Pursuit Of The Perfect Race

This is going to be an amazing adventure this year following Sidney along his journey to his first IRONMAN later this year. We talk about what it’s like for him to sign up for his first full and his outlook on the training for the month of January. Sidney is a humbling man to be around for many reasons. His personality, gratitude towards hunting and finishing paired with a positive outlook on life, and courage to face adversity are all things I truly admire about Sidney. In 2015, Sidney and his family made the choice to amputate both legs due to Charcot Marie Tooth Disease. Sidney faces unique challenges being a double amputee blade runner. I look forward to following you this year Sidney and wish you the best for the coming months!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect--Follow Sidney,Facebook: Sidney SmithInstagram: @tri_nofeet-Shout outs:Amputee Blade RunnersJeff Sherrod @ Precision Bike Fit@sherrod.jeffCoach Andrew Stasinos: @bamdrew_stasfit@balan

I continue the Follow Along Series with my good friend Sam Long. Sam placed second at last year’s IRONMAN© Louisville which left him hungry for more. But first, he took a mental break that included time with the wonderful girlfriend which included Skiing. Sam has a new coach, Ryan Boltman, which is good for him and he says why. Thanks for following Sam this year and I look forward to seeing your race year come together. -Follow Sam,Facebook: Sam LongInstagram: @SamgolongWebsite: http://www.samgolong.com/ -Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastWebsite: www.coachterrywilson.com

This series is different but going to be so much fun. I’m going to be checking in with four athletes through the 2019 season. I begin this with my friend Danielle Dingman. Danielle is a professional triathlete from Arkansas and we discuss how things went for her in January. Thanks for tuning in!-Follow Danielle,Facebook: Danielle DingmanInstagram: @DcdingmanWebsite: https://www.danielledingman.com/ -Sponsors:-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

What an episode! Michelle is always such a bright and beaming person, but she Qaulified for Boston so it’s like she had an expresso or two. It’s awesome episode filled with laughs, strategy, and an amazing Sherpa. She talks about how to be grateful and staying in the moment as some of the things she uses most often. She had a playlist for this race, but then shuffled it which started things off to an intense start line. Enjoy the show, thank you Michelle for coming back on the show! Can’t wait to meet up one day!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 32-50ish-Height: 5’7”Weight: 150Calories per hour: 200Time: 3:35:48 BQ-Follow Michelle,Facebook: Michelle ReedInstagram: @peprelies-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I only got to do one race recap for the Houston Marathon this year.  This was with my dear friend Bonnie from Dallas.  We talk about all the fun stuff related to the race, training, and how she was able to successfully negative split the race.  She mentioned how she got from Dallas to Houston for only $1. She didn’t taper for this race and still had an amazing day in Houston.  Thanks Bonnie for coming on the show and spending some time with me.  Good luck at Texas and Boulder!-Weather that day:  42*-Height:   5’6”Weight: 122Calories per hour: Unknown O_OTotal Race Time:  3:58:21 -Follow BonnieFacebook:   Bonnie CaulfieldInstagram: @bonnieandthejets-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram:  @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite:  www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I conclude the 70.3 Pucon series with Andres Sauma. Andres is from Santiago, Chilie and has an extensive amount of experience that he shares with us. Andres has been to Kona multiple times and loves the challenges of racing triathlon and endurance sports. We talk about how he does more than 80% of his training on the treadmill and how he trains with intensity and easy rides. The fun thing about this is how he loves sharing the details of this race with the volcano in the backdrop. For anyone that’s doing this course for the first time, he gives ample advice from traveling to training to make sure your day is the best as possible. Thanks Andres, I look forward to following your journey in the future.-https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/ironman-703-pucon-andres-sauma -Weather that day: 59-82Water: 70isAge Group: M45-49Height: 175mm (5’9”)Weight: 76KCalories per hour: 280PSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: 64mm/80mmBike Elevation Gain: 2804 ftRun Elevation Gain: 1307ftSwim: 31:07T1: 2:21

226 - IRONMAN© 70.3 Pucon – Alan Dempsey Professional-I begin regular programming with my new friend from Canada Alan Dempsey. Alan is a very humble professional triathlete that has a great amount of experience to share with us about his race at 70.3 Pucon. This race is in Chili and is known for having the massive volcano in the backdrop through the entire race. Alan mentions how discouraging it is as a professional to be the last one to the bike rack, but also the joy that comes in giving everything you have to give on the same day. We touch on the logistics of how to get to Chili, where to fly into, where to stay at and much more. Thank you Alan for coming on the show, I look forward to following you this year 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: 82Water: cold-Age Group: PRO Height: 5’9”Weight: 165Calories per hour: 280PSI for this course: 85F/90RDepth of Wheels: 60/90Bike Elevation Gain: 2

