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The Endurance Matters Podcast, Hosted by Justin “BigMetz” Metzler, professional triathlete, is the ultimate destination for endurance enthusiasts. Join us as we dive deep into the world of endurance sports, from 5Ks to Ironman triathlons to Ultra Races, and everything in between. Each episode we'll bring you inspiring stories featuring athletes, trailblazers, and members of the endurance community. From the highs to the lows, this podcast will help us explore the limits of human physical and ...
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Eric Hinman: Building a Life of Endurance & Influence
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In this inspiring episode of the Endurance Matters Podcast, BigMetz welcomes Eric Hinman—entrepreneur, 5x Ironman, and influential voice in the fitness and wellness space. Known for blending high-performance endurance training with a vibrant personal brand, Eric shares how he’s built a lifestyle centered around movement, recovery, and community. Er…
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Matt Bottrill: Cycling and Triathlon Performance Coach
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In this episode, BigMetz sits down with Matt Botrill—legendary time trialist, national champion, and renowned cycling and triathlon performance coach—to unpack the secrets of going faster. Matt shares his journey from elite racer to high-performance coach, explaining the mindset, training principles, and aerodynamic optimization that separate good …
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Live from Ironman Boulder 70.3: Kevin McDowell, Colin Szuch, and Sam Appleton
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BigMetz is joined live post-race from Ironman Boulder 70.3 by all three Podium finishers, including: Kevin McDowell, Colin Szuch, and Sam Appleton. Hear how their each of their races unfolded and the the adversity they had to overcome just to get to the start line - or at the start line! You'll love our live Podcast with these gracious guests. #iro…
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Flora Duffy: 2021 Olympic Gold Medalist Women's Triathlon
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BigMetz is joined by Flora Duffy, 2021 Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist in Women's Triathlon. Bringing home her native country, Bermuda, its first Olympic Gold Medal is a significant achievement. BigMetz and Flora discuss her journey to the pinnacle of sport, her struggles with injury, her endurance mindset and her amazingly positive spirit and attitude…
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Brad Miles: Lever Movement Founder and CEO
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BigMetz is joined by Brad Miles, Founder and CEO of @levermovement . From humble beginnings, through hard work and persistence, Brad shares his ethos of building a foundational company in endurance sports. BigMetz has personally used Lever to help him successfully recover from achilles surgery. He and Brad discuss training protocols, going from con…
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Hannah Shell: Working Class Professional Gravel and MTB Racer
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BigMetz is joined by Hannah Shell, professional Gravel and MTB racer. Juggling a full time job while successfully being an elite pro racer, Hannah shares a unique perspective into the emerging world of professional racing. BigMetz and Hannah discuss balancing training protocols, managing a social media presence, all while being a working class pro …
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Charlie Lawrence: World Record Holder and Professional Runner
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BigMetz sits down with Charlie Lawrence, 50 mile World Record holder and distance runner extraordinaire. Charlie has a unique perspective into the world of professional endurance sports. You won't want to miss Charlie's journey from his amazing running background in Minnesota, to competing successfully at the collegiate level and now world professi…
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Siri Lindley: World Champion Athlete and Coach, Cancer Survivor, and Eternal Optimist
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BigMetz sits down with Siri Lindley, World Champion, Coach extraordinaire, motivational speaker and cancer survivor. An eternal optimist and source of of inspiration to many across the globe, Siri's impact on triathlon and life are legendary. From overcoming adversity in sport to battling cancer, Siri's "Don't Give Up" attitude persists across all …
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Mark Allen: 6x Ironman World Champion and GOAT of Men's Triathlon
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BigMetz sits down with 6x Ironman World Champion Mark Allen. Widely considered the GOAT of men's triathlon, Mark's impact on and off the race course continue to be an enduring legacy in triathlon. His preparation and mindset are legendary and you won't want to miss Mark's perspective on training methods, spirituality in sport, and coaching high-per…
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Mirinda Carfrae: 3x Ironman World Champion and 1x 70.3 Ironman World Champion
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BigMetz sits down with 4x Ironman World Champion Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae. Rinny's performances and impact on and off the race course are a lasting legacy in the endurance sports world. As she transitions from being an elite pro athlete to business leader and fitness enthusiast (and always a "mum"), she to continues to explore ways to maximize her p…
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Eli Hemming: Professional Ultra Trail Runner and Former Pro Triathlete
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BigMetz sits down with Eli Hemming, ultra trail distance runner extraordinaire and former professional triathlete. Eli has a unique perspective into the world of professional endurance sports. You won't want to miss Eli's insights into how he successfully transitioned to professional ultra trail running, the evolution of the ultra running scene, hi…
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Sam Appleton: Top Long Distance Triathlete
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@bigjmetz11 sits down with tenured Pro Triathlete Sam Appleton. Over the last 10 years, Sam has established himself as one of the most competitive and successful long distance triathletes in the world, with nearly 20 Half Ironman and Ironman wins and five top 10 finishes at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Originally from Sydney, Australia, …
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This episode is the coronation of Season 1, which featured amazing endurance athletes, entrepreneurs, and legends. From Olympic medalists to Ironman World Champions, Ultrarunning legends, Elite runners and Gravel specialists, Season 1 had it all! In this episode we share some of the best moments, from performance mindset to training and everything …
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Andy Blow: CEO and Founder of Precision Fuel and Hydration, Former Professional Triathlete, Endurance Sports Junkie
