Pursuit Of The Perfect Race

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and returning guest Adam Hall about his race down in South Africa at the IRONMAN© 70.3 World Championship. We laugh quite a bit in this episode and we get to hear about the difference in the day between the men’s and the women’s race. He’s had a goal of getting to the 70.3 World Championships for some time now and he finally was able to get to it this year. The raw emotion in this episode is amazing and he shares the details of it. We talk about his first impressions of South Africa and how the local people were always willing to go the extra mile, then another mile for the visitors. The parade of nations is also mentioned. Thanks for coming back on the show Adam, I look forward to following you and having you back on in the future.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55-69Water: 66-Age Group: M 40-44Height: 5’7”Weight: 150lbsCalories per hour: 170PSI

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Khadijah Diggs about not only her race, but her logistics and travel to the 70.3 World Championship in South Africa. We discuss a factors that impact her that may not be experienced by others. She worked exclusively with an apparel company to help her accommodate her religious preferences in order to still maintain cultural respect. Khadijah’s goal and dream is to allow all women, including young women and girls, to see that anything is possible and that dreams can be achieved no matter what your background, race, ability, or differences. I enjoyed learning more about you Khadijah and I look forward to having you back on the show. Good Luck tomorrow at IRONMAN© 70.3 Augusta!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55-69Water: 57-Age Group: F 45-49 Height: 5’2”Weight: 135Calories per hour: 225-250PSI for this course: 105Depth of Wheels: 60/90Swim – 52:49T

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend, athlete, and wonderful human being Nali Hummel. Nali and I have been working together for some time now and we talk about some the training we’ve done going into this race. Nali qualified in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the IRNOMAN© 70.3 World Championship and this is only her third 70.3. We discuss the travel, logistics, and overall experience. To say she is grateful for this experience would be a massive understatement. Thank you Nali for coming back on the show!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55-69Water: 57-Age Group: F 25-29Height: 5’5.5”Weight: 132Calories per hour: 300PSI for this course: 78F/80RDepth of Wheels: Zipp 404Swim – 32:43T1 – 4:09Bike – 2:59:32T2 – 3:11Run – 1:39:50Total Race Time: 5:19:24-Gender Rank: 258Division Rank: 54-Follow Nali,Instagram: @nalipop_hummelFacebook: Nali Hummel-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWi

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and returning guest Danielle Dingman about her race experience at the IRONMAN© 70.3 World Championship race down in South Africa. We talk about what it was like as a professional to find out she had got a slot, where she flew into, travel arrangements, logistics, and much more. She placed 19th in her division as a professional triathlete allowing her to be in the top 20 in the world. She talks about her emotional finish as well as what it was like riding on the amazing course, coupled with racing in the winter of South Africa. While she doesn’t have a plan nailed down for next year there are many things that are unknown right that will be revealed soon. Thank you so much for coming on the show Danielle, I look forward to following you at your upcoming races.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55-69Water: 57-Age Group: PROHeight: 5’9.5”Weight: 141lbs

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Rebecca McKee about her race in South Africa at the 70.3 World Championship! This is an amazing race in itself and she shares her journey of getting there, what it was like and much more. The best part of all the race is the fact that she knows how to dig deep and push through a great amount of physical and mental pain. She shares her knowledge as a coach and what she may do different next time. Thanks for coming back on the show Rebecca, I look forward to catching up after Kona!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55-69Water: 59-Age Group: F 45-49Height: 5’4”Weight: 116lbs Calories per hour: 200PSI for this course: 90Depth of Wheels: Disc/808Swim – 33:49T1 – 3:14Bike – 2:46:35T2 – 3:28Run – 1:42:16Total Race Time: 5:09:22-Gender Rank: 148Division Rank: 4Overall Rank: 148-Follow Rebecca,Instagram: @Rebecca_Beaker_McKeeInstagram: @peak_center_coac

Episode number 145. In this episode I talk with Tom Deakins about his ‘race’ at the Fire and Ice 250K adventure race. We talk about everything involved in this race. I learned a ton. Tom is being coached by my good friend Rebecca McKee. -Imagine this. Last night you got about three hours of sleep because the tent you were in was so loud due to the wind howling and to such a degree that the tent was blowing over and hitting you in the face nearly all night. You wake up and get going and all you can see is lava fields covered with sharp rigid rocks. No one is around you for miles. The air is dry. The wind is blowing in your face at 40mph and gusting up to 60mph. The temperature is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. You’re wearing three layers of clothes, a buff and a beanie, a pair of running shoes and carrying a twenty-six pound backpack. Your left shoulder is sore from the previous three days of running. But nevertheless here you are at your first river crossing. Out in front of you, you see a glac

Just so you know before you listen to this episode, it’s completely different. We recorded half the interview prior to the race and the other half after the race. We get a good understanding of his mindset prior to and we talk after the race as well. This is very interesting and we talk about his vast amount of mental toughness and his nutrition plan prior. We have a great talk before the race and then after it’s even better. Notable about this race is that 20 athletes DID NOT FINISH the individual division of the race. Thanks for coming on the show Rory, I look forward to following you and continuing our friendship.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Swim – 1:26T1 – 3:00Bike – 6:47T2 – 20:00Run Loop 1 – 3:17Run Loop 2 – 3:53Total Race Time: 15:46-Overall Rank: 3/5-Follow Rory Duckworth,Instagram: @speedotrimanFacebook: Rory DuckworthWebsite: https://www.saltlaketriclub.com/ Website: www.farmersagent.com/rduckworth2 -Follow Coach Terry:Ins

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and overall winner of the female division at IRONMAN© 70.3 Maine, Missy Norcross. Missy is such a wonderful persona and humble athlete who shares her journey of not only qualifying for Kona this year but also her journey of qualifying for Nice, France next year. She is not only a talented athlete she is also a mother of a beautiful daughter and wife to Robert. Thank you so much for sharing your experience at this homegrown race and I look forward to following you at Kona this year! Good luck on the big island Missy!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 62 - 78Water: 64-Age Group: F 35-39Height: 5’9”Weight: 126Calories per hour: 250-300PSI for this course: 100lbsDepth of Wheels: 404/808Swim – 31:16T1 – 4:13Bike – 2:34:05T2 – 2:22Run – 1:32:30Total Race Time: 4:44:24-Gender Rank: 1Division Rank: 1Overall Rank: 112-Follow Missy,Instagram: @Missynorcr

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Andrew Luneau about his race at IRONMAN© 70.3 Maine. We catch up from his previous race at the Patriot 70.3 and talk about his training since then and his preparation going into the 70.3 IRONMAN© puts on in Maine. This has a wonderful hometown feel and is a small town that just feels good from this interview. He could look out his window and see transition. The beach vacation makes this race an ideal race for anyone that’s wanting to travel with the family. Thanks for coming on the show Andrew, I look forward to having you back on the show again.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 62-78Water: 65-Age Group: M 35-39Height: 5’10”Weight: 165Calories per hour: 250PSI for this course: 100/105Depth of Wheels: 50mmSwim - 32:06T1 - 5:47Bike - 2:32:49T2 - 2:23Run 1:52:30Total Race Time: 5:05:32-Gender Rank: 268/1117Division Rank: 52/179Overall Rank: 298/180

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend, athlete, and amazing person Richie Szeliga. Richie and I have been working together since the beginning of the year and have had our fair share of bad weather races such as the Boston Marathon, a home grown 70.3 triathlon that was also in the rain. The ongoing joke was we need it to rain because we don’t know how to race in anything other than the rain. Thankfully it held off. In this conversation Richie and I talk about the training we did going into this race and how we adjusted expectations along the way to accommodate the changing of goals. We dive straight into the details of what it’s like to finish as a first timer but also what it’s like to only miss one single workout over the previous eight months. The time management skills, dedication, and ability to recover from hard sessions coupled with a solid taper worked amazing for him. Richie, thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your endurance journey, I look forwa

