Zen and the Art of Triathlon

ZenTri - Rocky Raccoon 2012

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:25:37 -0800

We run the world famous Rocky Raccoon trail race!

Interview and training tips with last year's 100 mile winner, Ian Sharman.

Audio during the lightning storm at the start!

Interview with another racer during the run.

How I ran 50 miles in 9:48, with only a 16 mile training run as my longest run.

Training Log!

ZenTri - Base Camp 2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:14:15 -0800

Hey there, you triathlon studs and studettes! This is the ZenTri Basecamp episode! Listen in as we gather in San Diego for our annual training camp, learning advanced techniques for being better triathletes. This show includes a Zen talk, interviews with campers, Training Log, and much more. Let's go!

ZenTri - Happy New Year

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:29:53 -0800

Howdy, Triathlon Studs and Studettes!

This episode is two hours of The Training Log! I cover all kinds of training tips and tricks, how to do your best over the Holidays, how to recover from a major calf injury, and so much more.

Enjoy!

ZenTri - Experienced Base Training

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:48:39 -0800

Learn how more experienced triathletes should do their base training with an interview with Mike Ricci.

Aftermath of Brett's vasectomy and how he handled NOT training for a week.

Emily talks about pulling out Brett's stitches.

Brett races Kai around the block and gets smoked.

Adding a power meter to the road bike.

ZenTri - Clip In

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:57:16 -0800

This episode is 100% TRAINING LOG!

Lots of tips and tricks to train at the ultra endurance level.

Join in at the end when I exit the show walking into the hospital to get a vasectomy!

ZenTri - Sport Rotation

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:03:49 -0800

Level 3 Coach Mike Ricci talks about sport periodization.

Review of various GPS and footpod technologies.

Age group win of local Turkey Trot 5k.

Interview with overall winner.

Interview with Paul Lopez, who ran 87 miles nonstop for charity.

ZenTri Base Camp news.

ZenTri - Periodization 101

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:46:19 -0800

Interview with Mike Ricci about periodization.

Chat with Jessi Stensland after her MovementU class in Dallas.

Grand opening party at Tri Shop in Dallas.

Lots of The Training Log!

ZenTri - Kona 2011 Review

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:17:17 -0800

Join D3 Multisport Head Coach Mike Ricci and as we review the Kona world championships and I also bring you the Training Log

ZenTri - IronBaby 2011

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:24:13 -0700

Join us for our annual self-supported Ironman-distance triathlon!

ZenTri - Jessi goes to Maui

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:48:01 -0700

Movement U. founder Jessi Stensland tells us all about her training and racing that got her to the XTERRA Championships in Maui. She is a former pro triathlete and fantastic example of how great form and smart training can make you awesome.

Join in as we talk about how to race off-road and she shares many training tips that we all could use. After that, we have a ton of my own training tips as I take you with my on my many adventrures.

ZenTri - Original Ironman - Interview with Gordon Holler

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:21:30 -0700

We have a special treat today; an interview with the winner of the first ever Ironman in 1978, Gordon Holler. Also, lots of Training Log for your entertainment!

ZenTri - Training with Zombies

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:52:17 -0700

A great show, chock full of training audio, tips, and updates. AND ZOMBIES! ;)

ZenTri - Adventure Running

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:38:28 -0700

We announce the charity for this year's Ironbaby, go running in a Tropical Storm, and complete the first-ever Freebirds Burrito Run.

ZenTri - Nationals in Vermont

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:13:18 -0700

We go to VERMONT for Age Group Nationals and hang out with Bill with Suunto!

ZenTri - Crossing Tahoe

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:15:36 -0700

I swim 22 miles across Lake Tahoe with Jamie Patrick!

ZenTri - Interview with Angela Naeth in Boulder

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:24:35 -0700

Interview with pro triathlete Angela Naeth about winning her first half Ironman and living in Boulder, CO.

ZenTri - Interview with Conrad Stoltz

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:33:52 -0700

Join in on an in-depth conversation with four-time Xterra Triathlon world champion Conrad Stoltz!

ZenTri - How to Follow the Tahoe Swim Crossing LIVE

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:59:10 -0700

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Follow the Lake Tahoe swim crossing on Sunday morning at www.JamiePatrick.com/LIVE, Twitter.com/ZenTriathlon, and Twitter.com/Metabender.

ZenTri - Sink or Swim

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:18:44 -0700

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Join in as I try to swim 30 miles in three days AND we hear audio from a team finishing RAAM!

ZenTri - Interview with Michelle Macy

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:45:07 -0700

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Interview with adventure swimmer Michelle Macy and more!

ZenTri - Escape from Alcatraz 2011

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:40:35 -0700

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Join us for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon with tons of interviews and sounds from the event!

ZenTri - Ironman Texas 2011

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:12:41 -0700

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Audio and review of Ironman Texas, audio from RAAM training Team Feat of the U.K., and audio and review of 13.1 race with Emily!

