Sunday, December 19, 2010

KG Tris #84: 12/19/10 - Fireside Chat with Quadrathon, Dirt Dawg, and Rundigger!

Welcome to Episode #84 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I chat via Skype with Stuart from the Quadrathon Podcast, Mike from Dirt Dawg's Running Diatribe, and Matt from Run Digger Run.


To download Episode #84 to your computer, click here.


This episode is the first show of the Run Tri Chat Podcast.

To subscribe to the Run Tri Chat Podcast - click here


Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

None this week


Erik's Blog "After the Storm"


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

None

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

KG Tris #83: 12/12/10 - Lactate Threshold, Skate Skiing, Treadmills, and More!

Welcome to Episode #83 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about cross training with skate skiing, the pros and cons of running on a treadmill in winter, and how to determine your lactate threshold using a heart rate monitor and a bike trainer.

To download Episode #83 to your computer, click here.

Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Skate Skiing Video


Sara, Kabekona Tri Girl

Tim from Maryland

Heather from Alaska

Jason from the Mainely Triathlon Podcast

Pros and Cons of Using a Treadmill

Fluid versus Magnetic Trainer

Joe Friel's Blog

Erik's Blog "After the Storm"


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Snow" by Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen

"Let It Snow" by Bing Crosby

"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby

"Your Man" by Down With Webster

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

KG Tris #82: 12/5/10 - Bike Trainer Workouts and More

Welcome to Episode #82 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give the usual training update, play some LIVE training audio, read listener email, talk about bike trainer workouts, and record the Kelownagurl version of an ice bath.

To download Episode #82 to your computer, click here.



Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Intros by Jesse, Angie, and Erik

Reynaud's Syndrome

Tree Brewing Company's "Thirsty Beaver Amber Ale"

Mail from:

Melanie

Michael W.

Johanna

Erik's Blog "After the Storm"
http://kelownaguy.blogspot.com

Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clip of the Week:

"One Less Lonely Girl" by Jesse Bieber

Pease feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

KG Tris #81: 11/21/10 - Kelowna Pub Run 2010 and Winter Running

Welcome to Episode #81 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my strength program, give a race report for the 2010 Kelowna Pub Run, and talk about Winter Running.


To download Episode #81 to your computer, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Michael W.

Sara - Kabekona Girl

John M. from Victoria

Sugoi- Mid Zero Zip

Sugoi - Sub Zero Zap Tights


Using screws for traction when running in the snow

Yak Trax

Erik's Blog "After the Storm"
http://kelownaguy.blogspot.com

Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clip of the Week:

"Weak in the Knees" by Serena Ryder

Pease feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes! Here's a link to the show on itunes.

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

KG Tris #80: 11/7/10 - The Off Season

Welcome to Episode #80 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a training update, talk about how to keep motivated during the off season, play some audio from my Vancouver friend @jennifer_runs, and Jake from the Run Like Health Podcast.

To download episode #80 to your computer, click here.


Email, Voice Mail, Race Reports, and Links from:

Jennifer's Blog

Jake - Run Like Health Podcast

John R. - Dare to Tri Life

Monica F.

Johanna K.

John M. in Victoria

Jeanne B.

Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clip of the Week:

"Hero of War" by Rise Against

And below - Canadian singer songwriter, Terry Kelly, wrote this song about the moment of silence on Remembrance Day. "A Pittance of Time"




Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, October 24, 2010

KG Tris #79: 10/24/10 - Vancouver Tweetup Run and Iain's Kona Race Report

Welcome to Episode #79 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a quick training update, play some audio from my Vancouver tweetup run with @erin337, @jennifer_runs, and @heyrickie (Eric), and we get a great Kona Race Report from @devoniain (Iain)!

