Podcasts about triathletes

Ein Iron Man bekommt eine Medaille, ein Steuerkreis nicht – auch wenn er oft auch aus lauter Eisenmännern besteht. René Göldner, selbst Triathlet und Marathonläufer, zeigt in dieser Folge, warum Spitzensportler ihre eigenen Belastungsgrenzen oft besser kennen als Projektleiter im Berufsalltag – und wie sich das Pareto-Prinzip, geplante Entlastungstage und ein gutes Stück Selbstkenntnis auf reale Projekte übertragen lassen. Ein Gespräch über Mündigkeit, Eigenverantwortung und die Kraft der Intuition. Shownotes zur Folge: https://swiy.co/PTP243

As a triathlete, you've probably dealt with your fair share of aches, niggles, and injuries. But being injury-prone doesn't mean you can't succeed, it may just mean giving your body a little extra attention. This week, Dr. B.J. Leeper joins the podcast to share strategies for staying healthy and continuing to train when injuries seem to be a recurring challenge. B.J. breaks down common injuries, how everyday mistakes can contribute to them, and how to tell the difference between normal discomfort and pain that means you should stop. We also discuss the importance of adapting your training to meet your needs. Plus, B.J. shares tips for stretching, mobility, and recovery tools that can help keep your body healthy and moving. Finally, B.J. introduces his newest offering, Leeper Labs, which provides virtual consultations for athletes looking for additional guidance. If you've ever felt like injuries are holding you back from reaching your running goals, this episode is packed with advice to help you keep moving forward.For more information on Leeper Lab visit leeperbioperformance.com and follow @leeper_lab on Instagram.

Matt answers 15 listener questions about race weight, weight loss, carb cycling, recovery, fueling and running performance. PERSONAL LINKS 1:1 Running Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/personalized-1-1/ Running + Nutrition Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/run-nutrition/ Nutrition Coaching: https://sweatelite.co/coaching/nutrition/ Personalised Nutrition Meal Plan: https://sweatelite.co/nutrition-meal-plans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Eastbound Running (Dynafish): https://www.eastboundrunning.com/ ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, Matt answers 15 questions submitted through YouTube about race weight, weight loss and running performance. Topics include losing weight while maintaining training quality, carbohydrate cycling, calorie deficits during a marathon taper, post-workout fueling, finding your ideal race weight, losing fat versus muscle, GLP-1 medications and heart rate, creatine and water weight, and whether the same weight-loss approach can work for shorter-distance runners and triathletes. Matt also shares his own experience dropping from around 86kg to 69kg, how body weight played a role in eventually breaking 2:20 for the marathon, and how he is approaching the final two weeks before the Melbourne Marathon. Later in the episode, Matt gives an update on his Melbourne Marathon goal, testing the Puma Fast-R 3, the upcoming Dynafish launch in Australia, New Zealand and the UK, and his move to Lisbon for six months. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Welcome and Scope 00:52 - Safety Disclaimer 01:56 - Why This Topic 05:00 - Sub-2:20 Breakthrough 09:49 - Post-Workout Carbs 11:34 - Calorie Deficit During a Marathon Taper 14:47 - Losing Muscle Mass 17:25 - GLP-1s and Heart Rate 20:46 - Weight Loss for Shorter-Distance Runners 27:23 - The Challenges for Triathletes 30:39 - Weekly Calorie Deficit Numbers 33:16 - Finding Your Ideal Race Weight 36:25 - Creatine and Water Weight 38:07 - Why Not Carb Load Every Day? 41:57 - Nutrition Coaching and Services 45:35 - Melbourne Marathon Update 47:11 - Dynafish Distribution Update 48:52 - Moving to Lisbon 49:24 - Final Wrap-Up This episode discusses intentional weight loss and calorie restriction in the context of endurance performance. It is not intended for people with a history of eating disorders, RED-S or low energy availability, or anyone concerned they may be at risk of these conditions.

The boys are back for race week, breaking down their preparation for 70.3 New York, unpredictable weather, swim-cancellation rumors, equipment choices, and pre-race fitness. They also recap Mark's impressive Cozumel 70.3 victory and discuss Lionel Sanders' performance. The conversation then turns to Supertri and why its fast, action-packed format could be triathlon's best opportunity to attract mainstream viewers. Plus, they discuss Annie's recent success in Europe, the upcoming Real Triathlon Squad camp in Cozumel, sponsorship challenges facing professional athletes, influencer marketing, and the Breakthrough Foundation. To finish, the crew plays another round of Pass or Smash and grinds their gears about highway traffic, merging, and drivers who cause accidents during rush hour.   Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Training Peaks - rts26 for 20% off premium membership Silca - realtrisquad2026 - 15% off   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas  

