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Mark Allen is widely considered to be the greatest triathlete of all time. He's also one of the most unique and interesting people in the sport. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.  Buy Mark's beautiful book, The Art of Competition. The photos are amazing and it's chock full of Mark Allen wisdom. Perfect for your coffee table. Follow Mark on twitter and visit his Mark Allen Coaching website.  Learn more about Fit Soul Fit Body and Tri FAQ. SPONSORS: Check out our friends at Huub Design. Give them a follow on twitter. We love TorHans. Follow them on twitter. BONUS CONTENT: To get all of the KONA 2015 interviews as soon as we record them this week, become a patron. You can hear the Lew Hollander interview now!

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It was perhaps the greatest finish in the history of Ironman Triathlon. Matt Chrabot finished 2nd. Because I'm getting ready for Kona next week, I interviewed him after drinking 4 glasses of wine. We discussed Ironman Chattanooga, whether or not he'll be racing in Kona just 2 weeks later and much, much more.  Links: Follow Matt Chrabot on twitter.  Visit TrainerRoad.com/TRS to try TrainerRoad risk-free for 30 days. Tommy Zaferes, Dark Mark and I recorded a segment of "Joke Me Off" that was so offensive, I didn't feel comfortable publishing it. It's available to patrons only. To support the show and hear bonus content, become a patreon at patreon.com/trs.  Got merch? Check out the new hats and tees shipping Oct 5.  Check out our training plans.

To celebrate the one year anniversary of TRS radio, Ben spent the first 50 minutes of the show calling TRS Radio listeners. He then interviewed the legendary coach and broadcaster, Barrie Shepley. They broke down the WTS Grand Final in Chicago and previewed the Ironman World Championship.  Follow Barrie on twitter and check out Personal Best Coaching. Links: Check out the ultimate triathlon bag: Story38 Alliance. Visit TrainerRoad.com/TRS to try TrainerRoad risk-free for 30 days. To support the show and hear bonus content, become a patreon at patreon.com/trs. Check out the new hats and tees shipping Oct 5. 

In this episode, Ben talks about the TRS Club Championship that took place about an hour north of New York City. The Toughman New York event was a riot.  In the second segment, Ben talks to pro triathlete, Thomas Gerlach, who finished first at Ironman Wisconsin only to be snubbed by Mike Reilly and Ironman. Should pros race Ironman events where there is no prize purse? Did he steal glory from a deserving age grouper? Do age groupers deserve to win races and cal themselves Ironman Champions? Finally, Ben interviewed the 2002 ITU World Champion, Ivan Rana. Ivan is gearing up for Kona again. Last year he had the fastest run split. They discussed how he is feeling heading into Kona, his start in the sport, sex in the Olympic village and much much more.   Please support our sponsors: This episode was also sponsored by TriRig.com. Save up to $100 onTriRig Omega X brakes and clean up your bike's front end. The Omega X: aero braking perfected. Check out the ultimate triathlon bag: Story38 Alliance. Visit TrainerRoad.

In this episode we check in for the 3rd time with Jan Frodeno, Olympic Gold Medalist, 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Champion, Kona favorite and friend of the show. We discussed Bahrain 13, his win this weekend, dogs, marriage and much more. First Ben and Mark chewed the fat and played a number of new song parodies written and recorded by mystery man "Marquis Grissom".  Links: Follow Jan on twitter. Jan's comments on Bahrain 13 on the TRS Forum. This episode was also sponsored by TriRig.com. Save up to $100 onTriRig Omega X brakes and clean up your bike's front end. The Omega X: aero braking perfected. Check out the ultimate triathlon bag: Story38 Alliance. Play Fantasy Triathlon and win big $$$.  

Links: Follow Sarah on twitter. http://www.gofundme.com/tomflanagan Play Fantasy Triathlon and win big $$$. This episode was also sponsored by TriRig.com. Save up to $100 onTriRig Omega X brakes and clean up your bike's front end. The Omega X: aero braking perfected. Check out the ultimate triathlon bag: Story38 Alliance.