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.Links:

Erin's Blog

Jennifer's Blog

Eric's Blog

Iain's Blog

Erik's new blog - After the Storm

Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Iain Hindes

Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, October 17, 2010

KG Tris #78: 10/17/10 - Victoria Half Marathon 2010 Race Report

Welcome to Episode #78 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a long-winded report of my recent race - the Victoria Half Marathon, talk a little about a couple of triathletes with MS, and have a chat with Erik about his race.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links:

Race 4 MS - Ray Miller

Tri With MS - Rob

PRS Fit - Coach Jeff Kline

Mainely Triathlon Podcast

Can Do Tri Podcast

Victoria Half Marathon and 8k Road Race

Erik's new blog - After the Storm

Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

None

Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"I Feel Good" by James Brown

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, October 3, 2010

KG Tris #77: 10/3/10 - Pre Race Jitters

Welcome to Episode #77 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, Erik and I sit around the dinner table and chat about our training and our upcoming races next weekend. We have an email from Jo and I give a shout out to Chad's new baby boy, Alexander!


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links:

Can Do Tri Podcast

Victoria Half Marathon and 8k Road Race

Erik's new blog - After the Storm

Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Jo from New Jersey

Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Oh Canada" by Five Iron Frenzy

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, September 26, 2010

KG Tris #76: 9/26/10 - Half Marathon Training and the Kelowna Xterra Duathlon

Welcome to Episode #76 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk a little about my training for the Victoria Half Marathon, we hear race reports and emails from Sara, Megan, David, Stuart, and Emma, and Erik and I share our thoughts before and after he races the Kelowna Xterra Duathlon and Triathlon.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.

Links:

Kelowna Xterra

Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Stuart - Quadrathon Podcast
Megan - Run Vegan Run Podcast
Jake - Run Like Health Podcast
Emma
Sara


Gear Reviews

Coming soon - Pearl Izumi trail shoe reviews!

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Hands Up" by Hedley

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

KG Tris #75: 9/12/10 - Listener Feedback!

Welcome to Episode #75 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, we hear a training update from Erik, a race report from Jason Gallant, and voicemails from Megan and Gordon!

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links:

None this week.

Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Jason - Mainely Triathlon Podcast
Megan - Run Vegan Run Podcast
Gordon - Running to Disney Podcast
Jake - Run Like Health Podcast

Gear Reviews

Check out my regular blog for a review of Zoot Triathlon Bag.
http://kelownagurl.com


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Cliffs of Dover" by Eric Johnson

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

KG Tris #74: 9/5/10 - Tri Specific Shoes and Listener Race Reports

Welcome to Episode #74 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I bitch about my shins again, answer a question about tri-specific running shoes, and share some great race reports from a few listeners!


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links:

John's Blog

Great post called "Are you an athlete?" (by John)

Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Alett - @petfxr on Twitter
Jennifer - Jennifer_Runs on Twitter
Sara - Kabekona Girl
Megan - Run Vegan Run Podcast
Gordon - Running to Disney Podcast

Gear Reviews

Check out my regular blog for a review of Zoot Triathlon Bag.
http://kelownagurl.com


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Tell Me Something Good" by Rufus and Chaka Khan

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, August 22, 2010

KG Tris #73: 8/22/10 - Apple Sprint Triathlon 2010 Race Report

Welcome to Episode #73 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give you my race report for the Apple Sprint Triathlon I did on Sunday, August 22, 2010.

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links:

None


Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

None this week.


Gear Reviews

Check out my regular blog for a review of Zoot Triathlon Bag and Zensah Shin Sleeves.
http://kelownagurl.com


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Bones Shatter" by Hedley

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

KG Tris #72: 8/15/10 - More Tri Questions and Gordon's Race Report!

Welcome to Episode #72 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give a brief training update, answer some more triathlon questions, read a few race reports, and we have a special first triathlon race report call in from Gordon, of the Running to Disney Podcast!


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links:

Basic Bike Maintenance


Livestrong Bike Maintenance Site


Chamois Butt'r Ingredients:
Water, Mineral Oil, Ethylene Glycol Monostearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Vitamin E, Vitamins A and D, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe, Lanolin.


Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:

Jo from New Jersey
Sara - Kabekona Girl
Dennis from Ohio - Formerly "Early Morning Runner Podcast"
Gordon - Running to Disney Podcast


Gear Reviews

Check out my regular blog for a review of Zoot Triathlon Bag.
http://kelownagurl.com


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

None this week.

