Karl Keltner has put himself through a lot in the
past decade as a Coach for Team-In-Training. The
Marine veteran has run across Death Valley twice,
biked for 26-hours non-stop, and completed more
triathlons than he can remember. Tomorrow, May 1st,
he sets out on his latest endurance challenge to raise
money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He shares
with Endurance Planet how he pushes forward and where
he gets his perspective."
It's Breakaway Friday courtesy of Breakaway Books.
A day in
which we hear an audio excerpt from a great tale of
endurance. Today's is a humorous tale from "the
road less pedaled." Joe Kurmaskie's "Metal Cowboy."
Prior to the 1948 Olympic Marathon, famed
long-distance runner Emil Zatopek is reported to have
said to fellow runners at the starting line, "Men,
today we die a little." Well, a lot of people died a
little at the 111th Annual Boston Marathon earlier
this month...including top American finisher Peter
Gilmore. Today on Endurance Planet Gilmore looks back
at the race and looks forward to the Olympic Trials
which are just six months away.
Patti Catalano Dillon helped ignite the running boom
of the 70's and 80's as the first American woman to
break 2 hours 30 minutes. Today on Endurance Planet
we hear from the ever competitive, ever entertaining
woman on her training habits and outlook. Patti's homepage.
It's been said, "there's a difference between
discomfort and pain" and no one knows that better than
age-grouper Frank Aponte who got into multi-sport as a
member of Team-In-Training and stayed with it after
losing his wife to cancer. Known to many by his alias
"Scuba Punk", Frank inspires those around him. Frank is our BeginnerTriathlete.com "Beginner Triathlete of the Month".
Dick and Rick Hoyt are known around the world as the
father-and-son team that compete in marathons and
triathlons despite the fact that Rick can neither walk
nor talk. Endurance Planet talks with Dick about
training and the latest bump in the road for Team
Hoyt.
It's Breakaway Friday courtesy of Breakaway Books.
Today we hear a story about a true pioneer in the
world of multi-sport. Gordon Haller was the first
Iron Man. Yes, it was two words back then. Haller's
race account is one of many tales in "First
Triathlons: Personal Stories of Becoming a
Triathlete" by Gail Waesche Kislevitz.
You asked for it, you got it. Some of you have told
us you'd like to hear more from age-groupers who have
to balance training, work, and family. Today,
Endurance Planet reports on 33-year-old Amy
Palmiero-Winters who has been recognized by USA
Triathlon for some record setting performances. Amy's
story is just one of many age-group stories to come.
If you want to become the very fastest runner you can
be then you have to gasp for breath from time to time.
That's part of why the Altitude Project in Mammoth
Lakes, California was created. But camp organizers
also want runners to climb the mountain to get closer
to God. On today's Endurance Planet we hear from
elite runner Greg Jimmerson and the camp he helps
direct at 75-hundred feet.
When the 111th Boston Marathon takes place today,
Endurance Planet's Kevin Patrick will be right there
with the fastest marathoners in the world. O-k, he
won't be RIGHT there...he'll be more than an hour
behind...but he will be running. Today on Endurance
Planet, we hear why it takes some people TWELVE tries
before they qualify for Boston. We also hear how
great friendships are built along the way.
On this Breakaway Friday, courtesy of Breakaway Books, we hear a tale from Rob Schultheis' 'Bone
Games...Extreme Sports, Shamanism, Zen, and the Search
for Transcendence'. Join us as we explore the limits
of the "athletic high".
They don't get the attention that triathletes do but
duathletes are growing in numbers and they're adamant
that their sport is every bit as hard...if not
harder...and fulfilling. Today on Endurance Planet we
look at the future of duathlon and how you can improve
at the growing sport.
Less than two weeks ago we told you about Brian
Janes' plan to run 220-miles through the Klamath
National Forest in northern California to raise money
for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation. In a
follow-up to the "Footstep for Firefighters" podcast,
Brian tells us about the run that is now behind him.
Open water swimming can be one of the most
intimidating skills to learn for a multi-sport
athlete. USAT-certified Coach Gary Emich knows that.
He used to be worried about what was swimming with him
in the San Francisco Bay, now he can't wait to get out
there. On today's Endurance Planet, Gary offers his
insights on mastering the open water swim.
Runners, cyclists, and multi-sport athletes put
themselves through a world of hurt to achieve success.
For some, there are nicks and cuts along the way.
Today on Endurance Planet we investigate why some men
shave their legs, how they do it, what benefits it
truly provides, and how they justify borrowing their
wive's razors.
This Breakaway Friday
focuses on the world of adventure racing, a world
Roman Dial discovered at Alaska's Mountain &
Wilderness Classic. His tale is included in the book,
"The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of My Feet".
Courtesy of Breakaway Books.
21 years ago an horrific accident took one of Scott
Rigsby's legs and left the other mangled. After
countless surgeries, that leg was removed as well.
But Rigsby wouldn't be stopped. On today's Endurance
Planet we hear the story of one mans' quest to become
the first double-amputee to complete an Ironman triathlon.
Scott's web site is scottrigsby.com.
When Tess Geddes turned forty she made a pledge to
herself to try something new each year. She had no
idea the pledge would lead her to southwest Libya and
a 100-mile non-stop race with fellow ultrarunner Sandy
McCallum. On today's Endurance Planet, Tess tells us
about The Libyan Challenge and how it gave her a new
appreciation for everything around her.
Professional triathletes don't often make the front
of the sports page or the top of the evening news.
But documentary film-maker Peter Han knew that there
were compelling stories to tell in the sport. That's
why he made "What it Takes". On today's Endurance
Planet we hear excerpts from the film and talk to
Peter about how the featured athletes are doing.
After a series of ugly crashes on his bike, cyclist
Josh Horowitz found himself battling his mind more
than the course. That's when he discovered the
tremendous potential of self-visualization, hypnosis,
and sports psychology. In today's Endurance Planet we
report on the events that changed Horowitz's life and
launched his business.
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