This week, we kick off a four-part series on the #8 biggest killer in America, which is Chronic Kidney Disease.  But Dr. Prather says it is important to include Hypertension in the discussion because they are linked.  In this episode, you'll learn:—The bad cycle of how Chronic Kidney Disease causes Hypertension and Hypertension causes Chronic Kidney Disease. —How almost 9-in-10 adults who have Chronic Kidney Disease don't even know that they have it.  And the GFR lab test Dr. Prather monitors on all of his patients that reveals your Kidney health. —The astonishing fact that 80% of your Kidney function comes from the Left side and the Left Kidney actually sits lower than the tight Kidney. —How improving the Kidneys always improves Blood Pressure because 70% of Hypertension originates in the Kidneys. —Why there is a difference in acceptable Kidney lab numbers for Black patients.  And why Dr. Prather says this is wrong and needs to be addressed. —How infections (particularly Strep infections), mineral and nutritional imbalances, Kidney stones, pharmaceuticals, and even injuries can cause Kidney Disease. —The importance of proper hydration and proper exercise for Kidney health.  And how these can actually be overdone, such as with CrossFit, Triathletes, and Marathon runners.   —The reason that Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension are known as "silent" killers. —Why prescription drugs are absolutely vital in the treatment of Hypertension, but also will eventually destroy the Kidneys over time.  And how Holistic Integration helps patients to work off of their Hypertension medication over time by healing the Kidneys. —The reason that Dr. Prather says that if Structure-Function Care is not included in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease, it's just a "downward hill". http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com*Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community:https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens answer listener questions, starting with a long look at how to fit a marathon into a triathlon year: when to do it, how much running it takes, what happens to the swim and the bike, and how far the long run really should be. Then questions on racing a 70.3 inside a base phase, coming back from overtraining syndrome, and whether you have to dig a hole to get supercompensation.We do listener Q&As monthly, the last Thursday every month.HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:Where a marathon fits in a triathlon year, autumn against spring, and the one situation where the less obvious option is the right call.Setting run mileage when you are also swimming and biking. Why the starting point is your own running history rather than a plan chosen by goal time, and what is wrong with how most marathon plans are built.A pro triathlete with a 60-minute record of 400 W at 78 kg asks why a 2:30 marathon still feels far away. What VO2max and fractional utilisation leave as the only possible explanation, and what can and cannot be changed about it.Long run distance against total volume, and the main point of disagreement between Mikael and Jack for this episode. Plus how far the longest long run should go, banded by goal time from a first marathon through to sub-2:30.Quads as the limiter in the marathon, from a listener with a 1:17 half and a 3:01 Ironman marathon. Conditioning, cadence, shoe drop and fuelling, and which of those actually matters.Racing a 70.3 in the middle of a base phase. The question to answer before you decide, and where Mikael and Jack come down differently on treating a race as a training day.Returning to training after overtraining syndrome. What to monitor on the way back, why HRV gets less weight here than you might expect, and the case study of a world-class skier who came back from underperformance to the top.Whether supercompensation requires digging a hole. Thirty-three trained triathletes, a three-week overload block into a four-week taper, and what separated the group that gained the most from the group that spent the study getting sick.SHOWNOTES, LINKS, RESOURCES AND RELATED EPISODES:That Triathlon Show Community on ROUVYThat Triatlon Show Group Ride on ROUVY - 5 October, 18:00 CET (12pm ET, 9am PT), 25 km / 15.5 miles on the Kona bike course. Social ride, easy, everybody is welcome regardless of speed! Ask us questions via our contact form, and on our InstagramFollow Jack on his coach page and InstagramThe shownotes for today's episode can be found here.The full podcast episode archives (including category filters) can be found here.Related episodes:Rune Kjøsen Talsnes, PhD | EP#427Modern marathon training principles and preparation with running coach John DavisStudies discussed:Functional overreaching: the key to peak performance during the taper? - Aubry et al. 2014Functional overreaching in endurance athletes: a necessity or cause for concern? - Bellinger 2020The return from underperformance to sustainable world-class level: a case study of a male cross-country skier - Talsnes et al. 2023Warning signs, monitoring tools, and actions taken by world-class endurance coaches in cases of underperformance - Talsnes et al. 2024Sex differences in self-reported causes, symptoms, and recovery strategies associated with underperformance in endurance athletes - Agudo-Ortega et al. 2024 SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration produce our favourite gels, sports drinks, and electrolyte and carbohydrate products here at That Triathlon Show and Scientific Triathlon. 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Präsentiert von Schneider & Piecha und feels.likeIn der heutigen Folge spreche ich mit dem erfolgreichsten Para-Triathleten Deutschlands Martin Schulz, der u.a. schon mit zwei Gold-und einer Silbermedaille bei Paralympischen Spielen dekoriert ist.Es war ein sehr angenehmes und beeindruckendes Gespräch, bei dem ich als Podcast-Host extrem viel mitnehmen konnte. Wir reden über Martins lange Karriere, seinen Weg vom Schwimmer zum Triathleten, seine Goldauftritte in Rio und Tokio, Paris und die dortige Bronzemedaille, die wegen Dopings eines Konkurrenten zur silbernen wurde, Integration und Inklusion und noch vieles mehr.Viel Spaß beim Zuhören!Alex und MartinUnsere Partner:Schneider und PiechaSchneider & Piecha – Ihr Sanitätshaus in OffenbachSchneider und Piecha (@schneiderundpiecha) • Instagram-Fotos und -Videosfeels.likefeelslike.sportfeels.like | Recharging athletes. (@feelslike.sport) • Instagram-Fotos und -VideosRABATTCODE: KLARTEXT10 Klartext Running CommunityAlle Infos gibt es auf der Website der Klartext Marathon Community und im Blog von Klartext Triathlon!Tritt jetzt unseren verschiedenen Kanälen bei:Whats-App-CommunityInstagram ChannelStrava ClubPrime WearPrime Wear - 100% Custom Performance Clothing(Bezahlte Werbepartnerschaften)Erreichbarkeit:Wenn euch unsere Arbeit gefällt, dann folgt uns auf Instagram und teilt diesen Podcast über Social Media! Danke!Klartext Triathlon (@klartexttriathlon) • Instagram-Fotos und -VideosAlex Feldhaus (@alex.fldhs) • Instagram-Fotos und -VideosSebi Neef (@sebi_neef) • Instagram-Fotos und -VideosSchaut doch gerne auch einmal auf unserer Website vorbei:Klartext Triathlon | Podcast und BlogImpressum:Klartext Triathlon e.U., Alexander Feldhaus (Reinachstraße 57, 80995 München), Mail: eiaswim@web.de Telefon: 0049 176 70956367Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joining the Project Purple Podcast from Evans, GA, triathlete Don Belisle guides listeners through his “ticking time bomb” health journey with host Dino Verrelli. After repeated assurances by doctors that his pancreatitis was nothing to worry about, Don decides to go with his gut and drive across the country to seek a second opinion. That decision ultimately led to a life-saving surgery and changed the course of his life. Although doctors initially told Don not to worry about cancer, he trusted his instincts, did his own research, and sought out a second opinion at MD Anderson. There, they found a pre-cancerous cyst. Thanks to finding a second opinion, Don received an urgent 8 ½ hour total pancreatectomy, where doctors removed his pancreas, spleen, and gallbladder, which most likely saved his life. Throughout the episode, Don circles back and highlights the importance of urgency, trusting your gut, and getting a second opinion for anyone else in a similar situation. Now, Don's turned his experience into a mission, helping to inform and reassure others going through the same battle and procedures as he did. He is also back to training for an upcoming Iron Man, but stresses that any step forward, whether that be a walk around the block or taking out the trash, is a positive step. Don also has an upcoming book I Was Next, which chronicles his pancreatic health journey. You can connect with Don and follow his journey through his Facebook and other social media accounts: https://www.facebook.com/p/No-Pancreas-No-Problem-61579382446349/ Subscribe to the Project Purple Podcast for more stories from the pancreatic cancer community: https://www.youtube.com/@project_purple To learn more or donate to Project Purple's mission of a world without pancreatic cancer, visit www.projectpurple.org.