ZenTri - Interview with Ben Greenfield

Mon, 16 May 2011 19:05:22 -0700

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Interview with Ben Greenfield, fitness expert. Also, This Week in Awesome, Zen Thoughts, and The Training Log.

ZenTri - Angela Naeth

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:53:56 -0700

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Interview with pro triathlete Angela Naeth, This Week in Awesome, Racing stories from the 80's, and a great Training Log!

ZenTri - Adventure Swimmer Jamie Patrick

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:38:04 -0700

Interview with the incredible adventure swimmer Jamie Patrick. Also, "Coaches Corner" with Matthew Bates and This Week in Awesome. Full show notes at www.zentriathlon.com

ZenTri - Speed Demon

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:52:36 -0700

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Interview with pro triathlete John Hirsch.

www.johnhirsch.org.

Brief sampling of Death Hardcore Rap talent.

Team Continuum.net.

John's best race results.

Hammer Nutrition makes good stuff!

Runs in Pumas.

Profile Designs for parts.

Evil Racing Cult wheels. Fo' real? Fo real!

Twitter Questions:

What parts of being a pro suck?

Procrastination.

John's take on alcohol.

Can John be faster?

How to prevent leg injuries.

Does compression gear really work?

What does John's tattoos mean?

How does "Maybe you die" training work?

Training tip from John. No excuses.

FarrenDriesen Ride!

Ride Prayer and Announcements.

My quick speech.

Ride start.

At the front of the pack!

Interview with Dean afterwards.

"If it's not a race, then how did I get second place?"

Wrap up, phone call, and more!

ZenTri - Training Farm

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:06:36 -0700

Interview with top age grouper and heart surgery survivor and a kick ass trip to the Training Farm!

ZenTri - Armadillo Dash 2011

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:02:30 -0800

Race with sight-impared Cathy and the gang for a local Half Marathon, This Week in Awesome, and more!

ZenTri - You're Awesome

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:55:35 -0800

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Bike race announcements, This Week in Awesome, Training Log, Colonoscopy like a real man, Zen Thoughts.

ZenTri - Rocky Raccoon 2011

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:28:40 -0800

An interview with Jessi Stensland about proper form and trail running, followed by audio from running the Rocky Raccoon 100 Ultramarathon. Also, audio from Team Feat training for RAAM.

ZenTri - Base Camp 2011

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 06:54:24 -0800

Audio coverage of the Incredible ZenTri Base and Nutrition Camp in San Diego, CA.

ZenTri - Overtrained (I'm a grown ass man!)

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:54:21 -0800

Gladiator diets, Zen sitting, popping bubbles, and how to tell if you are overtrained.

ZenTri - Merry New Year!

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:33:39 -0800

ZenTri - IronBaby 2010

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:42:08 -0800

Hey! HEY! Check out the audio from IronBaby 2010 - The annual self-supported Ironman! Also in this show - An interview with Suunto's own Minister of Punishment - Bill Porter, and our first audio from our RAAM team. Yes, really! RAAM! Grab your earbuds and jam them hard in your head, because this is gonna get awesome.

ZenTri - Roach to the Ironbaby

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:50:23 -0800

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A compilation of audio from videos and more!

ZenTri Base Camp - www.zentriathlon.com/basecamp

IronBaby - www.zentriathlon.com/ironbaby

ZenTri - Hero's Ride

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:31:14 -0700

Join me for some kick-butt audio while I ride 60+ miles at a local charity event. I speak before the event to motivate everybody and then take the mic with me on the ride. LET'S GO!

ZenTri - Interview with Dan McDonald, the LifeRegenerator

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:42:23 -0700

Dan McDonald is a YouTube sensation for his daily videos about health, nutrition, and spirituality.

ZenTri - Kelly Williamson

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:17:51 -0700

Interview with pro triathlete Kelly Williamson

View all her race results on www.KellyHWilliamson.com

Winner of Branson 70.3

Kona qualifier, racing this Saturday.

What's the difference between Austin and Colorado?

Heat vs. altitude. Which one is harder?

Pre-race nutrition approach.

How to tell if you're more fatigued.

Interesting use of a power meter.

How to do the off season right.

How to compete against the likes of Chrissie Wellington.

The Zen approach to win Kona.

Janus Charity Challenge for MS.

ZenTri - Luke McKenzie Interview

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 03:19:16 -0700

Interview with 5x Ironman Champion Luke McKenzie.

ZenTri - Post Race Nutrition

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 05:02:01 -0700

Christine Lynch interview.

How to make zucchini noodles with a spiral slicer.

Organic food has more nutrition.

Be a fan, not a fanatic.

#i8this

People excuse bad eating behavior after their race.

Plan an end date to the end of your "reward eating"

It doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing eating experience.

Go bad, and it's hard to get back into the good habits.

Are veggie chips good for you?

Desconstructing your food cravings.

How to make food based on your cravings.

Chocolate milk shake conspiracy.

Adrenal fatigue and caffeine.

Your diet may be making you depressed and feel like crap.

Christine is hosting a teleclass. Check it out!

Training log -

Working out with a friend, then a two hour run.

