Why We Tri | Endurance Sports Podcast for All Levels

CBG Consulting Agency, LLC Production Host, Producer: Caroline Gardner Audio & Video Editor: Katelyn Kucharski Creative Content: Gabriela Petrone Episode Supervisor: Gabriel Yanni EP69: LIVE Audience Podcast with Author Laura Carney Have you ever lost someone who you wish you could have one more conversation with?  To ask them for advice, their opinions, and possibly what they wish they could...

Welcome Back to the Why We Tri Podcast! Today's 68th episode ignites Season 4 of this upcoming series. What's on deck: Live audience recorded interview with previous guest, copy editor, and author Laura Carney of 'My Father's List,' at my favorite book stop Books & Books in Coral Gables. Conversations with my favorite Triathlon Coach from Alien Racing Coach Andy Clark . How...

CBG Consulting Agency, LLC Production Host, Producer: Caroline Gardner Audio & Video Editor: Katelyn Kucharski Creative Content: Gabriela Petrone Episode Supervisor: Gabriel Yanni EP67: Hilary Topper: Author of ‘From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete’ In today’s episode, we zoom up to Long Island Soun, NY, and talk with 30-year Public Relations veteran Hilar Topper. Hilary holds many roles in...

WWT Episode 66 w/ ⁠Mack Cyclist⁠ : ⁠Meredith Camel Today’s episode is a BONUS Episode of our ⁠Mack Cycle Ambassador⁠ Mini-Series! In this BONUS Mack Cyclist episode we head to the University of Miami with Executive Director of Communications and Mack Cyclist Ambassador Meredith Camel. When Meredith is not overseeing the marketing communication teams over at the U, she whips up a storm of healthy v...

Host, Producer, Copy Writer, Creative Content: ⁠Caroline Gardner⁠ Audie & Video Editor: ⁠Katelyn Kucharski⁠ Episode Supervisor: Gabriel Yanni WWT Episode 65 w/ ⁠Mack Cyclist⁠ : ⁠Mari Lovo⁠ Welcome to the 6th and Final Episode in our 6-Part ⁠Mack Cycle Ambassador⁠ Mini-Series 🎉🎉🎉 OR is it?? A Bonus Mack Cycle Ambassador Episode is in the works, so stay tuned for Episode 66 w/ Meredith Camel....

CBG Consulting Agency, LLC Production Host, Producer, Copy Writer, Creative Content: Caroline Gardner Audie & Video Editor: Katelyn Kucharski Episode Supervisor: Gabriel Yanni Welcome to the 5th episode in a 6-Part Mack Cycle Ambassador Mini-Series. In today's episode, we keep it local and take off on a venture into the world of gravel with Dora Suarez, aka Dora the Gravel Explorer . Dora...

EP 63. Why We Tri x Mack Cycle Ambassador Manager Diego Ferradas Beginner. Rookie. Newbie. Do you remember how you felt when you stepped into these roles in life? How did you feel when you signed up for your first triathlon or marathon? How did you feel when you went to your first training session and met a triathlon team? What was your perception of your Coach and team members? Better yet, what w...

EP 62. Why We Tri x Mack Cyclist Adam Ciperski Welcome to the 3rd episode in our 6-Part #MackCycle Mini-Series! Tonight we are here w/worldwide customer success leader of ThoughtSpot, husband, father of two, and Multiple Ironman finisher: Adam Ciperski! This hard-working husband and father of two shares w/ us his #WHY in his early morning #tritraining.  Adam’s introduction to triathlon came from a...

A Why We Tri, LLC Production In tonight’s episode, we sit down w/ badass Mack Cycle Ambassador, 2x cancer fighter, 2x crash recovery cyclist, brain injury survivor, gravelist, loyal Home Depot employee, devoted husband, and dedicated father of two: Angel Blanco.  This is the 2nd episode in our 6-Part Mack Cycle Mini-Series. We are not holding back in sharing this Mack Cyclist’s inspirational story...

EP60 Mack Cycle Mini-Series: Courtney Smith, MS, RD, CDCES A Why We Tri Production 2022 Holi-Daze are here. Let’s keep calm and Carrie ON w/ a 6-Part Mack Cycle Ambassador Mini-Series.  Thanks to the leading ladies over at my favorite bike shop, MaryJane, Rachel, and Sandy…And thanks to Mack Cycle Ambassador Manager Diego Ferradas, we have collaborated and chosen 6 Mack Cycle Ambassadors who will...

Professional bike fitter, Chris Pavon from Mack Cycle, joins me on Why We Tri to talk about how he helps power athletes to the finish line.  In this episode we chat about: The man that shaped Chris’ life Chris’ beginner to bike fitting pro journey  Why Chris started in the sport and the Why that keeps Chris going  Connect with Chris: Chris: @chrispavon Mack Cycle: @mackcycleandfitness This Episode...

