SimplyStu interviews five world champions.  Stu brings back classic moments from Chris McCormack, Mirinda Carfrae, Pete Jacobs, Peter Reid and Mark Allen.

Stu interviews London 2012 Olympian and professional triathlete Helle Frederiksen. 

Listen as Stu interviews the 2012 Ironman World Champion

All new season!  Join me to start off season 9 with a brand new show from Andrew Starykowicz.  This show has it all - jail, Rev3 wins, Ironman wins, and even a wedding.  You can keep up with all things SimplyStu on www.facebook.com/simplystu or on twitter at simplystu.

Had a great time sitting down with Cait Snow.  Listen as we talk about how she got into the sport, and how she become one of the very best runners in the sport of triathlon.  Hope you enjoy.

Stu interviews the 2010 Ironman World Champion!

Stu interviews the 2010 Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae!

Ironman champion Chris McDonald answers your question about power! 

Watch Stu interview Hillary Biscay and Maik Twelsiek.  During the show Hillary answers questions that came directly from CycleOPS fans.  Each question that is answered wins the person a cool CycleOPS T-Shirt and an entry to win a PowerTap! Later in the interview Maik joins as the conversation turns to Kona.  This new triathlon couple share everything from food to workouts. Don't miss this video with both the male and female Ironman Wisconsin past champions.

Stu interviews Ironman Coeur d'Alene champion, Linsey Corbin.  100% Mondata made, this girl can rock.  Listen as Linsey talks about what makes her tick, and what it is like to be a pro triathlete.  This is one amazing athlete.  Look for great things in her career.

 

SimplyStu interviews multiple Ironman Champion Jordan Rapp. Listen to the conversation about Jordan's comeback to racing, his knowledge of power, equipment, and training.  

 

Stu interviews the incredible Tara Costa from the Biggest Loser Season 7.  Tara talks about the show, life, nutrition, and now triathlon and Rev3.  There is also a section where Tara and I talk about the child obesity problem in America. This is a must listen! Tara simply ROCKS!!!!

Listen as Stu interviews the 2009 Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander (Crowie).  Listen as Craig talks about the swim, bike, run, and nutrition during the Ironman World Championships. 

Stu interviews Josh from Zipp, Jesse from CycleOPS, and John Callos. Listen about new product introductions from EuroBike and Interbike.

Stu interviews the awesome 2008 Ironman Wisconsin Champion Hillary Biscay.

New interviews from both the male and female Ironman Wisconsin 2008 Champions coming soon - Hillary Biscay and Chris McDonald!  Good luck Sunday.

This is an older video that I never published.  It is a great video interview with Chris McDonald (Ironman Wisconsin 2008 Champion) and the incredible Linsey Corbin.  They talk about New Orleans and a lot of talk about using power and PowerTaps.  Wait to you hear what Chris's average power is during a race!  Nice!!!!!!!!!

Today’s new Podcast brings the cycling and triathlon world together.  From the Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong  to a past world champion in Torbjorn Sindballe, both show what the world of sport is all about.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed putting it together.

What a crazy few week. I was lucky enough to have worked with the incredible Heather Gollnick, Carole Sharples, and even Luke Bell while at the Rev3 Triathlon in Connecticut.  You can take a look at all the pictures using the link on the right.  While at the race I was able to meet so many cool people and try some new products.  You will have to listen to the Podcast to learn about Cerasport and just who uses it.  Hint, Hint.  Yep, It's Mirinda!  I was also able to do the log-roll with the Blazeman's dad, chatted with Matty Reid, and interviewed Natascha Badmann. You can see all the pictures on the link to the right as well.

So after winning Rev3 Traithlon and before winning Ironman Eagleman 70.3, I was able to interview Mirinda Carfrae.

I also want to point you to pictures I took of Wisconsin Ironman Brick Adventure (WIBA).  My EvoTri Teammates (Tracy and Robby) put on the awesome weekend.  I was just happy to be a small part of the great job they did showing people the Ironman Wisconsin route.

You can also follow me on Twitter to get updates and many pictures.  Most of my Twitter updates contain pics!  If you want, click here for Stu's Twitter. 

To listen to the interview you can download via iTunes (or subscribe to the Podcast).  You can also click on the ".mp3" file below.  Enjoy!!!

What a start to the week. Desiree Ficker, Heather Gollnick, Linsey Corbin, and Chris McDonald sat down to chat! I have never been so honored. They were so amazing. What an amazing group. You can view the interview soon.

