The Age Grouper: Triathlon Podcast show

The Age Grouper: Triathlon Podcast

Summary: This is The Age Grouper Triathlon and Multisport Podcast. Join Jeff and Eric, two regular 30-34 year old triathletes from the heart of the Midwest, in the kind of conversation that only age-groupers can appreciate. We explore the everyday issues that we face as swimmers, cyclists, and runners. If you're part of any age-group, you've found the right podcast!

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 A Mixed Bag | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This episode runs the gamut of topics. We wrap up the past few races of ours including The 5K On The Runway and The Chicago Marathon. Then we spin off onto a mail-bag episode and answer many swim-related questions we've received in the past few weeks.Keep those emails coming.

 5K on the Runway | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Eric and Jeff take off at a one-time-only 5K on a brand new runway built at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. From the registration fiasco to the departure delays, this race was in every way just like a regular commercial flight. Jeff tries for a 5K PR and Eric just tries to finish, who will win!

 Olympic Athlete Series Part 1 - Kara Lynn Joyce | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This is the first in a series of 2 olympic athletes speaking at The Runner's High. Kara Lynn Joyce is a 2-time silver medal swimmer at the 2004 Athens games and the 2008 Beijing games. She talks about her incredible career and answers tons of questions from the auidence about all aspects of her career. Visit karalynnjoyce.com

 The M.I.S.T. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Did you know that The Age Grouper has been on the air for over a year now? In celebration of our big anniversary we're making a huge announcement! The Age Grouper is the official media sponsor of the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series.

 Nothing New on Race Day | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

We've said it before and we'll say it again, nothing new on race day! Jeff goes to his A race of the year, The Accenture Chicago Triathlon, and learns some valuable lessons about race strategy and nutrition.

 Nutrition! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Get out your calculators for this one because we crunch the numbers, literally, with this all nutrition episode. We take you through planning your half-ironman nutrition strategy calorie-by-calorie, fluid ounce-by-fluid ounce. We get so technical that we eventually even confuse ourselves. It’s everything you need to know about triathlon nutrition right here on The Age Grouper!

 The Heat of the Summer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

We're all in the heat of our 2008 race seasons so we catch up on what's been going on with our training and race schedules so far. Plus, an exclusive Newton update with Mark at The Runner's High 'N Tri.

 Christmas in July! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Eric and Jeff go back to their local-tri-shop, The Runner's High and Tri, and check out the coolest tri-gear for this season. They get on a Tanita body composition scale, test Zensah compression socks, explore the new Garmin Forerunner 405, and go for a test run in the new Zoot shoes!

 How Not to Prepare for a Race | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

It's The Age Grouper's first mobile podcast! Jeff heads out on The Age Grouper mobile studio to cover the 2008 Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine IL. There's tons of exciting play by play action from the race course as Eric lays it down on the course.

 Pre Race Routines | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

And we're back with a super-sized episode! We talk about everything from honeymoons to Norman Stadler's new bike sponsorship to why you shouldn't drink and repair bikes. Pre-Race Routines, if you don't have one, you need one! We provide tons of advice that will make your race morning successful. Finally we finish it out with audio from Drew.

 Jacket Sock Sock Glasses Helmet Go | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The season has started in the Midwest! Eric and I travel to the 23rd annual Tower Triathlon in Niles, IL. It's a blast from the past as this was both of ours' first ever triathlon back in the day. It's The Age Grouper kickin it old school!

 My First Race | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Everyone's done a first race, and we all have a hilarious story about it. We start out with a hodge-podge of topics including a 5K race review, and a Newton update. Then, do as we say, not as we do, as we regale you with the stories of the calamity that ensued during our early tri-careers.

 Keeping A Happy Tri-Family | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This episode offers tons of priceless insight into your "significant other's" mind about how to successfully manage marriage, kids, work, and triathlon. Don't spend another night on the couch! Jeff and Mrs. Jumpy reveal their secrets on how they mange their life, work, and training schedules while keeping a happy tri-family.

 Change It Up | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Been doing those same ole races year after year? We offer advice on how to change up your training and racing to get back into the groove.

 Dick Beardsley-Staying the Course | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

We bring you an incredibly motivating and inspirational speech by American marathoning legend Dick Beardsley. Dick is still the 5th fastest marathon runner in U.S. history and most famous for the 1982 Boston Marathon "Duel in the Sun" with Alberto Salazar. Recorded live at The Runner's High 'N Tri in Arlington Heights, IL Dick's speech is a story of tragedy, triumph, and laughter.

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