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Episode 43

Our first episode post Covid 19 pandemic. Coach Gaby and Coach Kris practice social distancing and discuss how they are coping as people, coaches and athletes. We talk about what you and your coach should be doing to keep your focus and training going forward. We welcome our new music partner, Lazerbeak! Bumper music credits: Lazerbeak [...]

By Kris Swarthout|2020-03-22T15:22:24-05:00March 22nd, 2020|0 Comments

Episode 42

Kris and Gaby chat by phone with Coach and super swimmer Sara McLarty. Sara talks about how she and Misty created the Swim Like A Pro program and also about their #SLAPPERS team. We dig down deep into the arm recovery debate and Sara shares her insight on how and why adult athletes need to [...]

By Kris Swarthout|2020-02-24T16:29:46-06:00February 24th, 2020|0 Comments

Episode 41

We make the long call to our friend "Down Under", Pip Taylor! Pip and Coach Kris recount the days of F1 and Pip's early days in triathlon. Pip also shares some insightful perspective on diet and nutrition as an athlete and a mom. We discuss her book and the prospects of a second one. Bumper music [...]

By Kris Swarthout|2020-02-13T08:37:45-06:00February 13th, 2020|0 Comments

Episode 40

Our good friend Nicole Curtis stops by and fills us in on all things going on in her life. We share some laughs and she evens gives us an exciting exclusive announcement. No spoilers here, you have to listen to learn. Bumper music credits: Spymob "Sitting Around Keeping Score" from the album "Sitting Around Keeping [...]

By Kris Swarthout|2020-02-13T08:36:59-06:00December 4th, 2019|2 Comments

Episode 39

We welcome two Olympic bobsleders to the show! Kristi Koplin and Nicole Brungardt represent the USA and share their journey to and in the dynamic sport of bobsledding. We find out the backstory on how we all know each other and Coach Kris finally gets to see Coach Gaby's kitchen! Bumper music credits: Spymob "Walking Under [...]

By Kris Swarthout|2019-11-29T16:24:56-06:00November 29th, 2019|0 Comments

Episode 38

Our annual Thanksgiving episode. Coach Gaby and Coach Kris break down what they are thankful for over the last year. We also touch on our favorite streaming series to crush from Breaking Bad to the Mandalorian. Don't worry, there are no spoilers here. Bumper music credits: Spymob "National Holiday" from the album "Sitting Around Keeping Score".

By Kris Swarthout|2019-11-22T13:30:50-06:00November 22nd, 2019|0 Comments

Episode 37

We are back on Terra Firma and this time we are sitting down with the Bike Fit Guru himself, Chris Balser. We talk about his journey into bike fitting, his sports background and discuss the hot topic of mid foot cleat placement. Bumper music credits: Spymob "German TestDrive" from the album "Sitting Around Keeping Score".

By Kris Swarthout|2019-11-16T16:04:21-06:00November 16th, 2019|0 Comments

Episode 36

A breakthrough episode. We recorded while flying from Minneapolis to Amsterdam! We also welcomed the much referenced Jill Swarthout to the podcast. We discuss strategies on how to travel to races and events and be your best right away. Good times! Bumper music credits: Ray Covington "Jet Set" from the album "Monarch Butterfly".

By Kris Swarthout|2019-10-23T06:55:35-05:00October 23rd, 2019|0 Comments

Episode 35

Coach Kris sits down again with Devon Palmer, this time at the Play Tri store in Egan, MN. Kris and Devon talk about the struggles of finding a future as a pro in triathlon, the upcoming Ironman World Championships and in the end Devon does what he does best, shameless self promotion. Lot's of laughs [...]

By Kris Swarthout|2019-09-17T15:32:55-05:00September 17th, 2019|1 Comment

Episode 34

It's been way too long since Coach Kris and Coach Gaby have hung out and just chatted. In this episode they catch up on what has been going on this summer so far and what is to come. Lot's of laughs and a bit of insight. Bumper music credits: Spymob "It Gets Me Going" from the [...]

By Kris Swarthout|2019-07-25T10:24:32-05:00July 25th, 2019|0 Comments