Thursday, December 29, 2011

KG Tris #110: 12/29/11 - "So You Want to be a Triathlete? Part Two: Base Training"

Welcome to Episode #110 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk a little about my calf strain and having the flu, then I do the second installment of my series "So You Want to be a Triathlete".  In this episode, I talk about base training, swim, bike, and running drills, strength and core work, maintaining motivation, equipment, and healthy eating.

To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Sybil
Daniel
John
Lizzie
Dennis
Janecozens
Tribecca
Scoutcycling
Dita
Aaron
Sheila
Jason

Check out the Quadrathon Podcast (to hear Stuart and I chat about Marathon and Triathlon training)

Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, December 4, 2011

KG Tris #109: 12/4/11 - Ginger Jar Historic 10k

Welcome to Episode #109 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, Erik and I chat about our most recent race, and I read a few emails and give some shoutouts.

To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Don
Reggie
Carlos
Megan
Daniel
Heidi
Jodie



Check out the Quadrathon Podcast (to hear Stuart and I chat about Marathon and Triathlon training)

Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

KG Tris #108: 11/13/11 - Running Success and the Furman FIRST Program

Welcome to Episode #108 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I read some mail, talk about my training, and tell you a little more about the Furman FIRST program.  Be sure to email me if you have any "getting started" tips for absolute beginners, or if you have questions for my next episode.

To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Michael
Megan
Marilyn
Monica

Stuart from the Quadrathon Podcast (which I will be co-hosting for awhile - check it out!)

Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, October 23, 2011

KG Tris #107: 10/23/11 - "So You Want to Be a Triathlete? Part One: Getting Started"

Welcome to Episode #107 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I read some mail, talk about my training, and start a new segment of the show for beginning triathletes.  This is intended to be a recurring segment, every 4-6 weeks, and will cover much of the information you will need to know in order to do your first triathlon. Feel free to email with with your questions! 

To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Darren
Todd
Chad - Can Do Tri Podcast
Jake - Run Like Health Podcast


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Monday, October 10, 2011

KG Tris #106: 10/9/11 - Okanagan 10K Race and Finding My Mojo

Welcome to Episode #106 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I read some mail, talk about my training plans and goals, and Erik and I chat about our 10k races at the Okanagan Marathon weekend here in Kelowna.

To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.



Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Megan
Wendy
Kevin
Darren
Doug M.

Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, September 18, 2011

KG Tris #105: 9/18/11 - Erik's Xterra and a Training Update

Welcome to Episode #105 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, Erik and I talk about his Xterra race and our training goals.  I share two race reports and we hear a voicemail from Stuart.

To download Episode #105 to your computer, click here.
 

Email and Race Reports:
Jeanne
Wendy
Stuart from the Quadrathon Blog and Podcast 


Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:


"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Saturday, August 27, 2011

KG Tris #104: 8/26/11 - Kelowna Apple Triathlon and Race Anxiety

Welcome to Episode #104 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, Erik and I give our Apple Triathlon race reports and I talk our tweetup with Chad, I share Sara's race report, talk about my MRI, give a few shoutouts, and talk about race anxiety.

To download Episode #104 to your computer, click here.
 

Email and Race Reports:

Sara
Monica F
John B
Chad from the Can Do Tri Podcast

RebeccaRN1
Weavingfool

Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:


"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Saturday, August 13, 2011

KG Tris #103: 8/13/11 - Listener Race Reports

Welcome to Episode #103 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, Erik and I talk about our upcoming races, and I read a LOT of listener email and race reports.

To download Episode #103 to your computer, click here.
 

Email and Race Reports:

Dave H.
Heather M.
Thomas (Arlbert Einstein)
Megan F.
Andrew C.
Cindy T.
John - Dare to Tri Life Podcast


Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:


"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

KG Tris #102: 8/3/11 - San Francisco Half Marathon 2011

Welcome to Episode #102 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, Erik and I share a bottle of wine and talk about our trip to California - highlights include two awesome tweetups and the San Francisco Half Marathon.

To download Episode #102 to your computer, click here.

Cool people we met:

Chris F. and Christine B. and Christine's two kids
Sheila and Chris K. and daughter, Jennifer
John and Bev H.
Shelly C. and John B. and Shelly's boys
Arlyne and Brian C.
Glenn G.
Gordon and Marie H.
Eric and Megan S.
Megan's Mom

Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:


"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Monday, July 25, 2011

KG Tris #101: 7/25/11 - Brick Run or Transition Run?

