Team Geared Up » Podcasts http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com talking about outdoor adventure... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:28:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en © robin@bytesurgery.com () robin@bytesurgery.com() 1440 talking about outdoor adventure... robin@bytesurgery.com No no http://homedir-b.libsyn.com/podcasts/a7d06df132db6001b6053c87a6356197/487cc283/bytesurgery/images/tgu.jpg Team Geared Up http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com 144 144 TGU Podcast: Episode 3 - Revolution Cycle, First Irish Circumnavigation By Bicycle http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/07/tgu-podcast-episode-3-revolution-cycle-first-irish-circumnavigation-by-bicycle.html http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/07/tgu-podcast-episode-3-revolution-cycle-first-irish-circumnavigation-by-bicycle.html#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:35:38 +0000 Robin Blandford http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/?p=2811

PODCAST (Team Geared Up) - In episode 3, Robin interviews Simon Evans and Fearghal O’Nuallain who will begin the first Irish circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle in November. Their unsupported expedition will cover over 30,000km, passing through 30 countries and some of the highest, lowest, driest, coldest, warmest and loneliest places on earth.

Play video recording:


TGU Episode 3 - Revolution Cycle from Robin Blandford on Vimeo.

Click play audio only below, listen to the show in iTunes, or download here.

Make sure to subscribe to future episodes in the TGU Podcast in iTunes (or directly).

]]> http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/07/tgu-podcast-episode-3-revolution-cycle-first-irish-circumnavigation-by-bicycle.html/feed 00:01:01 PODCAST (Team Geared Up) - In episode 3, Robin interviews Simon Evans and Fearghal Orsquo;Nuallain who will begin the first Irish circumnavigation of the globe ... PODCAST (Team Geared Up) - In episode 3, Robin interviews Simon Evans and Fearghal Orsquo;Nuallain who will begin the first Irish circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle in November. Their unsupported expedition will cover over 30,000km, passing through 30 countries and some of the highest, lowest, driest, coldest, warmest and loneliest places on earth. Play video recording: TGU Episode 3 - Revolution Cycle from Robin Blandford on Vimeo. Click play audio only below, listen to the show in iTunes, or download here. Make sure to subscribe to future episodes in the TGU Podcast in iTunes (or directly). Podcasts,,podcast robin@bytesurgery.com no No TGU Podcast: Episode 2 - Team Call, Aislings Ironman http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/07/tgu-podcast-episode-2-team-call-aislings-ironman.html http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/07/tgu-podcast-episode-2-team-call-aislings-ironman.html#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:02:09 +0000 Robin Blandford http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/?p=2781

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (Team Geared Up) - The TGU blogging team gather on the phone to discuss the future of the blog, what we’ll be talking about over the next month, and what we’re getting up to. We got as far as item one, Aisling’s Ironman, before the call cut-off. Apologies - but this bit is worth a listen anyway!

Click play below, listen to the show in iTunes, or download here.

Don’t forget to leave some questions for tomorrow’s interview.

Make sure to subscribe to future episodes in the TGU Podcast in iTunes (or directly).

-Robin

]]> http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/07/tgu-podcast-episode-2-team-call-aislings-ironman.html/feed 00:01:01 CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (Team Geared Up) - The TGU blogging team gather on the phone to discuss the future of the blog, what we'll be ... CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (Team Geared Up) - The TGU blogging team gather on the phone to discuss the future of the blog, what we'll be talking about over the next month, and what we're getting up to. We got as far as item one, Aisling's Ironman, before the call cut-off. Apologies - but this bit is worth a listen anyway! Click play below, listen to the show in iTunes, or download here. Don't forget to leave some questions for tomorrow's interview. Make sure to subscribe to future episodes in the TGU Podcast in iTunes (or directly). -Robin Podcasts,,podcast robin@bytesurgery.com no No TGU Podcast: Episode 1 - Julie McElroy Beyond Boundaries http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/07/tgu-podcast-episode-1-julie-mcelroy-beyond-boundaries.html http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/07/tgu-podcast-episode-1-julie-mcelroy-beyond-boundaries.html#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:57:29 +0000 Robin Blandford http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/?p=2764

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (Team Geared Up) - We’ve talked about it for over a year. It was time to just get it moving! In this first episode of the Team Geared Up Podcast I talk with 22 year old Julie McElroy about her trip to the Andes with the BBC documentary Beyond Boundaries (great article in the Times last month).

The series follows a team of physically disabled adventurers as they take on some of the toughest expeditions on the Planet under the guidance of EX SAS Major Ken Hames.

10 physically disabled teenagers cross the Andes, one of the highest mountain ranges in the world. Over a period of four weeks and 400km, these young people will have to fight their way from the edge of the Amazon Basin, climb to over 5000m to reach the snowline on Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world, and then descend to sea level, wading through miles of swamp before reaching the Pacific Ocean.

Julie’s achievements are huge. She motivates people all over the world to overcome their troubles and achieve things for themselves.

