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

 

So much going on.  New shows (Jordan Rapp), new team news from www.EvoTri.com, and more race announcing from Rev3 (www.Rev3Tri.com).  All this and much much more coming soon.  And yes, the SimplyStu World Wide Triathlon will be back in 2011!!!!!!!

 

 

 

"Making the Team" March 15, 2010 Madison, WI

Now in its third year of giving back to the endurance community, Team Evotri once again wants you to be part of the journey.

This spring, the team will be adding another teammate from the endurance sport community. Along with joining the family, the new recruit will be awarded a prize package from the Team Evotri sponsors: SRAM, Robbie Ventura’s Vision Quest Coaching, CycleOps Power, Zipp Speed Weaponry, 2XU, Headsweats, and new sponsor for the 2010 season, Specialized Bicycles!

Over the next few months the team and sponsors will be looking for an individual who embraces the spirit of triathlon: someone positive, enthusiastic, and dedicated to giving back to the community. Triathlon experience is not a deciding factor in choosing a winner, but passion is.

Do you have what it takes to make the team? Winners can rest assured their performance will undoubtedly be taken to the next level with the following prize package:

 

Trusted by world champions like Chris McCormack and Melanie McQuaid, the veteran racing professionals at Specialized will provide the winner with an unbelievable race package. Be prepared to light up the course with none other than the fiercely designed and wickedly fast Transition Pro Time Trial bike, technical helmet, and racing shoes. 

Ever innovative CycleOps Power will provide the winner with a cutting edge Joule wireless Powertap SL+. 

The endurance experts at Vision Quest Coaching will take the winner to the next level with a dynamic professional coaching package. 

SRAM will outfit the Transition Pros with world-class Force drivetrains, engineered for top performance.

The velocity doctors at Zipp Speed Weaponry will provide 606 wheelsets, cranks and bars for the excellence in endurance sport trifecta. 

To top off this incredible package, the 2010 team slot winner will also receive a collection of custom racing hats and visors from the industry leader in endurance accessories: Headsweats.

The winner of the 2010 Team Evotri slot will receive a wetsuit and race gear from 2XU, the industry experts in state-of-the-art style.

 

 

Team Evotri and their sponsors invite you to submit a video conveying why you are the best pick for the team in 2010.  

 

Making the Team: 2010: Contest Guidelines: Endurance sport enthusiasts, do you have what it takes to make the team? Tell us how and why in a video submission no longer than five minutes, and be sure to recruit your friends to help you out! Videos will be evaluated by Team Evotri and their sponsors for creativity, quality, and how well they address the following questions:  

1. How will you benefit the team if you're chosen? What are your personal attributes?

2. How have you, and how do you plan to give back to the endurance sport community? Nothing is too insignificant, list it all.

3. What are your future plans regarding triathlon and endurance sport?  

*Upload all videos to You Tube and send the link to MakingTheTeam@evotri.com by May 3rd, 2010.

*Contestants should provide contact information along with his/her link submission. Team Evotri and their sponsors will announce the winner in May, 2010.

*Videos not within the time constraints will not be considered.

*By sending a video link to MakingTheTeam@evotri.com, candidates grant contest affiliates permission to use said video for promotional purposes affiliated with Team Evotri and the Making the Team: 2010 contest.

*The winner of the team slot forfeits all awards if he/she is unable to continue as a team member for any reason.

*The winner of the team slot agrees to contribute to the Team Evotri web site for as long as he/she is a member of Team Evotri.

*The winner of the team slot agrees to attend the WIBA training weekend in Madison, Wisconsin in July, 2010 and race the Rev3 Cedar Point Half-Ironman in September, 2010.  

Transition Pros provided by Specialized, an industry leader committed to excellence in both performance and design. Visit http://www.specialized.com for their full line of men's and women's road and mountain bikes.

CycleOps Powertaps and trainers are provided by the Madison, Wisconsin-based Saris Cycling Group; makers of industry leading power meters, racks and indoor trainers, as well as home to the top minds in performance science. Visit http://www.cycleops.com for an up close and personal education.

Professional coaching provided by Vision Quest: a dynamic, hands on, fully involved coaching program designed to provide direct interaction between the athletes and the coach for triathletes and cyclists. Please find more information on the diverse and flexible programs at http://www.visionquestcoaching.com.

Wheels of Team EvoTri provided by Zipp Speed Weaponry, flawless craftsmanship makes these wheels, aerobars and cranks the industry leaders in speed and aerodynamic efficiency. For more information, and for a complete product catalog, visit http://www.zipp.com.

Drivetrain components provided by SRAM, manufacturers of world-class bicycle parts including the new Double Tap & Exact Actuation technologies designed for faster Tri, Road & CX machines. See & learn more at http:/www.willyoumaketheleap.com.

Cutting-edge and sleek, 2XU will assure teammates maximize their potential with the industry's most revolutionary wetsuits and race gear. Visit http://www.2xu.com for the latest innovations.

Headsweats custom racing gear surpasses all others in absorption and comfort when its needed most. All seasons, all conditions, Headsweats goes the distance. Check out http:/www.headsweats.com to see the entire 2010 line.

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.

What more can I say? I'm totally in love! I will hate to say good-bye to my little yellow friend, but happy to bring in the new. Check out the details here! Ok.  So if that wasn't cool enough, check this out... Super-Grovvy!!!!

Check out the 2010 CycleOps catalog.

Oh yeah - anyone doing the Chicago 1/2 Marathon? If so, come and chat with me. I will be doing the MC work. 

Thanks to everyone that came over during the Madison-Mini Marathon.  I had a great time doing the MC work for that race as well.

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!!!!!!!!!