Everyman Endurance Podcast

On her web site Jessi Stensland writes: "About a year ago I kicked off my training after 2 years *completely* off. I don't mean off as in triathlete *off* -- I mean off as in very normal, don't work out for a month at a time, then maybe hit the gym 2 days in a row, then repeat. That kind of *off*. To give you an idea in terms of endurance performance, at that time, my body tested out to be only 68% as efficient compared to what I was used to operating at for the first 29 years of my life." For the last Everyman Endurance Podcast of Season III, Roman Mica spoke with Jessi Stensland about what it is like to take an almost two year break from being a professional triathlete. We think you'll be surprised by the answer. But then again, it is, of course, that time of year when many professional and amateur triathletes make New Years Resolutions to get serious about racing next year. But what does it take to recharge your batteries, and how do the pros do it? Just listen and find out. Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

320 miles! That's the distance of the Ultraman Triathlon. Picture racing this if you will: Stage I: 6.2-mile (10 km) ocean swim from Kailua Bay to Keauhou Bay, followed by a 90-mile (145 km) cross-country bike ride. Vertical climbs total 6,000 feet. Stage II: 171.4-mi (276 km) bike ride. Vertical climbs total 4,000 feet Stage III: 52.4-mile (84 km) double-marathon run from Hawi to Kawaihae. That's the distance Richard Roll covered a few weeks ago to come in 11th place at this year's Big Island Ultramanrace. He's also a vegan and he was just featured as a ambassador for the cause. From the web site: "Richard Roll is a man of many hats. A husband, a father of four beautiful, healthy children, an entertainment attorney, filmmaker, writer as well as a passionate endurance athlete who placed 11th overall (third-fastest American, second-fastest swimmer) in the 2008 Ultraman World Championships-a multi-day uber-endurance event held on the Big Island of Hawaii at the end of November. Considered one of most daunting and grueling endurance races on the planet, this 3-day / 320-mile, double-ironman distance triathlon circumnavigates the entire Big Island. Having competed at the global level as a world-ranked swimmer at Stanford University in the late 80s, Richard has a robust and accomplished athletic background. He literally hung up his swimsuit in 1989, never to look back-or so he thought. By age 40, Richard was 35 pounds overweight and completely out of shape; it was time for a major life change. To celebrate his 40th birthday in 2006, Richard overhauled his diet, became a dedicated vegan, put on his running shoes and jumped back into the pool. Two years later, Richard has slimmed to a 165-pound machine, prepared to tackle the most challenging mental and athletic endeavor of his life—as a vegan." Check out Richard's Blog for some great photos of him and his race. Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.

Imagine racing the Ironman World Championships for 25 consecutive years in a row? Ken Glah does not have to image it. He's accomplished this and more. His resume reads like a who's who of all Ironman races: - Ironman World Series Champion 1991. - 3rd place overall Ironman World Championship 1989 - 3 time Ironman Brazil Champion - 2 time Ironman New Zealand Champion and 3 time runner-up - Ironman Canada Champion - 9 or 10 times top 10 overall finisher at the Ironman World Championship - 3 time US Long Course Champion - US Olympic Distance Champion - 25 Consecutive finishes at the Ironman World Championships - Multiple top 3 professional finishes in triathlons of all distances throughout the world including: US, Canada, Chile, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Japan, St. Croix, Antigua, Israel, Fiji and Korea Today Ken spends much of his time helping other Ironman athletes compete around the world. As the owner of Endurance Sports Travel (http://www.endurancesportstravel.com) as well as one of the main men behind Ironman Brazil, he has a world of Ironman experience that he shared with us in this edition of the Everyman Endurance Podcast. Please don’t forget to please visit http://www.everymantri.com for more podcasts and endurance sports news and views.