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In this terrific interview the always candid Chris "Macca" McCormack told us where all of the bodies are buried. He went in-depth with regard to the formation of the Bahrain 13 Endurance team and discussed openly and honestly the rivalry with Craig Alexander and the infamous altercation at Masters Swim practice in Cronulla that almost became a fist fight.  This episode was brought to you by ISM Saddles. Like them on facebook. Learn more about Bahrain Endurance 13 by following them on twitter and facebook. Follow Macca on twitter and check out the Macca X website. Please subscribe 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.

This was a great conversation with a giant in our business, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Bob broke down publishing, the business of race directing, Ironman University, the future of triathlon, 50 women to Kona and much much more. This episode was sponsored by BSX Athletics. Visit their website. Listen to Bob every week on Babbittville Radio. 

We had the pleasure of talking with the 2005  Ironman World Champion, Faris Al-Sultan the day before the last race of his career (unless he pulls a Brett Favre or "Crowie"). We also spoke to Ironman Florida Champion, Lionel Sanders. Follow Lionel on twitter. Visit the website of Faris Al-Sultan. This episode was sponsored by BSX Athletics. Follow them on twitter.  Consider becoming a patron of TRS Radio. Visit us at Patreon.com/trs.

This show was sponsored by BSX Insight. Visit their website and "stop the pricks." TRS Radio was live on YouTube for Ironman Texas in The Woodlands. On this episode you will hear high quality audio interviews with Kelly Williamson, Brett from Zen and the Art of Triathlon, Justin Daerr and Chris "Big Sexy" McDonald. Follow Ironman Champion Kelly Williamson on twitter. Follow Ironman Champion Justin Daerr on twitter. Listen to Zen and the Art of Triathlon and follow Brett on twitter. Follow 7X Ironman Champion Big Sexy on twitter.

First Ben's father joins him for a discussion about triathlon in the 80's, "Cup-gate" and bullying by Andrew Messick and the World Triathlon Corporation. Then Ben interviews the Queen of All Triathlon, Gwen Jorgensen.  This episode was sponsored by ISM Saddles. Follow them on twitter. Follow Gwen on twitter.

In this episode Ben plays for Dark Mark all of the interviews from Ironman 70.3 Galveston. Guests include Ritchie Cunningham, David Giardini, Jim Lubinski, Cody Beals, Angela Naeth, Sarah Piampiano, Helle Frederiksen, Lionel Sanders, Doug Sanders, Ben Powell, Brad Williams, Pedro Gomes, Matt Russell and more. Plus they discuss the logistical failures of Ironman and the course cutting controversy. This episode was sponsored by ISM Saddles. Tweet at them and tell them how much you appreciate their support of TRS Radio.  Please consider becoming a Patron of TRS radio so you can access all of the amazing bonus content.

In this episode Ben and Dark Mark discuss their time at the Team RWB camp in Austin, TX. Ben interviewed a couple of veterans participating in the camp as well as a guide or pilot to a blind athlete. Next, Ben played his interview with Derek Yorek, a triathlete who led the Boston Marathon in the early miles. Next a patron of the show called in to say that this stunt was uncalled for.  Tim Reed discussed all sorts of fun topics including the controversy at Challenge Dubai, the Triple Crown series, his disagreement with Jordan Rapp and more.  Follow Tim Reed on twitter. This episode was sponsored by BSX Insight. Learn how you can help stop the pricks! Learn more about Team RWB.    Please consider becoming a Patron of TRS radio so you can access all of the amazing bonus content.   

In this episode Rich Roll talks about his new cook book, the Plant Power Way. It’s not just a book for Vegans - it’s for everyone and anyone who wants to eat more fruits and vegetables. Ben tells Rich about his juice cleanse. Rich talked about the difficulty in leaving his law practice to pursue an alternative career. Ben and Rich talk about meditation, alcoholism, the distraction nature of social media. How did Rich ever get a book deal and how successful was Finding Ultra? Has he abandon triathlon? Will there be a competitive comeback?  This episode was sponsored by BSX Insight. Buy and read Finding Ultra by Rich Roll. Check out The Plant Power Way by Rich Roll and Julie Piatt. Visit richroll.com for all of the social media links, the podcast and more. 

For the appetizer, Ben plays clips from a quick Nick Diaz (MMA Fighter and triathlon enthusiast) interview conducted by Theo Goguely after an Xterra event. Then, Ben discusses the TRS-Slowtwitch beef and Dark Mark drops a masterful too terrible for twitter segment. The pasta dish features Olympic Gold medalist, Jan Frodeno, talking about winning Oceanside 70.3, plans for Kona and his new sponsor, Bahrain Endurance.  For the main course, our chef has prepared 2015 Ironman Asia Pacific Champion Jeff Symonds battered and fried in his recent big win in Melbourne and his June 6th marriage proposal deadline. Is there a rivalry brewing between Jeff and fellow Canadian, Brent McMahon? Tune in and find out.  This Jeff Symonds interview was referenced in the interview.  This episode is sponsored by BSX Insight.  To support the show, please consider becoming a Patron.  Also, join the discussion in our forums at trstriathlon.com. 

