Age Grouper For Life Podcast

In this episode, Colin and Elliot have the pleasure of interviewing Peter Defty, president of VESPA power products, and one of the pioneers in fat-adapted performance. This work, first on himself beginning in the early 2000s, and subsequently with athletes he coached, eventually led to some stunning athletic performances all based upon optimizing fat metabolism. Peter pioneered the concept of fat adapted performance in 2000 first personally, then using running friends as guinea pigs, then professionally when he joined VESPA. These products ‘jump start’ fat metabolism for steady, sustainable energy flow, blood sugar stability thus eliminating the dreaded bonk. Using VESPA, GI issues are virtually eliminated because the body no longer has to rely on consuming a lot of calories, which are a primary trigger for GI issues. With VESPA recovery also quickens because it prevents the cellular damage of oxidative stress and lactate load which you have to recover from. Peter has offered a one-time use 20% discoun

In this episode, Colin recaps his stellar performances at both Ironman Maine 70.3 and Age Group Nationals in Milwaukee this past weekend. Colin broke the tape at Maine 70.3 finishing seconds over the four hour barrier! He had a strong all around performance with our Every Man Jack teammate, Luke Creger, finishing second overall just over a minute behind him. This past weekend at Age Group Nationals, Colin took 2nd in his age group at the Olympic distance. On Sunday, he won his age group in the sprint and became an Age Group National champion! Huge congrats to Colin as he continues to elevate his performances and has become a well-rounded athlete in all distances! Enjoy and thanks for listening!

In this episode, Colin recaps his recent trip to the Netherlands where he picked up and his new Ku Cycle bike and also raced Ironman Westfriesland 70.3. He had a great race finishing 5th overall and first in his age group, with a new personal best bike time of 2:11! Enjoy the latest podcast as we discuss everything about his amazing trip!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot have the pleasure of interviewing Ryan Sippel. Ryan is a former Marine, current city fireman, husband, new father, and a highly motivated endurance athlete. We had the pleasure of meeting Ryan at this year's Boston Marathon where we had a nice three-man pace group up until mile 25! Don't let his big muscles fool you, Ryan has some serious run speed as he finished just behind us in 2:40:21! Ryan's triathlon season is well under way as he recently podiumed at Western Mass 70.3 and Happy Valley 70.3. HIs main race of the year will be the Ironman World Championship in Nice! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy life and joining us on our podcast Ryan and we'll be rooting for you in September! Follow Ryan on Instagram: sippely_beastmode

The triathlon season is in full swing and Elliot and Colin recap their first triathlon races of the year. Elliot had an outstanding race at Victoria 70.3 last month, finishing 3rd in his age group and 10th overall. His wife, Becca, took another overall female win! Unfortunately, Colin has dealt with some nagging hip issues and had to withdraw midway through the run at Western Mass 70.3. He remains in good spirits and is optimistic about his hip pain as he quickly has to rebound and prep for his next race (and also a new bike!) in the Netherlands tomorrow (IRONMAN 70.3 Westfriesland). Have a great race Colin! Thanks for listening all!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot interview age grouper Carley Gross. Currently residing in Spokane, Washington, Carley is a passionate age group triathlete and dedicated pilot. Her lifelong dedication and hard work led her to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 2022 World Championship in St. George. Coming from a running background, Carley enjoys the diversity of triathlon training and lifestyle. Enjoy the listen as we discuss how Carley balances training with her demanding job, future goals, upcoming races, and what makes her keep coming back for more! Thanks for joining us Carley!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot recap their epic weekend and duel at the iconic Boston Marathon! They both had outstanding performances while one outdid the other, by FIVE seconds! Enjoy the listen as they discuss their training, preparations, the race itself. Let the trash talk begin! :)

In this episode, Colin and Elliot's wife, Becca, are joined by occupational therapist and pelvic floor specialist, Jessica Ekberg, for a dynamic deep dive of the pelvic floor. Learnings: Understanding what a pelvic floor is, why men and women both benefit from awareness of it, how it can impact training and performance along with tips tricks and resources for the everyday age grouper! For more information, you can visit Jessica's website at https://www.thepelvicconnectionnh.com/ Thanks for joining us Jessica and enjoy the latest podcast!

In this episode, we have the honor of interviewing Scott Dickens, director of business development for FORM Goggles, and a two-time Canadian Olympic team member. After facing a setback in his Olympic career, Scott had the choice to retreat or find new motivation to succeed. Listen in as he shares the unexpected source of inspiration for his Olympic comeback -- and more about his latest venture, FORM Smart Swim Goggles. FORM Goggles are a revolutionary swimming goggles providing real-time metrics, both in the pool and open water. It has been a game changer in our training and we have do doubt it will make your swim sessions more engaging and motivating. Thanks for joining us Scott! You can get a discount on your next pair with promo code AGFL20 to save 20% off your purchase! Enjoy the show! We are also offering a giveaway on a FREE pair of FORM Goggles. To be eligible, please follow Age Grouper for Life on Instagram or Facebook (double entries for both). The winner will be chosen on April 14!