On a trip to Canada, Mason and his friend discovered hundreds of bikers walking with their bikes. It was the Tour Divide, which Mason decided at that moment he would participate in the following year. Listen to the full episode to discover how long this grueling bike ride took, as well as the secret to drinking beer with no side effects! In this episode we hear about: - Mason's spontaneous decisio...

Committing to triathlons or any sport takes time and dedication, but would you quit your job to pursue it full time? That's exactly what Joanne Murphy from Ireland did after spending 10 days in Kona.  Listen to hear all of Joanne's daring choices and travel adventures! In this episode we hear about: - What inspired Joanne to get into the world of triathlons - Joanne's travel experience that led he...

Dan Grieb: Training The Strongest Athletes Among Us - Special Olympians In Special Olympics, the power and joy of sport shifts focus to what our athletes CAN do, not what they can't. Attention to disabilities fades away. Instead, Dan see his athletes' talents and abilities - and applauds them for all that they can do. The transformative power of sports to instill confidence, improve health, and in...

From well known triathletes to Olympic gold medalists, these are athletes we idolize.  But how did they get there? Stephan Ban shares his 15 year experience with triathlons and what he is doing now with the USA Triathlon Foundation to make sure our athletes get the support they need starting from youth.  Listen to the full episode to learn Stephen’s "three pillars" to creating a winning athlete. ...

Creating a plan for physical training is important for the next race, but are you optimizing this training to the fullest?  Alex Larson, dietician and founder of Alex Larson Nutrition, joins us on the show to share her expertise on just how big of a role diet plays in our performance.  Alex gives us her expert insights on how to optimize both your daily and training nutrition needs. In this episod...

Don’t miss this week’s episode with Mari Bandin - plant based fasting coach. This mom of two has journeyed from obese to healthy endurance cyclist. Facing a serious health scare with her daughter, Mari’s family eliminated dairy to manage the daughter’s symptoms. After quickly seeing positive health impacts, the family committed to a vegan lifestyle.  Eleven years later and Mari’s family has never...

Holi-daze definition: The time period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s where a person feels extremely exhausted.  Tune in to this episode to hear about: What’s helping Caroline stay healthy without the hangover this Holi-daze Season Reflections on the past two guest episodes with Lynette Estrada and Mike Estevez  Caroline’s main takeaway from competing - unprepared - in a 70.3  Introduction to...

We aren't always immediately aware of injuries that our bodies have, and that is exactly what happened to Lynette Estrada. Undergoing multiple repeat surgeries, she didn't let any of it stop her from persevering with endurance sports. Find out what drives Lynette as she tells us about her incredible journey of surgeries, recoveries, and persistence to finally be healthy enough for a triathlon. In...

Mike Estevez: Event Announcer, 12 Time Ironman Finisher, USA Triathlon Level1 Coach, IronmanU Triathlon Coach, US Masters Level 2 Swim Coach, USA Cycling Level 3 Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer, Father and devoted Husband.   Today’s episode starts with a little back story of how Why We Tri Podcast came into existence. In life we meet people who help us get back up and keep moving. For me that was tea...

Push past your challenges and don't let anything stop you. That's exactly what our guest this week Jonathan Schwartz did when faced with multiple brain surgeries. Jonathan shares his experiences in the triathlon world, despite having to recover both physically and mentally.  In this episode we hear about: - Jonathan's incredible persistence through two brain surgeries to complete an IronMan. - The...

Grab your favorite beverage and join Caroline as she manages burnout and heads into a 70.3 race weekend! In this week’s episode, Caroline shares how letting go of her anger and slowing down has transformed her triathlon experience.   In this episode, we hear about:  Tips for keeping your nutrition on track while dealing with life’s curveballs  Strategies for staying connected to your goals to avoi...

Heal your relationship with food, your body, and yourself. That's the mantra behind this week's guest, Coach Hannah Conway, who joins Caroline to explore our inner worlds and limitations. Hannah shares expert advice for keeping composure in triathlon's greatest difficulties - tough races, defeat, and failure.  In this episode we hear about: One of the most challenging races in Wales that will push...

The future is female. The future of triathlons, that is.  This episode is all about Moms Who Tri. On this Zone 1, Caroline discusses the growing trend of women participating in triathlons. Caroline shares what she’s learned - often the hard way - about training for and competing in your first triathlon as a mom.  In this episode, we hear Caroline’s insights on: The right race for beginner triathle...

Are you tired? Achy? Dehydrated? Thinking you are eating "right" but not seeing the results in training?  Your brain, body, and gut may be working against you! Join us this week as Caroline sits down with world renowned Dr. Tom O'Bryan, author of "The Autoimmune Fix" and "You Can Fix Your Brain."  In this episode, Caroline and Dr. Tom go deep on autoimmune health, the real truth behind gluten, and...