For the latest episode of our Conversations with the Coaches series, Jake sits down with RunThrough Coach Kirsty Hillier to talk about her journey through sport and into coaching.From discovering running through school cross-country and finding a passion for triathlon, to making a major career change and building a life around sport, Kirsty shares the experiences that have shaped her approach as both an athlete and a coach.They also dive into the benefits of cross-training, building strong coach-athlete relationships, balancing training with everyday life and why understanding the person behind the athlete is so important.Plus, Kirsty shares some simple advice we can all take into our own training: focus on the basics, stay consistent and remember, you don't have to run a marathon to be a runner.Suunto Discount Code: RUNTHROUGH10

Aus gegebenem Anlass sprechen wir in dieser Folge über die Wahl zwischen Triathlonrad und Rennrad. Wann ist was die bessere Idee? Oder macht es eigentlich immer Sinn, zum Triathlonrad zu greifen? Und was hat das mit unserer letzten Sprintdistanz zu tun? Das alles hörst du in dieser Folge. Viel Spaß damit. ---Die Anmeldung für das Webinar findest Du HIERZum Mission Triathlon Racing Team

Sören ist zurück aus Sizilien, Daniel zurück vom Köln Triathlon – Zeit für ein ausführliches Urlaubs- und Race-Update. Wir sprechen über Daniels richtig starken Wettkampf, Schwimmen im stinkenden Rheinschlamm und warum man sich als Agegrouper vielleicht einfach mal über sein Ergebnis freuen sollte. Dazu gibt's sizilianische True-Crime-Vibes, Tennis, Kindheitserinnerungen zwischen Actionfiguren und Playstation, ein bisschen 70.3-WM und natürlich den Blick auf Daniels große letzte Wochen vor Portugal. Una cerveza por favor!

