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Fitspeek 175: Sliding into Spring with Nathan Killam

From sharing the podium with Cody Beals and Lionel Sanders at Mount Tremblant to battling the short course speed demons in Superleague to melting the snow at Cypress, North Vancouver’s Nathan Killam always comes to a race with an abundance of positive energy.

In our latest podcast we catch up with Nathan and are happy to hear that those injuries from last year are healed up and he is ready to “SEND IT!” We talk about his schedule for this year, his newly found passion for cross-country skiing, and we end the show with tips from “Coach Nathan” for your 2023 multisport season.

Whether your jam is single sport or multisport, the A2 roadbike, the RP is your multitool. With an aero frame + hidden cables, the RP is adept at crits, road racing, and with a set of aerobars, ready to tackle your next triathlon. Pick your components and you are good to go. Check out the sizes + specs at a2bikes.com

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Boston Bound With Kelly Kallevig: Fitspeek 173

People participate in long-distance running for many reasons, there’s both the mental + physical benefits, as well as (for some runners) the social aspects.

For some runners who get into competing, one of the big deals in the sport is of course the Boston Marathon. But unlike most running events, you need to qualify for the race by finishing under a certain time. Chilliwack’s Kelly Kallevig came very close a couple of times but fell short of the mark. A new race strategy + a new race course was the approach that succeeded for Kelly in her third attempt to qualify for Boston. On the show this week we get to know Kelly’s progression as a long-distance runner and her advice for 1st – time marathoners.

Also on the show the latest episode of The 3 Rs with Abbotsford Triathlon Coach Mikey Ross. Just how much time should you be investing into your weight-lifting routine? Mikey gives us the latest research! Hear it all by pressing play below

Tested in the tunnel, aero + affordable here’s the RP of your dreams. And remember to use the Fitspeek 22 code to save $200.00 of your bike.
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Fitspeek 172 Susie + Mikey

This week we have 30 minutes of information + inspiration to keep you motivated through our Canadian winter. First off on the show is Susie Ernsting. After a few years of cancelled races due to Covid, Susie finally got to experience what it was like to be the race director of Ironmman Canada.

Being any race director is not for the feint of heart and being the race director of the most anticipated race in years is even moreso. Susie has some interesting behind the scenes stories from the event. She also lets us know about next year’s bike course as well as what other things are brewing in the M1 Sports Management camp.

Also on the show is ATC Coach Mikey Ross. We are excited about his new series the 3 Rs. As endurance athletes, we are pretty addicted to going hard. In this week’s segment, Mikey explains not only the physical but the psychological benefits of interval training. The Susie + Mikey show starts with the press of the button below.

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As y’all know A2 bikes (that’s A Squared) is our sponsor. They have the stuff that will get you to the finish line in record time without draining your bank account. And with the Fitspeek 22 discount code you can save even more. Click on the picture above to check out their selection of road rockets.

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It’s the gateway drug you were looking for. (Fitspeek 171)

Chances are if you are on Fitspeek, you’ve done a triathlon. Chances are also that you wish that more people would tri as well!

Chances are they want to but they can’t ________, _________________, or _______________________. (insert fear-inspiring sport of choice here).

If you are in Western Canada the excuses for not tri-ing have been reduced, thanks to Angie Woodhead. Coming up later this year is the 1st mixed relay triathlon in the country.

The distances of each leg are super-short, so almost anyone who puts in a bit of training can participate in the event. And because it is a team event, you get to watch your teammates race and cheer them on to the finish line. What a great way to get some new blood into the sport of triathlon!

Like anything in sport (& in life) the devil is in the details and to help explain exactly how the event works (& most importantly the race distances) is race organizer, Angie Woodhead.

Joining Angie on the show is Triathlon Magazine Canada editor, Kevin Mackinnon. Kevin has seen quite a few mixed relays over in Europe and he tells us about the history of the mixed relay and he offers us his perspective on this new racing opportunity. Hit the play button below to hear Angie & Kevin.

Some eye candy for you, courtesy of A2 bikes. The aero & affordable RP. Click on the bike to find out more. When you are ready to buy, use Fitspeek22 to get your special discount.
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Out of the mouths of legends (Fitspeek 170)

On the show this week are a couple of folks who speak as loudly with their legs and lungs as they do with their voices.

Steve King is the sound of the finish line for endurance events in Western Canada and around the world. If you’ve done the Sun Run, Ironman Canada, or an Ultra triathlon, you have heard his voice announcing your name.

Steve is also an accomplished endurance athlete, completing such feats as the Badwater Ultra Marathon and the Skaha Lake Ultra Swim.

And then, from Australia, (and formerly from Penticton) there is Nick Mallett, a man of many stories and even more connections. Chances are if it happened in the multisport world, Nick was there or knows someone who was. Nick is one of the true characters in triathlon and is also a champion at the ultra distance.

In the podcast we find out why Nick was cycling across Western Australia, we take a quick look at the Ultraman World Championships, and we also get their takes on some of the big stories in triathlon from 2022. Here it now by pressing play below.

Fitspeek is brought to you by A2 Bikes. Fast & afforadable, they have your next triathlon or road bike available now. Take the quiz on their website to find out your ideal ride quickly, then when you get to the check-out, use the Fitspeek 22 to get 200 dollars off your purchase.

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Fitspeek 168: Live & In-Person} Santa Shuffle 2022

After having to go virtual because of Covid, the real Abbotsford Santa Shuffle is back and on the podcast is the real Marie Lashley!

On our program this week, we get you into the Christmas spirit with our annual chat with Marie. We Fitspeek about this year’s event, as well as her recent trip to Israel.

We are also excited to let you know about our bike sponsor, A Squared bikes out of Lake Oswego, Oregon.

With top-notch engineering that allows you to dial in your perfect position, you can go faster, longer. And with the FITSPEEK 22 promo code, you can go faster, cheaper. Check out their website for eye candy & inspiration.

And to register for this year’s Santa Shuffle, just click on the link below!

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A good enough training day. Fitspeek 166 with Barry Berg.

A few weeks ago, Vancouver’s Barry Berg participated in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. He qualified for the championship race at what has been called the toughest Ironman in St. George, Utah.

Although he had a pretty good swim & an ok bike in Kona, heat & humidity got to him on the run and he slowed down a lot. Barry took the disappointment in stride, as his real goal for the year is another triathlon world championship, which is also in Hawaii. Any guess as to what it is?

Being in the same age-group as me, I was interested in what made this guy so fast. I got the answer! In addition to being an ultra and an iron-guy, Barry is also one of the few folks around that participates in the newest type of multisport event – the swim / run. In our 30 minute chat we talk about his progression as an athlete from a swim kid in Fort Mac to a Vancouver realtor & age-group dominator!

Also on the show this week is Mikey’s Top Five List. This one is geared toward friends and families of athletes.

Just like me, I guess, Mikey has been asked “did you win.” one too many times after a race weekend. Mikey offers some better questions for friends or family members to ask you after your next race.

42 minutes of fall-approved Fitspeek begins with the click of the button below.

And what multisport athlete isn’t a bike geek? Introducing A2 bikes! They are a relatively new bike company located just down the I-5 in Lake Oswego, Oregon and our new Fitspeek sponsor. Take a look at the super fast SP tri-bike. Then look at the price! Then subtract 200 dollars when you punch in the Fitspeek 22 code.