Episode 1 - Show Notes
00:00 Julie talks about the Beyond Boundaries trip
01:30 Weather in the Amazon
02:35 A typical day was 8km pushing a wheelchair
03:36 What strengths did different people have?
05:28 Julie continued work with the BBC
06:30 What piece of gear did Julie miss most?
08:32 How did locals react to the Beyond Boundaries group passing through?
09:36 What’s the next challenge?

Click play below, listen to the show in iTunes, or download here.

Julie is looking for her next challenge. Please leave suggestions in the comments :-)

Make sure to subscribe to future episodes in the TGU Podcast in iTunes (or directly).

-Robin

]]> http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/07/tgu-podcast-episode-1-julie-mcelroy-beyond-boundaries.html/feed 00:01:01 CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (Team Geared Up) - We've talked about it for over a year. It was time to just get it moving! In this ... CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (Team Geared Up) - We've talked about it for over a year. It was time to just get it moving! In this first episode of the Team Geared Up Podcast I talk with 22 year old Julie McElroy about her trip to the Andes with the BBC documentary Beyond Boundaries (great article in the Times last month). The series follows a team of physically disabled adventurers as they take on some of the toughest expeditions on the Planet under the guidance of EX SAS Major Ken Hames. 10 physically disabled teenagers cross the Andes, one of the highest mountain ranges in the world. Over a period of four weeks and 400km, these young people will have to fight their way from the edge of the Amazon Basin, climb to over 5000m to reach the snowline on Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world, and then descend to sea level, wading through miles of swamp before reaching the Pacific Ocean. Julie's achievements are huge. She motivates people all over the world to overcome their troubles and achieve things for themselves. Episode 1 - Show Notes 00:00 Julie talks about the Beyond Boundaries trip 01:30 Weather in the Amazon 02:35 A typical day was 8km pushing a wheelchair 03:36 What strengths did different people have? 05:28 Julie continued work with the BBC 06:30 What piece of gear did Julie miss most? 08:32 How did locals react to the Beyond Boundaries group passing through? 09:36 What's the next challenge? Click play below, listen to the show in iTunes, or download here. Julie is looking for her next challenge. Please leave suggestions in the comments :-) Make sure to subscribe to future episodes in the TGU Podcast in iTunes (or directly). -Robin Expeditions,,Outdoor,Adventure,,Podcasts robin@bytesurgery.com no No Workout Sounds - Tell Us Yours! http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/03/workout-sounds-tell-us-yours.html http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/03/workout-sounds-tell-us-yours.html#comments Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:13:29 +0000 Aisling Coppinger http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/03/workout-sounds-tell-us-yours.html earphones.jpg
DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately since I saw a girl swimming with a pair of earphones! Yes, I kid you not, waterproof earphones. Now honestly what music is that compelling that you need to listen to it during a half hour swim session in your local gym?? But then who am I to talk I nearly lost it today when I discovered the MP3 was dead and I’d have to listen to the gym’s radio station while I was lifting weights? Anyway what I’m getting at is, what are your favourite workout sounds? The songs that, when you hear them, you instantly start pedaling faster, running harder, rowing stronger? I have my favourites to start the list but they’re kind of embarrassing cos they’re all at least 10 or more years old. But these are a couple I will admit to loving when I’m in the gym and need fast, loud, angry music!!! (Anger makes you lift weights better, I saw it on Brainiac!)

1. The Cure - Why Can’t I Be You.
2. The Jam - Down in the Tube Station at Midnight.
3. The Pixies - Debaser.

And I know it’s not technically “outdoor adventure” but it’s sporty! I was speaking to a cyclist last night who listens to podcasts while cycling outdoors because it means he can still hear the traffic.

Go on, tell us what you listen to while exercising, no matter how embarrassing!! Unless it’s Rick Astley or something, in that case keep it to yourself……

-Aisling-

Image from Masternewmedia.

]]> http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2008/03/workout-sounds-tell-us-yours.html/feed New Ipod Nano! http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2006/09/new-ipod-nano.html http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2006/09/new-ipod-nano.html#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:36:34 +0000 Eoin O\'Driscoll http://www.bytesurgery.com/gearedup/2006/09/new-ipod-nano.html

I’ve just seen that the new ipod Nano has been released. With a new 8GB version doubling the capacity of the the previous biggest nano. Looking smoother with rounded edges and yet smaller again i really want to get my hands on one of these.

Even brighter color screen. Your album art, photos, and more gain even more brilliance thanks to a 1.5-inch color display that’s 40% brighter than before.

Play your music even longer between charges — up to a full day. And recharge your iPod to 80% capacity in just 90 minutes.

With its new anodized aluminum enclosure and rounded edges, iPod nano looks as dazzling as it feels. And it’s sleeker than ever — 3.5 inches tall, 1.6 inches wide, and just over quarter of an inch thin.

]]> http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2006/09/new-ipod-nano.html/feed Nike + iTunes release “Nike Sport Music” on iTunes plus Review http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2006/07/nike-itunes-release-nike-sport-music-on-itunes-plus-review.html http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2006/07/nike-itunes-release-nike-sport-music-on-itunes-plus-review.html#comments Sun, 02 Jul 2006 12:18:25 +0000 Alx Cahiz http://www.bytesurgery.com/gearedup/?p=1079 If you keep up with Mac news or are a constant iTunes user you’ll have noticed that there is a new section to the ever growing iTunes library. The new “Nike Sport Music” section is the first release from the new Nike and Apple collaboration at time of post it has 4 subsections the real one they are selling is the “Nike+ Workouts” section which features a continuous mix of songs along with one of the Nike trainers giving instructions for the workout in the background plus all the songs from the mix on there own. 3 of the workouts are done by Nike trainer Alberto Salazar and 1 by Jay Blahnik. The last “workout” is a continuous 45min track by The Crystal Method done just for this new section. The weird thing about this last one is that its not really a workout and it contains around 7 individual songs but is not split like the other workouts. The other subsections include “Sport iMixes” which gives you a chance to make your own mix of music you use while training; “Podcasts” that relate with Nike and the new colab product, and the “Athlete Inspirations” section which is just iMixes by famous athletes.
Now on to my review. I’ve preordered the new Nike+ attachment to the iPod Nano and will be reviewing it fully this August. So I decided to download one of these workouts, I’m a track sprinter so I thought the “Increase Your Speed 1″ workout would be appropriate. The download consisted of one 40 minute Continuous Mix with the trainer workout and 11 individual songs that are featured in the mix. Some great bands in the playlist that include All American Rejects, Queens of the Stone Age, Wolfmother and AFI. I went on the treadmill (I find this to work better as you can control your pace electronically which prevents straying) and set the timer to 40min which was the length of the workout. First was the music starting and then the trainer introduction and then he tells you to warm up for ten minutes. Since its a continuous mix each song blends nicely into the other without the lag switchover that iPods are infamous for. Eventually you hear the trainer who praises you and then tells you to increase your pace for a short period of time. Then you go back to a slower pace cooling down a bit until the next interval. You then continual increase your speed for the next 3 intervals until your at 95% of your possibly speed. It then ends with a warm down at your warm up pace. The workout is great, some of the songs really set the pace for you and you feel like you’ve gotten a good workout without killing yourself. Some of the only problems I found with these new workouts is if you don’t like the song in the workout, tough, your stuck with it and you can’t just get the workout mix you have to buy the whole album which is a little more than a normal album price at $14.99. Also since they are continuous mixes you can’t “Activate Your Power Song” like in the ad as it won’t fit the workout. In terms of a workout they are all good as the trainers are real professionals but music wise I found the Speed training and The Crystal Method workouts to be the best. I highly recommend the speed one to any sprinters.
by ALX

Here’s a link to Nike Sport Music

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Damien Mulley notes that:

Via the Guardian is news that the Sussex Ambulance service is giving away first aid mp3s on Burns, Fits, Wounds, CPR for adults and CPR for babies. These are professionally produced mp3s using the scripts that emergency operators use if you ring 999. A good resource to add to your iPod.

You can download the MP3 files.

I like the way UK ambulance services are adopting technologies. It reminds me of the ICE campaign by the East Anglican service.

]]> http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2006/04/first-aid-podcasts.html/feed Return of the Geared Up Podcasts! http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2006/03/return-of-the-geared-up-podcasts.html http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2006/03/return-of-the-geared-up-podcasts.html#comments Sat, 25 Mar 2006 09:55:10 +0000 Robin Blandford http://www.bytesurgery.com/gearedup/2006/03/return-of-the-geared-up-podcasts.html You may have seen recently on the right hand side a little ‘CommentCasting’ logo. Dial 076-602-0927 (Local Rate in Ireland), and enter ID 100 to record a comment. This will be added onto the Podcast.

Attempt of a 20 second podcast to test the new platronics DSP headset: MP3. I’ll do a full show in the next few days.

]]> http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2006/03/return-of-the-geared-up-podcasts.html/feed Geared Up on iTunes Homepage! http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2005/10/geared-up-on-itunes-homepage.html http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2005/10/geared-up-on-itunes-homepage.html#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2005 23:37:10 +0000 Robin Blandford http://www.bytesurgery.com/gearedup/2005/10/geared-up-on-itunes-homepage.html Tonight I spotted Geared Up is featured on the iTunes Homepage. wooooooohh!

iTunes

Check it out! So with that in Mind, I thought I’d bring you a few other PodCasts who were highlighted like mine:

But these guys don’t seem to be blogging alongside it… :-( I hope to see a rise in the stats now!

]]> http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2005/10/geared-up-on-itunes-homepage.html/feed Geared Up Podcast - Episode 4 http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2005/10/geared-up-podcast-episode-4.html http://blog.TeamGearedUp.com/2005/10/geared-up-podcast-episode-4.html#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2005 12:37:53 +0000 Robin Blandford http://www.bytesurgery.com/gearedup/2005/10/geared-up-podcast-episode-4.html Podcast

It’s live, and you can grab it through the iTunes store, or

Listen to the MP3 here:
http://www.switchpod.com/users/r1g2b3/gearedup_episode_4.mp3

Subscribe to it in iPodder or your podcast software:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/GearedUp

Subscribe to it in iTunes:
Search the iTunes Podcast Directory for “Geared Up” and click [Subscribe]

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