Pursuit Of The Perfect Race

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Mark Wooten about his recent race at the Leadville 100 Mile trail race. Amazingly he finished and he tells the story of how it all came about. Long episode but very worth it. Enjoy this story.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 39-65-Age Group: M 35 - 39Height: 5’77.5”Weight: 151lbsTotal Race Time: 26:39:20 (16:00/Mile Pace) -Gender Rank: 109/575Division Rank: 45/173Overall Rank: 119/713 -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 David Zuber about his race at the Michigan Titanium Olympic Distance triathlon. This is part of a unique race venue that holds an Olympic Distance race, a 70.3 distance race, and a 140.6 distance triathlon all on the same day, as well as an Aqua bike as well. Also to note about this race, there is a full distance triathlon relay here as well. David shares his experience at this race and highly recommends it to first timers. Thanks for coming on the show and I look forward to having you back on the show!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 65 - 87Water: 76.4-Age Group: M 45-49Height: 5’6”Weight: 170PSI for this course: 110Depth of Wheels: Swim – 37:14T1 – 4:33Bike – 1:15:06T2 – 2:22Run – 53:23Total Race Time: 2:52:38-Gender Rank: 65Division Rank: 3Overall Rank: 77-Follow David,Facebook: David Zuber-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilsonIns

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Eric Abbott from Team Timex. We talk in deep detail about the mindset and how things shifted during the swim course due to the swim course. We talk about how his fiancée does the race as well and sharing a coach is very vital. Eric explains a lot about his power, data, and more than anything we talk about the mental approach of how things should be flexible on race day and not rigid. He credits his ability to be nice to himself and knowing when to take a mental break from the sport for his continued growth in the sport.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 65 - 87Water: 76.4-Age Group: M 25-29Height: 5’10”Weight: 160Calories per hour: 300PSI for this course: 90R/80FDepth of Wheels: Bontrager 90Swim: 30:48T1: 2:22Bike: 2:18:02T2: 2:20Run: 1:40:02Total Race Time: 4:33:33-Gender Rank: 7Overall Rank: 25-Follow Eric,Instagram: @abbottracingFacebook: Eri

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Shelby Knudson about her race at IRONMAN© 70.3 Steelhead. She talks in great detail of what it’s like to race not only a 70.3 but two 70.3’s in a matter of weeks apart in different countries. Traveling, logistics, training, and even expectations. The way that she approaches the system is truly remarkable. Shelby is doing IRONMAN© Cozumel later this year. Good luck Shelby, and I look forward to having you back on after IMCOZ!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 63 - 84Water: 76.4-Age Group: F 55 - 59Height: 5’5”Weight: 145lbsCalories per hour: 200PSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: 60mmSwim – 51:01T1 – 9:24Bike – 3:14:06T2 – 6:56Run – 3:02:17Total Race Time: 7:23:45-Gender Rank: 407Division Rank: 19Overall Rank: 1310-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilsonInstagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite:

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Rebecca Bourque about her race at IRONMAN© 70.3 Steelhead. She shares how she overcame obstacles during the race. Along with sharing great tips for those who want to do this race in the future, she is a wealth of information. Thank you for coming on the show Rebecca, I look forward to having you on again.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 63 - 84Water: 76.4-Age Group: F 45 - 49Height: 5’8”Weight: 138Calories per hour: 150PSI for this course: 90Depth of Wheels: 90Swim – 55:04T1 – 5:13Bike – 2:58:39T2 – 3:19Run – 2:38:19Total Race Time: 6:40:34-Gender Rank: 266Division Rank: 31Overall Rank: 964Follow 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 and Coach Jen Hayes. She’s been doing triathlons since 2010 and loves the challenges that endurance racing provides. She talks about the day she had and how she uses her mindset and outlook on things to better approach race days. Her quote of, “comparison is the theft of all joy” is quite amazing and she uses this as a tool to help her focus on her day and her race but also in training. Jen is very talented and she is a Level IIE certified coach with USAT. Good luck at IRONMAN© Chattanooga later this year-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 63 - 84Water: 76.4-Age Group: F 35-39Height: 5’4”Weight: 123Calories per hour: 250-300(bike)/ 150-200(run)PSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: 404F/808RSwim – 45:46T1 – 4:00Bike – 2:40:54T2 – 3:18Run – 1:41:42Total Race Time: 5:15:38-Gender Rank: 46Division Rank: 8Overall Rank: 220-Follow Jen,Facebook: Jenn

