Karen Smyers Triathlon History and Wheels of Change

We have an amazing legend of triathlon Karen Smyers with us today.  You may recall that last week we talked a bit about the UCAN coaches round table with triathlon Karen Smyers among other legendary triathletes and coaches.  In the peak of her career she had a range of talent that allowed her to win the Ironman World Championship, the ITU World Championship, the Pan American Games and the US Pro Championship.  We've got Hall of Famer Karen Smyers as our guest today. Also in Today's Show: Interview with Karen Smyers Endurance News - IM Louisville cancelled. Is Chatty next? What's New in the 303 - DU Tri goes NCAA, State Time Trial open for unlicensed cyclists and Pikes Peak Videos of the week Sponsor VENGA: Thanks to Venga CBD for helping make the show possible and sponsoring today's show. Venga CBD is designed specifically to help athletes perform their best. Venga is a premium CBD that will improve your athletic performance by helping reducing inflammation and anxiety.    I received my "Train Longer" Ultra Gels this week and noticed an immediate difference.  They also included a sample pack of the new Venga Energy drink.  It came in a 5 pack box of single serve packets.  Each packet is mixed with 12-24 oz of water and has 12.5mg of CBD and 75mg of caffeine.  It has potassium, amino acids, and a bunch of vitamins.  I tried it on a run yesterday and felt great.    And they have a no-risk, 60-day, money-back guarantee.  It's easy order online and delivered right to your door. Venga CBD really has helped me perform my best and it can help you too. Get 30% off your first order with promo code - 303podcast.  Subscribe and save 15% on future orders. Announcements: We are now on Spotify Please subscribe to 303 Endurance   Sponsor UCAN: We put UCAN to the test this past weekend with a 2:45, 6,772 foot climb up Pikes Peak.  I mixed 3 bottles with 2 scoops of UCAN Orange Energy SuperStarch.  I drank one (with some crushed ice) on the drive to Manitou Springs.  The other two were on board in my UCAN water bottles.  I had a 3rd insulated bottle with UCAN Hydration Lemon Lime.  That took us from 7,800 to 11,000 feet in 11 miles where we stop at brake check to refill bottles.Then you have 6 miles to gain another 3,000 feet.  There was a patch of 10-11% grade before and after the brake check station.   UCAN gives you steady energy so you can finish stronger. UCAN Performance Energy and Bars are powered by SuperStarch®.   Use in your training to fuel the healthy way and recover quickly! Use code MHE2020 for 15% off at generationucan.com, or try the UCAN Tri Starter Pack - 50% off, limit 1 - https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack-50-off/      Interview with Karen Smyers: In the peak of her career she had a range of talent that allowed her to win the Ironman World Championship, the ITU World Championship, the Pan American Games and the US Pro Championship in a single year.  We were talking about how important these legends of our sport are, and how valuable their memories are and how fortunate we are to hear them tell the stories.  We are to get into a bunch of topics including some of here career highlights, the Collins Cub and her role as co-team captain with Mark Allen for Team America, her TED Talk and Wheels of Change and a 1500 miles STRAVA art message. https://www.karensmyers.com/ https://wheelsofchange.us/index.html Go to Strava and join the Wheels of Change (invite a f