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In this episode Mark and Ben talk to the namesake of all things TRS, Mr. Andrew Starykowicz who is fast enough to be called champion. We discussed his amazing comeback, his victory at Ironman Wisconsin and we played a game called "Hot Takes".  Interested in joining our age group team? Visit the TRS Racing -Baucco Squad website.  Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Challenge Aruba on twitter. Check out the website and join us for the race on October 22nd. To enter the contest to win a free room and race entry visit http://www.challenge-aruba.com/winafreetrip.  Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you!

Aruba was a gong show. Join in on conversations with Aaron Webstey, Dark Mark, Doug MacLean, Brad Williams and AJ Baucco.  Then join the Ben and Ben show, where Ben Hobbs talks with Ben Kanute about nothing among other things. They broke down his 2nd place at Ironman 70.3 Worlds, Olympic dreams versus 70.3 success, and they debated seduction techniques.  Interested in joining our age group team? Visit the TRS Racing -Baucco Squad website.  Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Challenge Aruba on twitter. Check out the website and join us for the race on October 22nd. To enter the contest to win a free room and race entry visit http://www.challenge-aruba.com/winafreetrip.  Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you!

In this episode Ben interviews two Olympians. First, he spoke with American running legend, Ryan Hall, about bulking up, blocking wind, punching faces and more. Next up Will Clarke discussed his passion for the beer mile, getting crazy at University and becoming "Bill." Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Challenge Aruba on twitter. Check out the website and join us for the race on October 22nd. To enter the contest to win a free room and race entry visit http://www.challenge-aruba.com/winafreetrip.  Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you!  

These interviews were recorded face-to-face in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada during the ITU Multisport Festival. First, Ben and Mark talked to the most interesting woman in triathlon, Rachel McBride. They discussed music, fire twirling, sexual health, minimalism and they even touched on triathlon!  Next, Ben and Mark talked with friend of the show and Penticton local legend, Jeff Symonds. He has a new love interest and he's still getting ugly.  Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Challenge Aruba on twitter. Check out the website and join us for the race on October 22nd. To enter the contest to win a free room and race entry visit http://www.challenge-aruba.com/winafreetrip.  Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank

These interviews were recorded face-to-face in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada during the ITU Multisport Festival. In the first segment, Ben and Mark spoke with Lionel Sanders for the 5th time on this podcast. They broke down his first place finish and what it means to win a Long Distance World Championship on Canadian soil.  In the second segment, Ben and Mark chatted with the 2nd place woman, Helle Frederiksen, the day before the ITU long distance world championship. She talked about battling injury, the recovery process, racing for a world title in Penticton and her future plans.  Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Challenge Aruba on twitter. Check out the website and join us for the race on October 22nd. To enter the contest to win a free room and race entry visit http://www.challenge-aruba.com/winafreetrip.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your

In this episode Ben hosts a listener edition of "joke me off" featuring Pescado Pelado and Anonymous Will. It will be either the most terrible or most amazing thing you have ever heard.  Next, Ben interviewed the 70.3 phenom from Australia, Sam Appleton. They discussed his life and career and how often he talks to his mum on the phone.  Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Challenge Aruba on twitter. Check out the website and join us for the race on October 22nd. To enter the contest to win a free room and race entry visit http://www.challenge-aruba.com/winafreetrip.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you!

In this episode Ben talks to Dark Mark and Emily Cocks about recent races in Roth and Frankfurt, course cutting, outside assisting, and other triathlon related total bullshit.  Next, Ben talks with long course triathlon's latest star, Lucy Charles. She's gone from marathon swimmer and national swimming champ in the UK to Age Group world champion to professional champion and Kona Qualifier. Hear this breakout performer's story here on TRS Radio. Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Challenge Aruba on twitter. Check out the website and join us for the race on October 22nd. To enter the contest to win a free room and race entry visit http://www.challenge-aruba.com/winafreetrip.  Check out Huub Design on twitter and visit their website for more information about their fantastic line of products. Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you!

In this episode Ben talks with Dave "The Man" Scott about the Dave Scott Multisport Institute at the Four Seasons, new attitudes about nutrition, his career, athletes today, the state of the sport, and more.  Visit Dave's website and sign up for his newsletter.  Links: Read Road to Valor Ask The Man. Sponsors: Ruster Sports decided to offer 25% off orders of the "Real Woods" Armored Hen House. Use the Coupon Code: triruster.  To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Challenge Aruba on twitter. Check out the website and join us for the race on October 22nd. To enter the contest to win a free room and race entry visit http://www.challenge-aruba.com/winafreetrip.  Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs. Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you!

In this episode, Ben catches up with AJ Baucco to discuss Eagleman 70.3, Challenge Aruba, and 2 instances of course cutting over the weekend.  Next, Ben spoke with the new Ironman World Record Holder for fastest time over the distance, Tim Don, about his new approach to the bike, the issue of lead motos, and zeroing in on Kona this year.  Bonus Content: If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Challenge Aruba on twitter. Check out the website and join us for the race on October 22nd. To enter the contest to win a free room and race entry visit http://www.challenge-aruba.com/winafreetrip.  Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs. Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shoppi

In this episode Ben announces a new partnership with Challenge Aruba and then he chats with Aaron Webstey, Dark Mark and Emily Cocks (aka #DarkWebCocks)  about all of the recent news and controversy including but not limited to the Rapp-Dimond settlement, The Championship, lead motos, world records, relays, Creed and conference relaxation techniques.  Then, Ben interviewed Lionel Sanders. They discussed golf, racing, future plans and what motivates him. Hilarity ensued. Follow Lionel on Facebook. Bonus Content: If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Challenge Aruba on twitter. Check out the website and join us for the race on October 22nd. To enter the contest to win a free room and race entry visit http://www.challenge-aruba.com/winafreetrip.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlo

In this episode Ben talks to Canadian pro triathlete and professional model, Jenny Fletcher, about life, Airstreams, her career, future plans and more. Follow Jenny on Instagram, and twitter. Bonus Content: If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit tririg.com/hobbs. Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you!