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Bobbe Greenberg. She talks about her race at IRONMAN© 70.3 Steelhead. While this wasn’t the best race she’s ever had, we talk about her race lead up to Kona later this year. We dive into the details of her training, travel, and her mindset into this race and Kona. Thanks for coming on and sharing some time with me Bobbe, I look forward to hearing about your day on the Big Island!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 63 - 84Water: 76.4-Age Group: F 70-74Height: 5’8”Weight: 133Calories per hour: ~250PSI for this course: 100 (latex tubes)Depth of Wheels: 40mmsSwim – 50:20T1 – 6:12Bike – 3:01:17T2 – 4:13Run – 2:23:38Total Race Time: 6:25:40-Gender Rank: 208Division Rank: 1Overall Rank: 826-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 and first timer Tim Oldenburg. Tim is a former Marine and he talks about his training, race, and his mental approach to his race. In this race, he experienced four flat tires and had quite a challenging day at Steelhead, but he overcame all the obstacles and did get to the finish line. While he went to a wedding the day before the race, the lodging wasn’t much of an issue for him. Thank you for coming on the show Tim, I look forward to seeing you at future races. Welcome to the amazing endurance community.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 63 - 84Water: 76.4-Age Group: M 30-34Height: 6’5”Weight: 210Calories per hour: 300PSI for this course: 80Depth of Wheels:Swim – 48:07T1 – 4:48Bike – 4:23:02T2 – 7:43Run – 2:26:47Total Race Time: 7:49:47-Gender Rank: 961Division Rank: 142Overall Rank: 1428-Follow Tim,Facebook: Tim Oldenburg -Follow Coach Terry:In

I conclude my journey of IRONMAN© 70.3 Boulder with my friend and Coach from Triple Threat Tough, Tommy Johnson. Tommy is an avid triathlete and has had issues recently racing that we talk through. We discuss his travel from north Texas to Colorado and how the logistics work and even his nutrition and strategy from a power stand point. Good Luck later this year at Waco Tommy. Look forward to tracking you down there!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 66-91Water: 70-Age Group: M 55-59Height: 5’7”Weight: 145lbsCalories per hour: 200PSI for this course: 90F/100RDepth of Wheels: 404F/808RSwim – 40:28T1 – 6:39Bike – 2:36:35T2 – 6:28Run – 2:10:44Total Race Time: 5:40:49-Gender Rank: 376Division Rank: 12Overall Rank: 491-Follow Tommy,Instagram: @tommyjohnson53Facebook: Tommy JohnsonWebsite: http://www.triplethreattough.com/ E-mail: tommy@triplethreattough.com -Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilsonInstagram: @Perfe

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race I talk with the owner of Certified Piedmontese, Shane Peed. Shane recently raced it up at IRONMAN© 70.3 Boulder and had an awesome day. He shares some knowledge about what it’s like to drive to the race from a long distance and what his preparation was like for this race. He’s doing KONA in just a few short months and I can’t want to hear how he does out there. While he does train a lot, spending time with family is always a high priority for him, because of this he shares his way of balancing life, work, and training to maximize his time with family. Thanks for coming on the show Shane, I look forward to having you back on after Kona!Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect/-Weather that day: 66-91Water: 70-Age Group: 66 - 91Height: 5’9”Weight: 165Calories per hour: 300PSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: 808 Front/disc RearSwim – 38:46T1 – 3:03Bike – 2:28:52T2 – 4:23Run – 1:58:23Total Race Ti

