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We welcome Ben Welnak from Mountain Bike Radio to the show. Ben and Coach Kris talk about fishing, hunting, biking, podcasting and the lost art of conversation. Bumper music credits: Lazerbeak "Winging It" from the album "Luther".
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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".
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".
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".
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 [...]