We are stoked to welcome Anthony McCauley on this week’s pod! Before he became a successful Health and Wellness Coach, Anthony transitioned from a professional culinary career to triathlon, completing 4 Ironman races in 5 years. Recently, Anthony has incorporated peptides (BPC-157 and TB-500) into his training, primarily for recovery, reporting improved performance and faster healing. The group then delves into a rich and topical discussion about the pro and cons of injectable peptides, concerns about fairness in competition and the need for more drug testing in age-group racing. The Group Discusses: Anthony's Background and Transition to Triathlon - After a long and successful culinary career, Anthony transitioned out to elevate his wellness and seek a better work-life balance. Since then, he has completed 4 Ironman races, with a swimming background from high school - How his ‘unplugged’ approach to training rekindled the joy of endurance racing Training and Racing -The magic of chicken broth - Hours per week during off-season training - Balancing training with work travel (50% travel schedule) - Using the YMCA national membership for training while traveling - Outdoor vs indoor training during warmer months Peptide Use for Recovery and Racing - BPC-157 and TB-500 injectable peptides - Reports faster recovery between workouts, less soreness, and improved sleep quality - Achieved a 16-minute PR in a 70.3 race and ran two sub-25 5Ks two weeks after Ironman Arizona - As a wellness coach himself, Anthony emphasizes the importance of due diligence and working with a wellness practitioner Doping Concerns in Age-Group Racing - Peptides are on the WADA banned substance list - Discussion about lack of drug testing in Ironman races for age-groupers - Colin and Danny express interest in more drug testing for age-group podium finishers and Kona qualifiers