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with returning guest and professional triathlete Rachel Olson. Rachel recently made the move up to Boulder, Colorado where she trains with her coach Siri Lindley and the Team Sirius Tri Club. Rachel talks highly about her race experience, training going into, and even her nutrition plan that allowed her to have a solid race day at Boulder. She credits her move and the ability to feel like it’s a home town race the most. Thanks for coming on the show Rachel, I look forward to following you and having you back on the show after Santa Cruz and Waco.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 66 - 91Water: 70-Age Group: PROHeight: 5’2”Weight: 125lbsPSI for this course: 90Depth of Wheels: 56mm/78mmSwim – 25:35T1 – 2:15Bike – 2:26:37T2 – 2:46Run – 1:30:52Total Race Time: 4:28:05-Gender Rank: 8Division Rank: 7Overall Rank: 48-Follow Rachel,Instagram: @raceolsonFacebook: Rach

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with my friend and very talented athlete Ellie Salthouse. Ellie recently won the female Professional division at IRONMAN© 70.3 Boulder. We talk in depth about her training with Siri Lindley and her preparation going into this race. We talk about the details of the strategy and what it’s like to lead the race. Ellie is such a humble person and very down to earth. I’m so grateful for this chance to share this small snapshot of her journey along the way to her day at the IRONMAN© 70.3 World Championships in September. She gives a great amount of credit to her coach and the ability to push hard and also stay within herself while using her ability to go hard in each moment.-Photo credit: Jeff Yingling (@whistlepig on instagram)-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 66-91Water: 70-Age Group: PRO Swim – 25:55T1 – 1:42Bike – 2:11:11T2 – 2:49Run – 1:22:21Total Race Time: 4:03:56-Gender Ra

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and talented athlete and humble human being, Jonathan Feddock! Jonathan recently toed the line at Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in Norway. He shares his logistics, training for the race, and the wonderful experience of the race. Norway takes a great amount of pride in not only the race, but their country. He points out that he did not see one piece of trash on the road through the entire race. This is unheard of for most races. Jonathan received a black shirt at this race. He tells the logistics about going from Kentucky to the race in Norway step by step as well as the entire experience. He also tells some tips for those who are doing Kona as he’s been there before. Good Luck at Kona this year Jonathan, I look forward to having you back on the show after Kona!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55-70Water: 50s-37 years oldHeight: 6”0”Weight: 170lbsCa

In this episode I talk with my friend Zack Weber about his recent race at IRONMAN© 70.3 Ohio. He coaches with T4 endurance and is being coached by my friend from episode number four, Morgon Latimore, from Latitude Pure Coaching. Zack talks a lot about his recovery process, his race strategy. While he had done more than a dozen 70.3 races he talks highly about the organization of this race. Thanks for coming on the show Zack, I look forward to having you back on the show after your 70.3 in North Carolina!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55-77Water: 79-Age Group: M 25-29Height: 5’11”Weight: 178Calories per hour: 300-350PSI for this course: 105Depth of Wheels: 70mmSwim – 35:25T1 – 2:15Bike – 2:24:11T2 – 2:04Run – 1:49:52Total Race Time: 4:53:47-Gender Rank: 106Division Rank: 16Overall Rank: 119-Follow Zack,Facebook: Zack WeberWebsite: www.t4endurance.com Strava: Zack Weber-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilso

In this episode I talk with Chattanooga native Bruno Martins about his race experience at the IRONMAN© 70.3 in Ohio. This race is an amazing venue and has a great amount of potential. As a fellow coach, we dive into the weeds of training, zones, power numbers, and even the strategy. He won his age group and earned his slot for the IRONMAN© 70.3 World Championships in Nice, France in 2019. He’s going to be toeing the line in Cozumel later this year for the full distance. Thank you so much Bruno for coming on the show and Good Luck in Cozumel later this year!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55-77Water: 79-Age Group: M 35-39Height: 6’0”Weight: 175Calories per hour: 500PSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: disc(R)/808(F)Swim – 33:56T1 – 2:10Bike – 2:17:26T2 – 1:15Run – 1:32:56Total Race Time: 4:27:41 -Gender Rank: 13Division Rank: 1Overall Rank: 13-Follow Bruno,Instagram: @bmartins03Instagram: @PrecisionEnduranceFa