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, August 8, 2010

KG Tris #71: 8/8/10 - Bike Tri Race Rules and Zensah Shin Sleeve Review

Welcome to Episode #71 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my shins (again), my back problems, and talk a little about triathlon rules for the bike portion or a race.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links, Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

USAT Race Rules and Resources
Spondylolistheses
Celia from Essex, England
Kevin W
Ironkim

Shoutouts to Mario and Foolio. ;)

Gear Reviews

Zensah Shin Sleeves


Newton Running Shoes
(Motion Performance Trainers)


Check out my regular blog for a review of Zensah Shin Sleeves.
http://kelownagurl.com


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"G-G-Get Up and Dance" by Faber Drive

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

KG Tris #70: 7/25/10 - Across the Lake Swim

Welcome to Episode #70 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my training for the past two weeks, my struggles with mountain biking, and I give a race report for the Kelowna Across the Lake Swim.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links, Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Petra Runs!
Doug from Vancouver
Johanna
Sara (Kabekona Tri Girl)
Tri Topics Podcast with Chris Elmore


Some of my favourite triathlon podcasts:


CanDoTri with Chad
Mainely Triathlon with Jason
MilkTheCowBaby with Jon
Run Like Health with Jake
The Triathlon Podcast with Coach Jeff Smith


Check out my regular blog for pictures of the Across the Lake Swim.
http://kelownagurl.com


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Ballroom Blitz" by Sweet (Don't ask me why... it just struck my fancy that day ;)

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

KG Tris #69: 7/15/10 - Getting Back on Track

Welcome to Episode #69 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my week camping in Osoyoos, my running fall, the Desert Half Iron, and my ITB issues.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links, Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Melanie
Sheryl
Thomas
Johanna
Dennis

Some of my favourite triathlon podcasts:


CanDoTri with Chad
Mainely Triathlon with Jason
MilkTheCowBaby with Jon
Run Like Health with Jake
The Triathlon Podcast with Coach Jeff Smith


Check out my regular blog for pictures.
http://kelownagurl.com

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Celebrity Status" by Marianas Trench

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Friday, July 2, 2010

KG Tris #68: 7/4/10 - Hitting the Trails

Welcome to Episode #68 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my return to mountain biking, trail running, and talk a little about my ITB issues.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links, Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Stuart - The Quadrathon Blog (and Podcast)

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

None!

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, June 27, 2010

KG Tris #67: 6/27/10 - Scorched Sole Ultra Interview with The Running Jackal

Welcome to Episode #67 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give you a very short training update and then we listen to a chat between Carlos, the Running Jackal, who came to Kelowna to run the Scorched Sole Ultra 50 miler. We also hear voicemail from Doug in VT and Jon from Milk the Cow Baby Triathlon.

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links, Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

The Running Jackal on Youtube


Doug in VT

Jon from Milk the Cow Baby Podcast

Scorched Sole Ultra

Buy "Ice Bath Baby" By Colin Hayes (the Resurrected Runner)

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Don't You Break My PR" by ResurrectedRunner (Colin) and Kelownagurl

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, June 13, 2010

KG Tris #66: 6/13/10 - Oliver Half Iron 2010 Race Report

Welcome to Episode #66 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give you a the race report for the Oliver Half Iron I did on June 6th and give a mini report on my 5k race the following Sunday.

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Coach Jeff Smith from The Triathlon Podcast

Jon from Milk the Cow Baby Podcast

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"The Hard Way Every Time" by Jim Croce

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

KG Tris #65: 5/30/10 - Another Taper

Welcome to Episode #65 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I give you a quick update about the week before my big race, and I read lots of email! We also have a voicemail from TrytoTri - Andy!


