Scott Proscia, ATC of VIP Endurance Racing reviews race strategy with his athlete prior to his IRONMAN Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon.  Transition Swim - Lake Michigan - Sun glare potential Bike - Wind Potential Run - Heat exposure - heat mitigation strategies  Coaching - www.vipenduranceracing.com  Training Plans - www.thetrainingplansource.com  

Scott Proscia, ATC of <a href="http://www.vipenduranceracing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIP Endurance Racing</a> reviews race strategy with his athlete prior to his IRONMAN Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon.  <ul><li>Transition</li> <li>Swim - Lake Michigan - Sun glare potential</li> <li>Bike - Wind Potential</li> <li>Run - Heat exposure - heat mitigation strategies Coaching - <a href="http://www.vipenduranceracing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.vipenduranceracing.com</a></li> </ul> Training Plans - <a href="http://www.thetrainingplansource.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thetrainingplansource.com</a>

Episode 20: IRONMAN Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon Race Plan

Scott Proscia, ATC  of VIP Endurance Racing reviews race strategy with his athlete prior to her IRONMAN Eagleman 70.3 Triathlon.  * Transition * Swim - Choptank River - Sun glare potential * Bike - Wind Potential * Run - Heat exposure - heat mitigation strategies  Coaching - www.vipenduranceracing.com Training Plans - www.thetrainingplansource.com  

Scott Proscia, ATC  of <a href="http://www.vipenduranceracing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIP Endurance Racing</a> reviews race strategy with his athlete prior to her IRONMAN Eagleman 70.3 Triathlon.  * Transition * Swim - Choptank River - Sun glare potential * Bike - Wind Potential * Run - Heat exposure - heat mitigation strategies Coaching - <a href="http://www.vipenduranceracing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.vipenduranceracing.com</a> Training Plans - <a href="http://www.thetrainingplansource.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thetrainingplansource.com</a>

Episode 19: IRONMAN Eagleman 70.3 - Race Strategy and Tips

VIP Endurance Racing Athlete Lynn completed triathlon at IRONMAN Tulsa 2021 in the Top 25 with a PR IRONMAN Marathon.  Coach Scott and Lynn discuss her triathlon in depth via Zoom.  A video of this discussion can be found on VIP Endurance Racing on Youtube.

<a href="http://www.vipenduranceracing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIP Endurance Racing</a> Athlete Lynn completed triathlon at IRONMAN Tulsa 2021 in the Top 25 with a PR IRONMAN Marathon.  Coach Scott and Lynn discuss her triathlon in depth via Zoom.  A video of this discussion can be found on VIP Endurance Racing on Youtube.

Episode 18: Women's 55-59 Age Grouper IM Tulsa - Race Review

Coach Scott and Stacy discuss her top 20 finish at IRONMAN Tulsa.  Stacy had a great day on debut for her first 140.6 and many fast finishes in her future.  So happy to have our athletes back on the race course this year.  www.VIPENDURANCERACING.COM 

Coach Scott and Stacy discuss her top 20 finish at IRONMAN Tulsa.  Stacy had a great day on debut for her first 140.6 and many fast finishes in her future.  So happy to have our athletes back on the race course this year.  <a href="http://www.VIPENDURANCERACING.COM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.VIPENDURANCERACING.COM</a>

Episode 17: IRONMAN Tulsa Post Race Review

Fueling In and around the workout is the most important nutrition of the day and influences the workoutthey are in as well as future workouts and performance. What athletes don’t understand is that this alsohas a major influence on body composition. You aren’t just what you eat but when you eat it is also important. Full article - https://www.irepathletics.com/endurance-athlete-fueling-strategies-intraworkout  Hosts: Scott Proscia, M.Ed ATC &amp; Anthony Ross, M.Ed CSCS www.irepathletics.com www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com

Fueling In and around the workout is the most important nutrition of the day and influences the workout they are in as well as future workouts and performance. What athletes don’t understand is that this also has a major influence on body composition. You aren’t just what you eat but when you eat it is also  important. Full article - <a href="https://www.irepathletics.com/endurance-athlete-fueling-strategies-intraworkout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.irepathletics.com/endurance-athlete-fueling-strategies-intraworkout</a>    Hosts: Scott Proscia, M.Ed ATC &amp; Anthony Ross, M.Ed CSCS   <a href="http://www.irepathletics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irepathletics.com</a> <a href="http://www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com</a>

