Friends of the Devil Tri Pod

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Welcome to the Friends of the Devil Tri Pod. Each month, join Nate and Elliott, best friends and extremely amateur triathletes as they talk about triathlons, races, training and whatever else comes to mind in a laid back atmosphere. We're not here to teach you anything. We're just here to talk about what it's like to be an age grouper who loves the sport. To find out more about the Friends of the Devil or join the triathlon club visit us as https://friendsofthedevil.com Music by Evan O'Donovan...honorary triathlete and Friend of the Devil

Elliott and Nate


    • Jun 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    3.03 – The Final Result

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 44:24


    What's it like to be plugged into your local bike culture? Nate answers Elliott's questions and insecurity about being a socialable cyclist. Plus "What's Worse" is back. Brought to you by HydroHero™. Dive into open water again!

    3.02 – Ripple in Still Water

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 38:47


    What's it like to be plugged into your local bike culture? Nate answers Elliott's questions and insecurity about being a socialable cyclist. Plus "What's Worse" is back. Brought to you by HydroHero™. Dive into open water again!

    3.01 – We’re All Confused

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 39:35


    Are robots taking over the world of triathlon? The Friends of the Devil Tri Pod is back with a bang in their season three premiere, as Elliott and Nate explore the rise of artificial intelligence in the sport. Brought to you by Grundle Burn™. Anything else just taint the same!

    2.04 – Running Late

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 57:46


    Remember folks, this is a hobby... And the Friends of the Devil aren't exactly punctual. Join Nate and Elliott for a late dropping June TriPod. This episode, join FotD for discussion about proper transition area etiquette. Plus a funky What's Worse and the next Gear Ye! Gear Ye! Brought to you by Transition Bag Funk™. Savor the memories!

    2.03 – Cause Right Now I Feel Like Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 39:12


    Elliott and Nate bring you a truly mind-bending, time warping adventure of a podcast episode. We start with the ending, the Friends of the Devil won't get to compete in their first triathlon this season thanks to both of them catching Covid! But the rest of the pod was recorded before they found out! So it's a total tonal headscratcher. Plus our first full Gear Ye Gear Ye! segment covering Clif Bloks.

    2.02 – One Eyed Jacks and the Deuces are Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 50:50


    The Friends of the Devil are back to drop season 2's Number 2 pod. Join Nate and Elliott as they show off how little they know about training with power meters. Also, how can Bob Ross help you become a better triathlete? Don't miss this month's What's Worse and an announcement for a brand new segment..."Gear Ye, Gear Ye!" Brought to you by Race Day Poops.

    2.01 – Seasons Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 72:41


    It's time to get ready for the new season of triathlon and a new season with the Friends of the Devil. There's so much to do to get race ready so Nate and Elliott brought in the experts. Meghan Smith, owner and head coach at ETA Coach joins FotD to answer questions about how athletes should transition from off season to race season. Plus a 2022 season preview and What's Worse.

    1.08 – Candyman Comes Around Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 50:03


    We did it! The race season and the podcast season have come to an end. On this episode, Nate and Elliott get philosophical about what makes the best Halloween candy, review the Waterman's Half, and address the very real, and not at all made up, letters from listeners. Plus a very special What's Worse to get motivated for the off season.

    1.07 – Drop Me In the Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 77:12


    Next month is Waterman's Half Distance. Joining the Friends of the Devil this month is Kinetic Multisport founder and Waterman's Race Director, Greg Hawkins. Also on the tri pod this month is Mary Konsolaki, friend of the tri pod, who is on her way to finishing her first Ironman race in Maryland this weekend. Plus, how do you train for a triathlon with a new baby?

    1.06 – And That’s Not Gonna Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 64:22


    Triathlons are great, but that doesn't mean they couldn't get a little better. This month, the Friends of the Devil reveal what they'd change about the sport. Also, Diamond in the Rough recap, training updates, "What's Worse" and more! Brought to you by Sneaky Leaky Goggles™

    1.05 – Strangers Stopping Strangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 47:17


    One of the best parts of triathlon is meeting new and interesting people on race day. This month, the Friends of the Devil talk about all their favorite types of triathletes that show up to the races. Plus a live race recap from Birchwood Lakes Triathlon on June 26th, What's Worse, and Nate and Elliott's usual training updates. This episode is dropping the same day as Diamond in the Rough Triathlon in MD. See you out there! Brought to you by Getting Younger™...the only cure to getting older.

    1.04: Set the Pace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 64:44


    How much emphasis should you put in getting on the podium? Nate and Elliott talk about placing in their races over the years. Also, the Bear Triathlon is in the bag with both Nate and Elliott improving on their 2019 times (one more so than the other). Then the Friends of the Devil are joined by Lou Burgese from the Williamstown Badgers Tri Club (badgerstri.com) to talk about their upcoming ‘Mum'orial Swim/Run Classic. Plus don't miss the training updates, a new "what's worse" and more. Brought to you by Triathlete's Spouse™. Unrivaled, unappreciated.

    1.03: The Race Is On

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 48:18


    The first Tri of the season is upon us! Nate and Elliott gear up for the upcoming Bear Triathlon on May 16th by discussing their favorite gear they bring to the race. Then, in new segment, "What's Worse"? Bad Drivers or Bad Roads? Foggy Goggles or Sweaty Shades? Plus how to let the race day jitters flow out of you like a warm stream. Brought to you by Peeing In Your Wetsuit™ and Tri Blisters (triblisters.com).

    1.02: Season of What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 73:51


    Nate and Elliott talk about how they train in the off season and how the pandemic affected their training and plans for 2020. Then Danny Serpico, Owner and Race Director for Rip It Events joins the guys to talk about the upcoming Bear Triathlon, what goes into creating an awesome race and shares his wildest triathlon story. This episode brought to you by Tri Blisters (triblisters.com).

    1.01: We set out running, but we’ll take our time.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 42:46


    Elliott and Nate kickoff the FotD Tri Pod with the stories that brought them to today and look ahead to the coming race season.

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