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BigMetz sits down with Andy Blow - Founder and CEO of Precision Fuel and Hydration. A triathlete turned business executive, Andy's journey to founding and leading one of the top hydration companies is extraordinary. Listen as Andy shares the story on the evolution of Precision's suite of products that are now used by top peloton riders, Ironman ath…
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Morgan Pearson: Two Time Olympic Silver Medalist, Professional Triathlete with a Running Pedigree, Mr. Zone2
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BigMetz sits down with Morgan Pearson - Two Time Olympic Silver Medalist and Professional Triathlete. A super runner turned triathlete living in Boulder, Morgan has been a staple on the short course and Olympic triathlon scene and is now testing the long course waters having just won his first Ironman 70.3 race in Indian Wells. Morgan balances trai…
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Matt Sharpe: Olympian, Triathlete, The Tempo Newsletter Co-Founder
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BigMetz sits down with Matt Sharpe - Olympian, great friend, training partner and Co-Founder of The Tempo Newsletter. A proud Canadian living in Boulder, Matt is highly regarded in the triathlon community. Matt's better half, Kristen Kasper, is also an Olympian. Matt has been an elite triathlete, from the Junior to Professional level, competing for…
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Drew Hunter: High School Phenom Runner, High Performance Team Founder, Sports Content Producer
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BigMetz sits down with Drew Hunter, middle distance runner extraordinaire, former high school phenom, and Founder of Tinman Elite, an Adidas sponsored running club. Drew has a unique and amazing perspective into the world of professional running. You won't want to miss Drew's insights on the the impact of NIL on collegiate runners, building a high …
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Chelsea Sodaro: Ironman World Champion, Mom, Equality in Sport and Mental Health Advocate
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@bigjmetz11 sits down with 2024 Ironman World Champion Women's Third Place Finisher Chelsea Sodaro. An athlete, women's equality in sports advocate, and champion for mental health, Chelsea's performance and impact on and off the race course is felt throughout the endurance sports world. Ironman World Champion and 3rd Place Finisher in Nice in 2024,…
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Rudy Von Berg: Ironman World Championship Podium, Training Protocols, Sponsorships, and Citizen of the World
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BigMetz sits down with 2024 Ironman World Champion Men's Third Place Finisher Rudy Von Berg - "The Bison". Just two years after making his Ironman debut, Rudy has already placed in the Top 4 in the last two Ironman World Championships. Rudy is a consistent long distance triathlete competing at 70.3, T100, and Ironman distance events. You won't want…
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Matt Hanson: Ironman Champion, Building the Future of Coaching, and New Dad
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BigMetz sits down with Ironman Champion and current Ironman Pro Series leader, former training partner and good friend Dr. Matt Hanson. Matt is a highly regarded coach in the endurance community with his vast background as an athlete and is highly-educated in all things sports-related. Matt has been a highly consistent long distance triathlete winn…
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Andre Lopes: Top South American Ironman Professional Triathlete
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BigMetz sits down with top South American triathlete, training partner and great friend Andre Lopes. Originally from Brazil with an engineering background, Andre is a relative recent newcomer to the Ironman scene. After a hot start to his career, Andre has recently been navigating injury. However, as he prepares for the 2024 Ironman World Champions…
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Timothy O'Donnell: Iconic American Triathlete, Heart Attack Survivor, Endurance Sports Enthusiast
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BigMetz sits down with iconic American triathlete and great friend Timothy O'Donnell. Recently retired from an accomplished career across Long Distance triathlon, including 30+ wins, 60+ podiums, and American record holder at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Tim shares perspectives on his amazing athletic achievements, epic training days, a…
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Holly Lawrence: Ironman 70.3 World Champion and Passionate Endurance Sports Advocate
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BigMetz sits down with 2016 70.3 Ironman World Champion and soon-to-be new mom Holly Lawrence. Spanning a robust career across Middle Distance triathlon, BigMetz and Holly discuss her early days training on the West Coast, her move to endurance sports mecca Boulder, and how she's managing during her pregnancy. And, by no means is Holly done with tr…
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Taylor Knibb: Two Time Ironman 70.3 Champion and Two Time Olympic Silver Medalist
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BigMetz and guest host Jeanni Metzler sit down with good friend Taylor Knibb, 2x Olympic Silver Medalist and 2x 70.3 Ironman World Champion. Widely recognized as the most talented current female triathlete, Taylor recently won another Silver Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and has her sights set on the Ironman World Championship in Kona. BigM…
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Dean Karnazes: Legendary Endurance Athlete and Best Selling Author
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BigMetz sits down with Ultramarathon legend Dean Karnazes. Record holder, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Endurance athlete. BigMetz and Dean explore the endurance mindset, what goes into creating an Ultra adventure, succeeding in business, and building a personal brand. ✌🏼 - BigMetz This Episode Is Brought To You By: PRECISION FUEL AND HYDR…
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Alexey Vermeulen: Cyclist Extraordinaire, Brand Ambassador, Sir Willie's Sherpa
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BigMetz sits down with American cyclist extraordinaire Alexey Vermeulen and special guest "Sir Willie the Wiener". Starting his career on the pro circuit in Europe to now excelling at gravel cycle events, BigMetz and Alexey explore the evolving world of professional cycling, building a personal brand, and mastering the mindset as professional athle…
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Trevor Foley: Breakthrough Ironman Triathlete - Hard Work and #NoTalent
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BigMetz sits down with long-distance triathlon and Ironman breakthrough athlete Trevor Foley. From humble and hard-working beginnings to a top contender at long-distance triathlon and gravel cycle events, BigMetz and Trevor dive deep into the endurance mindset and Trevor shares never-heard-before stories about his passion and journey in sport. ✌🏼 -…
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Trailer for Endurance Matters Podcast Hosted by BigMetz. Full episodes launching August 2024!By Marcus Gordon and Justin Metzler
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