Road trip time! In this show I talk about the just completed Fourth Annual SimplyStu WorldWide Triathlon. Over 1,000 participants from all over the United States and world. I also talk about the upcoming New Orleans 70.3 Road trip that I will take with my EvoTri teammates. Plenty of surprises coming, so check back soon. With the recent late March snow, I really wanted to have someone on the show that would brighten the day. Desiree Ficker is certainly that person. I was able to sit down and talk about her 2009 schedule that includes the New Orleans half and other very cool races like the Rev3Tri. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. I also want to thank the incredible Desiree for talking time out of her training schedule to talk on Simplystu! Enjoy.

Listen as I interview the incredible Chris McCormack - MACCA.  In the interview I talk with Macca about what happened at the Ironman 2007 race.  We also chat in detail about what his plans are for the 2008 race.  Can you say sub 2:40?  I also chat with him about Zipp and Under Armour. In the Under Armour segment I chat directly with the Director of Shoes about the incredible new line they have coming out for serious runners / triathletes.

Don't forget to sign up for the 2009 SimplyStu WorldWide Triathlon. Happy Holidays!

Listen as Stu interviews the incredible 2008 Ironman World Champion. Chrissie Wellington talks about all the details of the race including the prerace meal, feelings on the swim, the infamous flat, the run, and the finishline guests.  There is a point during the interview that you can feel the gratitude she has for this sport.  Chrissie also chats about the Blazeman  auction she is helping with.  You can check out all the details on Chrissie's site.

Listen as I interview the Triathlon 2008 Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander.  Also, the Fourth Annual Simplystu World Wide Triathlon date for 2009 will now be February 20-22.  Details and registration will be out by November 15th.  Also, stay tuned for huge news on the 2009 Evotri Team! All this and much more in the SimplyStu #74 Podcast!!!!

Listen to the interview with the incredible Hillary Biscay.  She is so much fun to interview, and just as fun to watch on race day. Hope you enjoy this interview of the 2008 Ironman Wisconsin Champion!!!!  You can also check out the pictures I took of Ironman Wisconsin race day here.

Stu interviews the awesome Bree Wee & FK from World Bicycle Relief. 

Stu interviews XTERRA World Champion Conrad Stoltz.  This guy ROCKS!  Down to earth guy with some amazing advice.Conrad Stoltz

Listen as Stu interviews first year pro Kristin Hilger. 

SimplyStu interviews three world champions: Tim DeBoom (Ironman), Andy Potts (70.3), and Melanie McQuaid (XTERRA).  Also, make sure you check out Evotri teammate Bolder's site at  www.Write2Fight.com.  And finally, congrats to my two new teammates:

Charlie and Sara!  WOW is all I can say!

PS - the picture is of my FIRST ride of the season today.  Life is good.

Michelle and I took a day trip to Frostbike in Bloomington Minnesota. It was a great day with a lot of great information from our sponsors as well as other great bike manufactures.  I will make an entire show of it, but for now, a picture of Melanie McQuaid.

Welcome to Episode #67 of SimplyStu.  It is with great honor that I get to interview the Ironman World Champion, Chrissie Wellington live from the UK.  She is so incredible to listen to.  Now that I have interviewed the three awesome TeamTBB Teammates of Belinda Granger, Hillary Biscay and now Chrissie Wellington, what could be left?  I think it's time I interview them during a training ride one day?  I will see what I can do.  I also have my teammate on the show, Michelle.  She talked about her new project called Run the World that will be part of the SimplyStu WorldWide Triathlon III this year.  I hope you enjoy the show and look forward to Andy Potts, the Ironman 70.3 World Champion coming soon!

SimplyStu interviews the awesome Hillary Biscay.  This girls rocks.  How about this...towards the end of the interview she talks about doing Kona, a 50 miler and a marathon. Anyone care to top that?

SimplyStu interviews the 2007 Ironman World Champion, Chris 'Macca' McCormack.

Hints?

Person #1

Many people have said I get a bit too excited about who I’m interviewing. I believe that is true but I finally found someone who is just as passionate, just as in love with this sport as I am. While this person is just wickedly fast, wickedly smart, and wickedly talented, after talking to him / her (don’t want to give it away just yet), I’m more of a fan, if that is even possible. Stay tuned for the first in a series of interviews that will blow your mind. I promise you will not be disappointed. I even bet my BMC bike on it!

Any guesses who this interview might be with? Anyone????? Oh yeah, that was just the 1st of 3 I'm interviewing. Can you guess the other 2??????

I sat in a hospital in 2003 with my father exactly four years ago to the day. He asked me a very simple question - "How is your Ironman Training going?"

That was the last question my father ever spoke to me. Ever. There were no other questions.

Ironman Wisconsin has always been special to me. It's in my home town so I guess it just seems right. This last weekend, Ironwil put on a great event called WIBA. At first she said there may be 30 people. That changed to 40, 50, 60.... The first night at dinner I stopped counting at 70. This is a special weekend. There was no charge for people to come. It was just the joy of Ironman.