First, Ben and Mark discuss the weeks events including a twitter feud with Chris McCormack. Then Ben interviews Simon Whitfield, the 2000 Olympic Gold medalist and the 2008 Olympic Silver medalist. They discussed his career, meditation, doping, Lance Armstrong and much, much more. (Lance discussion starts at 1:15) Links: Forum discussion regarding the Bahrain 13. This episode was also sponsored by TriRig.com. Save up to $100 onTriRig Omega X brakes and clean up your bike's front end. The Omega X: aero braking perfected. Check out the ultimate triathlon bag: Story38 Alliance.

First Ben and Mark discuss his introduction to Jimmie Johnson and the letter Ben received from Sheikh Hamad bin Hamad Al Khalifa's attorney regarding Jim Gourley's article on TRStriathlon.com.  Then, Dark Mark and Tommy Zaferes joked each other off. Please vote on trstriathlon.com and tell us who you think was the winner. Finally, Ben interviewed the 8x Ironman Zurich champion, Ronnie Schildknecht. They talked about hockey, tennis, fighting and team tactics at the Ironman. Sponsors and special offers: This episode was also sponsored by TriRig.com. Save up to $100 onTriRig Omega X brakes and clean up your bike's front end. The Omega X: aero braking perfected. Story38 Alliance has a special promotion for TRS Radio listeners. Starting today, for one week, free shipping in the U.S. for The Carrier. Go to story38alliance.com and use code “TRS1.”

First Ben and Mark discuss Ben's upcoming trip to Boulder and the upcoming Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Next, Timothy O'Donnell talked to Ben about the formation of the Pro Triathlon Union and their plans moving forward. In the last segment, Ben interviews Joe Skipper who took 2nd at Ironman Texas, a regional championship with an extremely competitive field. Does he have what it takes to go Top 10 at Kona? Sponsors and special offers: Story38 Alliance has a special promotion for TRS Radio listeners. Starting today, for one week, free shipping in the U.S. for The Carrier. Go to story38alliance.com and use code “TRS1.” This episode was also sponsored by TriRig.com. Save up to $100 onTriRig Omega X brakes and clean up your bike's front end. The Omega X: aero braking perfected.

A professional triathlon union was launched today. Please visit their website to learn more. This is an interview with their executive director, Rich Allen. Follow Rich on twitter. Please consider donating just $1 per episode of TRS Radio. Learn more by visiting patreon.com/trs.

First, Dark Mark talks to Ben about his weekend in Lake Placid for the Ironman. Then they play some clips of Lionel Sanders watching movies. Then, Ben interviews the 2014 Ironman World Champion, Sebastian Kienle. They discussed his life, whether or not he is the favorite for this year's Ironman and whether or not abortion is a common topic of conversation in Germany.  Follow Sebastian on twitter. Please support our sponsors: Story38 Alliance has a special promotion for TRS Radio listeners. Starting today, for one week, free shipping in the U.S. for The Carrier. Go to story38alliance.com and use code “TRS1.” 40% off all items on www.procompression.com for all TRS listeners with the code TRS (free shipping with orders over $20). This episode was also sponsored by TriRig.com. Save up to $100 onTriRig Omega X brakes and clean up your bike's front end. The Omega X: aero braking perfected. Save 15% at Swank Baby Boutique by entering TRSRACING at checkout.

Ben rants about Challenge. Mark is in love. Ben interviews the queen of off-road triathlon, Lesley Paterson, a 2x Xterra World Champion. They discussed her Olympic mountain biking dream, her acting and movie producing career, racing with a broken wrist and hand, her affinity for the f-word and much, much more.  Follow Lesley on twitter. Visit her website. 40% off all items on www.procompression.com for all TRS listeners with the code TRS (free shipping with orders over $20). This episode was also sponsored by TriRig.com. Save up to $100 and get your bike super aero. TriRig = aero braking perfected. Save 15% at Swank Baby Boutique by entering TRSRACING at checkout.

