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Biggest Loser Matt Hoover faces biggest loss

        (Matt Hoover photo courtesy of http://www.finishline-multisport.com)

Matt Hoover (the 2005 Biggest Loser of television reality show fame) finished the Kona Ironman World Championship Triathlon but in a time of 17 hours and 3 minutes and 43 seconds.

Which means that Hoover missed the midnight cut off to officially finish the race in the allotted 17-hours.

Inside the Tour Podcast: Can and will Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France?

Dateline:  LIMOGES, France and BOULDER, Colorado

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Can Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France?

Will he win the Tour de France?

Can Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador co-lead team Astana?

Everyman Endurnace Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #6

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So much has happened in the last few weeks in professional cycling including plenty of crashes by the big names in the sport and of course almost three week of serous racing in Italy---but it would just take too much space to chronicle it all here.

That's why you'll want to listen to this latest edition of The Lanterne Rouge where host Roman Mica and his partner in cycling crime, James Raia discuss all of the action through the Giro d’Italia.

Everyman Endurance Podcast: an insiders view of today's triathlon world

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Can you really make a good living as a pro triathlete? That's just one of the questions that is discussed.

With the triathlon race season well underway, it seems like a great time to chat with somebody who has years of experience racing triathlons as a pro.

His name is Jimmy Archer and he's the team director of the new triathlon team: Without Limits Racing.

He also a professional triathlete who has spent time not only swimming, biking, and running for a living, but also covering all the other professionals.

Everyman Endurance Podcast: Why do you really tri?

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So why exactly do you tri?

Is it to lose weight?

Do yo want to look good in those expensive jeans in your closet?

Do you want to qualify for Kona?

Do you want the ultimate control of your own body?

Do you want to go fast?

Everyman Endurance Podcast: Jamie Whitmore on winning the greatest battle of her life

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For almost seven years Jamie Whitmore was at the top of her game.

She ruled the world of Xterra offroad racing and had a classic rivalry with Melanie McQuaid that that kept the reporters busy writing about who would win which race.

Many insiders considered her the Superwomen of offroad triathlon because of her fearless, daring, and no holds barred racing style.

But that all came to dramatic end about a year and a half ago when Jamie went to her doctor after finishing a respectable 3rd at the Xterra World Championships.

Everyman Endurance Podcast: A conversation with Dave Scott and Jason Ash

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You probably know that a triathlon consists of three segments: swim, bike and run.

But when you consider it, a triathlon really should be four parts: swim, bike, run, and eat.

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in triathlon, and it could easily be argued a crucial role in the longer Iron distance races.

Both of Roman Mica's guest on this week's show know a thing or two about nutrition.

Dave Scott, is a six time Ironman World Champion, coach, and endurance sports writer, and speaker. He has a lifetime of experience in both the science and application of nutrition when it comes to triathlon.

Everyman Endurance Podcast: Two talented athletes at different ends of their careers

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional triathlete?

Roman Mica recently spoke with two talented athletes at different ends of their careers.

Justin Daerr began triathlon in college as a way to stay fit and healthy in the summer of 2000. In 2001 he completed his first Ironman in 12:55 and has improved to a current PR of 8:37 set in 2008. Justin continues to work hard in his pursuit of being one of the sport's best athletes.

You may have seen Justin in some of his more famous ads (like this photo).  You just didn't know it was him so now is your chance to meet him.

Everyman Endurance Podcast: 100th show running across America

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run across America?

Image running a marathon everyday for weeks at a time.

Paul Staso doesn't have to imagine it.

He lived it!

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Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #5

The Amgen Tour of California may be history, but the tour provided cycling fans an interesting and meaningful glimpse into this year's cast of professional cycling athletes.

James Raia followed the tour from the very first pre-race press conference all the way to the end in Southern California.

You'll want to listen to this explosive edition of The Lanterne Rouge where host Roman Mica and his partner in cycling crime, James Raia discuss all of the action through the state of California.

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Everyman Endurance Podcast: How to race green

You've no doubt heard of racing clean, but have you heard of racing green?

When you think about it a typical big city marathon or Ironman triathlon leaves a pretty big garage mess in its wake.

Just think consider all of the millions of water cups that are used and discarded like so many dead leaves in the fall.

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Everyman Endurance Podcast: A conversation with the new team Without Limits Racing

A brand new Boulder, Colorado based triathlon team, Without Limits Racing, is eager to take on the triathlon world.

The team is made up of both veteran and relatively new professional triathletes, and is swim coached by long time swim and triathlon coach Grant Holicky.

Recently Roman Mica had the chance to sit own with (from left to right in the photo) Cam Dye, Kristen Peterson, and Jimmy Archer, to discuss the new team and their plans for the 2009 racing season.

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Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #4

The sparks were flying between Lance Armstrong and an Irish journalist at the pre Amgen Tour of California press conference.

With the tour about to begin, the best cyclist in the world got together to meet the media, and answer questions. All eyes were on Lance Armstrong and he did not disappoint.

You'll want to listen to this explosive edition of The Lanterne Rouge were host Roman Mica and his partner in cycling crime, James Raia discuss the up coming race through the state of California.

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Everyman Endurance Podcast: The Lanterne Rouge Show #3

Taylor Phinney is potentially the next great American cyclist. His pedigree and heritage is from what could certainly be called one of America's first families of cycling.

Wikipedia writes:

"Taylor Phinney (born June 27, 1990 in Boulder, Colorado) is an American racing cyclist, specializing on the track in individual pursuit. He is the son of former professional racing cyclist Davis Phinney and former Olympic gold medal racing cyclist and speed skater Connie Carpenter-Phinney. Phinney started bike racing at age 15 on Team Slipstream's Junior Team.

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Everyman Endurance Podcast: From the Highest Mountain to the Deepest Seas

Doug Tumminello may have been a century too late.

He's an accomplished attorney, runner, and climber. And now he's about to add a new line to his resume: accomplished sailor.

It wasn't all that long ago that Doug was standing on top the highest mountain the world.

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Everyman Endurance Podcast with Mark Allen and Luis Vargas

Should I hire a coach to go faster this year?

What should I look for in a good coach?

What are the benefits a coach will bring to the training table?

What's the best way to train for a personal best in 09?

These are just some of the questions six Ironman World Championship Mark Allen and his training partner Luis Vargas answer in this weeks episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

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