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

Running OK in the UK (Ian's Blog)
Ryan - Team in Training Webpage
Andy - (TrytoTri)


Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Garth from Austin
Johanna
Shayna in Milan
Doug from Vancouver
James (JBailey545)

Facebook friends: Dawn, Sara, Jeff (Cajunrunner), Sheila, Darryl (Loving the Bike)


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Try" by Moxie (Thanks to Andy)

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, May 23, 2010

KG Tris #64: 5/23/10 - Oliver Sprint Tri 2010 Race Report

Welcome to Episode #64 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I take you along on my early morning run and give you the full blown race report for the Oliver Sprint Tri.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

Race Report

Short Post Race Video of me tweeting my results

Join the Run Run Live Podcast on Buckeye Outdoors before May 30th!

Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

None - next week I promise!


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

KG Tris #63: 5/16/10 - Mini Race Report

Welcome to Episode #63 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I only talk for 7 minutes!!! Super busy weekend so I recorded a very brief race report that will have to hold you over until next Sunday.

Check out my blog for a full race report later this week.

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Kelownagurl finishing the swim.




Finishing the Bike.



Finishing the run (steep downhill!)




Links for this episode:

None

Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

None

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Carousel" by Garageband Jingles

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

KG Tris #62: 5/9/10 - Race Prep, Transitions, Mental Training

Welcome to Episode #62 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about this week's training, about getting ready for a race - transition, tapering, mental training, and more - and I read some listener emails!


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.



Links for this episode:

C02 for Newbies

My Race Checklist


Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Chad - CanDoTri Podcast
Stuart - Quadrathon Podcast
Johanna
Celia
Garth
Jasminn


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Jump" by Van Halen

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, May 2, 2010

KG Tris #61: 5/2/10 - Synergy

Welcome to Episode #61 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about the great training I did this week, read a few listener emails, give a shoutouts, and whine a little.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

Mainely Triathlon Podcast with Jason
The Triathlon Podcast with Coach Jeff Smith
Running to Disney Podcast with Gordon
Triathlon Mind Training with Jay
Run Digger Run - with Matt
Real Rookie Running - with Michael and Corey
Finishline Coaching Podcast - with Calvin
Cyberpenguin's Connections - with Corey
You Don't Have to Run Alone Podcast- with Ted
Goofy57Runner
Studioyvr
Brybrarobry

Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Doug from Vancouver
Ryan (Stitcher)
Jo from New Jersey
Dawn on Facebook

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Help is on its Way" by Little River Band

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

KG Tris #60: 4/25/10 - Early Morning Runner and Spondylolisthesis

Welcome to Episode #60 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about the great training I did this week, my nutrition and hydration plans for the race, my physio appointment this week, my return to speed work in the early hours of a school morning, my longest run ever, and we finally hear an updated from Erik!

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

spondylolisthesis

Simplystu

Carbo Pro


Nuun

North Face Hydration Pack

Zensah shin sleeves

KT Tape


Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Doug from Vancouver


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Hard Days Night" by The Beatles

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

KG Tris #59: 4/18/10 - More Rookie Tri Questions

Welcome to Episode #59 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about the ups and downs of my training, answer some rookie triathlon questions from listeners, and consider getting up at 5am to run before work this week.

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

Candotri Podcast
Roadcarver
Running to Disney Podcast
Real Rookie Running Podcast


Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Nuttin', honey!


Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

KG Tris #58: 4/11/10 - Newtons and Garmin 310 Update

Welcome to Episode #58 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about the ups and downs of my training, give an update on my Newtons and my Garmin 310xt, share a few tips about the swim start and fixing a flat during a race, ask for help with tofu/tempeh recipes, and play some audio from 3 podcasting friends!
Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links / Shout Outs for this episode:

GPSRunner (John)
RushRunner (Brian)
How to Change a Flat Tire (Youtube Video)
Run Like Health Podcast by Jake, AKA Mainerunnerguy
HolisticGuru (Christine)
Gordon from the Running to Disney Podcast
Tri2Conquer
JeremyHopwood

Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Coach Jeff Smith from The Triathlon Podcast
Chris from the Run Run Live Podcast
Chad from the CanDoTri Podcast

A few pics of my Garmin setup
(Taken with camera phone, not great)


Garmin 310xt clipped to my bike stem.




