Episodes
BigMetz sits down with Matt Sharpe - Olympian, great friend, training partner and Co-Founder of The Tempo Newsletter.  A proud Canadian living in Boulder, Matt is highly regarded in the triathlon community. Matt's better half, Kristen Kasper, is also an Olympian. Matt has been an elite triathlete, from the Junior to Professional level, competing for over 20 years, so he has a unique perspective on the growth of endurance sports, from a participant and content perspective. An avid traveler,...
Published 12/05/24
BigMetz sits down with Drew Hunter, middle distance runner extraordinaire, former high school phenom, and Founder of Tinman Elite, an Adidas sponsored running club. Drew has a unique and amazing perspective into the world of professional running. You won't want to miss Drew's insights on the the impact of NIL on collegiate runners, building a high performance team and content community from scratch, his evolution as a top global runner, and his adaptation into becoming a father and how that...
Published 11/25/24
 @bigjmetz11 sits down with 2024 Ironman World Champion Women's Third Place Finisher Chelsea Sodaro. An athlete, women's equality in sports advocate, and champion for mental health, Chelsea's performance and impact on and off the race course is felt throughout the endurance sports world. Ironman World Champion and 3rd Place Finisher in Nice in 2024, Chelsea continues to explore ways to maximize her performance in sport and in life and she shares insights into those methodologies and...
Published 11/14/24
BigMetz sits down with 2024 Ironman World Champion Men's Third Place Finisher Rudy Von Berg - "The Bison". Just two years after making his Ironman debut, Rudy has already placed in the Top 4 in the last two Ironman World Championships. Rudy is a consistent long distance triathlete competing at 70.3, T100, and Ironman distance events. You won't want to miss Rudy's perspectives on the different coaching and training methodologies, keeping a laser-focused vision during preparation, and his...
Published 11/08/24
BigMetz sits down with Ironman Champion and current Ironman Pro Series leader, former training partner and good friend Dr. Matt Hanson.  Matt is a highly regarded coach in the endurance community with his vast background as an athlete and is highly-educated in all things sports-related. Matt has been a highly consistent long distance triathlete winning several Ironman races, including Four (4x) North American Ironman Championships. You won't want to miss Matt's perspectives on the future of...
Published 10/25/24
BigMetz sits down with top South American triathlete, training partner and great friend Andre Lopes.  Originally from Brazil with an engineering background, Andre is a relative recent newcomer to the Ironman scene. After a hot start to his career, Andre has recently been navigating injury. However, as he prepares for the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Andre is rested and ready! Andre shares insights from his journey from South America to the US, dives into the training scene in...
Published 10/21/24
BigMetz sits down with iconic American triathlete and great friend Timothy O'Donnell.  Recently retired from an accomplished career across Long Distance triathlon, including 30+ wins, 60+ podiums, and American record holder at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Tim shares perspectives on his amazing athletic achievements, epic training days, and the current state of the sport. Tim also goes into detail about his heart attack, how he and his wife, Ironman World Champion Miranda Carfrae,...
Published 10/02/24
BigMetz sits down with 2016 70.3 Ironman World Champion and soon-to-be new mom Holly Lawrence. Spanning a robust career across Middle Distance triathlon, BigMetz and Holly discuss her early days training on the West Coast, her move to endurance sports mecca Boulder, and how she's managing during her pregnancy. And, by no means is Holly done with triathlon! Her insights into her next phase are captured through her endurance mindset, what goes into succeeding at races, building the Passion...
Published 09/19/24
BigMetz and guest host Jeanni Metzler sit down with good friend Taylor Knibb, 2x Olympic Silver Medalist and 2x 70.3 Ironman World Champion. Widely recognized as the most talented current female triathlete, Taylor recently won another Silver Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and has her sights set on the Ironman World Championship in Kona. BigMetz, Jeanni and Taylor explore the endurance mindset, what goes into executing succeeding across multiple distances, building a trustworthy team,...
Published 09/16/24
BigMetz sits down with Ultramarathon legend Dean Karnazes. Record holder, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Endurance athlete. BigMetz and Dean explore the endurance mindset, what goes into creating an Ultra adventure, succeeding in business, and building a personal brand. ✌🏼 - BigMetz This Episode Is Brought To You By: PRECISION FUEL AND HYDRATIONGet 15% OFF with code BIGMETZ 👉 https://visit.pfandh.com/bigmetz PILLAR PERFORMANCEUse code ENDURANCE for 15% OFF 👉 ...
Published 09/04/24
BigMetz sits down with American cyclist extraordinaire Alexey Vermeulen and special guest "Sir Willie the Wiener". Starting his career on the pro circuit in Europe to now excelling at gravel cycle events, BigMetz and Alexey explore the evolving world of professional cycling, building a personal brand, and mastering the mindset as professional athletes. ✌🏼 - BigMetz This Episode Is Brought To You By: PRECISION FUEL AND HYDRATIONGet 15% OFF with code BIGMETZ 👉...
Published 08/23/24
BigMetz sits down with long-distance triathlon and Ironman breakthrough athlete Trevor Foley. From humble and hard-working beginnings to a top contender at long-distance triathlon and gravel cycle events, BigMetz and Trevor dive deep into the endurance mindset and Trevor shares never-heard-before stories about his passion and journey in sport. ✌🏼 - BigMetz This Episode Is Brought To You By: PRECISION FUEL AND HYDRATIONGet 15% OFF with code BIGMETZ 👉 https://visit.pfandh.com/bigmetz PILLAR...
Published 08/09/24
Trailer for Endurance Matters Podcast Hosted by BigMetz. Full episodes launching August 2024!
Published 07/19/24