Today I have a man that is on a tear, winning his first two Ironmans. A man who was going backward when it came to health and someone that learned what to do to not only fix his health... But come back and dominate. That man is Cody Beals. As always enjoy. Image: @TalbotCox IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: On being fully transparent and why it's important Fit, Fast but far from healthy The magic number Stress and techniques on management Body composition Checking in with oneself Strategies on bei...
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 33 min
Today I have arguably the best finish chute dancer in the triathlon world Lucy Gossage on the show. Lucy is such an awesome human being, juggling both being an oncologist that is making positive changes to NHS over in the UK, and a professional Ironman triathlete. There's probably a reason she has been dubbed the Duracell bunny! As always enjoy. Image: Ross Grieve IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: No pressure All about perspective Juggling being a pro and an oncologist The 3 essential attributes f...
Sep 21, 2018•54 min
Today I have Evan De Marco on the show. Evan is a sports medicine and nutrition expert, published author, public speaker and frequent guest on television, radio, and digital platforms. He is a successful entrepreneur whose interest in diet, health and supplements began as an athlete and consumer determined to improve an industry that was going through massive transformation. We talk all about CBD oil as right now the world seems obsessed by it. I have been testing it myself as a way to help with...
Sep 14, 2018•55 min
Today I have good friend Peter Defty back on the show... It's been a while since he's been on and today we go into hydration and why it matters on so many levels. No matter if you are fat adapted or still a carb dependant athlete. At Ironman Canada we saw many athletes day's hampered due to screwing up hydration and fueling. A big goal of mine is to help stop that happening. As always enjoy. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: How you get a competitive advantage in the heat Why some athletes can tol...
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr
Today I have ultrarunner and coach Jeff Browning aka Go Bronco Billy on the show. Jeff just turned 47, recently won the Hard Rock 100, his 32nd 100 miler after coming 5th at the Western States Endurance 100 not that many weeks before. Now I won't say his 18 years of competitive ultrarunning have been plain sailing but in the last few years Jeff has focused on a few things specifically that have led him to be able to crush folks half his age after going through some health issues. So for all of u...
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 30 min
Today Charlotte and I analyze Ironman Canada race day in the tough conditions that athletes were presented with on the day. Being on the ground we witnessed many mistakes that led to much slower times and many DNF's. It's a tough course but many athletes still performed and they did so because they executed wisely and likely adjusted expectations to match the conditions of the day while still racing. As always no matter the result, there are many lessons that can lead us to become better athlete...
Aug 07, 2018•46 min
Today Charlotte and I talk about race week. What's essential to stack the deck of race day success in your favor, we go into some Ironman Canada specifics but the reality is, it's all relevant no matter the race you are doing. Last year I did a " how to pace and race an Ironman " with my buddy and coach Patrick Ash which is also a must listen. Enjoy. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The temps are skyrocketing, so how to adjust for that with fueling, cooling, and pacing Being prepared Dealing with...
Jul 20, 2018•51 min
Today I have my friend, clinical counselor and mental performance consultant Greg McDonnell on the podcast. We've tried for a while to make this happen and at the end of the day Greg came round to our place and we sat down and talked through the stories we tell ourselves. Because honestly, it's those narratives that can either build us up and keep us stuck seeing the same old crap over and over again. I know you'll enjoy this one. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The stories we tell ourselves and...
Jul 13, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Today Charlotte and I talk about commitment, desire, responsibility and also smiling your way to results. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: What desire will do for you Self-efficacy Responsibility Grant Giles post on Coaching 101 Smiling Listen & Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Radio SHOW LINKS: @charliepaul @kristianmanietta Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.instagram.com/trispecific TS LIFE membership for just $395 for the year is really the ...
Jul 02, 2018•38 min
Today Charlotte and I talk about how thoughts create results. This is a really important concept to grasp as it will impact not only your sports performance but also life. No, we aren't going all woo-woo on you here. You'll see how you’ve played this out and how you can think better to, therefore, create better outcomes. Charlotte takes us through a model of how thoughts create results and we give you some solid examples. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The Thoughts to Results Model The question...