225 – Expert Series – Erin Carson-I conclude the Expert Series with my good friend Erin Carson from ECFit Boulder. Erin is an amazing person and during this interview she shares insight into strength training for athletes. We touch on many highlights such as mobility work, stability work, overall strength training, how to incorporate foam rolling techniques into your program and much more. Erin has worked with professional triathletes Tim O’Donnell, Miranda Carfrae, and Jenni Seymour. Listen for key topics that include what does Stability without Mobility make, and what is the gateway for fast running. She repeats a very important message many times through this of where you should be seeing the gains in fitness. Thank you so much for coming on the show Erin, I appreciate what you’re doing for the sport and look forward to catching up with you again soon!-Follow Erin:Instagram: @EcfitboulderFacebook: ECFit BoulderWebsite: https://ecfitstrength.com/ -Follow Terry,Instagram: @perfectracepodcastFacebook: Co

220 – Expert Series – Amanda Leibovitz-I continue the expert series with doctoral candidate Amanda Leibovitz in a discussion about mental training. We dive into some of the ways to have a better outlook on training, racing, and the ideas of how much of the training and racing is mental. This discussion revolves around the mental side of the game versus physical. Big take away from this episode is how athletes may want to discover how to go seven layers deep, understanding what makes them feel the way they do about workouts, and learning to approach things with gratitude and what about gratitude is so important. While feelings are real, feelings aren’t facts is something everyone should address and feel comfortable discussing after this episode. Enjoy the show. Thank you Amanda for coming on the show!-Follow Amanda,Facebook: Amanda LeibovitzInstagram: @amandaleibovitzWebsite: www.epicwellnesswa.com Website: https://www.teammpi.com/amanda-leibovitz-profile -Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePo

223 – Expert Series – Dr. Kevin Becker, Sports Psychologist-I continue the expert series with Dr. Kevin Becker, a professor at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. Dr. Becker gained his doctorate degree in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior from the University of Tennessee. In this interview we discuss the importance of mental training, mindfulness, flow, failure, and how to deal with the anxiety in endurance sports. I am grateful for Dr. Becker’s time in coming on the show to give back to the listeners of the show. Some of the highlights of the show would be how to be aware of thoughts both positive and negative and how to distinguish between mental fatigue and physical fatigue. Thanks for tuning in, I hope you’re able to learn from this episode!-Follow Dr. Becker,Instagram: @drbeckerthrowsE-mail: kbecker1@twu.edu-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastWebsite: www.coachterrywilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend from Team MPI Adam Sczech about bike fitting. Adam has a vast amount of experience in the bike fitting world with more than 8,000 documented bike fits for athletes of all abilities ranging from new comers to the sport to elite professionals. Notable about Adam is that he has more than 19 years of experience fitting athletes as well as being an athlete himself. He also coaches and has the IRONMANU certification, USA Triathlon, and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Thank you for coming on the show Adam and sharing your time with me.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/expert-series-adam-sczech-bike-fitter -Follow Adam,Facebook: Adam SczechInstagram: @sczechtechTwitter: @sczechtechWebsite: https://www.teammpi.com/adam-sczech-profile Website: https://epidurance.com/ -Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite:

221 – Expert Series – Bike Fitter Dave Luscan-In this episode I talk with bike fitter Dave Luscan. Dave has completed more than 3,000 bike fits and is currently FIST Certified and is also Retul certified in bike fitting. He also has a great amount of experience in fitting bike and loves helping athletes not only get comfortable on the bike, but also have a solid fit. Thank you Dave for spending some time with me. Enjoy the show.-Follow DaveFacebook: Dave LuscanInstagram: @findingfreestyleTwitter: @soulswimmerWebsite: www.findingfreestyle.com-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast

220 – Expert Series – F2C Nutrition Owner Greg Cowan-Over the first 200 episodes of talking with athletes, I noticed a large trend in the specific nutrition company that athletes use. This company is F2C Nutrition out of Canada. F2C is an athlete focused, science driven company and in this episode I talk with Greg the owner. We discuss the products his company makes, how to effectively use them, and most importantly the quality control. The product line that F2C nutrition produces are all Inform Certified and some are even Inform Sport Certified as well as NSF certified. Basically, if you use their products you can know that there are absolutely no banned substances in their products. They do so much testing on quality, taste, absorption, and much more. I learned quite a bit through this interview and I think anyone who wants to know more about fueling during races can benefit from this episode.-Follow F2C Nutrition,Facebook: F2C NutritionInstagram: @F2CnutritionWebsite: www.f2cnutrition.com-Follow Co

I continue the expert series with my friend and fellow endurance athlete Shanna Monahan. Shanna is a sex therapist in Frisco, Texas and this interview was actually done in person. This is one of the most candid episodes I’ve done but also one of the most intriguing as we discuss the interworking of relationships coupled with endurance athletes. Many of the things we talk about deal with conflicts in relationships, sex in endurance athletes’ lives, and how to truly get straight forward communication. Shanna mentions how to not only perceive communication from each other but how to interpret things as well. You will laugh during this episode and you’ll also learn more about me, Shanna, endurance athletes, and some science behind relationships. Thanks Shanna for coming on the show!-Follow Shanna,Facebook: Shanna Monahan M.A. LPC-S Instagram: @friscosextherapistInstagram: @hungrytiredandsoreWebsite: https://www.friscosextherapist.net/ Twitter: @ShannaMonahan-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodc

I continue the expert series with my friend and fellow peer Cristina Caldwell. Cristina recently graduated with her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition. In this episode we discuss all things nutrition, but mainly focus on the fueling during the races. We touch on things like sweating, sodium loss, absorption, calories per hour, different products, products to avoid, products that are higher quality than others, and even the meaning behind NSF Certified and what it means to be on the Inform Choice website. During the course of this episode we bring up the 80/20 rule, caffeine, and even mention some tips on tapering nutrition and caffeine. Enjoy the show and thank you Cristina for coming on the show!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Follow Cristina,Facebook: Cristina CaldwellFacebook page: Fueled CoachingWebsite: www.fueledcoaching.com Instagram: @fueledcoaching-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFaceb

217 - Expert Series - Yogitriathlete-I continue the expert series with the amazing people behind YogiTriathlete Jess and BJ. Together they share a deep love of triathlon, yoga, and pure vegan living. They love giving back to the community through their own podcast, platform, and even have a book. In this episode we talk about how to use yoga, how to become unshakable, and finding peace in the moments. All moments for that matter. We talk about how to hold a thought, get rid of the negative energy around it and make peace with it. -Mentioned in this episode:Zeal Optics: https://www.zealoptics.com/Trigger Point: https://www.tptherapy.com/ Gu: https://guenergy.com/ JoJe Bars: https://jojebar.com/ Amrita: https://www.amritahealthfoods.com/ Inside Tracker: https://www.insidetracker.com/ Press Pause: https://www.presspauseproject.com/ One world CaCal: https://www.oneworldcacao.com/ -Follow Jess and BJ,Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogitriathlete/ Instagram: @yogitriathleteWebsite: www.yogitriathlete.

216 – Expert Series – Triathlon Taren-I continue the expert series with my friend Triathlon Taren from Canada. If you’re a die hard Kona fan that doesn’t like change or open mindedness, this episode probably isn’t for you. We talk about some real rants and go off on some tangents. We also talk about Super League, professionals, the new standards to get to Kona, and even Challenge. This talk is one of my most insightful episodes cause Taren is also a podcaster, avid (putting it mildly) YouTuber, and shares his insight and we have the same thoughts on many things looking at it from an outsider as well as an athlete. Check out his podcast and YouTube Channel. He just hit 50,001 followers on YouTube today! Congrats!!-Follow Taren,Facebook: Triathlon TarenInstagram: @triathlontarenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AKDrz2GvLxD29W9tow66gWebsite: https://triathlontaren.com/ -Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson

215 - Expert Series – Jen Rulon-In this episode, I begin the expert series with my friend and wonderful human being Jen Rulon. Jen is the owner of Rulon Racing, has a coaching business, and has a great amount of experience in the triathlon world as well as strength training. . Jen has her Master’s Degree in Kinesiology and we talk about strength training, the importance of it, how to implement a program in it and much more. This is focused on how triathletes can learn, adapt, and use simple skills for their current benefits. I hope you find value in this series of episodes.--Follow Jen,Facebook: Jen RulonInstagram: @CoachJenRulonInstagram: @RulonRacing -Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

214- IRONMAN© 70.3 Indian Wells – Barkley Hope-Ready for a really powerful and moving episode? This has some toughness to it. Barkley is an amazing woman who is a mom of two wonderful boys and earlier last year she was struck by a pig farmer in a truck while she was out riding her bike. Her story is her’s to tell and she tells it with no resentment, anger, or hostility. Her humbleness, kindness, and openness towards the situation is truly remarkable. Her coach Matt Dixon is patient, understanding, and guides her in a way that many coaches should strive to achieve. At Indian Wells, she placed second her age group with the fastest swim and fastest run in her age group. With the first place passing on the slot to Nice, Barkley attained her slot for Worlds! Thank you so much for coming on the show Barkley and I wish you the best in 2019!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 40-67Water: 55-Age Group: F40-44Height: 5’4”Weight

Oh boy. Get ready for some good laughs as we poke fun at each other in this episode. Ben is a great friend of mine who loves the sport of triathlon, riding his bike, and has an amazing wife Lisa who also does triathlons. Ben and I talk about his race and a new nutrition company he is using for the run. We talk about his led up to this race and something very emotional that he and a group that I was fortunate enough to be a part of in Kona that made a certain professional triathlete and his wife breakdown into tears. The course here at Indian Wells was adjusted just moments before the race weekend truly began. This adjustment allowed for a better bike course and we discuss how this impacted his mindset. Thank you Ben for spending time with me, it was a joy, pleasure, and honor to have you back on the show buddy. All the best going into Oceanside and Santa Rosa.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 45-80Water: “57”-Age Group: