What is Siri's secret to avoid getting sick and dealing with sickness? What is the secret for off season life, but preparing for the next season? And other advice Bek and Siri give regarding breathing during the swim, making up for hill runs when you don't have hills to train on, and more! Siri's Off Season Secret Sauce After your last race, take 2 weeks fully off. Do all the things you don't get time to do when you're training. The way it should feel is that on the first week of not doing anyth...
Nov 22, 2019•46 min•Ep. 23
Good morning, everyone. And welcome to the Bed Head Chronicles. Today, I want to talk about certain beliefs that we developed at a very young age that, to this day, could be negatively influencing us. Even sabotaging our efforts to be happy, successful, or thriving in our lives. I woke up thinking about money and the first 4 years of my life. My parents were still together, we lived in a small house listening to Cat Stevens on our old red velvet couch. There was so much love. We didn't have many...
Nov 12, 2019•6 min
This week, Bek introduces the amazing Dr. Stacy Sims to the team to talk about the key points to think about as a woman athlete. "For over 20 years I've been telling women they are NOT small men. It fell upon deaf ears for a long time. Now I'm shouting. " Stacy T. Sims, PhD, is currently a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Waikato after returning to academia from a 6-year hiatus in industry. She is an applied researcher, innovator and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically ...
Nov 07, 2019•34 min•Ep. 22
It’s been a sad week for Siri & Bek with two losses. However, this week is serving as a lesson in turning pain into something positive. It doesn’t just apply to your personal or professional life, but also in training and all aspects of life. This week, Siri advises on how can you balance your pain with positives, do you need a strong kick in swimming and triathlon, what’s the safest way to get back into training after an injury and so much more. Dealing with Pain. Focus on what you want to ...
Oct 28, 2019•34 min•Ep. 21
Kona Wrap-Up Athletes talk about Kona being an island that will either lift you up or smack you down. Remember that it doesn't. It's a teacher and invites you to push yourself in a whole new level. Rinny had to bow out of the race as her back gave out on the bike, but her husband was the gift in the day as he was able to break the world record from the previous year and still come in second. Off Season Training Off season training is about getting through the off season and starting the new seas...
Oct 15, 2019•42 min•Ep. 20
Key Tips: Avoid injury all together. Once you start feeling something might not be right, if you have a "niggle": STOP. Stretch. Foam Roll. Then try again. If the niggle is still there, stop and give yourself a couple of days to recover. Placement of your sessions is everything. Do your swims as a 2nd workout. Communicate with your coach. Tight Calves? Don't run hills Don't run fast Don't do big gear work. Planter faciatis management - Rub soothing ointment - Roll on a tennis ball - Epsom Salts ...
Oct 09, 2019•26 min•Ep. 19
In this weeks live chat Bek brings on a special guest, her Mom Ruth Keat to talk about fertility. Ruth has been has helped establish a number of fertility clinics in Australia and in this episodes discusses fertility and gives some great insight specific to women and fertility in endurance sports. To listen to these chats live and to ask questions you can join the tri club at https://www.teamsiriustriclub.com/team-sirius-tri-club...
Oct 09, 2019•41 min•Ep. 18
Salt Loading Remember that the hotter it is, the more you need salt. Drinking electrolytes is okay, but there's a chance you can actually have too much and causes your body to get rid of the natural electrolyte levels. Get some pink himalayan sea salt and sprinkle that on your food for the race week. Carb Loading Add about a fist full of carbohydrates with each meal as you can. But remember that you're going to feel heavy because you need to store the same amount of water (in grams) that you do ...
Sep 25, 2019•28 min•Ep. 17
Our sponsor for the month of September is Normatec NormaTec is the ultimate athlete recovery. All members can go into the draw to win $500 towards any Normatec product, by listening to the Podcast during the month of September. Listen to find out how to get in the draw. https://www.normatecrecovery.com NormaTec’s technology delivers a powerful and patented compression massage that helps athletes recover faster. It is used for a pre-workout warm up, and as a post-workout recovery. The NormaTec PU...
Sep 16, 2019•34 min•Ep. 16
This week Bek talks about the 70.3 World Champs in Nice. She also goes deep into the importance of Recovery and we introduce September's sponsor Normatec . Bek rounds up the events the team members did over the past 2 weeks and recommends going to a mechanical gear shift to avoid any problems during a race as experienced by two of the members. She also discusses her favorite recovery techniques that may not have been mentioned last week. Bek's favorite recovery tool is the Normatec compression a...
Sep 09, 2019•35 min•Ep. 15
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 nutrition for the team, and will be a great addition as a coach. Swimstroke (open water) and run techniq...
Aug 19, 2019•31 min•Ep. 14
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. For so many people, fear rules their lives. And if we let it, fear can prevent us from reaching ou...
Aug 15, 2019•39 min
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 conservatively and slowly add resistance to avoid any injuries or niggles when you first start You want to f...
Aug 05, 2019•35 min•Ep. 13
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 might have in and outside of the sport. Bek also opens up about one of the regrets she has in the sport -...
Jul 29, 2019•36 min•Ep. 12
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 in their ascent to greatness. Why? It comes down to perspective; failure is only the end if you choo...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 32 min
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/team-sirius-tri-club To find out more or to donate to the horse rescue visit us as at https://www.bel...
Jul 18, 2019•28 min
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 worth it to get that extra training effect. They also answer questions about heat acclimations and train...
Jul 15, 2019•32 min•Ep. 11
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 you fear.
Jul 09, 2019•22 min•Ep. 10
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 difficult, but there are ways to control it. Siri would crack jokes prior to the race, but there are many ...
Jul 01, 2019•42 min•Ep. 9
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 threshold. For more about triathlon head to https://triathlete.com and to join us at Team Sirius go to https...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 8
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
Jun 24, 2019•28 min•Ep. 7
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 -- you want to share that with the people who have helped you get there. To join us live for these chats j...
Jun 17, 2019•26 min•Ep. 6
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 shoes and into the run like 100x. Do it in steps -- pedal first, get one foot in the shoe, pedal again, ...
Jun 03, 2019•42 min•Ep. 5
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 because it will make you slower. You need the flexibility for swim, bike, run. Gym work is only for mobili...
May 27, 2019•25 min•Ep. 4
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 positive and that you're going to do it. - Train yourself to be determined, even on the bad days. If you...
May 13, 2019•44 min•Ep. 3
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 or time? Bek and Siri explain why they don't consider distance when it comes to training. 70.3 Intermed...
Mar 25, 2019•22 min•Ep. 2
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 better prepared for the beach start? Swallowing water is normal, but practice and preparing will allow y...
Feb 18, 2019•41 min•Ep. 1
