Pure Energy Podcast Liz Abbett

Riding a bike shouldn’t be a pain in the butt. In this episode, Berkeley-based triathlete, coach and bike fitter Mitchell Reiss takes us to saddle school and discusses how saddle size, shape, cushioning, cutouts, and overall bike fit and riding posture all affect your comfort. Then we geek out with the super-cool Gebiomized saddle pressure sensor at Press Play Performance Lab to figure out why my lady parts hurt so much after long sessions on my tri bike. Follow along with the sensor images at www.pureenergypodcast.com.

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mitchell Reiss's website - multisport coaching and services

Press Play Performance Lab in Berkeley

Innersport Chiropractic - co-located with Press Play

Find a bike fitter who uses Gebiomized saddle pressure technology

ISM Adamo Century Saddle - my tri saddle

ISM Adamo Attack Saddle - Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae's saddle. BYO zip ties. 

Cobb JOF Randee Saddle - the most comfy Cobb saddle I tried. Ultimately not for me but lots of folks trying and liking split-nose Cobb saddles for tri bikes.

Boasting clear, blue, warm waters, vistas of beaches and palm trees, and smooth pancake-flat roads, Cozumel’s Ironman and 70.3 races sure sound dreamy. But I, along with Sam and Krista Gager, President and First Lady of Golden Gate Triathlon Club, can testify that no amount of beautiful scenery can make an Ironman easy. The three of us recently closed out 2014 with Ironman Cozumel, and in this episode, we share our race reports, lessons learned, and tips for conquering Cozumel and destination races in general. 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Purplepatch Fitness 

The Well-Built Triathlete: Turning Potential into Performance

Tri Bike Transport

Safe Sea Kids Anti-Jellyfish Sting Lotion 30+ SPF

BodyGlide Anti-Chafing Stick 2.5oz

Runner’s Butt

American flag calf sleeves

Generation UCAN Sports Drink

Bonk Breaker bars

Nuun Energy Hydration Tablets

There's a new race in town! Indoor Triathlon USA is bringing a high-quality race experience to nine cities across the country in a format that is perfect for beginners and serious competitors alike. The series kicks off in February in Portland, Oregon and culminates with a national championship event in April in Las Vegas, visiting Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Coeur D’Alene, Denver, Austin, and Chicago along the way. The format consists of a 10-minute swim, a 30-minute bike ride (on your own bike, specially calibrated), and a 15-minute run. Listen to find out how it works, and to get a 10% discount on registration!

"What kind of shoes do you wear?" That's a question I get all the time from new and not-so-new triathletes and runners, so this episode is devoted to reviewing the nontradtional shoes that I wear, as well as the other brands and types of running shoes that are relatively new or just lesser known on the market, such as Hoka, Skora, Newton, Altra, barefoot shoes, and the surprise dark horse of running shoes. Includes a primer on traditional shoes as well as things that impact your running more than shoes.

Resources
PEP #4: Injury Prevention with PT Megan Lewis
PEP #7: Running Tips with Coach Tom McGlynn of runcoach.com
Vibram Five Fingers: http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm
Merrell barefoot & minimalist: http://www.merrell.com/US/en/Barefoot
Skora: http://skorarunning.com/
Newton: http://www.newtonrunning.com/
Hoka One One: http://www.hokaoneone.com/
Altra: http://www.altrarunning.com/
Skechers: http://www.skechersperformance.com/
San Francisco Running Company: http://www.sanfranciscorunning.com/
Sports Basement: http://www.sportsbasement.com/
Endurance Planet - Shoes at Ironman World Championships & Trends: http://www.enduranceplanet.com/dave-jewell-official-running-shoe-count-at-the-2014-ironman-world-championships-with-new-trends-old-favorites-rankings-and-more/
Runners World Shoe Finder: http://www.runnersworld.com/shoe-finder/shoe-advisor

**Updated 10/27**
Whether you’re a long-time urban cyclist or just thinking about taking your bike to the city streets, you are sure to pick up some tips from this week’s episode, featuring triathlete and SF Bike Coalition staff member Janelle Wong. Janelle and Liz talk about how urban biking can complement your training, how to stay safe when biking around the city, and best practices to help drivers, pedestrians and cyclists share the road. Also, find out whether Dave Sifry (featured in Episode 9) completed his attempted Alcatraz crossing!

Resources
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: http://www.sfbike.org
Rules of the Road video: https://www.sfbike.org/resources/bicycle-law/rules-of-the-road/
Proper right turn diagram for drivers and bikers: http://www.sfbike.org/news/bike-lanes-and-right-turns/
How to lock up your bike & what to do if bike is stolen: https://www.sfbike.org/resources/theft-locking/
SF bike map: https://www.sfbike.org/resources/maps-routes/
Shift SF Indoor Cycling: http://www.shift-sf.com
Sports Basement group rides: http://community.sportsbasement.com/calendar/

SF tech entrepreneur and triathlete Dave Sifry shares lessons from a recent Total Immersion (TI) swim clinic, which helped him shave a MINUTE from his average 100-meter freestyle time. A MINUTE! A must-listen for the TI-curious.

Resources
Total Immersion: http://totalimmersion.net/
TI courses at College of San Mateo: http://totalimmersion.net/component/eventlist/venueevents/150-college-of-san-mateo
Shinji Takeuchi TI example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJpFVvho0o4
Sun Yang 1500m World Record video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6uqZd8Tn3Yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6uqZd8Tn3Y