First, Ben rants about the total lack of pro Ironman race coverage. Then, Ben hosts another edition of Joke Me Off starring Dark Mark and Tommy Zaferes. Follow Tommy on instagram and check out their tiny house on a recent television appearance. Finally, Ben talks to Jodie Robertson, the 2017 Ironman North American Regional Champion, aka the woman who won Ironman Texas. They discussed her endurance and teaching career, favorite songs to sing with children and plans to dominate the field in Kona this year.  Bonus Content: If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit trig.com/hobbs. Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon b

In this episode Ben talks to Emily Cocks and Dark Mark about Ironman Texas, the amazing comeback of Andrew Starykowitz, and the Rapp versus Dimond legal drama.  Next up, Ben Hobbs interviewed Ben Hoffman, the Ironman South Africa champ and reigning fastest American in Kona. They discussed golf, Airstreams, wedding crashers, Strava bullying and racing hungover among other triathlon related topics.  Bonus Content: If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: To receive 10% off of TriRig Omega X brake and/or the amazing Omni bike, visit trig.com/hobbs. Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you

In this episode Ben talks to Kiley Austin-Young, Brian Stover and Heath Dotson also known as Publius Valarius, Desert Dude and Ex-cyclist about their independent super-bike wind tunnel test scheduled for Tuesday April 18 at the A2 Windtunnel in North Carolina.  Please visit their GoFundMe page and consider contributing to this effort. Bonus Content: If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you

This episode was recorded face-to-face in Houston, TX. First, Ben talked with the 2 x Ironman Champion, Jocelyn McCauley and triathlon's greatest swim coach, Tim Floyd of Magnolia Masters and the new podcast, Coffee, Beer, Coaching and Dogs. Then, Ben interviewed Matt Hanson, the 2015 North America Region Ironman Champion.  Bonus Content: If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you

First, Ben is joined by Dark Mark, Aaron Webstey and Emily Cocks to discuss a big weekend of races. To wrap things up, Aaron faced off against Emily Cocks in a game show for no money and zero prizes. Tune in to see who won.  Next, Ben talked with Mauricio Mendez Cruz, a 21 year old phenom from Mexico City. He passed Timothy O'Donnell in the final mile to win Ironman 70.3 Texas this weekend and he is your reigning 2016 Xterra World Champion. They discussed many topics such as father-son relationships and Trump's plan to build a wall. Follow Mau on Instagram. Bonus Content: If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you

To start things off, Ben is joined by the ex-pro co-host of the Triathlon Preview Show, Emily Cocks. They discussed the weekend's race results, did some voice impressions and praised Chris McCormack regarding Super Leage Tri.  Next up Ben talked with Uli Fluhme, the anti-doping lobbyist and the founder of the uber-succesful cycling event company, GFNY. They talked about launching the Grand Fondo New York and busting PED using racers at his events. He then shared his view on the impact of doping on endurance sport and what should be done about it.  Bonus Content: If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you

First, Ben and Dark Mark discuss grizzly bears, homicide investigations, text etiquette, the 20 minute 5k, verbal abuse and more.  Then, Ben interviews the very recently retired 31 year old Olympian, Joe Maloy. Joe is a world champion, an Escape from Alcatraz champion, an American Olympian and an all around great guy. In a shocking blog post he announced his retirement last week, and TRS got the exclusive interview you've all been waiting for. Why is he walking away from the sport? What is he running towards? This and much more. Bonus Content: If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you

In this episide Ben talks with co-host of the Triathlon Preview Show, Emily Cocks about ITU Abu Dhabi, Ironman New Zeland and the kick-off to the pro race season. Then Ben and Dark Mark chat with Andrew Starykowics about his terrible bike accident, his planned comeback, health issues with his infant son, Donald Trump, thoughts about recent doping cases and much more. Patrons will also hear bonus content that involves his visit to the sperm bank, talking shit with Macca and why he greatly resents Ben Hobbs and the direction of TRS Triathlon. If you want to hear this and other bonus content, please consider becoming a patron. You can also support the show by leaving a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you

This was recorded on a Saturday night over many beers. Ben, Dark Mark and Aaron Webstey reminisced about the first 99 episodes, broke down workplace relaxation, and later made phony phone calls to members of the triathlon community.  Thank you all for the support. Here's to the next 100 episodes! If you want to be a real peach, please consider becoming a patron. You could also leave us a glowing iTunes review.  Sponsors: Follow Castelli Triathlon on Instagram and visit their website to learn more about custom kits for triathlon clubs.  Another great way to support TRS Triathlon and TRS Radio is to use our link when shopping on Amazon. Make this your Amazon bookmark. Thank you