

Also in the interview we find out how Craig got into multisport racing and what he has been doing to stay fit and safe during this whole Covid-19 thing. Hear it now by pressing play below.

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Fitspeek 105: Kevin Mackinnon

Like many folks who get into triathlon, Hamilton’s Kevin Mackinnon was introduced to triathlon after a running injury. That was in 1985 and he has never looked back.

photo credit Liz Kreutz.

Since then, Kevin has been at the right place at the right time, so much in fact that he’s been able to earn his living immersed in a sport he loves. After a successful career as an athlete, he went to journalism school and has traveled the world working as a writer, photographer, and as a race announcer.

In our conversation with the guy who is also the editor at Triathlon Magazine Canada, we talk about his experiences as both a racer and a writer. We also delve into how the Covid-19 crisis has impacted the magazine.

Later in the show Abbotsford Triathlon Coach Mikey Ross offers up some well-earned wisdom and perspective on an extra special edition of The Top Five List. Hear it all now by pressing that play button below.

Tyres can be mounted two ways. Mikey knows how to do both.

Fitspeek is brought to you by Tri*Joy} The Spirit of Multisport, reminding you to wash your hands, phone your mom, and practice social distancing. We’re your local multisport coaching company serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. kknnheinze@yahoo.com

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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 99: Steve Brown

One of the groups of people in the fitness community hit hardest by the Covid-19 crisis is the race directors.

In Fitspeek 99 we speak with a guy who has been a race director on Western Canada’s triathlon scene for decades.

Penticton’s Steve Brown has darn near done it all, the owner of a running store, Ironman athlete, Race Director and saviour (?) of Ironman Canada, founder of the Ultra 520K Triathlon. Steve has seen many things in his years being involved in multisport.

In our interview, Steve tells us about how he got into triathlon, his role on the board of directors of Ironman Canada, the amazing community support of his home town, and how he is dealing with the Covid-19 situation. Here it now, along with the Mikey Ross Top Five list by pressing play below.

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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.

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Spend Your Sunday With a Coffee & a Nathan

Staying true to our promise of “delivering the goods” we present Fitspeek 93 a Catching Up With Nathan Killam.

We have something to get your mind off of the current state of affairs and keep you grounded. Our conversation with one of our country’s fastest long-course ranges from time management skills, to what he learned from his battles with the world’s fastest triathletes in the SuperLeague Series, to his plans for the 2020 season. YES there will be one!

In an attempt to woo female fans to Fitspeek we posted the picture above! Whether you are male or female you’ll want to hit that play button right here for 15 minutes of fun!

The trio at Tremblant had a certain look to it last year.
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That perfect blend of fun & fitness: Dragonfly Racing’s St. Patrick’s Day Run: Fitspeek 91

Coquitlam’s Jim Winter knows how to throw a party! Whether that’s a hiking trip to the Grand Canyon, cross Canada cycling adventures, or something more local, Freestyle Fitness strikes a balance between high-performance athletics and fun.

On Fitspeek 91 we speak with Jim about his upcoming St Patrick’s Day Race in Port Coquitlam, as well as some of his adventures he’s had in the sport of triathlon over the past four decades.

Also on the program we have another edition of Fit Flops, a look at adventures in fitness gone wrong. This week we feature a crazy fitness contraption called the Body Blade. Mikey Ross also returns with his top five list. It’s a review of some of the craziest running advice ever. Hear it all by pressing play right here!

Fitspeek is brought to you by Tri*Joy} The Spirit of Multisport. We’re your Fraser Valley Coaching Company.

If you are ready to take on the challenge of a sprint, a standard, or even a full-Ironman we can help you on your journey with in-person consultations and regular progress assessment. E-mail me at kknnheinze@yahoo-com to get things started.

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2019 Ultraman World Champion Jordan Bryden Part Two: Fitspeek 90

This week on Fitspeek, we are pleased to give you part two of our interview with Jordan Bryden. After suffering a crash in an Olympic qualifying race in Australia a few years back, Jordan set his sights on long-course racing and is enjoying great success. One of his biggest successes, however is motivating his dad to do an Ironman!

All gritty to git er dun. That’s the Airdrie Advantage!

Also on Fitspeek 90, we have co-hosts Zack Neufeld & Kevin Watt back to chat about what going on in their lives & in the community for our roundtable segment. And yes! Race results from the Mission Hypothermic half. Get it all by pressing that play button.

Fitspeek is brought to you by Tri*Joy} The Spirit of Multisport. With regular progress assessments we keep you motivated & on track to accomplish your goals. Get started with a free in-person consultation & goal-setting session by e-mailing kknnheinze@yahoo.com