Ahhh Kona. Such a beautiful location that can deliver both pain and glory. This year was no different with plenty of drama and action unfolding throughout the day followed by plenty of celebrations (and possibly some disappointment). Rather than tell you about the winners of the race (you already know that) today we discuss some valuable lessons from the race on the big island, and how you can apply these in your next race. In today’s episode, we discuss: Strengths VS Weaknesses Staying cool Tra...
Oct 14, 2016•36 min
It's here! The biggest race of the year for the Iron Distance event! There is a tonne of excitement built up for this years Ironman World Championships with plenty of speculation about who will take out the Men and Women's titles for 2016. But Kona is more than just the race itself - the race is a huge industry event with plenty of hype and noise. So today we discuss some of that noise and what is really important. We also talk a lot about committing to the process. Sit back, and enjoy. In today...
Oct 07, 2016•43 min
Today we are talking all things NOISE. Let's be clear, we love this sport and we love the knowledge and passion that is shared throughout the triathlon community. But too much noise leads to distraction, and distraction leads to inconsistency. And of course inconsistency is what stops people from achieving great things in sport. So settle in as we talk about how to manage the noise and help you find some clarity. In today’s episode, we discuss: The noise of Kona Processing information How the no...
Oct 01, 2016•44 min
Today Pete and I "sip the fat" of our fat black coffees with me here in Whistler Canada and Pete in sunny Cancun and we talk about what you need to do to make your goal more likely to happen while also be smarter with your expectations. Enjoy the show and please join the 297 athletes and counting in our TS CAFE. It's free but a place paced with value. In today’s episode, we discuss: Suffering indoors Misalignment of your actual goals Setting up your environment for success Creating opportunities...
Sep 15, 2016•33 min
Today we "sip the fat" with this years winner of the ULTRA 520K Canada (formerly known as UltraMan Canada) and TS Life Member, Ross Welton. Ross adopted the LCHF lifestyle to prepare his body for the race and talks us through the nuances of his journey with LCHF - mistakes he made, and strategies that you absolutely have to employ to ensure that the LCHF protocol works for you. Ross, as well as many other athletes, are proof that you can perform at high levels without destroying your body with e...
Sep 09, 2016•47 min
It's race week! And one of the biggest ones of the year! The Sunshine Coast is teaming with fit, confident, excited athletes ready to take on the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Over 3000 athletes are set to take on the tough, but fast course, so today we are talking about racing strategy; what you need to think about, what you don't want to forget and how to lay down a solid plan of action for any race. Sit back and enjoy! And if you are racing this weekend - we wish you the best of luck. Get...
Sep 01, 2016•44 min
Today we have fresh new Aussie pro athlete, Alister Caird on the show. Alister has only been in the sport for a few years and has shown some outstanding performances as an Age Group athlete (like going 8:45 at Ironman Western Australia) and has now moved into the pro ranks. Alister brings a passion for data and a deep intuitive sense of what his body can do when it is time to perform (i.e. when it counts). He also shares some invaluable tips on how to ride to your numbers correctly, how to manag...
Aug 25, 2016•1 hr 9 min
We are super excited about the Olympics, especially after watching the men's triathlon this week (and even more excited for the women's race this weekend!). What a performance from Ali, and his brother! The Olympic Games always provides a spectacle of highs, lows, controversy and sportsmanship but above all it is a display of excellence. So today Pete and I are going to share with you just how to unlock your own excellence and improve your performance. In today’s episode, we discuss: A quick rec...
Aug 20, 2016•42 min
Today Pete and I go into fatigue and discuss the emotional attachment athletes have to fatigue which can curtail their training and thus performances and we also discuss how you can and should monitor it to gain a better intuitive understanding of yourself. Every other week Pete and I'll go into what we are calling the performance series to help you get more out of out glorious sport. If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss hit us up on social media of via kristian or pete @...
Aug 12, 2016•45 min
Today Pete and I catch up and discuss my Ironman comeback. My last Ironman race was back in Kona in 2009. I attempted Ironman Melbourne in 2013 and I believe that was the day when I switched my celiac gene on and maybe my prior pre race dinner of pizza and beer pushed me over the edge. That day my stomach and diaphragm shut down before exiting the shortened swim (due to adverse conditions) and my day was done 90km into the bike. That led to a roller coaster of a year that ended up with adrenal d...
