Today I talk with Tommy Zaferes. The semi-retired Elite Triathlete, photographer, and joke writer from Santa Cruz, California traveling the world with his wife professional kick ass ITU triathlete Katie Zaferes. I love the windows of opportunity that come through adversity - so many takeaways Enjoy. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:  The jokes The difference between elite and age groupers when it comes to switching off Hard work and perseverance  Lessons from heat stroke and being in a coma  Stress and not racing well Bad luck and opportunities The master packer on bike packing and more The benefits of making oneself valuable  Getting the shots His and Katies tiny house And so much more Listen & Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Radio SHOW LINKS: Website:http://www.tommyzphotos.com/ Jokes on Twitter Instagram Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.instagram.com/trispecific SHOW SPONSORS: We have a number of options here at TS from the new Ironman and 70.3 Blueprints for those that just want a kick-ass plan and all the needed content to plug and play. Simply get it, follow the plan and advice and you can crush it. Go to trispecific.com/raceready TS LIFE membership for just $395 for the year is really the no-brainer. Once you sign up we send you a questionnaire and we set up your training in a training peaks account. We plug in the phases you need when you need them and take you towards your races and goals. You get all the supporting content in the member area and coaching support through the TS LIFE private FB group. Join the family today at http://www.trispecific.com/tslife / I’ll send you out our new Trucker cap too! And there is full coaching: Full coaching – it’s the full deal but we only take on a limited amount of folks per year. This is full commitment. But we will get you to your goals. We do play the long game. Some get there quicker and others take longer. If someone is selling 12 weeks to a 9 hour Ironman… You best be already in great shape and knocking on the door. Apply at http://www.trispecific.com/apply/ If you need to chat about which option is best for you. Fill in the coaching application at http://www.trispecific.com/apply and click I would like to discuss options. Get to Kona via TriSpecific’s plans, membership or coaching in 2018 and get yourself a FREE Ceepo frameset and other goodies.  PLEASE HELP US GROW… To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking in iTunes immensely! We appreciate it! Enjoy the show!