Welcome to Episode #101 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a training update, talk about my upcoming trip to San Francisco, discuss the difference between a brick and a transition run, and read Sara's race report!

To download Episode #101 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:


Carlos
Sara

Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:


"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Monday, July 11, 2011

KG Tris #100: 7/11/11 - Osoyoos Half Iron Relay

Welcome to Episode #100 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!


In this episode, I talk about our recent Osoyoos Half Iron Relay, read some listener email, and play a mini-podcast from SweetDaddyD!


To download Episode #100 to your computer, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links:


Shelly
Lesley
Nikki
Wendy
Megan
Doug (SweetDaddyD)



Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.

Closing Music:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!


Here's a link to the show on itunes.


Remember:


It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot


Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com


Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

KG Tris #99: 6/28/11 - Erik's Xterra, Swim Training Plan, Listener Email

Welcome to Episode #99 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!


In this episode, I talk with Erik about his most recent Xterra Duathlon, I tell you about my latest ideas about swim training, and I read lots of listener race reports, including an mp3 from Jo about her recent 50km trail race!


To download Episode #99 to your computer, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links:


Fred
Tony
Reggie
John (DareToTriLife)
Nikki
Jo
Sara (Kabekona Tri Girl)
Chad (Candotri Podcast)


Tri Swim Coach Podcast #45 - Interview with Brian Mackenzie of Crossfit Endurance


Kelowna and Vernon Xterra


Ibuprofen during training


Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.

Closing Music:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!


Here's a link to the show on itunes.


Remember:


It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot


Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com


Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Sunday, June 5, 2011

KG Tris #98: 6/05/11 - Oliver Half Iron Race Report

Welcome to Episode #98 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give my race report for the Oliver Half Iron race this weekend.



To download Episode #98 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:


Reggie - tips on how to talk to people about triathlon



Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Sunday, May 29, 2011

KG Tris #97: 5/29/11 - Okanagan Shuswap Century Ride, and Race Week Training

Welcome to Episode #97 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my goals for the Oliver Half Ironman next weekend, tell you about my Race Week Training Block, and Erik and I talk about the Okanagan Shuswap Century Ride.  I also read an email from listener, Heather!

To download Episode #97 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:


Heather - Race Report!

Oliver Half Ironman - click to see real time race results. Check my facebook page to find out my race number - I'll post it on Friday night.



Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Monday, May 23, 2011

KG Tris #96: 5/23/11 - Oliver Sprint Tri and the Peak Training Block

Welcome to Episode #96 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!


In this episode, I give my race report for the Wine Capital of Canada Sprint Triathlon, talk about my recent workouts and the Peak training block, and answers questions posted in the Podcast Listener Group on Facebook.  I also read a race report from listener, Todd!
To download Episode #96 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Todd H - Race Report!

Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

KG Tris #95: 5/20/11 - Swim Breathing, Torn Labrum, Erik's Duathlon Report

Welcome to Episode #95 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I tell you about my visit to the sports doctor, talk about how to breathe when swimming, share some emails and voicemails, and chat with Erik about his Bare Bones Duathlon a few weeks ago.

To download Episode #95 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Sara (Kabekona Tri Girl)

Doug (SweetdaddyD69)
Bob F
Reggie
Michael

Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Monday, April 25, 2011

KG Tris #94: 4/24/11 - Recovery

Welcome to Episode #94 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a training update, talk a little about the latest developments regarding my sore groin/hip, and tell you what I learned at a local seminar on Recovery. We also hear a voicemail from Stuart!

To download Episode #94 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Arctic Ease
Stuart from the Quadrathon Podcast and Blog

Recovery Seminar Presenters

Coach Rob Swan from Critical Performance
Malindi Elmore
Martha Sirdevan from Wave Physiotherapy

Melanie Welder from Active Living Chiropractic


Shoutouts to:

Sheila and Kelly - great 70.3's!
Rhonda, Dough, Arlbert, Heather. Chery, Trea, Sheryl, Shelly, Jason, James, B, Jake, Mary Ann, Todd, Trevor, Carlos, Jennifer W, Kristin, Blaine, Kabekona Tri Girl, Kevin, Ian, Gordon, and Petra. 


Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

KG Tris #93: 4/17/11 - Complementary Therapies

Welcome to Episode #93 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a training update, talk about my real lactate threshold test and bike fit with Rob Swan from Critical Performance, read emails from listeners, Alena and Michael, and talk about the why's and how's of my physio and chiro appointments.  You even get to hear my squeal through an IMS appointment with my physiotherapist.

