Suffer Sooner

This week the squad talks with Katy Renner, a local KC triathlon race director. We discuses everything from putting on races to getting kids involved in triathlon. You still have time to sign up for the Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon! YouTube Suffer Sonner Instagram @SufferSooner Gmail SufferSooner@gmail.com

The week the squad talks about heat acclimatization and training and racing in the heat. Also we talk about our last race before Unbound. YouTube Instagram @Suffer Sooner Gmail SufferSooner@gmail.com

This week the Squad talks about Unbound and what spares they are taking with them. They also talk about how brutal this course looks. YouTube Instagram @SufferSooner Gmail SufferSooner@gmail.com

La Grind 2 day stage race. What a fantastic weekend of racing and having fun ridding in the Flint Hills of KS. YouTube Instagram @SufferSooner Gmail SufferSooner@gmail.com

With the first gravel race of the season this past weekend the squad gives there recap. We had fun, learned lessons, and didn't have to out ride a tornado. One of the Squad mates made the podium. YouTube Suffer Sooner Instagram @SufferSooner Gmail SufferSooner@gmail.com

This week we talk to Britta who is no stranger to ultra distance events. We go deep into what it is like to swim 8.2 miles around an island. Britta tries to convince the squad that they should do an ultra marathon.  https://youtu.be/dARnbL9ocKo Instagram @suffersooner Gmail SufferSooner@gmail.com Apple Podcast Suffer Sooner

This week the squad talks about their tips and tricks to having a positive mental attitude during these ultra events and the day to day grind of training.  0:00:30 Welcome 0:01:00 Mental Training 0:19:00 Silence the Little Voice of Doubt 0:36:00 When Motivation is Low 0:56:00 Remembering Why 1:03:00 Suffer Complete YouTube Instagram @SufferSooner  Gmail SufferSooner@gmail.com

This week the Squad talks about their bike setups going into the final stretch before Unbound 200. Tire, Bags, and even aero bars. We have some big Gravel news to share and some of our thoughts on Lifetime. 00:30 Welcome 24:00 New Bike Day 36:00 Travis’s Bike 46:00 Danny’s Bike 55:00 Aero Bar Talk 1:05:00 Planned Upgrades 1:14:00 Suffer Complete YouTube https://youtu.be/O6Pb4IHixqE Apple Podcast S...

This week the Squad discusses their race day nutrition strategy and how they come up with a plan for these long events. Everyone's a little different in their approach to fueling and the Squad is no different. Whether it be a Roller Dog at mile 150, a bag of Fritos to get you through the tough times, or a whole case of Kurts Bars in 8 hours, we are sure there is something for everyone.  YouTub...

This week the crew talks about training zones and FTP tests. Do you adhere to the numbers or go more by feel? We talk about the difference in intervals from a paper plan and from a coach. Also when is it time to bail on a workout.  00:30 Welcome 02:00 Power Zones 09:00 Accurate FTP? 19:00 Setting up Intervals 28:00 Did the Zone Feel Correct? 41:00 Metabolic Testing 50:00 Episode Wrap Up Apple Podc...

This week we had the pleasure to talk to Eric, the race director of Open Range Gravel. This is a fantastic experience featuring the beautiful and challenging Gypsum hills of South Central Kansas and is foremost a premier grass roots event that embodies the spirit of gravel. Coming out to this race will not disappoint and promises to be an experience you will cherish as the Suffer Sooner squad does...

This week we talk about some of our top picks for gear for this gravel and triathlon. We also talk about some gear that didn’t live up to the hype.  04:00 Top Gravel Gear 04:15 Hydration Pack 08:20 32oz water bottle 16:00 Profile Design HSF BTA  23:00 Profile Design RML 25:15 Xlab  Super Wing 30:30 RumbleRoller     33:20 VeloToze Aero Sock 39:30 VeloToze Calf Sleeves 41:50 Gear Wish List https://w...

In this week's episode we talk about E-bikes. Do we like them or not? What they can be used for in training. We also talk about how Serena accomplished the first ever Ebike ride of the Open Range gravel 200K distance.    00:15 Welcome to Ep#7 00:40 Feelings on E-Bikes 05:00 Does having E-Bikes make sense? 08:50 First Ever E-Bike Finisher of the Open Range 200K 25:00 How’s the Bike Search Going...

This week we are talking about picking the right bike for the distance that you are trying to accomplish. We talk about bike fitting and how to use geometry charts to help decide what fit is right for you. We also talk about our friend Aron that absolutely crushed us on a single speed and flat pedals. 

100 Days out from UB “How's everybody Feeling?” This week we have a training plan discussion “The best training plan is the one you will stick to.” What is the training plan of choice for Unbound? TR, Garmin, Coaching.  Thanks for listening if you liked what you heard please Comment, Subscribe, and share with your friends. If you have ideas for topics, have questions, or would like coaching pl...

-Danny and Travis recap the Mesa marathon.  -Starting your season out right by assigning A,B,C events and how you choose.  A-  most important have your goals all laid out and have desired outcomes  B- Support the A event and have goals that reflect the A event. ( Betting the sun requires 15 mph avg so this B race i'm going to try to hold 15 mph Avg) C- these events are used as fun or low conse...

Danny and Travis Talk about their upcoming marathon in Mesa AZ. Fueling, Why we picked this race, and other fun things.  YouTube  https://youtu.be/9vCPe3PfXqE Gmail  Suffersooner@gmail.com Instagram  @Suffersooner

This week we are talking about off season breaks and setting goals for the future. Welcome to the podcast three average people doing some above average things. We all have jobs and families and we enjoy doing our best in Gravel, Triathlon and endurance sports. Trying to be in the top 20% in overall and age group. Please give it a listen and if you like it give a thumbs up and subscribe to be updat...

Welcome to the podcast three average people doing some above average things.  What makes this podcast worth listening to? we are not coming from a pro perspective, but not coming from a complete novice perspective either. We all have jobs and families and we enjoy doing our best in Gravel, Triathlon, and Endurance sports. Trying to be in the top 20%-25% in overall and age group.  Follow the Suffer...