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?

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Jeff and Eric with winners Dean and Jen

Tags: twin lakes triathlon, race report, racing, winning, triathlon

Been doing those same ole races year after year? We offer advice on how to change up your training and racing to get back into the groove.

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Tags: racing, off-season

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!

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You 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

Tags: training, magazine, triathlete, women, bike, bikes, fit, racing

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.

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A young Eric and Jeff setting up transition at IMOO 2006

Tags: ironman, ironman wisconsin, training, nutrition, biking, half ironman, racing

This episode offers tons of priceless insight into your "significant other's" mind about how to successfully manage marriage, kids, work, and triathlon. Don't spend another night on the couch! Jeff and Mrs. Jumpy reveal their secrets on how they mange their life, work, and training schedules while keeping a happy tri-family.

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Tags: family, kids, spouse, marraige, life, work, career, busy, training, racing

Everyone's done a first race, and we all have a hilarious story about it. We start out with a hodge-podge of topics including a 5K race review, and a Newton update. Then, do as we say, not as we do, as we regale you with the stories of the calamity that ensued during our early tri-careers.

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Tags: racing, first race, newbies, mistakes, gel, nutrition, beginners, newtons, 5k

The season has started in the Midwest! Eric and I travel to the 23rd annual Tower Triathlon in Niles, IL. It's a blast from the past as this was both of ours' first ever triathlon back in the day. It's The Age Grouper kickin it old school!

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Tags: race report, racing, triathlon, winning, goals

And Eric is finally back for this extended edition of The Age Grouper! First we play a little catch up with what we’ve been doing over the summer. Then we chat a bit about my new close personal friends Crowie, Rinny, and Chrissie; followed by contemplating the inevitable corruption of money in professional triathlon. And finally, we go in depth about an entire season’s worth of marathon training. It’s everything you need to know about successful marathon training.

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Mrs. Salty, Eric, and Mrs. Jumpy before The Chicago Marathon circa 2001

Tags: marathon, chicago, craig alexander, chrissie wellington, mirinda carfrae, colorado, boulder, money, training, racing, intervals, long run

We’re back at Runner’s High and Mark has assembled a dream team of triathlon coaches for this show! Jen, Meredith, and Mary, all local coaches, join us for a healthy conversation about all things triathlon. We ask questions about swimming, biking, running, nutrition, compu-trainers, ironman, newbies, and veterans alike. Plus, is it really ok to, um, you know...the night before a race?

Contact:

Mary Bradbury, the swim expert: marybradbury.com

Jen Harrison, the Ironman veteran: jenharrison.com

Meredith Beers, the nutrition expert: mbeerstricoach@yahoo.com

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From left: Mark Rouse, Jen Harrison, Mary Bradbury, Meredith Beers

Tags: racing, training, coaching, runners high, nutrition, ironman, swimming, running, biking, cycling

With perhaps our one and only race report of the 2010 season, we podcast from the 2010 Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine Illinois. Today was just a stepping stone for Eric but at the same time the start and end to Jeff's season. There's plenty of excuses to be had, then we ponder the value of our triathlete maturity, and, have we finally come to terms with simply "participating?"

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The Roo in T1

Tags: race report, twin lakes triathlon, season, participating, racing, excuses

We're all in the heat of our 2008 race seasons so we catch up on what's been going on with our training and race schedules so far. Plus, an exclusive Newton update with Mark at The Runner's High 'N Tri.

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Lovin’ that swim start!

Tags: planning, racing, race schedule, peak season, summer, newtons, runners high

We've said it before and we'll say it again, nothing new on race day! Jeff goes to his A race of the year, The Accenture Chicago Triathlon, and learns some valuable lessons about race strategy and nutrition.

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The massive transition area at The Chicago Triathlon

Tags: racing, race report, chicago triathlon, nutrition, sport legs, goals

Did you know that The Age Grouper has been on the air for over a year now? In celebration of our big anniversary we're making a huge announcement! The Age Grouper is the official media sponsor of the 2008 Midwest Indoor Triathlon Series.

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The 2008 MIST

Tags: racing, race report, indoor triathlon, bartlett, triathlon

Craig Alexander, 2008 Ironman world champion, sits down with us at Runner’s High ‘N Tri for an incredible interview. We talk about Kona, Vineman, and his dramatic victory over Chris Leito at the Boise 70.3. “Coach Craig” also provides tons of valuable advice for all of us regular age-groupers, from beginners to Kona qualifiers. Also, do we dare ask Craig “Would you rather...?”
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Tags: craig alexander, ironman, kona, nutrition, training, racing