Videos on www.zentriathlon.com about how to make banana milkshakes.

Out on the bike.

Zen thoughts on getting out of your own way and resting.

How to get change done. Take a picture of the problem.

iPods are making us all stupid.

Pushup jacks.

Be awesome, dudes!

On the commuter, riding to work.

TRX review.

Riding no-hands elevates your HR, making it a better workout.

You don't have to commit to just one thing.

Be thankful for your bike lanes.

You're waterproof, you'll be ok.

Two ways to deal with your internal critic.

Swimming revelations.

Blacking out techniques.

Commuting by skateboard!

Land paddling is tons of fun. :)

Biking and walking instead of driving is good for the heart.

Early morning run with Roxy.

My new ultimate biking workout. So good, it induces asthma attacks.

Moon landing conspiracies.

Flavors and textures and how they make you eat.

It will either be OK or it won't. The choice is up to you.

I want to be on a Liferegenerator video.

ZenTri Base Camp is ON!

ZenTri - Bruckner Chase Interview and Running Down the Fear

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:30:10 -0700

Bruckner Chase Interview and Running Down the Fear

ZenTri - Running Wild

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:29:13 -0700

Interview with ultra runner Will Laughlin, pro triathlete James Bonney, and a whole lot of training with Zen.

Get 20% off Fluid Recovery Drink- Use code "Zentri" at checkout at their website.

Shownotes after the interviews -

On a nature hike with Kai and Roxy.

Took delivery of new bike!

How titanium rides.

Swimming with a Jamaican olympian.

Bee pollen. What is it and what it does.

Healthy breakfast tips.

Tip on how to get motivated to go swim.

Listening to GTD book.

How a high IQ screws with your productivity.

"The Breakout Principle".

How to get majority "Zenned out".

True North titanium first real test ride - 3 hours.

Training by base, essential tips and dangers.

A completely different approach to swimming fast.

Everybody has the exact same amount of time. Some people just use it better than others.

TRX review.

How to make a new habit permanent.

How it feels to run after using the TRX.

Running under the full moon.

How to alternate resistance training for maximum benefit.

Catching a clue and ending bad habits helps others and not just yourself.

You learn, then you die, then it starts all over again. There is no end, so don't sweat it.

How humans learn differently than apes.

On a three hour bike ride, gaining base mileage.

I'm a cyclist. You know, like you've probably seen in a magazine?

Stress is how you handle it.

Proper bike fit is done one centimeter at a time.

How to tell if you're under or over fueling.

Some of my best gear ever.

The better fueling timing strategy is...

ZenTri - In Boulder

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:57:22 -0700

ZenTri hits the road for the best trip of the year! Boulder is a triathlon Mecca and we rock it!

On the road to Boulder, out in the middle of nowhere.

Black bean burger with a side of cigarettes.

At Cracker Barrel, veggies means ham.

Morgan is the man!

Wind-meals!

Trail running around the Boulder Reservoir.

Made Emily a promise I can't reveal yet.

I blew out a flip flop, had to walk barefoot down a mountain.

Interview with Kate Brown of Dailyburn.com.

Hanging out at the Boulder Teahouse.

Interview review with Jessi Stensland.

Encounter with Chrissie Wellington.

Bouldering with Emily.

On the bike, climbing up to Ward, CO., Elevation 9,000 ft.

Another trail run experience.

Full on double chipmunk, across the sky.

142 BPM at 4.7 MPH. = STEEP!

Fix your back pain by strengthening your abs?

What's great about Boulder.

Spotted the Japanese women's Olympic marathon team.

Cresting the climb into Ward.

Soaking feet in a cold mountain stream.

No cell phone signal for hours causes a little fear, but is also exciting.

Hanging out downtown with Emily on Pearl Street.

Morning swim in an outdoor meter pool.

In Estes Park, heading into Rocky Mountain National Park.

Kai has a pet slicing penguin.

Our trip ends up being more epic than we bargained for.

ZenTri - Jessi Stensland

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:42:14 -0700

A great "active interview" with pro triathlete Jessi Stensland in Boulder as she puts us through some core workouts.

ZenTri - Back in Texas

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:20:49 -0700

On our way to Boulder.

Back in Texas, training in the heat and I cover Zen and training topics on willpower, rolling meditation, flexibility, fueling and HR monitors, enlightenment, bananas, and the difference between what and why.

ZenTri base camp in San Diego in March. Sign up form coming soon.

Ironbaby in October.

Working on a new coaching program that a lot of people will really like.

Show notes!

"Return of the Mac"

Out on a run.

Bought a MacBook Pro.

You're not being creative unless you do it the way Steve Jobs says so.

Suji the PowerCat chewed through the USB cable to my iPhone.

Neighborhood kids are punks.

Singlespeed bike ride entanglement workout.

A moment of lust with my computer.

The curse of country music.

The gap between wanting and achieving is called "willpower".

Birthday run and surprise party.

Rolling meditation?

Be yourself, y'all.

Speed in the water is more about flexibility than power.

Kai attacks off the front.

H20 Audio headphones are far better than Skullcandies.

