Coach Chris interviews Coach Peter after his recent return from World Triathlon in Australia with stories from the Olympic distance and his first draft-legal sprint, plus hard-earned tips on qualifying, logistics, and racing smarter. We break down training shifts, strict transition rules, and why pack riding changed his view of speed and strategy.

• how to qualify for nationals then worlds
• travel tactics for two bikes, airline fees, and choosing the right case
• draft-legal strategy
• wetsuit-legal swims and cold-water prep
• clean transition rules, mounts, dismounts, and shoe choices
• training pivot from 70.3 to faster tempos
• bike power differences solo versus in the pack
• run execution, lap management, and age-group results
• balancing coaching, family travel, and race schedules
• future targets in Nice 70.3, Spain Worlds, and Hamburg Worlds and why location matters

We're launching our 2026 Racing & Development Teams—built for competitive triathletes who want expert strategy, structure, and support to qualify for Worlds, land on the podium, and race faster than ever. Join our Racing Team Open House on Monday, November 3rd at 6pm EST to learn about team selection and coaching perks.👉 Register HERE and let's GO!

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• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

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Performance Nutritionist Chris Newport breaks down a simple plan to enjoy Halloween without overdoing it: anchor with protein, set clear treat limits, stay hydrated, and lean into non-food traditions that make the night memorable. She also shares inclusive ideas for handing out goodies and smart ways to handle leftover candy.

• planning protein to steady appetite and protect lean mass
• setting selective treat limits that match personal goals
• using hydration to reduce cravings and support energy
• focusing on non-food traditions for connection and fun
• using the Teal Pumpkin Project for allergy-friendly options
• practical strategies for leftover candy: donate, sell, switch-witch
• reframing holidays to avoid guilt and maintain momentum

Don't forget to head on over to the enduranceedge.com/hallween and grab some healthy holiday treats as well as some mocktail recipes.

We're launching our 2026 Racing & Development Teams—built for competitive triathletes who want expert strategy, structure, and support to qualify for Worlds, land on the podium, and race faster than ever. Join our Racing Team Open House on Monday, November 3rd at 6pm EST to learn about team selection and coaching perks.👉 Register HERE and let's GO!

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• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

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Have you ever wondered if you’re too old, too slow, or too new to try a triathlon? Think again. In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Edge Podcast, Coach Chris Newport sits down with Hilary Topper—author, coach, and triathlete who started her journey at 53.

Hilary shares her path from never stepping foot in a gym (and not knowing how to start a treadmill!) to writing her second book on triathlon: Unlocking the Triathlon: The Beginner’s Guide to Competing in a Triathlon. Together, we explore:

• The inclusive spirit of triathlon—why it truly is a sport for every body
• Overcoming injuries, burnout, and self-doubt
• How community and friendship make all the difference
• Simple tips for new triathletes (including why you don’t need fancy gear to start)

🎁 Bonus: Chris is giving away one free month of group triathlon training (a $99 value) to the first three listeners who send proof of purchase of Hilary’s book!

👉 Don’t miss this mix of inspiration, laughs, and practical tips for your next race.

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We're launching our 2026 Racing & Development Teams—built for competitive triathletes who want expert strategy, structure, and support to qualify for Worlds, land on the podium, and race faster than ever. Join our Racing Team Open House on Monday, November 3rd at 6pm EST to learn about team selection and coaching perks.👉 Register HERE and let's GO!

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• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

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🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC
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Join Coach Chris with Sami Winters, the race director at Ironman NC 70.3 in Wilmington, NC. Get all the insider tips and details for this amazing race, including a tidal swim, a point-to-point puzzle, and a finish on the Riverwalk—all built by a team of 1,200 volunteers and a great staff. We unpack the fast course, strict safety rules, and the community that makes PRs possible.

• why the date follows the tide charts
• what makes the swim fast yet technical
• warm-up workarounds without water access
• transition bags, no buckets, no solo cups
• bike course winds, counterflow, highway loop
• grated bridges with strict no-aero, no-pass rules
• T2 on a slant and fast setups
• run course tweaks and the Riverwalk finish vibe
• community impact, volunteers, and local giving
• practical travel, lodging, and packing tips
• athlete food plan and dietary options
• respect for neighborhoods and facilities

If you're racing this year, GOOD LUCK! Be sure to read your athlete guide and check out Sami's welcome letter and playlist.

Get more info, plus the video here

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We're launching our 2026 Racing & Development Teams—built for competitive triathletes who want expert strategy, structure, and support to qualify for Worlds, land on the podium, and race faster than ever. Join our Racing Team Open House on Monday, November 3rd at 6pm EST to learn about team selection and coaching perks.👉 Register HERE and let's GO!