No matter your age, this is an interesting and important episode: It features Selene Yeager of Hit Play Not Pause giving straight talk about how age-related hormonal shifts hit active women—then three real-women runners share their personal hormonal journeys. Lead by hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, this candid conversation covers:-the myriad physical changes active women experienced-how “not feeling like myself” is now an official menopausal symptom-the shifts runners made to accommodate aging bodies-hormone replacement therapy, plus some supplements that help-the new activities these middle-aged women have taken upRather than intro chitchat, the hosts share details of their menopausal transitions. Selene joins the show around 09:30.Feisty Running Retreat, Feb. 5-8, 2027 in Austin: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-womens-running-retreat/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/Support our Partners:JAMBAR: Use code AMR20 to get 20% off at http://jambar.com/Previnex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.previnex.com/Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ PLUS: Register to win a Free Pair of Sunglasses: https://feistymedia.activehosted.com/f/121

Die Ironman 70.3 WM in Nizza hat abgeliefert – und wie. Wir sprechen ausführlich über eines der spannendsten Rennen der letzten Jahre: die unglaubliche Leistungsdichte bei den Männern, Hayden Wildes Sieg, Kristian Blummenfelts völlig absurden Lauf, das starke Rennen der deutschen Athleten und die Frage, was diese WM schon über den bevorstehenden Ironman Hawaii auf Kona verrät.Außerdem diskutieren wir über Windschatten, Race Ranger und die teilweise chaotische Anfangsphase auf dem Rad: Wie fair war das Rennen wirklich – und müsste Ironman seine Regeln anders durchsetzen?Auch die WTCS kommt nicht zu kurz: Tjebbe Kaindl holt sein erstes Podium und zeigt mit einer extrem starken Radleistung, wie viel aktuell in ihm steckt.In der zweiten Hälfte wird es praktisch: 2027 will Nick zwölf Monate lang unterschiedlichste Rennen und Challenges angehen – vom schnellen Lauf über Triathlon bis hin zu Trail- und Ultra-Events. Aber wie trainiert man für alles, ohne für eine einzelne Distanz zu optimieren?Nils erklärt, warum ein Mitteldistanz-Trainingsplan die beste Basis sein kann, weshalb längere Long Runs, Trailrunning und Krafttraining dabei eine entscheidende Rolle spielen und warum gerade im Herbst neue Trainingsreize sinnvoll sind.Außerdem: Wie viel Krafttraining braucht ein Triathlet wirklich? Wann sollte man Schwimmen zugunsten anderer Einheiten streichen? Und warum sollten Kona-Starter drei Wochen vor dem Rennen auf keinen Fall versuchen, noch schnell zusätzliche Form aufzubauen?Viel Spaß mit Triathlon-Chat 203!Werbung: REBOOTSRabattcode: PUSHINGLIMITS10Gültig bis einschl. 25.10.Link: https://reboots.com/discount/PUSHINGLIMITS10Codes gelten wie immer auf den ganzen Shop, ausgenommen Miete & Outlet.Werbung - Findet Inspiration auf Zalando.de - für jede Art von Lauf.
Vor Ort in Berlin am Marathon-Wochenende (25.-27.09.2026) erwarten euch am Kurfürstendamm 229 die neuesten Running-Styles und ein Programm rund um das Thema Laufen: Technik-Analyse: Nutze die Laufband-Station, um deine Technik professionell analysieren zu lassen.Spannende Events: Nimm an besonderen Events wie Podiumsdiskussionen mit Athleten und Experten, Community Runs mit verschiedenen Running Crews und Sessions mit Berlins besten Coaches teil.An unserer Fueling Station bekommst du alles, was das Läuferherz begehrtGewinne tolle Preise unserer SportmarkenAm 27.09 laden wir zu unserer Marathon-Afterparty mit einem Line-Up, das selbst die schwersten Marathon-Beine nicht ruhig bleiben lässtDer Eintritt ist frei. Link zur Anmeldung der Session und Information über alle Angebote: https://www.zalando-events.com/runzoneBesuche uns auch gerne in der CheerZone direkt vor der U-Bahn-Station Nollendorfplatz: Erlebe die Race Day Energy mit einer Menge cooler Aktivitäten mit Livestream, Food-Trucks, Live-DJs und Partystimmung den ganzen Tag.

Was für ein Rennen war das? Was für eine 70.3 WM in Nizza? Wir waren zwei Tage voll dabei und haben natürlich Redebedarf. Denn schließlich ist einiges passiert. Und dabei meinen wir nicht nur die 1:05 von KB auf der Laufstrecke