Correct fueling and heart rate monitor usage tips.

The difference between enlightenment and a banana.

Pay attention to the "what" instead of the the "why".

ZenTri - California Dreamin

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:36:40 -0700

Shownotes

Voicemail from John and Christine at Lake Placid Ironman.

Grocery shopping with Rich Roll, looking for protein powders.

Attack parrots and Nepalese sherpas.

The secret to Zen is…

Bee pollen is bee poop.

The Zen way to argue.

How to conquer the desire for unnecessary stuff.

Lance's crashes reflect something deeper.

How Google handles mistakes.

How you handle highs and lows while going long makes all the difference.

Washing your workout clothes in the shower.

"I'm not a druggie. I'm vegan!"

Freezing my ass off during an open ocean swim.

Meeting Jessi Stensland.

Dawn gets Performance of the Week.

You can't get fit while being codependent.

Using the run/walk method.

Effects of cold water on the body.

How to quit struggling and make music with your workouts.

H20 Audio headquarters tour and interview with Dana.

Dana's dolphin attack storty.

Interview with a Soto Zen Buddhist.

How to give yourself space.

Heat is all relative.

Four hour bike ride.

Dawn gets double Performance of the Week.

Forty-six running miles for the week.

How to change a waterproof watch battery.

ZenTri - Desert Rats

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:38:09 -0700

Join in for some fun as we start off in Texas and travel to the tri-Mecca of San Diego for some adventures and mountain biking!

ZenTri - Galveston

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:20:14 -0700

Book outline done!
How to take care of bike in the rain.
Push up jacks.
Taught kai "going commando"
Two quotes. Do things that other people say "you can't do that". And Mario Andretti says " if you're still in control, you aren't going fast enough."
Gimmie fuel. Gimmie fire.
Dub in cypress hill while running in the rain into traffic.
Apply swim workout to running.
At Galveston, surfing and biking.
Emily's sunburn is not sexy.
2 hours zone 2 bike followed by 1 hour tempo run.

ZenTri - Death and Pavement

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:52:29 -0700

H2O Audio sponsorship!

IMTX.

eating a little meat.

Zen approach to death.

Out on the bike.

Deer and tree frogs.

How to not let rough roads get you down.

How to use tire pressure to smooth out your ride.

Voicemails.

ZenTri - Open Water Swimming and the Danskin Tri

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:07:36 -0700

Open Water Swimming instructional and Emily does the Danskin Tri in Austin

ZenTri - Nutrition Tips from HolisticGuru

Tue, 25 May 2010 19:11:37 -0700

The real deal on gluten.

Caffeine and other food sensitivities.

Are superfoods worth it?

How to buy organic and whole foods cheaper than regular foods.

ZenTri - How to get faster with Pro John Hirsch

Thu, 20 May 2010 05:01:04 -0700

Turn your base into speed with tips from Pro Triathlete John Hirsch.

Out on the bike.

Performance of the week.

News.

Zen tips on "Wise Effort".

ZenTri - Salty and Happy

Mon, 10 May 2010 16:47:09 -0700

Review of 12 mile swim course - www.distanceswimchallenge.com

Don't worry about food on you attracting sharks.

Neoprene cap is the best way to make sure the heat stays in.

Ear plugs help some people.

Chaffing is the worst problem.'

NDBC.NOAA.GOV to check bouys and temperatures.

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/view_text_file.php?filename=46221h2009.txt.gz&dir=data/historical/stdmet/

Look

Drink something like Hammer Perpetuem, Hammer Sustain or Gu Brew during breaks.

A&D ointment for anti-chaffing in salt water.

Lynn Cox

Louis Gordon Pugh

Paddleboarding is perfect for practicing swimming long distance.

What it is like to be a marathon swimmer.

Out on the bike.

How to enjoy bonking on the bike.

The four quadrants of swim stroke and how to lead with your elbow.

Performance of the Week - Morgan Christian.

The Zen practice of getting happy by being happy for others.

Zentri - Lonestar Half Ironman

Mon, 03 May 2010 17:22:43 -0700

What a great race! Check out the show as we discuss how the event went down, tips on how to race long distance, and even some triathlon news.

I hit a new PR of 5:29 and met a bunch of great people. I can't wait for next year!

Outro music is from Metal Shakespeare Co.

ZenTri - How to Race

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:06:43 -0700

A very detailed discussion of various techniques to race a triathlon as fast as possible. Also, triathlon news and a training log with Drew.

ZenTri - Inside a Swim Meet

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:57:11 -0700

We go inside the scene at a championship swim meet. Hang out as I swim 13 different events and dish on swimming culture and a whole bunch of training tips.

ZenTri - SXSW Austin

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:09:28 -0700

Shownotes!

Intro music - Rise of the Tyrant by Arch Enemy

How to make a green smoothie.

Emily is training hard.

Sport kilts are not skirts, especially if they are camoflauge.

What is a "crudavore"?

Kitty turd particles are not sanitary.

There is no such thing as time management.

How to soften a lime for better squeezing.