Hear Andy Potts like you've never heard him before. Your imagined image of clean-cut, vanilla pitchman will be shattered forever. Andy got real with us regarding his fun and slightly outrageous college experience, his unique path and struggle to become an Olympian, and the decision to make triathlon his profession. Does he have what it takes to win this year at Kona?  Prior to the interview Ben was joined by Dark Mark and Tommy Zaferes where they ran down a few of the week's highlights. In addition, Mark and Tommy engaged a comedy battle for the ages... a "joke off" if you will.  After the interview, you can hear out-takes from the recording of the new introduction. In case you were wondering, the voice in the intro is actually Ben's wife, Ashlyn, who owns Swank Baby Boutique. This episode was sponsored by TriRig.com. TriRig strives to provide the most thoughtful, in-depth, beautifully-photographed reviews of triathlon equipment that have ever been written. Books discussed in this episode: Quiet: ThePower of

Leanda's resume is unparalleled: She has won world championships as an ITU racer (2002) and after 6 years she won the Ironman 70.3 and Ironman World Championships in 2012. Aside from the resume, she's a great podcast guest because of her candor and openness.  Follow Leanda on twitter. Sign up for the 3dealz newsletter. Check out Bright Signs Learning.

First off we hear from TRS Radio Chief Gay Correspondent, Brandon Del Campo. Ben and Brandon discuss his background, the SCOTUS decision re: gay marriage and whether or not triathlon is a gay sport.   Then, Ben discusses the idea of adding a second show to the TRS Radio portfolio. A negotiation with the audience ensues.   Finally, Ben catches up with Zibi about all things Challenge including the Triple Crown, changes to their leadership in the Middle East, the dark shadow, human rights and the reduction in pro prize purses in the Americas.  If you want a 2nd show, please get us to $500 per episode by visiting Patreon.com/trs. Check out our sponsor Bright Signs Learning. Follow Brandon Del Campo on twitter. Follow Zibi on twitter.  

In this interview, NASCAR driver Landon Cassill talks about driver compensation, risk of death and/or injury, how one goes from a kid racing go-carts to racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, and his passion for triathlon. He also talks about controversy and dust-ups with the likes of Danica Patrick and Bobby Hamilton, Jr. What are the physical gifts required to become a great racecar driver? Why are NASCAR drivers like Jimmie Johnson and Josh Wise getting into triathlon?  Please support our sopnsor 3Dealz by joining their newsletter: http://www.3dealz.com/trs/ Follow Landon Cassill on twitter and join him in conversation on the TRS Triathlon reader forum. Please support the show by donating just $1 per episode. Visit patreon.com/trs for more information. 

This episode features a lengthy rant about Dan Empfield, the publisher of Slowtwitch. The rant features audio clips from podcast appearances on Babbittville Radio and Legends of Triathlon. Then, Dark Mark shares his jokes that were "too terrible for twitter".  Finally, legendary coach, Joel Filliol, shared his views on clean sport, high performance coaching and what separates olympic medalists from those who finish 20th. Who dopes more - age groupers or professionals? Do more than 30% of the Kona professionals take perfomance enhancing drugs? His answers might shock you. Please support our sponsors: Sign up for the 3dealz newsletter. Follow ISM Saddles on twitter and visit their website. Follow Joel Filliol on twitter. Visit his website. Hear the full Dan Empfield interviews with Bob Babbitt and the boys from Legends of Triathlon.

First Ben and Dark Mark discuss the latest development in Mark's personal life as well as his involvement (or lack thereof) in the collapse of the Ironman lottery. Then Ben talks with the newlywed tri-power couple about falling in love, Katie’s phenomenal season and Tommy’s heat stroke.  This episode was sponsored by Torhans. Follow them on twitter. Follow the #2 ranked ITU athlete in the world, Katie Zafares.  Follow the hilarious Tommy on twitter.  Please consider becoming a patron of TRS RAdio. Learn more by visiting Patreon.com/trs.

Beth and Luke talk about their careers, celebrating the first birthday of their daughter Wynne, the upcoming pro-only race at the Island House and goals for the season. The introduction was cohosted by pro triathlete and fantasy triathlon guru, Emily Cocks.  This episode was brought to you by ISM Saddles. Like them on facebook. Follow Luke McKenzie and Beth Gerdes on twitter.  Please subscribe to TRS Radio on iTunes and leave a review.  To support TRS Radio, please consider becoming a patron. Also, play fantasy triathlon and win big money. Learn more here.