Jun 22, 2018•38 min
5 years... Can you believe the Fat Black podcast is 5 years old? Truth be told, the podcast is 5 years old as it originally started as 'The TriSpecific Podcast" on June 15, 2013, before morphing into "The Friday Fat Black" in November 2013, but this episode marks the 5th year that I've been putting out podcasts. Pat on the back.😆 Charlotte and I are again talking about performance. I should probably stop calling it the performance series, because each time we do a show, there will be topics and...
Jun 15, 2018•50 min
How do you get the performances you are after? Well, between guest podcasts I have decided to go all in on giving you all the tools you need to get the race performances you are after, while also not killing your health. Today Charlotte and start continue with the performance series and what you need to do, or develop to become the best athlete you can. The topic of today is that you need to be strong. Triathlon is not just an aerobic endurance sport. In fact, it's a strength endurance sport. Yo...
Jun 08, 2018•1 hr 4 min
How do you get the performances you are after? Well, between podcasts I have decided to go all in on giving you all the tools you need to get the race performances you are after, while also not killing your health. Today Charlotte and start with the most important aspect of performance and that is your mindset. And there is one thing you need to do if you are going to perform. You have to become your own referee that blows the whistle on your own B.S. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Flicking the...
Jun 01, 2018•39 min
Today I have Charlie Jabaley on the show. Who the hell is Charlie… Charlie is a common man that found success at a young age in the entertainment industry. But Charlie had always been the fat kid. As he got more success he got bigger, he was depressed. He was in a dark place, even when he won a Grammy, even with making a million dollars before the age of 30. He hit rock bottom. He told himself... what a person does in the dark is what he truly is. He left his successful career, his support netwo...
May 25, 2018•1 hr 45 min
Today I have Charlotte back on the podcast and one of the biggest take-home lessons is immediately at the start. We talk about training and race execution and also importantly debriefing or evaluating. Among other things ALL related to race dace execution. Enjoy IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The past, present and future and why you need to be in the present Self-evaluation in the day to day and racing Why and how to test drive the body Objective V subjective decision making How to calm the fuc...
May 18, 2018•54 min
Today I speak with Josh Sprague, he’s a tech and gear guy that has spent years racing in Ultras, Gravel Races, Ironman, mountain bike races, adventure races and traveling all over the globe in search of adventure. Along the way, he wasn’t satisfied with the hydration packs on offer. From his frustrations came innovation and he created Orange Mud to change the way endurance athletes looked at hydration. Enjoy. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The right tools for the job Mindset, this is what it's ...
May 11, 2018•1 hr 18 min
I always enjoy speaking with Phil. The good doctor... A wealth of knowledge and ultimately a person that just cares about our wellbeing. MAF is about health and fitness. Period and rather than people taking knowledge at face value Phil advises people to TEST it out for themselves. Figure out your own tolerances and amounts. Ultimately true health and awe-inspiring performances come from self-responsibility. Knowledge, real lasting knowledge doesn’t come from knowledge in of itself, it comes from...
May 04, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Damn, I enjoyed this conversation with Talbot. This kid (and yes at 41 I can call Talbot a kid) is out there creating his own path. He's done alright athletically but what he's doing in the sport of triathlon for the sport of triathlon to increase its exposure and create better experiences for all of us is downright inspiring. Talbot is on a tear and having a lot of fun along the way. His attitude is infectious and already has wisdom beyond his years. Enjoy. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Doing...
Apr 29, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Once again I have my buddy and phenomenal coach Grant Giles on the podcast. I love Grant's writing and musing that is developed not through theory (sure he's spent the time reading, being open and learning) but mostly through his only personal journey into this mental world. What's first is uncomfortable then opens space and quietens the noise. We are only just scratching the surface to what the mind can do for us. Enjoy. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The illusions of Fear Judgment and how we ...
Apr 13, 2018•1 hr 8 min
To be honest I was a little apprehensive at first because last year Lisa accepted a public warning for an anti-doping rule violation. However, Lisa was awesome and open about the whole thing. Had I not had her on the show I would have missed out on two fun conversations and you would have missed out on some very valuable lessons. Yes, two… for the first time in nearly 5 years of doing this show… I simply didn’t follow my checks and balances and forgot to hit record. And I only realized after we ...
Apr 06, 2018•1 hr 44 min
Today I talk with Tommy Zaferes. The semi-retired Elite Triathlete, photographer, and joke writer from Santa Cruz, California traveling the world with his wife professional kick ass ITU triathlete Katie Zaferes. I love the windows of opportunity that come through adversity - so many takeaways Enjoy. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The jokes The difference between elite and age groupers when it comes to switching off Hard work and perseverance Lessons from heat stroke and being in a coma Stress a...
Mar 30, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Conformational bias… We all have it or have had it… I’m for one sick of it and want to be more pragmatic about it all. But I still find myself getting angry because of it. Even with people who I know have others best interest at heart. I’ve been guilty of this, and I believe we've lost the forest for the trees! This is a short podcast on confirmation bias and some strategies I believe will help you have better health and performance. I have the good doctor, Dr Phil Maffetone coming back on the s...
Mar 23, 2018•48 min
I still remember the first time I 'met' Rich, it was during the marathon at Ironman WA in 2007 when I broke 9 hours for the first time. Early on were running together, and he had one of those back then new fandangal Garmin watches that told your pace. I still had the good ole trustworthy Timex 100 lap stopwatch. I remember asking him what pace we were running. The answer: Too Fast. Haha. This was off the back of when Rich won his age group in Kona and I’ve seen him take on a pro card, helped coa...
Mar 15, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Today I have Dr Emily Splichal on the podcast. I was introduced to Dr Emily by a good friend of mine who used to head up Trigger Point in NZ and I knew as soon as her website loaded, I needed to have her on the podcast. This quote by Leonardo Di Vinci "THE HUMAN FOOT IS A MASTERPIECE OF ENGINEERING AND A WORK OF ART" and then her intro paragraph on us holding the power to our own health and well-being and that we need to take ownership and commit to the plans and necessary steps needed to improv...
Mar 02, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Today I have a cracker of a conversation with pro athlete Ben Kanute aka the connoisseur of pain. Ben is also a Professional Triathlete, Olympian, coffee enthusiast (we will get on), and world traveler. As usual lots of goodies for you. Enjoy my conversation with Ben Kanute. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The importance of the team The Olympic dream Growing up in transitions Outsprinting Terenzo at Island house tri Making mistakes Balance Connoisseur of pain Bens dad The new Olympic format The ...
Feb 23, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Wow the 250th episode… and it’s one that can definitely help your performances. The unfortunate truth is we all get niggles and injuries that aren’t fun. They kill consistency (which kills performance) and they can cause a helluva lot of frustration which is a massive killjoy. The problem with running is we just go out and do it. No though other than one foot in front of the other. But where are we starting from? Do we wave muscles that are unplugged? What sort of movement blocks do we have? Wel...
Feb 16, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Ritch Viola is the founder of Every Man Jack , a company that produces a complete line of grooming products for men. In his short 10 odd years as an age group athlete he has been able to accomplish so much, l ike winning his AG in Kona and 70.3 worlds in the same year but also crush it as a businessman (he gives us some great pointers), husband, dad and for those racing in North America, you have likely seen very fast age groupers in the EMJ kits. Ritch formed his own team in 2011 to help promot...
Feb 09, 2018•1 hr 41 min
Ok this week I was meant to bring you my conversations with a successful entrepreneur, businessman, AG Ironman and 70.3 World champion but we had some connectivity challenges. The editing just wasn’t going to cut it so we have rescheduled that for next week. So… You have me again, maybe with a little ranting only done with love because I rather have all of us rise up, fight the good fight and achieve great things. So this one's an off the cuff episode of some of the things I see too much of (thi...
Feb 03, 2018•25 min
Alrighty guys and girls. This week I'm talking about developing your mental strength. We all know athletes that are tough as nails. No matter what a race throws at them they seemingly take it in their stride. While you may feel that when the going gets tough you don't seem to be able to rise to the occasion. Well in todays episode, I cut to the chase and give you some in the trenches tools on how you can develop some GRIT to help you get to where you want to in this sport. Lets do it. IN TODAYS...
Jan 27, 2018•22 min
Ok, today I have a returning guest, the awesome Steph Corker. Steph is championing women getting out there and kicking ass in what has been in the past a male-dominated world. Not just out on the race course but in boardrooms across the world. Why is Steph awesome? She has an infectious attitude, is brave to get highly uncomfortable on a path to self-betterment but also to help inspire the females that follow. She also helped me out, really when I most needed it, on a run I definitely was not fi...
Jan 20, 2018•1 hr 17 min