With all that said, I set out on Saturday for an hour swim. It was warm already. Maybe 75. By the start of the ride it was easily in the 80's and soon it hit 90. It was also windy, so the heat did not feel all that bad, yet the heat and Stu do not mix. I try with all I have, but the heat got Stu. No question about it. I did 85 miles and came back and ran an hour. After that I was in a world of hurt. It has taken until Monday at lunch for me to finally feel better!

It was during that ride and the hours since that time that I had to dig down deep. It was time for me to put an important point back in the forefront. Never underestimate the power of Ironman. Ever! I feel that very few people in the world will ever attempt an Ironman. For those that do try - remember that sometimes the process, the education, the friendships, the team, the love of the sport make it all worth while.

During the ride, at the lowest point, something very important happened. Something unexpected. I have been having a great year. Everything has been working. That was until Saturday when I ran head on into the heat. I was in the middle of many riders all alone. I was moving forward, but not all that fast. It was one of those moments that you question everything. It was at that moment that I turned and saw Bolder. He knew. I didn't have to say a word. He stuck with me as a friend. He stayed with me while tossing his great day of riding out the window. He didn't say much. See, I was right last week when I said it was all about friends.

When I go back to the start, I got a call asking if I was ok. What a guy! I got up enough energy to do an hour run (that was not the smartest thing to do). When I came back I was in more hurt. I sat on the concrete next to my car. Some guys that I didn't even know sat with me and got me to drink and eat. They sat with me just to make sure.

So to all of you that go so far out of your way to help others I thank you!

So during this last week I was wanting SOMETHING to get me back in the game. I needed something, That "something" came today on a training run. I was still feeling the results of dehydration several days later, but was doing everything I could to get back in the game. I started on a simple run. I ran and just happened to end up on the Ironman route. I have run this 100's of times, but I started to notice freshly painted arrows. I started to follow them and noticed they must have marked the Ironman marathon route this last week. These arrows were not here last week. I saw one more arrow and smiled. I saw another. I started to run faster. I saw another and ran faster. Soon I was in a dream world. This is why I train. I train for the something as simple as this. I will be here following these arrows in 55 days. I have done the work. I have done what it takes to do this.

So I'm back. I'm back in the game because of a painted arrow on the ground. Ironman is about so many things, but when the day is over, Ironman comes from the heart. It comes from deep within. It's a journey. It 's about friendships. It's about life in general.

Stu interviews the AWESOME Lisa Bentley. No words can describe Lisa. All I can say is listen and learn from the best! Oh yeah, look at this picture of Lisa's dedication to the sport - on a cruise with her bike! She is definitely inducted into the SimplyStu Rock Star Triathlon Hall of Fame! Also, check out the Power of Positive Thinking and Greens Plus (Lisa talks about these on the show)

Interview with Jessi Stensland about the new Core Performance Endurance book. Neal Henderson talks about Lactate Threshold testing. This guy rocks. Also meet the newest RaceAthlete - Chris. Reminder that the SimplyStu WorldWide Triathlon will be March 23rd - 25th, 2006! Registration is the 1st week of 2007.

Stu's Lactate Test Results:

Also check out Jamie Whitmore doing some BASE training as it should be done! She rocks and does it right. Click on the picture of Jamie to visit her website. Listen the to postcast for details.

Come to the Training with Power Clinic during Ironman Wisconsin that features Dr Allen Lim, Jamie Cleveland and Heather Haviland. Also listen to a Kona 2006 recap. Congrats to one of SimplyStu's favorite female triathletes - Desiree Ficker (2nd at Kona).

Stu Interviews Andrea Fisher and Jamie Cleveland before Ironman Wisconsin 2006. Also, get the details on Race Athlete. Hear the conclusion of the newbie interview with Cathryn. She rocks and finishes her first race! Check out the cool Otterbox iPod case review. Stu is soooo glad to be back. Check back soon for entry details on Team Race Athlete. Also, check out the new website coming soon for your significant other.

Meet the awesome Melanie McQuaid. Also, the continuation of the newbie Triathlete series with Cathryn. www.racergirl.com is a must view to learn more about Melanie.  You can also read about the Kahuna at www.trigeekdreams.com.  Melanie was the Kahuna's Tri Diva for 2006.    Also, have you ever listened to Deep Dish? Melanie caught me off gaurd with this group.  Do you think the Kahuna knows who this group is?  I can tell you that I've already done the right thing and purchased some songs from iTunes.  I can't believe that I did not know about this group. Check them out at www.deepdish.com. 