Episode 16: Intraworkout Nutritional Strategies

Coaches come together for the first time in a long time to discuss the upcoming 2019 Season, New Year's Resolutions and more. If you waited for the giant crystal ball to fall out of the sky to make a change you’ll probably fail but in any event here are some things to think about, call it a New Year’s Resolution or My coach’s Wish List for 2019.  Read the full article - https://www.irepathletics.com/resolutions  www.irepathletics.com podcast@irepathletics.com 

Coaches come together for the first time in a long time to discuss the upcoming 2019 Season, New Year's Resolutions and more. If you waited for the giant crystal ball to fall out of the sky to make a change you’ll probably fail but in any event here are some things to think about, call it a New Year’s Resolution or My coach’s Wish List for 2019.  Read the full article - <a href="https://www.irepathletics.com/resolutions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.irepathletics.com/resolutions</a> <a href="http://www.irepathletics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irepathletics.com</a> <a href="mailto:podcast@irepathletics.com">podcast@irepathletics.com</a>

Episode 15: Triathlete New Year's Resolutions

Scott Proscia, BS M.ED ATC discusses specificis of the IRONMAN Louisville Swim, Bike and Run course and provides tips and tricks to succesfully execute a great IRONMAN race at this venue. Coaching - www.IREPAthletics.com Training Plans - www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com

Scott Proscia, BS M.ED ATC discusses specificis of the IRONMAN Louisville Swim, Bike and Run course and provides tips and tricks to succesfully execute a great IRONMAN race at this venue. Coaching - <a href="http://www.IREPAthletics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.IREPAthletics.com</a> Training Plans - <a href="http://www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com</a>

Episode 14: IRONMAN Louisville Race Plan

Scott Proscia, BS ATC M.Ed ACSM-CPT does a quick pre-race talk for an athlete racing an unseasonably warm IRONMAN Chattanooga.  Heat management and race day strategies are discussed for the bike and run.  Learn how to approach aid stations and how to best mitigate heat on the run. Coaching - www.IREPAthletics.com Training Plans - www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com

Scott Proscia, BS ATC M.Ed ACSM-CPT does a quick pre-race talk for an athlete racing an unseasonably warm IRONMAN Chattanooga.  Heat management and race day strategies are discussed for the bike and run.  Learn how to approach aid stations and how to best mitigate heat on the run. Coaching - <a href="http://www.IREPAthletics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.IREPAthletics.com</a> Training Plans - <a href="http://www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com</a>

Episode 13: Heat Management Strategies for IRONMAN Races

Scott Proscia, BS ATC M.Ed ACSM-CPT walks through an athlete pre-race email in preparation for IRONMAN Louisville in October.  With the cold weather potential of this race gear choices need to be considered in preparation for the event to avoid the "Nothing New on Race Day" motto. We discuss Nutrition Strategy, Gear Bags, MIPS Helmet Systems and more Coaching - www.IREPAthletics.com Training Plans - www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com

Scott Proscia, BS ATC M.Ed ACSM-CPT walks through an athlete pre-race email in preparation for IRONMAN Louisville in October.  With the cold weather potential of this race gear choices need to be considered in preparation for the event to avoid the "Nothing New on Race Day" motto. We discuss Nutrition Strategy, Gear Bags, MIPS Helmet Systems and more Coaching - <a href="http://www.IREPAthletics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.IREPAthletics.com</a> Training Plans - <a href="http://www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com</a>

Episode 12: Cold Weather IRONMAN Race Preparations

Scott Proscia, BS ATC M.ED ACSM-CPT Discusses the admin and preparation of riding long.   -Gives some tips of finding safe and effective routes for riding.  (Note: 2 Lane roads with wide shoulder are a great option not discussed in the podcast just watch for debris in the shoulder) - How to prepare nutrition and bike for the ride.   - How to execute proper hill riding. - What is Avg Power, Normalized Power and Variability Index   and more Coaching - www.IREPAtheltics.com Training Plans - www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com

Scott Proscia, BS ATC M.ED ACSM-CPT Discusses the admin and preparation of riding long.   -Gives some tips of finding safe and effective routes for riding.  (Note: 2 Lane roads with wide shoulder are a great option not discussed in the podcast just watch for debris in the shoulder) - How to prepare nutrition and bike for the ride.   - How to execute proper hill riding. - What is Avg Power, Normalized Power and Variability Index   and more Coaching - <a href="http://www.IREPAtheltics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.IREPAtheltics.com</a> Training Plans - <a href="http://www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheTrainingPlanSource.com</a>

Episode 11: Riding Long and How to Properly Ride Hills

The VIP Endurance Racing Podcast is a podcast on high performance marathon &amp; triathlon training and racing strategies, techniques with rationale appropriate for all abilities from the first time triathlete to the perennial Boston Qualifier.  The VIP Endurance Racing Podcast is Hosted by Scott Proscia an Exercise science, and Sports Medicine Instructor, Certified Athletic Trainer and IRONMAN Certified Coach.