To download Episode #93 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Alena
Michael

Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) with Martha Sirdevan from Wave Physiotherapy

Active Release Technique and Graston Technique  with Melanie Welder from Active Living Chiropractic


Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

KG Tris #92: 3/31/11 - Okanagan College Half Marathon and 10k Race Report

Welcome to Episode #92 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!


In this episode, Erik and I talk about our recent races - the Okanagan College Half Marathon and 10k race on March 27, 2011.


To download Episode #92 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:


Link to my Garmin data comparing my two runs.


Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

KG Tris #91: 3/20/11 - Passion or Obsession?

Welcome to Episode #91 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!


In this episode, I give a short training update, talk about the difference between a healthy passion and unhealthy obsession, overtraining, and recovery.  Then we finish with a wonderful essay by Doug, read by Mark, called "If These Shoes Could Talk."


To download Episode #91 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

 
Doug aka Sweetdaddyd69
Mark aka  Bamarunner
Petra (Petra Runs)
Karen D from Facebook
 
Articles / Websites about Overtraining


Wikipedia - Overtraining 
"Megamarathoners" 
"The Benefits of Getting Injured"  
"Are You Overtraining?"
Rusko Heart Rate Test


Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Monday, March 14, 2011

KG Tris #90: 3/13/11 - Base 3 Training

Welcome to Episode #90 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a training update, talk about Base 3 training, and play Kevin's race report!


To download Episode #90 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

   
Kevin
Jennifer F
Ashby
Adam P
Jake from Run Like Health
MNMExy
JB_545
Mountainvet
Darryl
Shebeast
Chad from Candotri


Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

KG Tris #89: 2/27/11 - Erik's Desert Classic Duathlon 2011

Welcome to Episode #89 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a training update, plug my new show - the Run Tri Chat Podcast, play a voicemail from Kabekona Tri Girl (Sara), and play Erik's race report!


To download Episode #89 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

 
Sara (Kabekona Tri Girl)



Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:



"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Monday, February 14, 2011

KG Tris #88: 2/13/11 - Essential Bike Gear

Welcome to Episode #88 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a training update, talk about my new show - the Run Tri Chat Podcast - and I talk about bike gear you need for your first triathlon.


To download Episode #88 to your computer, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

None


Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Saturday, January 29, 2011

KG Tris #87: 1/29/11 - Erik's Duathlon Training Update

Welcome to Episode #87 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a training update, read some listener emails, and have a chat with Erik about his upcoming race!


To download Episode #87 to your computer, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Johanna

Erik's Blog "After the Storm"


Click here to join the KG Tris Podcast Listener Group on facebook.


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"We Weren't Born to Follow" by Bon Jovi

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

KG Tris #86: 1/23/11 - Base Training and Trainer Drills 2011

Welcome to Episode #86 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my training over the past two weeks, base training in general, more trainer drills, and we hear from a few listeners.

To download Episode #86 to your computer, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Stuart from the Quadrathon Blog and Podcast
Jim from Virginia
Lesley B

Erik's Blog "After the Storm"


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

Red Wine, Mistakes, Mythology - Jack Johnson

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, January 9, 2011

KG Tris #85: 1/9/11 - More on Lactate Threshold

Welcome to Episode #85 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about the new Daily Mile iphone app - Electric Miles, my new Facebook Group - KG Tris Podcast Listeners, the Amazon Affiliates program, more on Gripons and Stabilicers, vegetarianism, and we hear an update from Kelownaguy!

To download Episode #85 to your computer, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Tim from Maryland
Jennifer W from Vancouver
Jeanne B

Joe Friel's Blog post about Lactate Threshold testing

LTHR = Lactate Threshold Heart Rate

Run Zones
Zone 1 Less than 85% of LTHR <_____
Zone 2 85% to 89% of LTHR _____ - _____
Zone 3 90% to 94% of LTHR _____ - _____
Zone 4 95% to 99% of LTHR _____ - _____
Zone 5a 100% to 102% of LTHR _____ - _____
Zone 5b 103% to 106% of LTHR _____ - _____
Zone 5c More than 106% of LTHR >_____

Bike Zones
Zone 1 Less than 81% of LTHR <_____>
Zone 2 81% to 89% of LTHR _____ - _____
Zone 3 90% to 93% of LTHR _____ - _____
Zone 4 94% to 99% of LTHR _____ - _____
Zone 5a 100% to 102% of LTHR _____ - _____
Zone 5b 103% to 106% of LTHR _____ - _____
Zone 5c More than 106% of LTHR >_____


Erik's Blog "After the Storm"


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

The News - Jack Johnson

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

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Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

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