If something is important, it's worth doing every day.

Zentri book coming out mid-July.

Emily thinks she's cool with all her tattoos.

Performance of the Week - Stephen

Next race - Lonestar 70.3.

You can now be a ZenTri Podcast subscriber! Just look over to the left and click the

button.

Don't power down a day's worth of veggies all at once.

How to implement morning rituals.

Interview with Fred about yoga for athletes and "getting grounded" at SXSW.

Emily and Kai rockin' out to Cindy Lauper.

SXSW meetup review.

Austin feels like old jeans with no underpants.

Interview with Triboomer and Harrison.

Emily's training hard for the Danskin Tri.

Daylight Savings change is the Devil's ass.

How to do nutrition during swim practice.

Almost got a recording of Emily talking in her sleep.

How to battle people for lanes in a crowded pool.

How to screw over your friends to show them how much you care.

Zentri - Big Training in Little Rock

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:56:33 -0700

ZenTri goes for a big week of training that ends up in Little Rock in Arkansas.

ZenTri Meetup at SXSW! Be there!

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:25:46 -0700

ZenTri Meetup at SXSW! Be there!

ZenTri - Big and Raw

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:43:52 -0800

Join in for a huge training week and raw vegan eating!

ZenTri - Barefoot at Heart

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:33:34 -0800

How to use heart rate to train and also some details on barefoot running.

Zentri - Chicago and Zentri Base Camp Review

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:39:41 -0800

On the way back from Chicago

Did a two hour barefoot run.

How to grocery shop and eat on a trip.

Interview with Raw Food restaurant owner Polly.

http://chicagorawfood.com/at-the-market/menu/

Great audio clip from www.youtube.com/Liferegenerator.

100 mile bike ride with John Hirsch.

Lots of GUNS in Texas.

I have multiple bodies.

Kids beating each other up outside in their yard.

John gives a training tip for how to get in more time.

Our manorexia is awesome.

My tricks on measuring food, eating nutrient dense foods, and energy.

I'd like to give a shout out to my sponsors. Lots of shouts.

Another audio clip from Liferegenerator.

Out running at night. 1 hour push run.

Simply Stu, Rich Roll, Craig Alexander, and Soul Triathlons.

Ratcheting down swim intervals and turning it up to eleven.

Base camp review.

Zentri - Zen Talk at ZenTri Base Camp

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:45:51 -0800

Group discussion of how to apply Zen to triathlon training and life.

ZenTri - Marathon Mountain Bike Racing

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:23:57 -0800

Ride with me while I workout at the Training Farm, get chased by a horse, ride on rollers in the snow, run in the pines, and complete an 85 mile long mountain bike race!

Zentri - Blender Madness Video

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:55:33 -0800

A quick video about how to make a fruit & veggie & nut smoothie. And first appearance by Suji the Power Cat.

Zentri - Blender Madness Video

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:01:18 -0800

Quick video of how to make a fruit & veggie smoothie. Don't mess with Suji the Power Cat.

ZenTri - Interview with The Sufferfest

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:48:23 -0800

Interview with creator of www.TheSufferFest.com training videos.

A week of training highs and lows.

Bike fit in Austin, TX

ZenTri - Sufferfest on Rollers

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:25:11 -0800

Hey! Quick video cast of the bike setup with the iPod on the handlebars. Cool stuff!

Interview with Opean Ocean Marathon Swimmer Bruckner Chase

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:01:02 -0800

Join me for an interview with a Marathon Swimmer and some time on the new mountain bike!

Shownotes -

Rich Roll is now an instructor at ZenTri Base Camp! www.zentriathlon.com
Interview with Bruckner Chase about how to swim open ocean.
Mountain biking on ice.
29er performance.
How to surf people's words instead of having to respond to everything they say.

ZenTri - Night Running

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:43:37 -0800

Hey! Just another little night running with new and improved form. Lots of great audio in this show, so tune in for a listen!

Shownotes -

Out running at night after Thanksgiving dinner.
Evolution of running.
Interview with Emily about fixing her running form.
Jumped by a scary hillbilly.
Emily can't stand losing.
Cindy Crawford is hot.
Great winter cycling staying warm trick.
How to quit caffeine.
How to swim the English Channel.
The Republic by Plato - Get it delivered chapter by chapter to your email.
Zentri Base and Nutrition Camp is coming up soon!

ZenTri - It's All Good

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:48:23 -0800

Hey, Tri-studs! Just checking in with another episode of ZenTri goodness.

1 hour run using new running form. It's fast!
Check out Triathlon Mind Training.com
Created members only section of Zentriathlon.com.
Mountain biking with Kai.
Are we dreaming?
Push runs ROCK for strength in martial arts class.
Powertap vs. SRM vs...
Got back problems? Listen to this interview!

Zentri - Getting Started

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:18:41 -0800

Getting back into gear, in Austin for a Coaching Clinic.

At hotel, getting ready for usat coaching clinic.

Don't use coffee pots in hotel rooms.

Twitter causes generalization problems.

Why/how to bike commute.

