The Age Grouper: Triathlon Podcast

It’s 2015 and like Marty McFly, we’re ready to strap on our self-tying barefoot-style shoes and jump on our hover-bikes for the season! Eric and Jeff recap their mileage totals for 2014, both real and commuting then sit around the campfire as Eric regales us with tales from Ironman Chattanooga 2014! All this and more on The Age Grouper!Download the PodcastEric and Colleen “kicking” it in to the finish, Ironman Chattanooga 2014.

It’s an old-fashioned live race report as Eric and Jeff travel to the Tri Right 101 century ride. We catch up on what’s been happening throughout the summer and what’s left for the season. Will Eric be ready for Ironman Chattanooga, we’ll see!Download the PodcastJeff, Eric and the crew at the 2014 Tri Right 101 (well, actually, 104 but who’s counting)

It's the show you've been waiting for! We find out the results of the epic wager, did Eric complete the Lumberjack 100 or does he owe Jeff a steak dinner? Plus, ITU racing, a paleo update and one of us may be moving to sunny Colorado…!Download the podcastTo donate to Eric’s Ironman fundraising effort and support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation go to:http://www.active.com/donate/IMchattanoogaCCFA14/IRONMANEDeWittEric back in 1997 wishing he was this fit now.A quick selfie of Jeff on top of the Blue Sky Trail in the Devils Backbone area, Longmont Colorado.

It’s part 2 of 2, the all Eric show. Eric tells us all about his plans for 2014 (which should make for a quick show!) that includes Ironman and mountain biking. What? Mountain biking? Yep! There might be a friendly wager involved too.Download the podcastEric keeping it real on top of the Menona Terrace prior to Ironman Wisconsin.

We're back to wrap up 2013 with this all new mega episode! In part 1 of 2, this is the all Jeff show where he tells us all about his 2013 triathlon season, unexpected injuries, new foot ware and his new diet - the paleo diet. That's right, no more carbs for this paleolete!Download the PodcastAhh paleo...

We're back at the new Age Grouper Studios North with a special, and precious, guest host! We go over the long awaited results of Jeff's face-off at the Chase Corporate Challenge then break down training for an olympic distance event in detail. Take it from Eric, you need to have faith in your abilities! And we finish things off with some triathlon lingo.Download the PodcastThe kidz - Grace and Aliza. Aren’t they cute?!

Looking to break that multi-decade old 5K PR this year? Well you’re in luck, we break down the secrets to successful speed work in this super-sized episode! It all comes down to if you want to race fast you need to train fast.Download the PodcastLike a gazelle! Jeff at The Chicago Triathlon circa 1999

We get back to basics talking about single speeds and fixed gears on this episode of The Age Grouper. Plus, has anyone ever asked you for advice on doing their first triathlon? We have, plenty of times. We offer our take on how to guide first-timers through their first races.Download the PodcastThe single speed

What sort of international endurance-sport media frenzy would be complete without interjecting our opinions into it? Because no issue is ever truly over-hyped until we weigh in on it! As promised, we’re back and we won’t disappoint with this performance enhanced episode. We offer a paltry explanation (again) about where we’ve been all these months, discuss our latest training regimes, including my new secret weapon - Insanity, then tackle the Lance Doprahstrong crisis head on. Believe me, it’s worth the wait!Download the Podcast

Triathlon coach Dean Hewson is back for our annual spring training camp episode. We talk about the logistics of participating in, and just pulling off a successful early-season training camp. It doesn’t matter if you fly away for a week or just head out for the weekend, a training camp can really get you prepped for a great season. Then we go over some often forgotten basics of triathlon training. We end it all with the trendiest thing in social media these days - Sh!t Triathletes Say!Download the PodcastAhhh, the sh!t your hear around the transition area….

It's been a long, albeit mild, winter but we're ready to come out of hibernation and shed some of that extra winter insulation. We report on all we've been up to over the last few months. Then, just in time for the Spring buying season, we list the essential triathlon items needed to directly improve your splits in swimming, biking and running.It's the first show of 2012 and our 5th season on iTunes! Thanks for supporting The Age Grouper all this time, we're no where near done!Download the PodcastJeff’s Roo - Notice the lack of aero wheels.

Jeff, Eric and Dean get together over some drinks for this all-off-season episode. First we debate various training faux-pas, including running in place at stop lights, then discuss the merits of alternative race organizations. Ultimately we answer all of your off-season questions and, well, fall off the wagon a bit too.Download the Podcast

Eric’s back for this all-Apple episode. First we have a look at what Siri’s priorities really are, then break down Eric’s Ironman, the Hawaii Ironman and the Chicago Triathlon. As usual we don’t hold back our thoughts about Crowie, Chrissie, Rinny and Siri.Download the PodcastCrowie on his way toward his 3rd, and greatest, Ironman victory.Chrissie on her way to her 4th.Thanks Mac and Quintana Roo for the photos!

Triathlon coach Dean Hewson joins us as guest host while Eric remains grounded in baby-land. We recap our races at the Chicago Triathlon and discuss some common mistakes first-timers make at such big races. Plus, there's plenty of trash talkin, especially because Eric isn't here to defend himself! Download the PodcastBefore the swim start @ 2011 Chicago Triathlon

The newest age-grouper in the the TAG family joins us for the very first time! Eric's brand new baby co-hosts as we hash out our plans for the upcoming Chicago Triathlon and Eric's Ironman. Will Eric make it through without being spit-up on or falling asleep, find out on this family-friendly episode of The Age Grouper!Download the PodcastThe newest age-grouper.

Guess who's back? Crowie's back. 2-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander is back for his annual visit with The Age Grouper. Eric and I host a talk with Crowie in front of a live audience at Runner's High. We talk all about his past, present and why he thinks his best Kona performance is still in him.Download the PodcastIt’s the whole TAG family: Eric, Colleen, Crowie, Christine, and Jeff

We're back at our home race, the Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine, IL. It's not long before the trash talk starts to fly, but does Eric have what it takes to pull out a victory?Download the PodcastJeff and Eric with winners Dean and Jen

What better way to kick off the summer with some wacky biking stories and some performance predictions and trash talk? Eric tells us all about how he single-handedly apprehended vandalism perpetrators while riding his bike then we review a new documentary about the fabled New Zealand Epic Camp called “Going Long Going Hard.” We wrap it up by trash talking about out upcoming home-race the Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine, IL.Download the PodcastCheck out the DVD Going Long Going Hard at: www.stormydog.co.nzOur buddy Brian, Jeff and Eric at Twin Lakes 2009 - Nice Roo’s

We're all together for this double date-night episode - Eric, Jeff, Mrs. Salty and Mrs. Jumpy. Eric and I begin with an overview of our training and racing so far for 2011, then we follow up on the freebie magazine subscriptions we've been getting, and then add a little to the "what bike to buy" discussion. The ladies add their 2 cents about a few women's triathlon issues and much more. It's just a great popcorn episode!Download the PodcastYou may know it as the Accenture Chicago Triathlon or whatever it is these days, but any true veteran will always call it Mrs. T’s. Jeff, Christine, Colleen and Eric 1999

This is a major blast from the past as we dig into the archives and play some vintage audio from August 2006. The Age Grouper podcast was still a year away, Eric and Jeff are heading up to the Ironman Wisconsin course for a 120+ mile ride to cap off their training for the year. This audio is packed with great Ironman newbie and veteran training strategy.Download the PodcastA young Eric and Jeff setting up transition at IMOO 2006