I'm always trying to get more organized. But even if I were to succeed, would it help me in triathlon?TRANSCRIPTThere's something I've been thinking about lately, and it has to do with organization.And I know, organization isn't exactly the most exciting topic in the world.But I've been thinking about it in a slightly different way.Because I've realized that I tend to think of organization as something that happens when my life gets too messy.I've got a desk covered in papers.I've got things on my calendar that I haven't dealt with.I've got little projects that I've started but haven't finished.I've got receipts that need to be submitted, notes that I wrote down because I didn't want to forget them, things that I need to file away, things that I need to follow up on.And my first reaction is usually:"God, I really need to get organized."And I think that's true.But a few days ago, I was looking at all of this stuff and I had a slightly different thought.Maybe all of this stuff is also evidence of a life that's being lived.Because those papers didn't just magically appear on my desk.They're there because I'm doing things.I'm interested in things.I'm starting things.I'm trying things.I'm thinking about things.And that doesn't mean that I should leave my desk looking like a disaster forever.But maybe I don't have to look at the mess and immediately see evidence that I'm failing at being organized.Maybe I can look at it and see evidence of a life with some interest in it.And that got me thinking about triathlon.Because if there's one hobby that can generate an absolutely ridiculous amount of stuff, it's triathlon.Three sports.Three sets of equipment.Training plans.Nutrition.Clothing.Shoes.Bikes.Goggles.Fins.Paddles.Snorkels.Heart-rate monitors.Power meters.Bike computers.Lights.Radar.Bottles.Gels.Electrolytes.And then you've got all the little things that have to happen before you actually do the workout.And sometimes I think that's one of the reasons training can feel overwhelming.You don't just have to do the workout.You have to prepare to do the workout.Take swimming, for example.I might have a swim scheduled.And in my head, that sounds pretty simple."Okay, I'm going swimming."But then I actually think about what that involves.I've got to get my swim bag.I've got to make sure I've got my goggles.I've got my cap.I've got my towel.I've got my snorkel.Maybe I've got paddles.Maybe I've got a pull buoy.I've got to know what the workout is.Maybe I've printed it out.And if I'm putting the workout beside the pool, I might even put the damn thing in a Ziploc bag so it doesn't get soaked.And suddenly, "I'm going swimming" has become this little logistical operation.And you can look at that and think:"Jesus. This is a lot of work just to go swimming."And that's where I think organization becomes really important.Because one of the great things about being organized is that it removes friction.If I put my running shoes by the door the night before, that's one less decision I have to make in the morning.If I've already prepared my bike bottles, that's one less thing I have to think about.If my watch is charged, I don't have to discover at the last minute that it's sitting at 14 percent.If my swim bag is already packed, I don't have to go hunting around the house looking for my snorkel.And these things sound incredibly trivial.But they're not.Because motivation is a funny thing.Sometimes you have plenty of motivation.You actually want to go for the run.You actually want to ride your bike.You actually want to get in the pool.And then you encounter five little obstacles.Where are my shoes?My watch is dead.I haven't made my drink.Where's my towel?What am I supposed to do for this workout?And suddenly that little bit of motivation has been chipped away.So I think one of the great purposes of organization is not necessarily to make you more motivated.It's to protect the motivation that you already have.And I really like that idea.But I think there's another layer to this.And that's where the idea of ritual comes in.Because there's a difference between doing something because you have to do it and doing something as part of a ritual.Think about making your coffee in the morning.You could describe it as a series of chores.Fill the machine.Grind the beans.Put the coffee in.Turn it on.Clean it up.Or you could think of it as a little morning ritual.And somehow, that changes the experience.And I think the same thing can happen with training.Take preparing a bottle of carb drink.You can think:"God, I have to make this stupid drink again."Or you can think:"Okay. I'm getting ready for my ride."And you get the bottle.You put the water in.You measure out the carbs.You add the electrolytes.You shake it up.You put it in the fridge.And that's not just a chore anymore.It's part of the ride.It's the beginning of the ride.The same thing with charging your watch.The same thing with laying out your clothes.The same thing with getting your shoes ready.The same thing with packing your swim bag.The same thing with putting that workout into the Ziploc bag.You can look at every one of those things and say:"This is stuff I have to do before I can train."Or you can say:"This is how I prepare to train."And those two sentences sound almost identical.But emotionally, they're completely different.One is a burden.The other is a ritual.And I think there's something really powerful in that distinction.Because we spend so much of our time trying to get to the thing we actually want to do.We rush through the preparation.We rush through getting ready.We think the preparation is just an annoying obstacle between us and the good part.But maybe the preparation is part of the good part.Maybe there's actually some pleasure in getting ready.There's something satisfying about seeing the bike bottles lined up.There's something satisfying about getting your kit laid out.There's something satisfying about knowing that everything is ready to go.And I think that's particularly true in triathlon because there are so many little rituals.You put on the cycling shoes.You get the bottles into the cages.You turn on the trainer.You pull up the workout.You put your headphones on.You get on the bike.And there's a transition that happens.You're no longer sitting around thinking about everything else in your life.You're becoming the person who's about to train.And maybe that's part of the value of ritual.It tells your brain:"Okay. We're doing this now."And I think this also changes the way we think about all of the equipment.Because if you're not careful, all of the stuff that comes with triathlon can feel overwhelming.You start thinking:Why do I have all this stuff?Why do I have five different kinds of nutrition?Why do I have all these swim toys?Why do I need this bike computer?Why do I have a radar?Why do I have this light?Why do I have these shoes?And you can certainly take it too far.Triathlon is an excellent hobby if you want to become an obsessive consumer of tiny improvements.There's always another piece of equipment.There's always another gadget.There's always another thing that might make you three percent faster.And I'm certainly not immune to that.But I've also started thinking that some of that stuff is part of what makes the sport interesting.Take swimming.Maybe you've got a snorkel.You can use it to work on your body position.You've got paddles.You can feel what your catch is doing.You've got fins.You've got a pull buoy.And suddenly swimming isn't just:"Get in the pool and swim back and forth."There's this whole little world of things to explore.And the bike is the same.You can get interested in power.You can get interested in aerodynamics.You can get interested in tires.You can get interested in nutrition.You can get interested in bike fit.You can get interested in training.And I think that's one of the things I love about triathlon.There's always something to be curious about.And that brings me back to my messy desk.Because maybe the desk and the triathlon gear aren't actually that different.The desk is covered with evidence of all the things I'm interested in.And the garage, or the swim bag, or the training calendar, is covered with evidence of all the things I'm interested in as well.And I don't think the answer is to eliminate all of that.I think the answer is to organize it.Not because those things are bad.But because I want to be able to enjoy them.And that's an important distinction.Organization shouldn't necessarily be about simplifying your life to the point where there's nothing left in it.Maybe it's about organizing your life well enough that you can enjoy its complexity.Because triathlon is complex.And that's part of the fun.But there's a danger here, too.Because you can take this idea of preparation and ritual too far.You can become so focused on preparing that you never actually do the workout.You can spend an hour researching the perfect nutrition strategy for a 45-minute run.You can spend all day organizing your training instead of training.You can convince yourself that you need one more piece of equipment before you can really get started.And that's not what I'm talking about.The ritual is supposed to lead you into the activity.It's not supposed to replace the activity.So I think there's a balance.Prepare enough that you remove the friction.Organize enough that you don't have to make a hundred little decisions.But then actually go and do the thing.And maybe that's the real purpose of organization.It's not about having a perfect desk.It's not about having a perfect calendar.It's not about having everything checked off.It's about making room for the things you care about.And that brings me back to something I've been thinking about a lot lately.Sometimes I look at my calendar and I see all of these unfinished things.And my immediate reaction is:"There's too much here."But maybe another way to look at it is:"Look at all the things I get to be interested in."And I think the same thing can happen with triathlon.You look at your training calendar and you think:"Oh my God. I've got all these workouts."You look at your swim bag and think:"Look at all this stuff I have to carry."You look at your bike and think:"Look at all these things I have to check."You look at your nutrition and think:"I have to prepare all of this again."Or you can take a moment and think:"How cool is this?"I get to swim.I get to ride my bike.I get to run.I get to learn about my body.I get to experiment with training.I get to figure out what works.I get to prepare for a race.And all of these little rituals are part of that experience.So maybe the goal isn't to get rid of the complexity.Maybe the goal is to make the complexity manageable.And maybe the goal isn't to eliminate all of the unfinished things on my desk.Maybe it's to give those things a place to live.Because there's a difference between being overwhelmed by your life and being surrounded by evidence that you're living an interesting life.And sometimes, honestly, I think I confuse the two.So the next time I'm standing in the kitchen making a bottle of carb drink before a ride, or charging my watch, or putting my shoes beside the door, or stuffing my swim workout into a Ziploc bag...Maybe I'll try not to think:"God, I have to do all this stuff before I can train."Maybe I'll think:"This is the beginning of my training."And maybe that's a small shift.But I think sometimes the small shifts are the ones that change the way we experience our lives.Because the training isn't just the hour on the bike.It's the preparation.It's the anticipation.It's the ritual.It's the workout.It's the recovery.It's thinking about what you're going to do next time.It's all of it.And maybe that's one of the reasons I love this ridiculous sport so much.There's just so much to it.And instead of seeing all of that as one more thing to organize...Maybe I can see it as one more thing to enjoy.