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and wonderful father Jesse Vondracek. We talk about the amazing race known as IRONMAN© Mont Tremblant. We talk about how life has been going for him since IRONMAN© Texas. He’s been in the sport for many years and has a great amount of experience. He enjoys the race and talks so highly of the race director at this race and loves the atomosphere at this race venue. You’ll get to hear a special guest speaker at times during this interview. Enjoy the show. Thank you so much Jesse and I look forward to following you in the future at IRONMAN© Chattanooga.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 61-81Water: 71.4-Age Group: PROHeight: 5’6”Weight: 140PSI for this course: ~98Depth of Wheels: 90mm-Front/Wheel cover-RearSwim – 55:04T1 – 2:38Bike – 4:54:50T2 – 1:51Run – 3:15:50Total Race Time: 9:10:10-Gender Rank: 13Division Rank: 10Overall Rank: 13-Follow Jesse,

I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend of many years Fran DeAnglis. She has been doing marathons for many years now and she recently transitioned to check the IRONMAN© off her bucket list. We talk deeply about her passion, drive, and training going into this race. As a first timer, her experience, nerves, and anxiety going into this race was high. She mentions how her coach and friend pushed her to her limits in training and ultimately succeeded in getting her to the finish line. While it was far from a record race, she has the gratitude and humbleness of learning from everything she has done and already knows she will be back. Thank you for coming on the show Fran, I look forward to continuing our friendship and following you for years to come!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 61 - 81Water: 71.4ish-Age Group: F 45-49Height: 5’4”Weight: 123Calories per hour: 180PSI for this course: 100F-110RDepth of Wheels:

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and talented athlete Cody Beals. Cody is a Professional Triathlete and humble person who takes the time to share his race day with me. He sheds light on what it’s like to train for an overall win at the first attempt at the full distance triathlon. He passes on a few tips and tricks as well. Cody is one of just a handful of athletes who have won their first full distance race. We dive into the mental aspect of his training and what it’s like to train for him along the way to the finish line at IRONMAN© Mont Tremblant. I look forward to following your journey Cody and I welcome you to come back on after IRONMAN© Chattanooga later this month!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 61 - 81Water: 71.5-Age Group: PROHeight: 6’0”Weight: 157Calories per hour: 450-460PSI for this course: 90F/95RDepth of Wheels: 86mm-F/disc-RSwim – 52:35T1 – 2:48Bike – 4:24:28

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my wonderful friend Amy VanTassel. She is such an amazing person and humble individual whose actions consistently reminds me of how wonderful the sport is along with how to really appreciate each race course. Amy shares her deep understanding and this time we talk about her coach and athlete dynamic relationship with her talented husband, Chris Bagg. Chris has a vast amount of knowledge and is a world class coach and professional triathlete himself and is able to coach Amy to bring out the best in herself. Amy thank you so much for coming back on the show and I look forward to hearing from you again after your race at IRONMAN© Louisville and many more in the future.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 61 - 81Water: 71.5-Age Group: PROPSI for this course: 95F/90RDepth of Wheels: 40mmSwim – 1:10:32T1 – 3:36Bike – 5:42:47T2 – 2:08Run – 3:23:59Total Race Time: 10:23:

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and professional triathlete Robyn Hardage about her recent race experience at IRONMAN© Mont Tremblant. She is such an amazing human being and grateful athlete. I was fortunate enough to see her race and win IRONMAN© Lake Placid as an age grouper last year and this year she races among the professionals. While it is a great experience, she shares her journey and tips for training, racing, and living as an athlete with a full time job working for the Canadian Government.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 61 - 81Water: 71.4-Age Group: PROPSI for this course: 90Depth of Wheels: 404/404Swim – 1:05:12T1 – 3:19Bike – 5:24:54T2 – 2:03Run – 3:30:20Total Race Time: 10:05:46-Gender Rank: 6Division Rank: 6Overall Rank: 79-Follow Robyn,Instagram: @robyn.hardageFacebook: Robyn HardageWebsite: https://robynhardage.com/-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWi

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Brian Aubuchon. Want to hear about a hell of a redemption race, this is it. Brian recently shared his journey with me on episode 69 about Boulder where he Did Not Finish (DNF) there. That was not his first DNF though. This was his sixth consecutive DNF and on August 19th in Mont Tremblant Mike Riley called him an IRONMAN© for the first time. This is a little bit longer, but the details, story, and excitement make it well worth the listen. I look forward to following you next year at your next big Challenge!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 61 - 81Water: 71.5-Age Group: M40-44 Weight: 229Calories per hour: 350-400PSI for this course: 110Depth of Wheels: 80mmSwim – 1:30:41T1 – 9:17Bike – 8:12:15T2 – 5:55Run – 6:55:52Total Race Time: 16:53:59-Gender Rank: 1662/1669Division Rank: 284/284Overall Rank: 2257/2272-Follow Brian,Instagram: @hollylanesFace

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and fellow Texas native Elliot Bach about his recent race in Ireland. This was his first time to get on the podium at a 70.3 race. The excitement about the travel to, nutrition, and his approach mentally and physically paid off. He’s being coached by Purple Patch Fitness and gives many thanks to the team there to help him achieve his goals this year. We dive into what his season has looked like, his goals for this year and what it’s like to travel abroad to race. Good luck at Santa Cruz Elliot, I look forward to following your journey!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Age Group: PROHeight: 6’1”Weight: 172Calories per hour: 350*PSI for this course: 100R/95FDepth of Wheels: 85Swim – 27:54T1 – 2:04Bike – 2:29:20T2 – 1:35Run – 1:28:16Total Race Time: 4:29:06-Gender Rank: 5Division Rank: 5Overall Rank: 5-Follow Elliot,Instagram: @elliot_bach_triFacebook: Elliot Bach-

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with Ed Baker. Ed is an amazing person and very talented runner who turned triathlete this year. He has placed first in the overall age group division for both full distance triathlons he has completed this year. Harvard graduate and Stanford Alumni, as well as Olympic marathon trails athlete Ed is not only fast but also quite knowledgeable in many areas. This episode is his story of his training, experience, and what he plans for next. I look forward to following Ed for many years in the future.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 64-72Water: Wetsuit legal-Age Group: M 35-39Height: 6’1”Weight: 165Calories per hour: 200Swim – 52:42T1 – 2:56Bike – 4:29:17T2 – 3:18Run – 2:58:59Total Race Time: 8:27:10-Gender Rank: 1Division Rank: 10Overall Rank: 10-Follow Ed,Instagram: @uber.ed.baker Facebook: Ed Baker-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilsonInstagram: @Pe

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Chris Whelchel about his race experience at the challenging race known as the Leadville 100 Mile Trail Race. He not only did this race, but also completed the entire race circuit known as the Leadman circuit (I think that’s right?!). He’s an avid endurance athlete and shares many unique things about his experience. -Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 39-64-Age Group: Height: 6’1”Weight: 160Total Race Time: Under 30 hours-Follow Chris,Instagram: @welchel_in_COFacebook: Chris Welchel-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilsonInstagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Kris Cordova about her recent race at Leadville 100! WOW! What an experience. While it wasn’t perfect by any means, her gracious heart allowed her to experience the race and enjoy it to it’s fullest ability. She never gives up on herself and refuses to believe that she will not be back to toe the line. I learned a lot about this race and I’m sure you will to. Thank you so much Kris for sharing your race experience with me and I can’t wait to have you back on in the future!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 39 - 65-Height: 5’7”Weight: 145Calories per hour: 250-Follow Kris,Instagram: @KrismasFacebook: Kris Cordova-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilsonInstagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com