The Bek and Siri Show

Team Sirius Triathlon Camp will be in October 26-27 (after Kona).  This is limited to 20 slots. The camp is open to all and you can find out more at https://www.teamsiriustriclub.com/training-camp-october-2019/ Maddy Pesch is having a Camp in Canada on September 14-15 as well. Welcome Maricarmen Farias is officially coming on as a coach for Team Sirius Tri Club.  She's been the go to person for nu...

We all experience fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear that we’re just not enough – fear is a common current that runs through all of our lives. You could be fearful of failing in business, or in a relationship. You could be fearful of death, or of not living life to its fullest. You could be fearful of asking your boss for a raise, or of your friends and family not accepting who you are...

In this weeks episode, Siri is back from Los Angeles doing a Tony Robbins Global Youth Leadership Summit.  She shares how it is close to her heart because the age of the kids involved was a tough time in her own youth Climbing Hills When you build strength in your legs, that translates to speed. If you don't have hills where you live, do big gear work on your wind trainer.  Be sure to start conser...

This week, Bek and Siri discuss preparing to race at altitude and what to expect at Boulder 70.3.   They also talk about tips in the swim when anxiety kicks in.   Siri talks about how you can change the way things are going by tweaking your thinking just a little to be more positive.  Keep in mind that "wherever focus goes, energy flows."  That's going to help you overcome any issues and fears you...

A special bonus episode where Siri tells her story to Tony Robbins on his podcast about her journey to World Champion Triathlete and coach. You can listen to the original recording here https://www.tonyrobbins.com/podcasts/letting-go-fear/ Where do you go from failure? The most successful people in the world have recorded massive failures, and, for many of them, failure was the greatest influence...

Bek talks about how her identity was wrapped up in being a professional athlete from the age of 17 and how difficult it was to retire and to transition into running Team Sirius Tri club as a coach and a business person and also her story along with Siri that culminated in creating non-profit horse rescue Believe Ranch and Rescue. To join the tri club visit us at https://www.teamsiriustriclub.com/t...

In this week's live chat, Bek and Siri express their excitement for their athletes results over the weekend. Siri also makes the point that sometimes you need to race even if your build-up hasn't gone well or you really don't feel like it. Siri talks about how many people don't think you should train while listening to music but why she thinks anything that can give you an edge in training is wort...

Bek talks about time trial bikes vs road bike and the clubs Quintanaroo discount. He also explains her recommendation and Team Sirius training plans and how it's important not to miss a long bike workout or a long brick.  Bek and Siri also give us advice on how to breath out underwater during the swim.   They also discuss running hard off the bike on race day and pushing yourself to do the things...

Bek reminds us about how taking off a few weeks to heal any injuries or sickness is OK because you won't lose as much fitness as you think, and you can bounce back within weeks to get back to where you were.   You want to stay out of the grey zones -- make sure your hards are really hard and your easy is really easy so you can recover.   Controlling your anxiety, especially during a race can be di...

Triathlete Magazine invites Siri to do a Live AMA.  Listen to Siri's advice on topics such as: how does an athlete know that a coach is right for them?  How does relentless positivity help and hurt an athlete? Advice for Xterra training How to crack Kona.  Training after age 40.  Favorite recovery method. How Tony Robbins became Siri's mentor and life saver.  And how to really expand your pain thr...

Siri and Bek introduce the Priming exercise to help you be in a better mental state and send out good thoughts to those who need it and feel confident about how powerful you are.  Priming is a great way to start your day with a clear and healthy mindset, positive vibes and be energized. To join these chats live sign up to the club at https://www.teamsiriustriclub.com/team-sirius-tri-club

Listening and not trying to solve problems is a great way to allow the other person to be heard and heal. It's a way of emotional healing.  Most people just want to be seen, heard and appreciated.  On the triathlon journey, if we try to do it all alone, when times are tough it is so much harder on us. But if you acknowledge your family and supporters, it makes it so much easier and fulfilling -- y...

Hormones Older, female athletes don't need to take more hormones, but watching what you eat, taking care of your bodies and resting is all you need.  Eat organically and avoid preservatives. Testosterone For male athletes, when you feel like your testosterone levels are low, stop training and get some rest.  Faster Transitions Set up a mock transition area and go through onto the bike, into the sh...

How to do deep water running properly.  Bek explains how to run like you're in the water and bringing your foot through.  Open Water and Sighting.  Make sure you feel the wave coming, pull yourself up and over.  WIth sighting, you want to look up and breath to the side.  You want less disruption to your stroke pattern as possible. Are weight workouts recommended?  Not for the Team Sirius tri-club...

Bek and Siri bring on Maricarmen to talk about how she's changed since being part of Team Sirius and how Siri she knew she was going to be great.  And learn from Maricarmen's mistakes during her race as she recalls some of the things that occurred. When it comes to accomplishing your goals, there are three things you want to do in order to get to them: - Say it out loud if you mean it. - Think pos...

Find out what Siri believes happens when you stumble upon a feather in your path.  See Bek's hilarious reaction to Siri having a bird in her room.  What do you do if you have something nice to say?  Siri explains how saying something nice can really make someone else's day -- especially if it's because it's true.  Don't hold in what you have nice to say. In training, is it better to train in miles...

This episode comes from this weeks Team Sirius Tri Club live chat. Embracing Failure There is no road to success that's perfectly paved.  Embrace failure and understand that it's an essential part of achieving great success.  What do you do when training when you're sick?  Get some rest...and find out Siri's secret chicken soup recipe for a quick recovery.  How can I avoid swallowing water and be...