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📚 Download our free resources:

• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com
🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC
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In this practical episode for runners, PT and runner Dr. Rob Berghorn (Endurance Unleashed) joins Coach Chris to break down the need-to-know of efficient, pain-free running. We cover beginner to advanced cues, cadence targets, ground contact time, uphill/downhill technique, shoe selection vs. trends, when (and how) to use insoles, year-round strength training, and smart warm-up/cool-down routines. If your watch is spitting out numbers and you’re not sure which ones matter—or you want fewer niggles and more speed—this one’s for you.

Key takeaways:

• Start simple: build consistency (2–3x/week), try a run-walk approach, progress gradually.
• Cadence sweet spot: generally ~160–180 spm; use music or a metronome to train it.
• Ground contact time: aim roughly ~0.21–0.31 sec; shorter = less braking & stress.
• Hills: up = shorter, quicker steps; down = avoid hard braking; control with choppy steps if needed.
• Shoes: fit first (width & length); don’t chase trends; rotate models; use insoles as a tool, not a crutch.
• Strength all year (free weights, single-leg control) to prevent common hip/knee/foot issues.
• Always warm up (5+ min, dynamic) and cool down to speed recovery.

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We're launching our 2026 Racing & Development Teams—built for competitive triathletes who want expert strategy, structure, and support to qualify for Worlds, land on the podium, and race faster than ever. Join our Racing Team Open House on Monday, November 3rd at 6pm EST to learn about team selection and coaching perks.👉 Register HERE and let's GO!

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📚 Download our free resources:

• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com
🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC
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Coach Chris Newport shares a simple six-step process for creating healthy, high-performing meals and snacks. She emphasizes the importance of selecting powerful proteins, incorporating colorful fruits and vegetables, focusing on healthy fats, adding extra fuel when needed, boosting meals with herbs and spices, and ensuring proper hydration.

Takeaways:
Pick powerful proteins to maintain lean muscle mass.
Aim for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
Healthy fats are essential for mental focus and recovery.
Add extra carbohydrates if you're active.
Use herbs and spices to enhance flavor and health benefits.
Hydration is crucial for overall health and function.
Protein needs increase with age and activity level.
Eating a variety of colors in your diet is beneficial.
Simple meals can be just as effective as complex ones.
Monitor hydration through urine color.

Send us a text

We're launching our 2026 Racing & Development Teams—built for competitive triathletes who want expert strategy, structure, and support to qualify for Worlds, land on the podium, and race faster than ever. Join our Racing Team Open House on Monday, November 3rd at 6pm EST to learn about team selection and coaching perks.👉 Register HERE and let's GO!

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🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨

📚 Download our free resources:

• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com
🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC
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Immune health is intricately connected to nutrition, genetics, and activity level, with each person requiring a unique approach based on their genetic makeup and lifestyle. Chris ties in how nutrition, genetics, supplements and immunity all relate for active people and athletes.

Educational only; not medical advice.

You’ll hear about:

• The one plate shift most athletes overlook—and why it changes everything
• A simple number that helps you right-size protein for longevity and immunity
• How certain genetics can influence your immune health, food choices and supplement strategy
• A surprising pre-race sip that showed promise in a study 🤔
• The trendy powder everyone’s asking about—and what we really think
• Why timing beats megadosing for certain supplements for immunity
• The unsexy lifestyle levers that quietly bulletproof your season (hint: wash your hands!)

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We're launching our 2026 Racing & Development Teams—built for competitive triathletes who want expert strategy, structure, and support to qualify for Worlds, land on the podium, and race faster than ever. Join our Racing Team Open House on Monday, November 3rd at 6pm EST to learn about team selection and coaching perks.👉 Register HERE and let's GO!

Support the show

🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨

📚 Download our free resources:

• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com
🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC
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Today, Chris explores how to make informed decisions about supplements by following a clear framework for determining if they're right for you. This practical guide helps navigate the confusing world of supplementation by asking key questions about necessity, effectiveness, and safety.

You’ll learn:

• Why whole foods should always be your foundation
• How restricted diets (vegan, dairy-free, fasting) change supplement needs
• The importance of legality and third-party testing (NSF Certified, Informed Choice)
• How to evaluate if a supplement is truly effective and necessary
• The role of genetics in determining supplement needs
• Why cost vs. food quality matters more than you think
• How to test and track results to prove if supplements work

👉 Listen in before you add another pill to your routine.

See the Decision Tree infographic here: www.theenduranceedge.com/how-to-choose-the-right-supplements

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We're launching our 2026 Racing & Development Teams—built for competitive triathletes who want expert strategy, structure, and support to qualify for Worlds, land on the podium, and race faster than ever. Join our Racing Team Open House on Monday, November 3rd at 6pm EST to learn about team selection and coaching perks.👉 Register HERE and let's GO!

Support the show

🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨

📚 Download our free resources:

• 🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating
• 🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide
• 💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes
• 🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet

🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com
🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC
💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account)
⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners
📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook