Escaping Alcatraz with 32x Escapee Eric Gilsenan

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 6 September 2021

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is a bucket list race for triathletes around the world. It has a famous start, a unique course, and a picturesque destination location. From start to finish it is truly a one-of-a-kind race. In August 2021, the race celebrated its 40th anniversary of athletes swimming, biking, and running their way through San Francisco to Escape from Alcatraz Island. Today's episode guest, industry veteran Eric Gilsenan, has made more Escapes than anyone else with 32 successful Escapes from Alcatraz. Listen in as Eric shares stories, describes his experiences, and prepares you to perform your best if you decide to race this iconic event. Huge thanks to deltaG for partnering with us on this episode. To learn more about the performance boosting benefits of deltaG Ketones head to deltaGketones.com and use code TRIDOT20 for 20% off your order. On their site you can: 1. Learn more about fueling with deltaG ketone products 2. Make a standalone purchase, or subscribe for ongoing deltaG ketone deliveries 3. Book a FREE 15 minute video consultation with Brian, an expert on exogenous ketones, and deltaG in particular, to discuss your individual goals and best choice of deltaG drink to exceed those goals.

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast.
0:03.9	TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,
0:12.8	giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:16.8	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.
0:21.7	We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.
0:26.9	Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:34.4	Hey folks, welcome to the show.
0:36.2	We've got a doozy for you today as we take a little inspiration from Clint Eastwood himself and set out to escape from Alcatraz.
0:44.3	We'll take you through the history of the race and more importantly, how to conquer it yourself when it's your turn to escape.
0:51.6	Our guide to all things Alcatraz is legendary triathlete Eric Gilson. Eric has, is legendary triathlete, Eric Gilsen.
0:56.4	Eric has been a competitive triathlete for over three decades and has successfully escaped
1:00.7	from Alcatraz 32 times.
1:04.5	He's the announcer and historian for the escape from Alcatraz event and is the host of
1:09.5	the Beyond podcast sponsored by Iron Man and Hoka.
1:12.8	Eric, welcome to the show.
1:14.3	Thank you, guys.
1:15.0	Thank you very much.
1:15.9	It's a pleasure to be here.
1:17.3	And yeah, it's nice to be known for a great race like Alcatraz.
1:21.7	Also joining us today is coach John Mayfield.
1:24.6	John is a USAT Level 2 and Iron Man U certified coach who leads
1:28.0	Tridot's Athlete Services, Ambassador, and coaching programs.
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