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In this episode of The IREP Triathlon Podcast, Coach K talks with Mike Tarnapoll from InsideTracker (www.InsideTracker.com).  They cover Coach K's battle with low testosterone and touch on symptoms and recommendations on how to boost testosterone levels.  Additionally, they cover other bio-markers that endurance athletes should focus on their blood panels. Every athlete should have at least one blood test a year.  Use code IREPATHLETICS at checkout and you will receive 10% off of your test. If you have questions about your results or the testing process please connect with colin@irepathletics.com or Mike at mtarnapoll@insidetracker.com. If you're looking to reminiscence about Triathlon shoot Mariah Bridges an email at mbridges@insidetracker.com

In this episode of The IREP Triathlon Podcast, Coach K talks with Mike Tarnapoll from InsideTracker (<a href="http://www.insidetracker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.InsideTracker.com</a>).  They cover Coach K's battle with low testosterone and touch on symptoms and recommendations on how to boost testosterone levels.  Additionally, they cover other bio-markers that endurance athletes should focus on their blood panels. Every athlete should have at least one blood test a year.  Use code IREPATHLETICS at checkout and you will receive 10% off of your test. If you have questions about your results or the testing process please connect with <a href="mailto:colin@irepathletics">colin@irepathletics</a>.com or Mike at <a href="mailto:mtarnapoll@insidetracker.com">mtarnapoll@insidetracker.com</a>. If you're looking to reminiscence about Triathlon shoot Mariah Bridges an email at <a href="mailto:mbridges@insidetracker.com">mbridges@insidetracker.com</a>

Episode 5: Interview- Optimize performance through precision biomarker analysis with InsideTracker

In this episode of the IREP Triathlon Podcast the coaches discuss the two recent Ostarine Bans by professional triathletes Beth Gerdes and Lauren Barnett and provide resources to help triathletes identify reputable and high risk brands of supplements..  They also review research on Protein, Beta- alanine, and Beet Root Nitrates. USADA Supplement 411 List: http://www.supplement411.org/hrl/ NSF Certified Product List: http://www.nsfsport.com/listings/certified_products.asp

In this episode of the IREP Triathlon Podcast the coaches discuss the two recent Ostarine Bans by professional triathletes Beth Gerdes and Lauren Barnett and provide resources to help triathletes identify reputable and high risk brands of supplements..  They also review research on Protein, Beta- alanine, and Beet Root Nitrates. USADA Supplement 411 List: <a href="http://www.supplement411.org/hrl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.supplement411.org/hrl/</a> NSF Certified Product List: <a href="http://www.nsfsport.com/listings/certified_products.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nsfsport.com/listings/certified_products.asp</a>

Episode 4: Triathlon Doping Bans and Athlete Supplementation

Scott Proscia, M.Ed BS ATC runs through everything about your first triathlon from race week through the entire event. You have been training for quite some time now and it is your chance to express all of the fitness you have accumulated.  As the date of your first race creeps forward you witness your anxiety level elevating exponentially.  Questions start to flood your brain and hopefully this article will answer most of them for you.

Scott Proscia, M.Ed BS ATC runs through everything about your first triathlon from race week through the entire event. You have been training for quite some time now and it is your chance to express all of the fitness you have accumulated.  As the date of your first race creeps forward you witness your anxiety level elevating exponentially.  Questions start to flood your brain and hopefully this article will answer most of them for you.

