On Test - Camelbak Podium Chill

I got one of these "leakproof" bottles the other day (thanks, ironNEO!) finally figured out a way to get it to leak.

These have a unique valve on the top that creates enough of a seal that it will keep liquids in, at least most of the time.  

It was sitting on my desk, loaded with bright green smoothie when something weird happened.  The air inside it had warmed and expanded enough to create some pressure inside it and it "burped".  The sudden release of air also carried with it a fine shower of green liquid that misted down on my computer screen and white shirt.

You might not think this would happen all that often, but the irony is that this is an insulated bottle; you are encouraged to put in cold beverages that will eventually warm and expand.

I think if you used the bottle on a bike while riding, this really isn't an issue and the bottle is a great device.  My one real complaint is that they made the lid (which is the real heart of the purchase) threaded differently than the standard bottles you already have.  Want to put the lid on a different bottle?  Sorry, you've been cock-blocked with proprietary B.S. methodology.   

ZenTri Meetup at SXSW this Saturday and Sunday!

If you love triathlon and one of the coolest cities in the world, you don't want to miss the ZenTri meetup at SXSW in Austin this Saturday and Sunday.  Swimming, biking, yoga, smoothies, trail running... it's all here!  

Here's the link to the official schedule.

Here's the audio promo with lots of great audio treats inside.  Special thanks to the Death Metal Rooster, Reverend Horton Heat, LifeRegenerator, and Rick James and Eddie Murphy.

If you're in the area or can get there, don't miss out!  It's going to be a great time. Stay tuned to Twitter.com/Zentriathlon for updates and a live feed.

Epic 5 Coffee Taste Test

Join me and @ironNEO as we sample Epic5.com coffee after a nice swim.  Great stuff!

How to Make Raw Vegan Tacos

Here's a great video from @IronNEO's house showing how to put together some raw vegan tacos.  They tasted fantastic!

Podcast - Big and Raw

Click HERE to listen.

Hey there, triathlon studs and studettes! Join in for a great show about going big and eating raw.

I take you along with me on a huge training week of over 20 hours.  We also chat a lot about raw foods and how to make them happen on your menu.  We even have an audio clip from a raw food rap video.

We also have an interview with a new triathlete, Brandon, and how he's cleaning up his diet and enjoying more energy.

"Performance of the Week" goes to Jeremy for his awesome swimming workouts.  He scored a sampler from our sponsor, Action Wipes!

You can see from the picture above the benefits of better nutrition and the workouts that follow.  So what are you waiting for? Drop in and check it out!

Click here to listen!