Summary: <p>This episode is with TrainingPeaks co-founder Dirk Friel. Dirk’s self identity has evolved through different phases of life. The first half of his life was spent chasing his dream as a professional cyclist all over the world; the second half has been spent founding and growing TrainingPeaks, a software company enabling smart and effective endurance training, used by athletes and coaches all over the world. Dirk is also a husband, father, and son, inspired by his parents to stay active as he ages.</p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p>-falling in love with cycling for the races and adventures</p> <p>-Training Peaks: from start-up to sustained growth </p> <p>-strategies for success: consistency, prioritization, uplifting others </p> <p>-reframing the injury experience </p> <p>-success is helping others succeed </p> <p>-sharing the art and science of training: TrainingPeaks University, the CoachCast podcast </p> <p>Check out the TrainingPeaks CoachCast podcast here; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6kfURFq9GroOS3u8Sm6vfq">https://open.spotify.com/show/6kfURFq9GroOS3u8Sm6vfq</a></p> <p>Follow Dirk on Instagram @dirkfriel and For The Long Run @forthelrpod </p> <p>--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support </p> <p>Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more!</p> <p><strong>Boulderthon</strong></p> <p>Boulderthon is not only a marathon, but also a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and even a kids run: it has a little something for everyone. Sign up for Boulderthon <a href="https://www.boulderthon.org/">here</a> and use code FTLR20 for $20 off the half or full marathon.</p> <p><strong>2Before</strong></p> <p>2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries that have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity.</p> <p>Use code FTLR at <a href="https://2before.com/">2before.com</a> to save 30% on 20 and multiserve packs. </p> <p><strong>HydraPak</strong></p> <p>HydraPak create better hydration solutions for performance-driven people, and have been helping us stay hydrated and happy out on the trails for years! Use code FTLR for 20% off <a href="https://hydrapak.com/?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A871361670%3A42600944143%3A444917318815&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=hydrapak&nb_ti=kwd-298478050928&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=e&tw_source=google&tw_adid=444917318815&tw_campaign=871361670&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn-2tBhDVARIsAGmStVk1-7LShVnL-Tpej2jWtgIyD1nnyQXm5xMvnW14a45nGRuYPKbXod4aAt4YEALw_wcB">HydraPak</a> hydration hand-helds, filtration, collapsible flasks, and reservoirs, and to show your support of the For The Long Run team.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support</a>