I'm always trying to get more organized. But even if I were to succeed, would it help me in triathlon?Come be more organized with me at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTThere's something I've been thinking about lately, and it has to do with organization.And I know, organization isn't exactly the most exciting topic in the world.But I've been thinking about it in a slightly different way.Because I've realized that I tend to think of organization as something that happens when my life gets too messy.I've got a desk covered in papers.I've got things on my calendar that I haven't dealt with.I've got little projects that I've started but haven't finished.I've got receipts that need to be submitted, notes that I wrote down because I didn't want to forget them, things that I need to file away, things that I need to follow up on.And my first reaction is usually:"God, I really need to get organized."And I think that's true.But a few days ago, I was looking at all of this stuff and I had a slightly different thought.Maybe all of this stuff is also evidence of a life that's being lived.Because those papers didn't just magically appear on my desk.They're there because I'm doing things.I'm interested in things.I'm starting things.I'm trying things.I'm thinking about things.And that doesn't mean that I should leave my desk looking like a disaster forever.But maybe I don't have to look at the mess and immediately see evidence that I'm failing at being organized.Maybe I can look at it and see evidence of a life with some interest in it.And that got me thinking about triathlon.Because if there's one hobby that can generate an absolutely ridiculous amount of stuff, it's triathlon.Three sports.Three sets of equipment.Training plans.Nutrition.Clothing.Shoes.Bikes.Goggles.Fins.Paddles.Snorkels.Heart-rate monitors.Power meters.Bike computers.Lights.Radar.Bottles.Gels.Electrolytes.And then you've got all the little things that have to happen before you actually do the workout.And sometimes I think that's one of the reasons training can feel overwhelming.You don't just have to do the workout.You have to prepare to do the workout.Take swimming, for example.I might have a swim scheduled.And in my head, that sounds pretty simple."Okay, I'm going swimming."But then I actually think about what that involves.I've got to get my swim bag.I've got to make sure I've got my goggles.I've got my cap.I've got my towel.I've got my snorkel.Maybe I've got paddles.Maybe I've got a pull buoy.I've got to know what the workout is.Maybe I've printed it out.And if I'm putting the workout beside the pool, I might even put the damn thing in a Ziploc bag so it doesn't get soaked.And suddenly, "I'm going swimming" has become this little logistical operation.And you can look at that and think:"Jesus. This is a lot of work just to go swimming."And that's where I think organization becomes really important.Because one of the great things about being organized is that it removes friction.If I put my running shoes by the door the night before, that's one less decision I have to make in the morning.If I've already prepared my bike bottles, that's one less thing I have to think about.If my watch is charged, I don't have to discover at the last minute that it's sitting at 14 percent.If my swim bag is already packed, I don't have to go hunting around the house looking for my snorkel.And these things sound incredibly trivial.But they're not.Because motivation is a funny thing.Sometimes you have plenty of motivation.You actually want to go for the run.You actually want to ride your bike.You actually want to get in the pool.And then you encounter five little obstacles.Where are my shoes?My watch is dead.I haven't made my drink.Where's my towel?What am I supposed to do for this workout?And suddenly that little bit of motivation has been chipped away.So I think one of the great purposes of organization is not necessarily to make you more motivated.It's to protect the motivation that you already have.And I really like that idea.But I think there's another layer to this.And that's where the idea of ritual comes in.Because there's a difference between doing something because you have to do it and doing something as part of a ritual.Think about making your coffee in the morning.You could describe it as a series of chores.Fill the machine.Grind the beans.Put the coffee in.Turn it on.Clean it up.Or you could think of it as a little morning ritual.And somehow, that changes the experience.And I think the same thing can happen with training.Take preparing a bottle of carb drink.You can think:"God, I have to make this stupid drink again."Or you can think:"Okay. I'm getting ready for my ride."And you get the bottle.You put the water in.You measure out the carbs.You add the electrolytes.You shake it up.You put it in the fridge.And that's not just a chore anymore.It's part of the ride.It's the beginning of the ride.The same thing with charging your watch.The same thing with laying out your clothes.The same thing with getting your shoes ready.The same thing with packing your swim bag.The same thing with putting that workout into the Ziploc bag.You can look at every one of those things and say:"This is stuff I have to do before I can train."Or you can say:"This is how I prepare to train."And those two sentences sound almost identical.But emotionally, they're completely different.One is a burden.The other is a ritual.And I think there's something really powerful in that distinction.Because we spend so much of our time trying to get to the thing we actually want to do.We rush through the preparation.We rush through getting ready.We think the preparation is just an annoying obstacle between us and the good part.But maybe the preparation is part of the good part.Maybe there's actually some pleasure in getting ready.There's something satisfying about seeing the bike bottles lined up.There's something satisfying about getting your kit laid out.There's something satisfying about knowing that everything is ready to go.And I think that's particularly true in triathlon because there are so many little rituals.You put on the cycling shoes.You get the bottles into the cages.You turn on the trainer.You pull up the workout.You put your headphones on.You get on the bike.And there's a transition that happens.You're no longer sitting around thinking about everything else in your life.You're becoming the person who's about to train.And maybe that's part of the value of ritual.It tells your brain:"Okay. We're doing this now."And I think this also changes the way we think about all of the equipment.Because if you're not careful, all of the stuff that comes with triathlon can feel overwhelming.You start thinking:Why do I have all this stuff?Why do I have five different kinds of nutrition?Why do I have all these swim toys?Why do I need this bike computer?Why do I have a radar?Why do I have this light?Why do I have these shoes?And you can certainly take it too far.Triathlon is an excellent hobby if you want to become an obsessive consumer of tiny improvements.There's always another piece of equipment.There's always another gadget.There's always another thing that might make you three percent faster.And I'm certainly not immune to that.But I've also started thinking that some of that stuff is part of what makes the sport interesting.Take swimming.Maybe you've got a snorkel.You can use it to work on your body position.You've got paddles.You can feel what your catch is doing.You've got fins.You've got a pull buoy.And suddenly swimming isn't just:"Get in the pool and swim back and forth."There's this whole little world of things to explore.And the bike is the same.You can get interested in power.You can get interested in aerodynamics.You can get interested in tires.You can get interested in nutrition.You can get interested in bike fit.You can get interested in training.And I think that's one of the things I love about triathlon.There's always something to be curious about.And that brings me back to my messy desk.Because maybe the desk and the triathlon gear aren't actually that different.The desk is covered with evidence of all the things I'm interested in.And the garage, or the swim bag, or the training calendar, is covered with evidence of all the things I'm interested in as well.And I don't think the answer is to eliminate all of that.I think the answer is to organize it.Not because those things are bad.But because I want to be able to enjoy them.And that's an important distinction.Organization shouldn't necessarily be about simplifying your life to the point where there's nothing left in it.Maybe it's about organizing your life well enough that you can enjoy its complexity.Because triathlon is complex.And that's part of the fun.But there's a danger here, too.Because you can take this idea of preparation and ritual too far.You can become so focused on preparing that you never actually do the workout.You can spend an hour researching the perfect nutrition strategy for a 45-minute run.You can spend all day organizing your training instead of training.You can convince yourself that you need one more piece of equipment before you can really get started.And that's not what I'm talking about.The ritual is supposed to lead you into the activity.It's not supposed to replace the activity.So I think there's a balance.Prepare enough that you remove the friction.Organize enough that you don't have to make a hundred little decisions.But then actually go and do the thing.And maybe that's the real purpose of organization.It's not about having a perfect desk.It's not about having a perfect calendar.It's not about having everything checked off.It's about making room for the things you care about.And that brings me back to something I've been thinking about a lot lately.Sometimes I look at my calendar and I see all of these unfinished things.And my immediate reaction is:"There's too much here."But maybe another way to look at it is:"Look at all the things I get to be interested in."And I think the same thing can happen with triathlon.You look at your training calendar and you think:"Oh my God. I've got all these workouts."You look at your swim bag and think:"Look at all this stuff I have to carry."You look at your bike and think:"Look at all these things I have to check."You look at your nutrition and think:"I have to prepare all of this again."Or you can take a moment and think:"How cool is this?"I get to swim.I get to ride my bike.I get to run.I get to learn about my body.I get to experiment with training.I get to figure out what works.I get to prepare for a race.And all of these little rituals are part of that experience.So maybe the goal isn't to get rid of the complexity.Maybe the goal is to make the complexity manageable.And maybe the goal isn't to eliminate all of the unfinished things on my desk.Maybe it's to give those things a place to live.Because there's a difference between being overwhelmed by your life and being surrounded by evidence that you're living an interesting life.And sometimes, honestly, I think I confuse the two.So the next time I'm standing in the kitchen making a bottle of carb drink before a ride, or charging my watch, or putting my shoes beside the door, or stuffing my swim workout into a Ziploc bag...Maybe I'll try not to think:"God, I have to do all this stuff before I can train."Maybe I'll think:"This is the beginning of my training."And maybe that's a small shift.But I think sometimes the small shifts are the ones that change the way we experience our lives.Because the training isn't just the hour on the bike.It's the preparation.It's the anticipation.It's the ritual.It's the workout.It's the recovery.It's thinking about what you're going to do next time.It's all of it.And maybe that's one of the reasons I love this ridiculous sport so much.There's just so much to it.And instead of seeing all of that as one more thing to organize...Maybe I can see it as one more thing to enjoy.

