In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we pull from previous episodes of the podcast to highlight conversations with 3 Barkley finishers and one runner still working towards that goal, in celebration of Barkley 2018. Good luck to everyone who is running in the race this year! Photo Credit: Keith Dunn What is a podcast?  […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak Olympic Gold Medalist Gwen Jorgensen. I am also joined by a guest co-host, my wife Ariel. Ariel & Gwen both recently gave birth to baby boys so they talk about that experience in the context of training. We then go on to talk about Gwen’s Olympic Marathon announcement. […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with the 2017 Ironman World Champion Patrick Lange about his decision to go all in for the 2016 season and how it led to a World Championship in Kona. Patrick’s website: https://www.patrick-lange.org/en/welcome/ What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with professional triathlete Petr Vabroušek about his race often approach to triathlon. He’s raced in almost 200 Ironman distance races with many wins and top ten finishes. He also has won the North Pole Marathon & Antarctic Ice Marathon & 100k. Petr’s website: http://www.petrvabrousek.cz/index.php/en/ What is a podcast?  A […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with ultrarunner Katie Graff about tips on running 200 mile races. She completed the Bigfoot 200 in 2016 and then completed the Triple Crown in 2017, which encompasses finishing the Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200 & Moab 240 in the same year. Her article un Ultrarunner Mag: https://ultrarunning.com/featured/chasing-after-my-triple-crown-of-200s-dream/ Katie’s […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with 20 year old ultrarunner Ryan Lange who recently ran the Moab 240. What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set up so that new episodes are automatically downloaded to your computer or mobile device. To subscribe […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with Dirk Bockel about his 27+ year triathlon career, including competing in the Olympics and winning Challenge Roth & Ironman Melbourne. We also discuss his new book package and cover many topics including open water swimming, mental strength and aerodynamics. Link for book purchase: http://www.liveandlettri.com/bookpackage/ Facebook mentorship group: http://www.liveandlettri.com/facebook/ […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with elite amateur triathlete Emily Loughnan about finishing 1st at the 2017 Ironman World Championship in Kona. We also discuss her training and racing approach. What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set up so that […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with military veteran, ultrarunner, podcaster, author and entrepreneur Rick Alexander about the Tahoe 200 and his book Burn Your Couch Book Website: www.burnyourcouch.com What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set up so that new episodes are […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with runner and reporter Jay Korff. Jay produced a documentary about Tom Mitchell who ran the Tahoe 200 mile to raise awareness for his childhood cancer foundation. Film Website: https://www.endurefilm.com What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with elite amateur triathlete Lars Petter Stormo about finishing 2nd at the 2017 Ironman World Championship in Kona and winning Norseman twice. We also discuss his training and racing approach. What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with ultrarunner Guillaume Calmettes about winning the 2017 Big Backyard Ultra. He ran the race’s 4 mile loop, 59 times for a total of almost 246 miles Guillaume’s website: http://gcalmettes.github.io/blog/about/ What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with runner Chris Mocko about his running career and how he balances it with work & life. We also discuss his 2017 Western States 100 race. Chris’ website: https://mockoshow.com What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set up so […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with ultrarunner & coach Zach Bitter about his training, racing, coaching & approach to daily and race day nutrition. Zach’s website: http://zachbitter.com What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set up so that new episodes are automatically downloaded […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with triathlon coach and elite amateur Marni Sumbal. We reflect on her 2017 season which recently included some very high and low moments. Along the way, she shares many useful training and racing tips. We also discuss the Ironman World Championship in Kona (tips for racing it […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with professional triathlete Ben Kanute about his triathlon career, training and 2nd place finish at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Ben’s website: http://www.benkanute.com What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set up so that new episodes are automatically […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with ultrarunner Scott Gregor about winning the Barkley Fall Classic and how he plans to prepare for the Barkley Marathons. What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set up so that new episodes are automatically downloaded […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with professional triathlete Kevin Collington about the ups (winning the 70.3 Pan American Championship) and downs (DNF crash at Challenge Iceland) of his 2017 season. He also discusses how he got into triathlons and his training approach. Some related links for more information: Kevin’s Website: http://www.kevincollington.com What […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with ultrarunner Jay Kinsella about breaking the course record at the Bigfoot 200 & how he did it. What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set up so that new episodes are automatically downloaded to your […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with 2017 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Champion Lionel Sanders about his training and racing methods. Some related links for more information: Lionel’s Website: https://lsanderstri.com What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set up so that new episodes […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with runner, research scientist & 2017 winner of the Comrades Marathon, Camille Herron. We discuss some of her findings experimenting with various things to improve her running including the use of beer in races, supplements, HOTSHOT, barefoot running & upper body strength training to enhance recovery. Some […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we speak with former professional cyclist & personal trainer Andrew Johnston about his approach to training. Andrew is also the first Leukemia Survivor to qualify for and finish the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in Kona. Some related links for more information: Andrew’s Website: https://triumphtraining.com Andrew’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Johnston/e/B00BEJ1H3U/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 What is a […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we talk with coach and triathlete Karel Sumbal about how to manage an Ironman race mentally & how to overcome difficult race day situations. Karel recently podiumed at Ironman Lake Placid after having the flu right before the race. Some related links for more information: Karel’s Coaching […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we talk with ultra runner Ryan Sandes about winning the 2017 Western States 100 & other running topics. Some related links for more information: Ryan’s Website: http://ryansandes.com Photo Credit: Corinna Halloran What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set […]

In this episode of the Intelligent Racer Podcast we talk with Lars Christian Vold, the 2017 winner of Norseman. Norseman is known as one of the hardest triathlons on Earth. Lars’ Facebook page: http://www.lcvold.no Norseman: http://nxtri.com Photo Credit: Kyle Meyr What is a podcast?  A podcast is a series of media recordings (in our case, interviews) which you can set up […]