In this interview the leaders of TriEqual.com discuss equality in the sport of triathlon and why it's important for there to be equal slots for professional women and men at the Ironman World Championship. Why did Hillary resign from the women for triathlon board? What happened at that meeting in Boulder with Andrew Messick? Was it a mistake to turn down the 10 additional slots that were offered. How will this affect age group women and men?  Visit TriEqual.com. Follow Hillary Biscay on twitter. Follow Rachel Joyce.  Follow Sara Gross. This episode was sponsored by BSX Insight. LACTATE THRESHOLD TRAINING: NO LONGER LIMITED TO THE PROS. It’s all about knowing your limits - when to push those limits and when to pull back, so that ultimately you can break them. Lactate threshold training is the science of measuring your limits over time, then continually adjusting intensities so that you’re always training at the optimal level. Which moves your body’s threshold higher and higher over time, until you surpass prev

In this episode you will hear and feel what it's like to chase the dream of becoming an Olympian. Joe Maloy has sacrificed a lot over the years, but doesn't see it as sacrifice. It's a choice and one that he is excited about and 100% committed to. Follow Joe on twitter. Visit his website. Read the blog post we referenced. We also checked in with recently retired pro triathlete and coach, Brandon Marsh. We discuss our virtual training squad concept and the fundraiser for his wife Amy who is fighting cancer.   Learn more about the fundraiser in the Woodlands, TX. Check out our virtual training squad concept.  This episode is sponsored by Athlete Path, the social network for athletes. Join the social network and follow Ben Hobbs and all of your other friends. Race directors: talk to Athlete Path about avoiding outrageous registration fees. Visit Athlete Path on the web and become a member. Thank you to all of our generous patrons. To learn about becoming a patron and to hear the Joe Maloy bonus content, visit Pa

We talked to Helle and her manager/fiance about the interesting dynamic of their relationship and Helle's fantastic race record.  Follow Helle on twitter. Follow Ben on twitter.  To hear the bonus content please visit us on Patreon. This show was sponsored by Huub Design and Falco Bikes.  

Follow Ben Hoffman on twitter and visit his website. This episode is sponsored by Huub Design. Buy things from them and use the promo code starky10 for huge savings. To access the bonus content, visit Patreon and give just $1. The bonus content from this episode includes:  A “too terrible for twitter” joke that Mark had second thoughts about, eventually calling TRS begging to have it deleted. Ben tells us who he would punch in the face and why. Ben gets real about the secret to his success in 2014.  Visit the TRS Radio page and get 2 free audiobooks from audible.com. 

In this episode Ben interviews Richard Murray, the South African star of the WTS ITU circuit. Richard was the 8th ranked ITU athlete in the world last year and is gunning for gold in the Rio Olympics. Follow Richard on twitter. Visit Richard’s website and feel free to call him on his cell phone. Prior to the interview Dark Mark and TRS discuss Challenge Dubai, the course cutting controversy, jokes too terrible for twitter and much more. This episode is sponsored by Huub Design.   Bonus content for this episode includes a conversation about Ben running into Tucker Max at Costco in Austin over the weekend. Hilarity did not ensue. To support the show and get exclusive bonus content for just $1 per episode visit our Patreon site.

First, Ben talked with Lars Finanger about the penalties and subsequent new results at Challenge Dubai yesterdy.  Then, Jim Gourley talks about his new book about UltraMan titled The Race Within. Finally, Matt Fitzgerald talked about sevaral of his books including an in depth discusssion of Iron War.  Bonus content: Matt Fitzgerald tells us about a threesome he had in New Orleans, Jim Gourley gives the dirt about Andrew Messick and then rants about ISIS. This and much more! Access it by donating $1 on Patreon.

Sponsored by Huub USA. Follow Big Sexy on twitter. To hear the bonus content become a patron on Patreon. Thank you Always Curious for the artwork. Follow him on twitter.

In this episode TRS goes face to face with his nemesis at Lava Magazine. Then, he interviews the CEO of TriSports.com, a company he was recently very critical of regarding their "retailer of the year" award given by Triathlon Business International. Support the show by becoming a Patreon Visit Lava Magazine Follow Brad Culp on twitter. Visit trisports.com. Follow TriSports on twitter. Follow Seton Claggett on twitter. Follow Dark Mark on twitter.  therealstarky.com

An entertaining recap of an amazing career that included olympic medals, an ITU World Championship and 2 Ironman wins.  Follow Bevan Docherty on Twitter. Support the show by visiting our Patreon site. Subscribe to the newsletter. Sponsored by: Torhans  Huub Design

To start things out, TRS calls Mark Luckin and they discuss his brief romance with the beautiful Angela Durazo after he won the "Win a Date" contest in Kona. Was it a publicity stunt or was it real? Then, TRS discussed with Tim of of Magnolia Masters the newly appointed board organized by Ironman Triathlon, known as Women For Triathlon. Why is there a soap opera actress on the board? TRS then opines about trisports.com winning retailer of the year at the Triathlon Business International Conference. Further exposing cronyism in the sport, he explains why he has such a problem with Lava Magazine and it's editors.  In the second segment, Leon "Griffo" Griffin and James "Hadmeister" Hadley join TRS for a lively discussion that can be summarized as two close friends trying to embarrass one another. Did Lance Armstrong apologize to Leon for drafting once upon a time? Does Hadley use a deep fryer every week? Was Leon's passport stolen by Mexican transvestites 10 years ago?

First Dark Mark and TRS discuss the Roka-Ironman marriage and what Mark thinks of the book “Iron War” by Matt Fitzgerald. They also discussed whether or not there is impropriety with regard to WTC’s ability to control which athletes USADA tests. Is this true? What are the implications? Mark also ranted about the price increase related to the Superfrog triathlon. Finally, Mark gave the people a little "too terrible for twitter". #TT4T Richard explains where Toughman fits into the triathlon race series landscape and how he got started in the business. TRS asks some tough questions such as: why doesn’t Toughman drug test its age groupers and even the kids at the Toughkids races. Richard breaks down the business of race production and how his brand can help grass roots races throughout the US. TRS asked Richard about whether or not convicted wife beaters should be on the board at USAT.