My voice mail line number is:

...no longer working. :)

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"All She Wants to do is Dance" by Don Henley


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening

Sunday, April 4, 2010

KG Tris #57: 4/4/10 - Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow!

Welcome to Episode #57 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about the ups and downs of my training, the Core Performance Endurance book, Trailrunner software, and the Oliver Race Course.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

Trailrunner Software
Core Performance Endurance
Run Like Health Podcast by Jake, AKA Mainerunnerguy
Sugoi Bike "Resistor" Toe Covers

Part of the Oliver Half Iron run course
Part of the Oliver Half Iron bike course

Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:

Maryro's race report video
Birthday Wishes from Ted of the "You Don't Have to Run Alone" podcast

Workout Song Clips of the Week:

"Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, March 28, 2010

KG Tris #56: 3/28/10 - Core Performance Endurance and Fueling

Welcome to Episode #56 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my training for the past two weeks, my recent anniversary, a book I'm reading, my supplements, and my fueling plans.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

Nuun
Carbo-Pro
Hammer Gel
Gel Flask
Speedo Vanquisher
"Core Performance Endurance" by Mark Verstegen
Jessi Stensland "MovementU"
Candotri Podcast with Chad
Branched Chain Amino Acids
Kona Endurance Pro

Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:


Erland from Norway Vasaloppet Video
UKNick50 (Competitive @ 50 Podcast)
Ross
Jason "The Palmetto Runner"
Doug in VT
Kevin (Extra Mile Podcast)
Austinslide
Trytotri
Ironkim
Jessywuv
mainerunnerguy
jeffcubos
Janice

Workout Song Clips of the Week:


"Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf
"I'm on My Way" by the Proclaimers
"Please Mr. Postman" by The Beatles

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

KG Tris #55: 3/14/10 - Catching Up and Vancouver Tweet Up Pics!

Welcome to Episode #55 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I catch up on a month's worth of training, give a tip or two, and talk about several new podcasts and blogs.

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

New Podcasts

"Competitive @ 50" with Nick (UKnick50)

"Geek Girl Runner Podcast" with Kristine (GeekGirlRunner)

"Mainely Triathlon" with Jason

"Real Rookie Running" with Michael (Michaelrunner) and Corey (Chapmanrunner)

"Tribork is Trying" with Brian (Tribork)

"You Don't Have To Run Alone" with Ted (BevFam)


Blogs

Running in Texas Blog (James)

Running OK in the UK (Ian)

Ironman Triathlete
(Kim)

Heather: My Life (To support Heather's Alzheimer's fundraising efforts)


Email or Voice Mail from:


uknick50

Steven Platt (and SweetdaddyD)


Workout Song Clip of the Week:


"May the Road Rise to Meet You" By a choir I think :)

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Buckeye Challenge team for February, our final month in the challenge, was:

balancingact
caffinara
caverunner
coachjeff
crmalcolm
doug65619
douginvt
erin337
eviltwin
gabrielle
gallopinggilli
ironkim
ironmanjay
IWCharters
jbailey_545
Jim_J
Kelownagurl
kelvinator
kinverkid
LIrunner9
LostTrailRunner
Lybbe
maryro
Milkthecowbaby
MissPelledTris
nln
Pascal_2051
racer_x
Rob_C
RunningAz
RushRunner
Stplatt
stubborntriathlete
trea
TriathlonPaul
Trifunster
triitagain
tripleS
trytotri


Thanks everyone!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!


Tweetup! L-R Erin, Nicole, Catherine, Scott, Jesse, Erik, Liza, Tim, Michelle

Erin (erin337), Nicole (runningbebe), Catherine (Shebeast)


Liza (Roadcarver), Tim (acmedragon337), Michelle (Tribug007)



Twitter Kids - Jamieson (L - Erin and Tim's son) and Jesse (R- my son)



Lion's Gate Bridge - typical rainy day in Vancouver

Sunday, February 14, 2010

KG Tris #54: 2/14/10 - Running Again

Welcome to Episode #54 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my training for the week, getting back into running, and my Garmin 310xt frustrations.