So much experience and knowledge from Coach Rebecca McKee. Rebecca traveled from Alaska to Calgary for this 70.3 and loves to share her experience and knowledge with everyone in the sport. She shares tips about how she has a successful race day but much more important is her training and her mindset in training. She points out key tips for those who may want to do this race in the future as well as highlighting some things that could be improved on. Good luck at the IRONMAN© 70.3 World Championships in South Africa Rebecca! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 72 - 84Water: 70ish-Age Group: F45 - 49Height: 5’4”Weight: 116lbsCalories per hour: 200PSI for this course: 90Depth of Wheels: disc/808Swim – 36:10T1 – 3:01Bike – 2:17:56T2 – 1:45Run – 1:41:43 Total Race Time: 4:40:35-Gender Rank: 8Division Rank: 1Overall Rank: 60-Follow Rebecca,Instagram: @Rebecca_Beaker_McKeeInstagram: @peak_cent

This is an amazing episode and a totally unique approach on how someone perceives races, training, and more than that, just living day to day. I talk with Roy McBeth not only about his racing and training, but how he is truly grateful for his ability to train and race. Roy has had both of his kidneys removed and a Kidney Transplant. Without this transplant, he would not be able to live like he does today. His display of gratitude towards life and the ability to train and race is something I admire greatly. Without the kidney donation he would have a much less active and different life. Thank you for sharing your story Roy, I really look forward to talking to you again in the future!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55 - 96Water: 73-Age Group: M 45 - 49Height: 6’1”Weight: 180Calories per hour: 300-320PSI for this course: 100-105Depth of Wheels: 90mm/disc cover on the backSwim – 31:12T1 – 3:35Bike – 2:31:36T2 – 2:59Run

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I begin the sister series of the IRONMAN© Canada of IRONMAN© 70.3 Canada series with my friend and native Texan Leslie Williamson. This race took place on the same day at the same location on the same course as the Full IRONMAN©. She talks about the funny story of how she ended up registered for this race and how the training going into this race in Texas went for her. We go over the logistics of the race for people traveling to the race as well as the fun parts for the entire race. Thanks for coming on the show Leslie. I look forward to following you in the future!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from her race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55 - 96Water: 73-Age Group: F 30-34Height: 5’5”Weight: 120lbsDepth of Wheels: 80mmSwim – 38:23T1 – 4:25Bike – 2:56:26T2 – 2:28Run – 2:33:07Total Race Time: 6:14:47 -Gender Rank: 120Division Rank: 23Overall Rank: 439-Follow Leslie,Instagram: @the_pure_vidaFacebook: Leslie W

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and Professional Triathlete Sam Long. Sam is such an amazing person and shares his race experience with us in such detail. During the course of training he had some high volume days and talks about how he puts his plan together. Sam also had a unique traveling experience. Throughout his racing season this year, he’s had something happen twice and each time it happened on race day. Thanks for coming on the show and good luck this weekend at IRONMAN© Mont Tremblant!Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 55 - 96Water: 73-Age Group: PRO Height: 6’4”Weight: 173Calories per hour: 450 bike/ 350 runPSI for this course: 100Cassette: 11/25 + 53/39Depth of Wheels: disc/50mm frontSwim – 57:49T1 – 1:46Bike – 4:44:05T2 – 1:30Run – 3:02:57Total Race Time: 8:48:05 -Gender Rank: 4Division Rank: 4Overall Rank: 4-Follow Sam,Instagram: @SamgoLongFacebook: Sam LongWebsi

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend and fellow Coach Chris Bagg. Chris is the owner and head coach of Chris Bagg Coaching Group and is just filled with a ton of knowledge. As a professional triathlete, writer for Wattie Ink, and very experienced coach, he is able to shed light on what it’s like to not only race and train as a professional, but also his lifestyle, and how everyone is susceptible to having bad days. Chris is coming of a previous DNF and is looking for a solid day to put things together and prepare for the bigger race at IRONMAN© Louisville in October. Good luck in your training and thank you so much for coming on the show Chris I will see you at Louisville in October! -Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Photo Courtesy of Ken Anderson Photography (www.kenandersonphotography.ca)-Weather that day: 55 - 96Water: 73-Age Group: PROWeight: 180Calories per hour: 750-800PSI for this course: 95-100Dep