Aug 01, 2016•44 min
Today Pete and I get back on the podcast with Christopher Kelly founder of Nourish Balance Thrive and talk about combatting adrenal dysfunction. We discuss our own dealings with this health issue that supposedly doesn't exist and how to go about rebuilding ones health and of course... Performance. In today’s episode, we discuss: A quick recap from Chris’ last interview in EP 164 . We share our own experiences with adrenal dysfunction. The individuality of adrenal dysfunction. Defining adrenal ‘f...
Jul 07, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Today Pete and I kick start our performance series were will (over time) breakdown all the little parts it takes to be as successful as you can in this sport or any endurance sport for that matter. Many things cross over and the main differences will be training prescription and required skill sets for different sports. Today we start with building consistency and how you build belief and confidence. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: What it takes to be successful. Being consistently present. Gett...
Jun 21, 2016•36 min
Today Pete and I have Steph Lowe 'The Natural Nutritionist" back on the Fat Black and we talk all about the Facts versus Fiction when it comes to LCHF. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The LCHF acronym and how it's getting incorrectly followed. What LCHF essentially is... We like simple and it is simple. What it includes and excludes. What LCHF is not! Some controversy and maybe a rant or two ;) LINKS Web: http://www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/ Lower Carb, Higher Fat - 7 Day Meal Plan Also che...
Jun 15, 2016•53 min
Today Pete and I talk with Ted Adams III whom is the writer and producer behind the new triathlon movie "TRI" The movie is an inspiring, emotionally-charged drama about a medical technician with a history of not finishing things who is inspired by a cancer patient to do for her first Triathlon. TRI is the first scripted feature narrative about triathlons that has been developed for theatrical release and is aiming to raise awareness and hope for those who are seeking compassion or understanding ...
Jun 01, 2016•27 min
Today Pete and I talk once again with Peter Defty and this time we go into exogenous ketone supplementation because it's becoming the rage right now. We dive into why you'd consider spending the bucks to use whats on the market and why and when you shouldn't even consider using them. In today’s episode, we discuss: Exogenous ketone supplements. When you should not use them and why. Why they could be a very powerful tool in the toolbox for the fat adapted athlete. If you're going to use them, whe...
May 24, 2016•52 min
Today Pete and I are speaking with Martin Schoenfelder from Cosinuss, who leading the way in wearable technology with a very cool, very handy device that measures Heart rate, Heart Rate Variability as well as Core Temperature. Martin has joined us today to talk about the device, how it works and a little bit about why endurance athletes would want to pay attention to their core temperatures. In today’s episode, we discuss: Meet Martin Schoenfelder, Sports Scientist and Biologist working with Cos...
May 10, 2016•45 min
Today Pete and I break down what it really takes to achieve your goal. It doesn't matter if you want to break an hour mark, podium, or qualify for Kona or a World Championships event - there is a formula to getting it right. We break down some of the non-negotiables to this strategy and then how to implement on the day. In today’s episode, we discuss: Learning lessons from the professionals of the sport. How to gain true confidence. Why the desire has to BURN. What happens when you don't want it...
May 06, 2016•43 min
Today Pete and I have one of the nicest guys in triathlon, Tim O'Donnell on the Fat Black. Tim definitely shows that how you do something is how you do everything. He works hard and demands the best of himself no matter what he does and is why his had the success he has to date. In today’s episode, we discuss: How the Navy introduced T.O. to triathlon. Learning to make sacrifices for the greater goal. How military training can help athletic performance. Lessons from Kona. Working with Mark Allen...
Apr 28, 2016•48 min
Today Pete and I have Ariel Garten, one of the founders of Muse 'your personal meditation assistant' with brain-sensing technology to measure whether your mind is calm or active, and translates those signals into guiding sounds helping you develop zen like focus. We all know we need to reduce the noise and regain focus to be as efficient and effective as possible and Pete and I are looking forward to getting our mitts on a set of these. In today’s episode, we discuss: Meet Ariel Garten the found...
Apr 26, 2016•48 min
Today Pete and I have Michael Brown from Specialized Australia on the Fat Black Podcast talking all about Specialized's Body Geometry system and how since acquiring Retul they have successfully combined the two systems to quantify a better fitting solution for you. In today’s episode, we discuss: Michael’s background with Specialized. Recapping the Body Geometry methodology. How bike fitting is evolving. The advantages of BG Fit and RETUL coming together. The value in computer analysis and biome...