Kai sounds like the Devil.

Interview with Emily about our bike race, time trial style.

It's Hammer Town!

Back in the pool, being old and all.

Did the Chrissie Wellington workout. Works well.

People just need to hear the truth.

Logging your workout is part of the workout itself.

Don't take a fact and turn it into a belief.

ZAT_2009-11-08_Tattoo You

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:21:22 -0800

Push Run

Project Durango

Base Camp

Ironman on a Fixie?

Sharrows

Chrissie Wellington

Live Twitter feed about triathlon

Bento Box on commuter

Rico's judgement call

Mountain biking with Kai and Emily

Zentri - IronBaby 2009

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:58:28 -0700

Joing us for a self-supported Ironman, night trail running in a lightning storm, backpacking!The night before!

Shownotes -

Prepping all the gear.
Course is measured, but using GPS as backup just in case.
Driving to swim with Emily.
There should be a Mom App on the iPhone.
Roxy is angry with us.
Emily threatens to shove me into a mailbox. She is so sweet!
Race review with werewolves and Kai.
Night trail running with friends.
Backpacking with three generations of studs in the Sam Houston National Forest.
Grading your races by "Happiness Index".

Zentri - ZenTri Goals

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:36:55 -0700

Zen Goals

By turning too much towards something, you can actually turn away.

Goals are accomplished by doing now, not setting out for an impossible destination.

Audio from the Zen talk at Austin.

Zentri - Interview with Rich Roll

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:43:06 -0700

The IronBaby is on!

Interview with Rich Roll.

How to stomp out a much faster bike and run split.

Blood test reveals food sensitivities.

ZenTri - From the Pro Rack

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:36:16 -0700

Shownotes!

Ironbaby is on Oct. 9th.
John's racing strategies and when to go all out.
His blog show's what a pro thinks during the race.
You can promise your children to the Devil for good weather.
Bike rules for triathlon vs. road racing.
He's riding CLINCHERS? His reasoning why...
Triathletes are allowed to suck at bike repairs.
What every amatuer should know from a pro to shave minutes off his time.
How brown rice sushi can fix all of your problems. All of them. Forever.
Vegetarians are your new masters.
What is STRAIGHT EDGE?
People who don't do drugs are the new hard core.
People are annoying.
Talking about yourself is non-Zen. And won't sell shoes.
"My long bike ride is 70 miles!"

Zentri - On the Move

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:40:50 -0700

Hey, Zentri studs! This episode is 100% on the move!

In the car, on the way to the pool.

On the track at the TAMU rec center.

On the bike, commuting to work.

Lot's of cool stuff included, so check it out!

Zentri - SwiMP3 and More!

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:40:42 -0700

Hey, folks! Another Zentri Episode here! We cover the following topics -

Review of the SwiMP3
Triboomer's big event
My bike wreck
SkinSake.com
Alan Watts
Reverse scheduling

Zentri - Soul Triathlete

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:03:18 -0700

SHOWNOTES!

Halfway throught the Ride of Truth, riding single-speed.

Heat index was 132 degrees!

What is a "soul triathlete" and are you one?

Check out Everymantri.com and BikePornGallery.com.

The bandana trick to stay cool and prevent sunburn.

You can't train for triathlons and care about what other people think.

How to scrub your tires for glass while riding.

Skin Sake sponsorship. Used it on today's ride. Great stuff!

Dates look like cockroaches, taste like gold. Great endurance fuel.

How I got back down to the same weight and size as I was in high school. And ripped!

Tomatoes reduce sunburn by 30%.

The best strategy for making time to work out.

Rich Roll rocks.

Wear long sleeve UnderArmour heat gear to protect your arms from sunburn.

Zentri - Cougars in Kayaks

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:13:33 -0700

Down in Ocean Beach with Morgan and Austin

Ate the Ron Jeremy pizza.

Do they have beard nets?

At Morgan's house, getting ready to go mountain biking, looking at all his gear.

The Rule - If you stop while mountain biking, you gotta do a set of push ups.

Interview with a dead rat.

Cajuns eat anything.

Morgan haz hardcore mechanic skillz.

Lots of undefinable whispering.

Are we lost? In Encinitas?

I've got style.

Lot's of push up punishments.

Back at the house, interview with Morgan's kid about thermodynamics, pachiderms, and laminar flow.

Day two of mountain biking. Lanscape decimated by the Witch Creek Fire.

Morgan declares I'm awesome on the mountain bike.

Ready for some fake beer.

Open ocean swim sounds.

Wild parrots are loose in San Deigo.

Tons of sharks in the open ocean swim.

I should train with others as a service. Iron Sherpa!

Strategies for working out with somebody slower than you.

Running at Fiesta Island, Morgan tried to mow down a runner with his car.

The Interwebs is a series of tubes, see?

Angry Tacos, Cougars in Kayaks, and offensive Porta-Johns.

Can we yell at Longrunner without him killing us?

Using your turn signal is a sign of weakness.

Harder, Faster, better swimming with intervals.

Voicemails.

Audio from Sylvia Bornstein.