As the Boston Marathon approaches, Colin and Elliot give their insights on running techniques, gear, shoes, drills, and strategies used during racing. We get into the nitty and gritty aspects of running data including vertical oscillation, stride length, cadence, power, and ground contact time. Some of the running gadgets Colin mentioned in the podcast are the Slack Block and MR1NF1N1TY. Enjoy the listen and please let us know if you have any questions!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot discuss the benefits of group training. It is great way to find motivation and inspiration as well as keeps you accountable. It can give you a sense of community as many of us train primarily alone. By being part of a group or club, you can find support and guidance from athletes who are on the same journey as you. Group training is also fun and can make workouts fly by! We discuss our recent Every Man Jack training camp in Las Vegas to give you a little insight of what a typical training camp format is like. Enjoy!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot discuss the latest triathlon news, including Ironman's new World Championship formats. They also discuss their upcoming 2023 racing season. To kick off their season, they'll both be dueling it out at the Boston Marathon. Colin will also be racing Western Mass 70.3, White Mountains 70.3, Maine 70.3, and USAT AG Nats. Elliot's season includes a handful of local races, Ironman Canada, and the Odyssey Long Course Swim/Run race. Enjoy and please let us know what future topics you'd like on the show!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot recap there epic 2022 seasons. Colin finished the season ranked top M40-44 triathlete in the United States! His major races included the St. George Ironman World Championship and Kona World Championships; he also took the overall win at 70.3 Timberman! Elliot raced frequently and often including four 70.3s, three Ironmans, a marathon, and a number of local short-course events. He finished the season ranked 22nd in the M35-39 in 2022. Entering their 14th season of racing, they are both motivated as ever racing as elite age group triathletes while living very busy lives. Thanks for listening everyone!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot interview Monica Kincaid Price, a hypnotherapist and behavior change specialist. She is also a personal trainer and sports conditioning coach. Residing in Kona, Hawaii, Monica loves to talk about possibilities and consciousness, human behavior, how to make real change, and hypnosis. She is also a triathlete and has competed in the Kona Ironman! You can read more about Monica and her services on her website: https://eclypseperformance.com/. She also has a YouTube page which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChL2fQaE5Q3CHzTIe8PH3Zw Enjoy the listen and please out if you have any follow up questions. Thanks for joining us Monica!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot have the pleasure of interviewing Steve Lovelace, one of the first paratriathletes in the sport. Steve nearly died while chopping firewood with a friend in a remote field in Oklahoma at the age of 20. In what can only be described as a freak accident, Lovelace became trapped when part of the tree split in half, catching him and pinning him between the trunk and the ground. With the weight of the massive tree slab crushing his body, it took two hours for his friend and a local farmer to free him with a chainsaw. When he arrived at the hospital, the doctors weren’t sure he would survive. He did survive, but his injuries were extensive: A shattered wrist. A broken back. Both of his upper and lower jaws were crushed, the roof of his mouth split open. The swelling in his back so severe it caused temporary paralysis. The facial damage was so horrific, his appearance so altered, that surgeons used his high school senior portrait as a template as they worked to piece the bones bac

In this episode, Colin and Elliot interview Matthew Marquardt, one of the top amateur triathletes in the country. In 2022, he took the overall wins at Ironman Texas, Eagleman 70.3, Ironman Lake Placid, and Ironman World Championship (and third at the 70.3 World Championship in St. George!). Matthew began competing in triathlons after completing his run as a collegiate swimmer during his undergraduate studies at Princeton University; he is currently pursuing his career as a surgeon and studying at the Ohio State University. With encouragement from his coach and some reflection, Matthew realized that triathlon was an opportunity too good to pass up. They decided that he would train hard over the winter (~17-25 hours per week), see how the 2022 season went and if things went well, he would turn professional for the 2023 season. His 2022 racing campaign has been truly amazing and we’re so excited to see Matthew compete in the professional ranks next season. Enjoy the listen as we discuss Matthew’s racing season

In this episode, Colin and Elliot have the pleasure of interviewing Justin Spencer. Justin is the leader of the internationally famous band called Recycled Percussion. Through perseverance and athleticism, he was coined the “World’s Fastest Drummer” and took Recycled Percussion to the America’s Got Talent stage. After being on AGT in 2009, they landed a headline show on the Las Vegas Strip where we performed for 10 years. In 2016, Justin developed CHAOS & KINDNESS which launched as a global television show dedicated to showing the chaos of a rock band integrated with spreading kindness across the world. He is dedicated to demonstrating that you can accomplish anything you focus on, and can overcome your fears while working through your own mental health setbacks while living a more positive lifestyle. He outlines this philosophy in his book, ONE LIFE ONE LEGACY. Away from creating or executing, he’s either training in the gym or on the road. To burn energy and steam and to keep creativity flowing, he re

In this episode Colin and Elliot have the pleasure of interviewing Scott Tindal, a performance nutrition coach with 20+ years of experience working with pro and amateur athletes. Scott has a Masters degree in sports medicine and a post-graduate diploma in performance nutrition. He has utilized his knowledge and co-founded the app-based personalized nutrition program called Fuelin. Scott has worked with athletes from all around the world from all aspects of life, from weekend warriors to seasoned professional. He's worked with professional sports teams in Hockey (Toronto Maple Leafs), Sailing (Team Oracle USA), Rugby (Leicester Tigers), Cricket (Eng Lions), Rowing (Great Britain), and Ironman Triathlon. Enjoy the listen and thanks for joining us Scott! Also, be sure to subscribe to the Fuelin newsletter as they will be offering a holiday deal soon!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot recap their epic days on the Big Island. This was Colin's sixth time racing at the World Championship and Elliot's 4th trip. In total, they had 14 Peak Triathlon clients racing in Kona, their most ever! Big kudos to all finishing this grueling but epic day. Enjoy the listen, Aloha, and Mahalo!

In this episode, Colin and Elliot discuss their race season thus far and their upcoming schedule. It's a busy part of the season for coach Elliot as he has Boulder 70.3, a marathon, and Ironman Canada all in the month August! Colin's next race will be Timberman 70.3 in September, although he's antsy to toe to start line again soon! Also discussed is the recently announced Kona 2023 race where it'll to a two-day event; this means more slots at races and more opportunities to qualify for the big show! Enjoy and thanks for listening everyone!