Apr 22, 2016•55 min
Today Pete and I have Craig Percival back on the Fat Black Podcast talking all about his epic 8 Ironmans in 8 days across 8 states and territories in Australia. In today’s episode, we discuss: The reality of completing 8in8in8. How the weather affected Craig’s performances. Important advice from James Lawrence (Iron Cowboy). The true dangers of sleep deprivation. Adapting on the fly. Letting go of expectations. Who really motivated Craig during the event. Being a positive role model. Craig’s 3 m...
Apr 13, 2016•56 min
Today Pete and I interview Christopher Kelly founder of Nourish Balance Thrive. A couple of years ago Christopher quit his job at a hedge fund to start Nourish Balance Thrive a small functional medicine practice for athletes. In today’s interview we are going to dive into the some baseline testing athletes should get and why. We are also going to talk nutrition, energy and fatigue and how all these topics glue together. In today’s episode, we discuss: How to get a greater advantage. The two most...
Mar 31, 2016•59 min
Today Pete and I have the host of the great Endurance Planet podcast Tawnee Prazak on the Fat Black. Tawnee is a triathlete and triathlon coach living in Laguna Beach, Calif, and like us has a huge passion for endurance sports. She has a master’s-level education in exercise physiology and strength and conditioning. Has been involved in the endurance world for nearly a decade, and is considered one of today’s leading experts in the field of endurance training, racing, strength training, nutrition...
Mar 29, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Today we speak with new Whistler local Kirsten Sweetland, the 2006 junior world champion, 2013 U/23 World Champs silver medalist and Glasgow Commonwealth games silver medalist on her quest to make it on the Canadian Olympic team for Rio after missing out on making the teams for Beijing and London due to injuries. We love Kirsten's mindset and how she has seen the positive side of learning much more about her body while working through parasitic and bacterial infections after racing in dirty wate...
Mar 25, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Today we have another interview we did for the Triathlon World Summit with Mark Cote, the head aerodynamicist at Specialized Bicycles. We go through the hard data on the massive time savings you can make from some simple changes. We also talk what's really important first and foremost and then give you the keys so to speak with what you can do to slash massive amounts of time off of your bike splits without more training. In today’s episode, we discuss: How you can get massive time savings by do...
Mar 22, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Today we have an interview we did for the Triathlon World Summit with US Navy Captain and newly appointed Admiral Scott Jones. After listening to Scott, you are going to want more so we will have him on The Fat Black shortly. Scott is a no nonsense kinda person but a man who is exceptionally humble and has a huge heart. In today’s episode, we discuss: Why it pays to be a winner Mediocrity To be strong in the body you need to be strong in the mind Setting the 'table' correctly and why thats impor...
Mar 17, 2016•1 hr 11 min
Today Pete and I speak with fellow Aussie and Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs on getting back on track after his bumpy road since winning the big one back in 2012. In today’s episode, we discuss: Life with Fatigue The catalyst for change Ken Ware ... The man that helped John Mclean walk again There are no hills - quieting the mind Belief when the chips are down Dealing with the noise PJ's lessons and taking responsibility. The n=1 journey Show Links http://petejacobs.com/ PJ on Twitter PJ on ...
Mar 14, 2016•58 min
Today Pete and I speak with Steve Fleck, a lifelong endurance athlete. Husband and Father. Businessman. Race & Event Announcer for triathlon, cycling, running and all endurance sports events and someone that truly has his finger on the pulse of triathlon. Steve gives us some history lessons and we talk about the state of affairs in our beloved sport and how it can thrive going forward. Enjoy and scroll down to check out my birthday and good news deals. In today’s episode, we discuss: The ear...
Mar 11, 2016•1 hr 23 min
Today Pete and I are excited to speak with triathlon legend Cameron Brown. We had to reschedule this after some pre race issues for Cam last week and glad we did and get to speak to him about his exceptional performance at Ironman NZ on the weekend and breaking the course record at 43 years young. Brownie's been racing for 28 years and has a bit of wisdom to impart. Enjoy. Picture by @DellyCarr In today’s episode, we discuss: The big secret to Cam’s success (Clue: there is more than one!). What ...
Mar 08, 2016•50 min
Today Kristian gets to chat with Danish pro triathlete Michelle Versterby on The Fat Black. I remember watching Michelle be 4th across the line in Kona last October and her smile and celebration was pretty infectious. But learning a little more about Michelle, it’s seems the smiling is a motto for how she lives her life. Her attitude is infectious… Enjoy In today’s episode, we discuss: The smile and what’s behind it We get philosophical about life and training/racing Perspective Michelle’s favou...
Mar 01, 2016•46 min