Zentri - A Visit from the Guru

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:39:14 -0700

Christine Lynch comes to Texas from Harlem to show us how to cook and eat better. In return, we take her on a killer bike ride in the Texas heat and then to Austin to party at Lance Armstrong's bike shop.

ZAT_2009-07-09_SOS-Triathlon

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:38:51 -0700

An interview with Don Davis about the SOS triathlon!

ZenTri - Death by Triathlete

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:28:54 -0700

ZENTRI - DEATH BY TRIATHLETE

What a cool show! First, I interview with badass pro John Hirsch. Then I try to get myself killed in the wilderness.

Make sure you go to www.zentriathlon.com for full show notes and more about the following!

Cyclocross magazine.
Paleo diet.
Set alarm at night
Allergies are connected to asthma.
Set up laptop on bartop.
Show donations.

ZenTri - Mindful Eating

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:51 -0700

Howdy, tri-freeks! This episodes takes us along on a bike ride with me while I talk about the Paleo diet, time trialing, and then goes into a great interview with HolisticGuru about mindful eating.

Next show has an interview with pro triathlete John Hirsch. Good stuff!

ZenTri - Power Squash

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:51:07 -0700

Hey there, rock stars! Another killer episode of ZenTri here. Check out full show notes at Zentriathlon.com!

Interview with an Astoria runner chick,
Homegrown music,
Portion Control with Holistic Guru,
Awesome Voicemails!

Zentri - Zentri in Bend

Sat, 23 May 2009 21:10:10 -0700

Zentri goes to Bend, OR for some awesome training with Drew. Mountain biking, paddle surfing, rock climbing, trail running... it was awesome!

Check out www.zentriathlon.com for full show notes and photos from the trip!

ZenTri - Ghost Bees

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:48:27 -0700

Show theme - FEAR

Emily gets brave and touches The Ghost House.

I get stung by a bee and lean into the pain.

Zentri - King of Caffeine

Wed, 06 May 2009 17:46:14 -0700

This show starts off with an interview with HolisticGuru about the ups and downs of caffeine. After that, I take you along on my test ride up the King of Jester race course.

Caffeine isn't simple. It comes in a multitude of forms and everybody has a different reaction to it. I got sick on caffeine pills while racing, but have much fewer issues on an everyday basis. HolisticGuru and I play mental dodgeball on how it all comes together.

Jester Hill is half a mile of 20% grade. It's not terrible, but it will definitely slow. you. down. Good stuff.

Join in on the fun!

Jester Hill Climb

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:21:47 -0700

Video shot by Emily of Brett trying out the King of Jester hill climb.

Zentri - The Storm of New Orleans 70.3

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:13:32 -0700

First off, I want to give a HUGE thanks to rocker/triathlete Paul Both for letting us play his remake of Billy Idol's "Eyes Without a Face" on our show. It's about fifteen minutes in if you want to go right to it. Wow!

Don't forget you can also follow him on Twitter here. Always support your favorite artists by buying their music and going to their shows!

Ok, back to business. This show is recorded in a thunderstorm and includes audio from the New Orleans 70.3 Ironman and Holistic Guru's first official "Healthy Nutrition for the Triathlete" portion of Zentri. She will be a regular guest and we have lots of topics to cover in upcoming shows.

Shownotes!

Chillin' in a lightning storm.
Audio from pre and post race Ironman 70.3 New Orleans.
"Eyes Without a Face" by Paul Both
Interview with Holistic Guru about healthy alternatives to store-bought gels.
Background music for that interview was "Guru" by Sagnik Basu Krishnaroop Chakravarthi - Sheherezad
Voicemails! One includes somebody running Bandit in a local race.
Funny outtake from the interview with Holistic Guru at the end of the show.

Mellow Johnny is Surfing Zen

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:26:28 -0700

In true whirl-wind fashion, I take you to Austin for a visit to interview staff at Lance Armstrong's bike shop, then surfing at Matagorda Island, then back to Austin for a day at the Austin Zen Center.

Eileen at Mellow Johnny's gave me a great interview and then I almost caught Lance there the very next day. After that, I take you with me to get beaten down in 4 to 6-foot waves in a true ocean tempest for half the day. Finally, I go on (and on) about what I learned about Zen and how to apply it to triathlon from spending hours and hours at a real Zen event.

All of this is very good stuff! Check out some of the pictures below from the past couple of weeks during my tour of Texas.

Zentri - Wild Boys

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:17:16 -0700

Sometimes you need to just get away from it all and take your workouts to the Great Outdoors. This episode, join Kai and me as we mountain bike, trail run, and sometimes just sit in the rain. Our goal was to see some wildlife and we got what we asked for! Listen in as we cruise the woods and spot hawks, snakes, wild pigs, and even something we couldn't describe.

Shownotes!

Kai and Brett at Lake Sommerville.
Kai wrote a note for the bears asking for them not to eat us.

Twitter.com/texafornia
Doing the New Orleans 70.3.
Donation from Augie.
Pushing the wheelbarrow isn't hard. Thinking about it is.
You can't control your situation, but you can control your reaction to it.
Picture of our bikes and a link to a map!