Make sure you check out Cathyrn's training plan here -> The Newbie training plan

 

SimplyStu Interviews: Check out this quick link to some recent Pro interviews that Stu had.  Enjoy!

Nicole and Tim DeBoom    

Andrea Fisher and Jamie Cleveland

Peter Reid

Heather Haviland

Desiree Ficker

Joanna Zeiger

Jessi Stensland

Heather Gollnick

 

Misc Interviews

Dr. Allen Lim (A coach of Floyd Landis) talks to Stu about Floyd after the Charges.

Take a tour of Trek World Headquarters.

Meet the TriDubai star Desiree Ficker. She is just awesome. Also follow Cathryn on her mission to complete her first Sprint Triathlon. And finally listen as we talk about D3 Multisport.

You want to win a POWERTAP? How about some cool stuff from SKIRTSPORTS? Or how about a set of ROL WHEELS? Come back Tuesday for all the hype!

Stu talks with superstar couple Tim and Nicole DeBoom. Stu announces the www.rolwheels.com give away. Win a set of SL 28 Wheels. SimplyStu listeners learn how Stu fans are going to get an insider view of the Tour de France with CycleOPS. Newbie Plan. Check out Skirt Sports Web Site. You will also find question #2, what did Nicole say she looked like in a window???

The Newbie training plan

Check out the addendum to Ironman Wisconsin Swim and T1

 

 

Interview with Ironman Japan Champion Chris Lieto. Also listen to the AWESOME mother of 3, triathlete Heather Gollnick. Check out Heather's great web site You want motivation? Check out this article about Heather's daughter.

 

Want Power? Listen as Stu talks to the Pros about Power at CycleOps. These guys rock. You will learn how power works on the bike. Check out Stu with the Floyd Landis Magazine Cover. Also check out The Floyd Landis signed jersey. And now the best one - Stu takes a ride on the CycleOps trainer.

 

Visit Team World Vision

 

And visit The Very Cool - Race Athlete

Meet Ironman Champion Peter Reid. Also listen as Stu talks about his St Anthony's Triathlon for Team in Training. Get the best racing tip ever right from Peter Reid. The SimplyStu Scavenger Hunt is on. The 1st clue to the whereabouts of the SwimMp3 was given on the Podcast. Be the first to VM me as to the exact location and win the prize. CLUE #2: "Let Lyndon Read." Remember that clues can be anywhere. You might want to try the links (like www.raceathlete.com)

The SimplyStu Scavenger Hunt swag:

Stu interviews Triathlon legend Dave Scott and Joanna Zeiger. Learn from the best as Stu meets face to face with these top triathletes. Stu also talks about the St Anthony's Triathlon in Florida.

Kids 'TRI' for FREE. Thanks to Coach Adam (from the NYRR Foundation, Team for Kids Marathon Training Program) for the chance to include kids in the 1st Annual SimplyStu Worldwide Triathlon. All kids will get a FREE T-Shirt as well as Z-Bars from Clif Bar. How cool is that? Come on parents, just get your kids out for at least part of the day, and see them shine with a cool new Stu T-Shirt.

Also welcome the wickedly cool Jessi Stensland back to the show for an encore presentation. Once is just not enough for the incredibly gifted and amazing Triathlete. Listen as Jessi talks about nutrition, the core, and other helpful topics. Jessi also gives a very interesting view on why it's not always about the "Ironman." You can thank Jessi by visiting her web page at www.gojessi.com. I also want to thank Iron Wil from "Get your Geek On"

Remember it is NOT too late to sign up for the Triathlon. Look at previous posts for all the information.

[SimplyStu Worldwide Triathlon Document in Word format. E-Mail me if you need other formats]

Meet pro triathletes Jamie Cleveland and Andrea Fisher. This incredible couple lives and trains in Austin Texas. Listen as they give you tips, tricks, and drills that will help you become a better triathlete at any level. Also listen as they take you on a triathlon and learn how they race and win. I also want to give a big shout out to the Texas Longhorns, the National Champs. Make sure you chek out Jamie and Andrea's web site: Texas Iron

Learn all about Heather Haviland. Awesome chance to become part of Super Pear Team 4. Also, see Stu FLAG on the run.

Meet pro triathlete Heather Haviland on a training run. Hope you love this as much as I loved taping it!

Meet Ironman Champion Heather Gollnick in another interview series. Another must listen show!

You have to love Heather Gollnick. What an awesome triathlete. Use the Show #11 link to listen! Here is what Heather uses to help help win Ironman #4: Orbea Bikes Profile Design Zipp Wheels Clif Bar Brooks Shoes Fig Newton InsideOut Sports Penta Water Ironman Wetsuits Maximum Potential Katalist Multisport Oomph