Episode 8: Your First Triathlon

News: WTS racing has begun. Sprint race in Abu DhabiAndrea Hewitt, who lost her fiance Laurent Vidal last year, got the overall win ahead of Jodie Stimpson and Sara Vilic.  Two Americans, True and Zaferes, were in the top 5 coming out of the swim.  They made up a small pack that was eventually caught.  Hewitt ended up sprinting in the past 15m to win. The men’s race was yet again dominated by the typical races.  Javier Gomez, with his killer run,  won his 13th WTS race which gives him 37 podiums for the 50 total WTS career races.  Great Britain’s Tom Bishop and strong swimmer Vincent Luis rounded out the podium. Next race is 8-9 April in Gold Coast.  For those that don’t know, you can watch these races with high quality streams on triathlonlive.tv  Ironman New Zealand:Guess who didn’t win this year? Cameron Brown… But the 44 year old kiwi still finished second.  I feel like he will be racing IM NZ until he dies and he will always be on the podium.  Braden Currie took the overall but had to fight off a determined Brown.Last 10 IMNZ for Cam Brown: 2,1,1,2,3,3,3,3,3,1  AMERICAN WIN Jocelyn McCauley took the overall win by 12 minutes over Laura Siddall and Kessler.  Jocelyn had the 8th fastest marathon on the day overall.Alyssa Godesky also finished 5th overall  Felt Bikes gets bought by a French Ski company Rossignol.   RIP to ComputrainerRacermate is still offering warranty parts but will no longer produce Computrainer   Hot topics: Ironman Rule Changes: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2016/02/ironman-rules-q-and-a.aspx#axzz4ah1cQLMt 2017: Disc brakes allowed Yellow card now means 1 minute stop (instead of just stop and go) Can’t fully unzip any front zipped tri-suits.  Have to be zipped to at least bottom of sternum Ironman to rely on ITU for technological doping control 2016: Draft zone to 12m instead of 10m (measured from front wheel of rider in front) 3 blue cards (drafting and intentional litter) and you are out Snorkel Aerosuits w/ sleeves allowed in non-wetsuit swims   Protecting Bikes on racks (on top of car, hitch rack, inside of car, airplane) - https://www.irepathletics.com/articles/ 

News: <ol><li>WTS racing has begun. Sprint race in Abu Dhabi <ol><li>Andrea Hewitt, who lost her fiance Laurent Vidal last year, got the overall win ahead of Jodie Stimpson and Sara Vilic.  Two Americans, True and Zaferes, were in the top 5 coming out of the swim.  They made up a small pack that was eventually caught.  Hewitt ended up sprinting in the past 15m to win.</li> <li>The men’s race was yet again dominated by the typical races.  Javier Gomez, with his killer run,  won his 13th WTS race which gives him 37 podiums for the 50 total WTS career races.  Great Britain’s Tom Bishop and strong swimmer Vincent Luis rounded out the podium.</li> <li>Next race is 8-9 April in Gold Coast.  For those that don’t know, you can watch these races with high quality streams on <a href="http://triathlonlive.tv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">triathlonlive.tv</a></li> </ol></li> <li>Ironman New Zealand: <ol><li>Guess who didn’t win this year? Cameron Brown… But the 44 year old kiwi still finished second.  I feel like he will be racing IM NZ until he dies and he will always be on the podium.  Braden Currie took the overall but had to fight off a determined Brown. <ol><li>Last 10 IMNZ for Cam Brown: 2,1,1,2,3,3,3,3,3,1</li> </ol></li> <li>AMERICAN WIN Jocelyn McCauley took the overall win by 12 minutes over Laura Siddall and Kessler.  Jocelyn had the 8th fastest marathon on the day overall. <ol><li>Alyssa Godesky also finished 5th overall</li> </ol></li> <li>Felt Bikes gets bought by a French Ski company Rossignol.  </li> <li>RIP to Computrainer <ol><li>Racermate is still offering warranty parts but will no longer produce Computrainer</li> </ol></li> </ol></li> </ol>Hot topics: Ironman Rule Changes: <a href="http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2016/02/ironman-rules-q-and-a.aspx#axzz4ah1cQLMt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2016/02/ironman-rules-q-and-a.aspx#axzz4ah1cQLMt</a> 2017: <ol><li>Disc brakes allowed</li> <li>Yellow card now means 1 minute stop (instead of just stop and go)</li> <li>Can’t fully unzip any front zipped tri-suits.  Have to be zipped to at least bottom of sternum</li> <li>Ironman to rely on ITU for technological doping control</li> </ol>2016: <ol><li>Draft zone to 12m instead of 10m (measured from front wheel of rider in front)</li> <li>3 blue cards (drafting and intentional litter) and you are out</li> <li>Snorkel</li> <li>Aerosuits w/ sleeves allowed in non-wetsuit swims</li> </ol> Protecting Bikes on racks (on top of car, hitch rack, inside of car, airplane) - <a href="https://www.irepathletics.com/articles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.irepathletics.com/articles/</a>

Episode 7: Coach K and Scott talk Triathlon News, IRONMAN Rule Changes and Triathlon Travel

Scott and Anthony dive into a few different aspects of prehabilitation and injury prevention for the triathlete.

Scott and Anthony dive into a few different aspects of prehabilitation and injury prevention for the triathlete.

Episode 3: Gait Analysis, Mobility and More

Late night discussion on all things Body Composition and Daily Nutrition.

Late night discussion on all things Body Composition and Daily Nutrition.

Episode 2: Limiters: Body Composition and Nutrition

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