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

How to Calculate your HR Zones by CoachPRS


Email, Voice Mail, and Comments from:


Pascal
Johanna
Rushrunner (Brian)
gwjones00
Bevfam
mainerunnerguy
tanyamr
Carlos the Jackal
Mike - 26.2 is my Cooldown
Skierz
Sara
Stuart Quadrathon Podcast
Trea
Jasminn
Fit Johnny
Steven Platt Devoted Runner Podcast

My voice mail line number is:

1-206-426-1200


Workout Song Clips of the Week:


"You've Got a Friend In Me" from Toy Story

"Bike" by Mal Webb

"Love Me Do" By The Beatles

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Click here to join the Buckeye Challenge team for February:

balancingact
caffinara
caverunner
coachjeff
crmalcolm
doug65619
douginvt
eviltwin
gabrielle
gallopinggilli
ironkim
IWCharters
jbailey_545
Kelownagurl
kelvinator
kinverkid
LIrunner9
LostTrailRunner
Lybbe
Milkthecowbaby
MissPelled
nln
Pascal_2051
racer_x
Rob_C
RushRunner
Stplatt
stubborntriathlete
trea
TriathlonPaul
Trifunster
triitagain

Thanks everyone!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

KG Tris #53: 2/7/10 - Time in the Pool

Welcome to Episode #53 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my first full week of training with Coach Jeff of PRS Fit Training.


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

Ironkim's Website

Basic Strength and Core Exercises Video


Basic Strength and Core Exercises from Jeff Kline on Vimeo.




Email or Voice Mail from:


Ironkim


My voice mail line number is:

1-206-426-1200


Workout Song Clip of the Week:


"Ready to Run" By James Taylor and the Dixie Chicks

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Buckeye Challenge team for February:

balancingact
caffinara
caverunner
crmalcolm
doug65619
douginvt
eviltwin
gabrielle
gallopinggilli
ironkim
IWCharters
jbailey_545
Kelownagurl
kelvinator
kinverkid
LIrunner9
LostTrailRunner
Lybbe
Milkthecowbaby
Pascal_2051
racer_x
Rob_C
RushRunner
Stplatt
stubborntriathlete
trea
TriathlonPaul
Trifunster


Thanks everyone!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, January 31, 2010

KG Tris #52: 1/31/10 - Who Needs a Coach?

Welcome to Episode #52 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about pool running, the 10 in 10 challenge, and my decision to hire a coach!

Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

Joe's Goals website (from last week)

Pool Running

10 in 10 Challenge

Coach Jeff Kline from PRSFit Personal Best Fitness

Oliver Half Iron - June 6, 2010


Email or Voice Mail from:


None this week.


My voice mail line number is:

1-206-426-1200


Workout Song Clip of the Week:


"Boomerang Baby" By The Shins

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Buckeye Challenge team for January:
caverunner
coachjeff
doug65619
douginvt
erin337
gabrielle
gallopinggilli
ironkim
ironmanjay
IWCharters
jbailey_545
Kelownagurl
kelvinator
kinverkid
LIrunner9
LostTrailRunner
Lybbe
racer_x
Rob_C
RushRunner
Stplatt
stubborntriathlete
trea
TriathlonPaul
Trifunster
triitagain
tripleS
trytotri
Zachtlopertje



Thanks everyone!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

KG Tris #51: 1/24/10 - Sleepless in Kelowna

Welcome to Episode #51 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about my training, my sinus cold, my new neti pot, my sleep troubles and menopause! We also hear a voicemail and a few emails, and I get a letter from a lawyer!


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


Links for this episode:

Neti-Pot
Lybbe (Fifty Counting Down Podcast)
Dan (Four Feet Running)
Stuart (Quadrathon Podcast)
Mr. Ben Dover from Werntme Noway
KT Tape
ITB Strap <-- mine is similar

Email or Voice Mail from:


Melanie
Stuart
Jo from New Jersey


Workout Song Clip of the Week:


"Fall for Anything" By Jeremy Fisher (Buy his album, it's great!)

Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!

