The Penalty Loop Biathlon Podcast

Penalty Loop Biathlon Podcast Niklas Hartweg Interview Part 2

In the conclusion to our fantastic talk with rising Swiss biathlon start Niklas Hartweg we hit a number of really great topics including
- Listening to your body for training and competition
- The new generation of Swiss biathletes and coaches changing the team
- What it's like racing in Switzerland
- The best snacks
- Hartweg's plans for a Swiss kit

Penalty Loop Podcast Episode 73 - Niklas Hartweg Interview Pt 1

As the 2023-2024 season rapidly approaches we continued our efforts to interview some of the top new names in biathlon, this time with Niklas Hartweg. This episode starts right in the middle of a discussion between Nik and RJ about Hartweg's artistic side. It was going on before we started recording and because it was so interesting I just hit record to catch as much as possible. After that we hit several great topics including:
- Nik's vacations
- His friendly rivalry with Tommaso Giacomel
- The amazing 2022-2023 Blue Bib race
- How to learn to listen to your body 
Part 2 coming soon!

Penalty Loop Podcast Episode 72 Hanna Kebinger Interview

There is only one way to describe Hanna Kebinger: Persistence. Join us for this fabulous conversation as we see how persistence truly has paid off for Hanna time and time again. We all cheered along with her as she made her triumphant breakthrough last spring but after this, you'll be even more of a fan. This was truly a delight!

Penalty Loop Podcast 67 Pt 3 Clare Egan!!

Part 3 is the conclusion to our massive interview with Clare Egan. Here we get into the fun stuff like:
- Why does Clare love pigs?
- Did she wear a knit wool bra in Beijing?
- Her personal Tour de France travels!

Penalty Loop Podcast 67 Pt 2 - Clare Egan!!

Part 2 of our awesome discussion with Clare Egan! In this section we get DEEEEEP into some big topics including:
1) Doping (5:35)
2) Relations with Russian and Belarussian federations/athletes (19:20)
3) Climate change (31:00)
4) Training for the big shot (57:00)
Part 3 coming later this week!
 

Penalty Loop Biathlon Podcast #71- Baiba Bendika Returns

Baiba Bendika returns to tell us all about how her life has changed over the last 9 months or so!

Penalty Loop Podcast Episode 67 Pt 1 - Clare Egan!!

We did it! Clare Egan, the most requested and recommended interview joined us for a HUGE 3 part interview. In part 1 we focus mostly on Clare's personal history. We talk about growing up in cross country skiing, creating the XC ski club at her university, and her auspicious intro into biathlon. Then we discuss her IBU career including some truly incredible high points. And we discuss her thoughts on her future...Netflix producer? 
 
Before the interview though, Jordan and RJ catch up on summer vacation and more importantly summer biathlon! 
 
More to come soon!

Penalty Loop Biathlon Podcast 70 with Matthias Ahrens, part 1

After Matthias went back to Germany in April to work with youth biathletes in Bayerwald (Bavarian forrest) we caught up with him. Unfortunately Jordan had to deal with a dog getting hit (the dog's recovering from a broken shoulder) so he was unable to make it.
Part 1 of this interview is largely about the comparison of the Canadian and German "biathlon systems" and how it is impacted by the nation's support, school, physical development, peer-pressure, infrastructure, and so much more.
We hope part 2 will be recorded in September (with Jordan!).

Penalty Loop Biathlon Podcast 69 with Scott Gow

We caught up with former biathlete from the Canadian national team AND our first ever summer guest on the podcast, Scott Gow. We hear from him what keeps him busy these days, how he transitions from athlete to a "normal person". We get interrupted by another surprise former biathlete, we talk IBU and biathlon developments and there's more that you just don't want to miss!
We also talk about two projects Scott is currently involved in, for which you can find the links below.
Enjoy the episode! (and yes, episode 67 is still planned to happen at some point!)
Jordan & RJ
 
Rise Above: Training for Excellence https://riseaboveinc.ca/p/training-for-excellence
Nordic Ski Lab: https://nordicskilab.com/

Penalty Loop Biathlon Podcast 68* with Emma Lunder

Come celebrate Canada Day with us as we are joined for a delightful interview with Canadian star Emma Lunder! We hear all about her journey from small town Canada to the World Cup. Then we focus in on her amazing 22-23 breakout season and the secret that made it all possible. We also get to hear more about being in a relationship with a fellow World Cup athlete with all the details you want to know like “Where is the best World Cup stop for a date night?” And “Who is the better cook Emma or Christian.” We also touch on the wild biathlon baby boom that just keeps in giving us more joy! All in all it’s a great time and a wonderful way to kick off our summer interviews! 
* You did not miss episode 67, it's still in the making!