Soccer and trail running?
Kai and I just listening to the woods.
Trail running race!
WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT?!
Terrorizing little old ladies at the pool.
Should I focus on swimming next year?

Zentri - Roxy Wants to Run

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:24:43 -0700

A nice and short video of Roxy wanting to go run. Watch her face as she perks up right when I say "run".

Cooking Zen

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:24:00 -0700

Making home made potato wedges and hummus, local bike show.

Zentri - Rocky Raccoon 2009

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:35:16 -0800

Intro clip - "Colossal" by Wolfmother. Go buy their music!
Brett and Triboomer in the car.
saw a guy running the 100 miler with one leg.
I have the running zombie look.
Triboomer has the caveman look.
Together we are BOOMAFORNIA!
My drink mix exploded last night.
Made a timing chart on Tyvek paper and taped it to my wrist.
Triboomer is racing for AthletesForACure.org and

TeamWinter.org.
Ultra chicks are HOT!
One stretch has no aid station for 6 miles.
Fuel - Hornet Juice, honey, Gatorade, Tylenol, and Red Bull.
I'm like a meth head on Red Bull.
Triboomer like Gummi Bears and caffeine pills.
Bumped into Chris M. and Josue Stephens.
Transition clip - "Freak on a Leash" by Korn. Go buy their

music!
Running with TriBoomer - about 20 miles in.
Transition clip - "Gullah" by Clutch. Go buy their music!
Interview with Gusano and Chris after the race.
We feel like we've been hit by trucks.
Get your bacon covered fajitas at the Bandera Grill.
I hallucinated armadillos, Triboomer hallucinated bats.
Triboomer had an awesome fall.
Emily's mad at me for not being serious. Again.
Check out books.google.com
Got top 50% in the race.
Finished in daylight.
No blisters.
Couldn't walk normally for 3 days.
Saw a bunch of show fans. Very cool!
The Hornet Juice rocked.
Ultrarunning is pacing, not racing.
Race in smooth socks, not mesh.
Potato cubes/wedges work great.
Bodyglide, people!
Pour fruit punch Gatorade all over yourself, then roll in

sand.
Actionwipes RULE for clean up.
I'm back in the groove, working out triathlon style.
My right shoulder has sh$% itself, but I can still swim.
Coaching rocks.

Zentri - Training Scared

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:34:15 -0800

Running scared in the woods in the middle of the night.
You need wind tunnel testing to know what's fast for you.
Tip of the week - Get yourself a bike toolbox.
There is only the now - Alan Watts.
Honda Element review.
                It's bigger on the inside than the outside.
Swim HARD. Don't just go hard enough to finish. Finish tired!
People were mean to me at the pool.
Treat your swim sessions like lifting weights.
Feel the burn!
Voicemails!
   Found in the road by Speedgoat.
   Freezing in the North.
   Taunting by Drew.

ZAT_2009-01-26_ThePowerOfTheTrainingFarm

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:12:29 -0800

Interview with Triboomer at the Training Farm.
It's like Wisconsin!
We love the Boat Ramp.
It's rural out here!
Donkey's are smart, Cows not so much.
Climbing a huge hill on the bike.
Learning your power number and knowing what to do with it.
50 to 70% for Ironman racing.
Introducing the Zentri Tip of the Week!
Don't talk while swimming.
Nice swim last night.
Sometimes it's nice to just swim.
Anybody want to advertise on Zentri in exchange for a Swimman or SwimP3?
Focusing on the rollers is my new meditation.
Don't get mad when your mind drifts away.
Breathe, let the mind float back.
Link to Breathing Meditation Podcast.
Doing the Rocky Raccoon.
Interview with Tim Ferriss.
Check out the new Forum!

Zentri - It's all in your head

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:25:06 -0800

The meaning of life is...
On the rollers in the backyard with Kai and Roxy.
Riding Karma out in the countryside.
Your new years resolution should be small and attainable.

Positive results lead to more successful resolutions.
Mine is to ride rollers for an hour without using support.
Riding no-hands and swapping out gloves.
Old gloves taste nasty.
Using the Strassburg sock for plantar fasciits.
How much do you train on the trainer?
Base training = Going slower than the people in cotton.
You can absorb more energy by using different mixes of sugars.
Link to Google Spreadsheet of carbs for fueling mixes.
Goods (All in your Head) by Mates of State.
How to build power on the bike -
1. Focused time on a trainer.
2. Fixie with brakes and gearing at about 75 inches of

"rollout". Link to gear chart.
3. Single speed.
4. Super single speed.
5. Power meters.
Proper fueling can make your bike levitate.
How to change a flat.
How to use HR to help stay at certain effort levels.
Got numb crotch? Lower back pain? Adjust your seat.
Zen audio clips from Ajahn Brahm of the Western Australia

Buddhist Society.

ZAT_2009-01-06_RollingWithRico

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:40:44 -0800

Montage of this Holiday's workouts and music.