Endurance Hour Podcast Episode #63 (4.2.13): Feature Interview with Heather Jackson (begins at 1:05:30), Ironman 70.3 California race recap, Dave’s Oceanside Recap, Barry Bonds interview, Blueseventy and Timex Watch contest winners announced, the Eats of the Week care of the Spokane Dinner Club and much more. Email Dave Erickson and Roger Thompson at EnduranceHour@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook and Twitter, key word “EnduranceHour” and subscribe via iTunes and/or Stitcher Smart Radio. Call anytime at 720-295-9890 (voice mail).

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PowerBar Gel Blasts, Cola Flavor

Athletes need the right fuel for endurance performance and to defy physical boundaries. PowerBar Energy Blasts are a great choice before and/or during moderate and high-intensity exercise. These gel-filled chews are formulated with PowerBar C2MAX dual source energy blend: a 2:1 glucose to fructose blend found to deliver 20–50% more energy to muscles than glucose alone.  Have 1–3 pieces every 10 minutes during activities that last more than 1 hour.

PowerBar Energy Blasts contain no preservatives. They’re the perfect bite-sized tool to help you push beyond your best.

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Contest Giveaway: blueseventy brick bag

How good are you at guessing someone’s Ironman 70.3 swim time? Here’s your chance. On March 30th, I’ll be racing in Oceanside at Ironman 70.3 California. I last raced there in 2011. I’ve since posted better swim times but that’s no guarantee of success this early in the season. Below I describe the rules and hints on how you can win this brand new blueseventy brick bag, courtesy of blueseventy. Good luck, the clock is ticking.

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Giveaway Contest: Timex Ironman Sleek 50 Lap

How good are you at guessing someone’s Ironman 70.3 run time? Here’s your chance. On March 30th, I’ll be racing in Oceanside at Ironman 70.3 California. I last raced there in 2011. I’ve since posted better run times but that’s no guarantee of success this early in the season. Below I describe the rules and hints on how you can win this brand new Timex Ironman Sport Watch. Good luck, the clock is ticking.

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Available online and at sport specialty stores in March of 2013, the all new Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 GPS watch offers runners and endurance athletes a much sleeker, easier to read and fun watch to wear during training and racing. Below is a first look comparison between the Run Trainer 2.0 and the Run Trainer 1.0 plus a detailed walk through showing all the features and applications.

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Timex Ironman Run Trainer 2.0 Complete Features:

› Smaller watch with high-resolution, reversible display
› Real-time distance, pace, speed, heart rate and more
› Quick and reliable signal with SiRFstarIV™ technology
› 15-Workout memory with dated summary
› Free access to online training log
› Desktop device agent allows for easy changes to watch and performance settings
› 100-Lap chronograph with customizable 2- or 3-line display
› Hands-free chronograph operation based on distance and time
› Pace, speed, and distance vibrating/audible alerts keep your training on-track
› Hydration and nutrition alerts remind athletes to replenish at regular intervals
› Interval timer with segments based on time or distance
› Customizable alarm with backup
› Rechargeable Li-Ion battery with 8-hour life in full GPS mode
› Compatible with ANT+™ sensors for heart rate and foot pod data
› Watch WR to 50m (GPS and ANT+™ features not available underwater)
› INDIGLO® night-light with NIGHT-MODE® feature and Constant-On options

Price: $224.95 ($274.95 with heart rate monitor) Available online and at sport specialty stores: March 2013

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Jim Kozak, Owner of Cyclemetrix

Jim Kozak is the owner and operator of Cyclemetrix in Dalton Gardens, Idaho. He’s the only authorized Retul bike fitter in all of North Idaho and Eastern Washington. Last weekend Jim officially fit me on my Quintana Roo CD0.1 triathon bike. Jim says he made “moderate adjustments” which in the end, will help improve my power output and ability to run off the bike.

Retül Technology is a cycling specific motion-capture bike fitting system designed to provide qualified bike fitters highly accurate and comprehensive bike fit data. The goal of Retül technology is to assist bike fitters in making objective and accurate fit decisions. A proper bike fit is the most important factor for optimal performance and efficiency, injury prevention, and comfort on the bike. A proper bike fit will provide a rider with the most economic means of expending energy. A proper bike fit will also prevent pain that is common in the knee, hip, and lower back, particularly with riders who are trying to adapt their bodies to the bike they already have purchased.

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Blueseventy Hydra Vision Open Water Swim Goggles

Blueseventy Swim WOD #1:  100′s Pull
Planned Duration: 45 minutes
Planned Distance: 2300 yards
Description: 500 Free warm up.
100 Kick.
100 balance (25 balance, 25 balance + stroke, 25 balance +3 strokes, 25 balance build).
5×100 pull (25 steady, 50 hard, 25 steady).
100 Kick.
100 balance (25 balance, 25 balance + stroke, 25 balance +3 strokes, 25 balance build).
5×100 pull (25 steady, 50 hard, 25 steady).
100 Kick.
300 cool down (free and backstroke mix).

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Hydra Vision Goggle $22 – CLICK HERE

Winner of 2011 Triathlete Magazine Editor’s Choice Best Goggle, the Hydra-Vision uses the latest soft frame technology with emphasis on all round visibility and improved dynamics in the water. The curved wide vision lens makes this the perfect crossover goggle for pool to open water

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