Buckeye Challenge team for January:
caverunner
coachjeff
doug65619
douginvt
erin337
gabrielle
gallopinggilli
ironmanjay
IWCharters
jbailey_545
Kelownagurl
kelvinator
kinverkid
LIrunner9
LostTrailRunner
Lybbe
racer_x
Rob_C
RushRunner
Stplatt
stubborntriathlete
trea
TriathlonPaul
Trifunster
triitagain
tripleS
trytotri
Zachtlopertje

Thanks everyone!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

KG Tris #50: 1/17/10 - Happy Anniversary!

Welcome to Episode #50 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!

In this episode, we hear a boatload of voicemails and emails from friends and listeners to celebrate our 50th episode! Huge thanks to everyone - I've had an amazing year!


Click here to download an mp3 of this episode.


People you will hear from in this episode:

Coach Jeff Smith from (The Triathlon Podcast with Coach Jeff)
Gordon from(Running to Disney Podcast)
Dave from (The Laganrunner Podcast)
Lybbe from (Fifty Counting Down Podcast)
Doug (@SweetDaddyD69)
Timmy Trendy
Steve Chopper from (A Mile With Me Podcast)
Matt from (Run Digger Run Podcast)
Steven from (The Devoted Runner Podcast)
Drusy from(Toni's Blog)
Heather (@HeatherMoulton)
Liza from (Roadcarver's Journey)
Davegilli from (The Galloping Gilli Blog)
Melanie from (Caffinara Blog)
Ken from (DicksnJanes Podcast)
Jasminn from (Tri-ing Hard Blog)
Mark_TheTriGeek from (5 Speed Cassette Podcast)
Tribork from (Tribork is Trying Blog)
Stuart from (The Quadrathon Podcast)
Jon from (Milk The Cow Baby Triathlon Podcast)
Dawne (Trifunster Podcast)
Jo from (A Mom's Journey to Run Another Marathon)
Ashleigh aka Racer_x77Ash
Nik and Dan from (4 Feet Running Podcast)
James from (Early Morning Cruzin' Podcast)
Brad Pitt <--click for picture
Chris Russell from (Run Run Live Podcast)

Thanks also to:
Coach Brian (@Viking1959)
Nigel from (Running From the Reaper Podcast)
Phil from (Shadowcasts Blog)
Justin from (Mango Endurance Blog )
Brian from (Stay Tuned Triathlon Podcast)
Steverunner from (Phedippidations Podcast)
Adam from (Burning 2010 Podcast)
Simplystu from (SimplyStu Triathlon Podcast)
Brad from (The Neumen Show)
Erin (Elements of Erin Blog and the Tri N Reality Podcast)
RRG98
Gabrielle from (Gabs a Trucker Blog)
Dennis from (Early Morning Runner/Biker Podcast)
Trea
Ian from (Just Us and a Few Friends Blog)
Mike (Dirt Dawg's Rambling Diatribe Podcast)
Carlos (The Jackal on Runcast TV)
Runcast TV
Runners Roundtable Podcast
Triathlete's Coffee Shop
World Wide Festival of Races

...and many others.....


Songs of the Week:

"The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World

"Tub Thumping" by Chumbawumba

"What Will We Do for the 50th Episode" Written by Jasminn, sung by Barb and Erik (sans wine)

"Scar that Never Heals" by Jeremy Fisher

"Long May You Run" by Chris Russell and Neil Young


Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, call my voicemail line, or leave me a review on itunes!

Buckeye Challenge team for January is 27 strong!:

coachjeff
doug65619
douginvt
erin337
gabrielle
gallopinggilli
ironmanjay
IWCharters
jbailey_545
Kelownagurl
kelvinator
kinverkid
LIrunner9
LostTrailRunner
Lybbe
racer_x
Rob_C
RushRunner
Stplatt
stubborntriathlete
trea
TriathlonPaul
Trifunster
triitagain
tripleS
trytotri
Zachtlopertje


Thanks everyone!

Remember:

It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George Eliot

Email me: kelownagurl@gmail.com

Website: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.com

Thanks for listening!