In this Episode Brodie and Jess are joined by Sophie Linn to get to know Sophie and recap OCC. Hear about Sophie's transition from elite triathlon to trail, her approach to training and racing, and how both Sophie's and Jess' races went.In news topics the crew discuss the release of the 2027 WMTRC criteria on AA, and touch on the upcoming World SkyRunning champs. Then listen in to some awesome results around the global and domestically - with even more to come next weekend at Hownslow!Join us on Patreon for ad-free early releases and bonus episodes HERENews Topics: 2027 WMTRC Selection Criteria live on AA World Sky Running Champs 18-20th Sept AUTRA EOI for State RepresentativesResultsDomestic: Coastal Classic (NSW) Running Works 3 Valleys Marathon (WA) Cleland Trail Run (SA) Trail Run Epic (QLD)***Don't forget, use code PEAK at https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-au for 20% off Bix products, exclusive to PPP listeners!***Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod to share your thoughts, questions, and your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Follow Sophie: Instagram Follow Brodie: Instagram | StravaFollow Jess: Instagram | Strava Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

Triathletes come to the sport from all kinds of backgrounds. Some discover it from scratch, while others bring years of experience in another discipline. For Coach Chris Navin, that foundation was cycling. In this episode, Chris shares how he found triathlon and how his background as a cyclist shaped his journey across all three disciplines. He breaks down the advantages and challenges that come with a cycling background, including how those strengths translated to swimming and running and where he had to adapt. Whether you're a lifelong cyclist or completely new to the sport, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you balance swimming, cycling, and running and prepare for your next race.

Triathletes come to the sport from all kinds of backgrounds. Some discover it from scratch, while others bring years of experience in another discipline. For Coach Matt Bach, that foundation was running. In this episode, Matt shares how he found triathlon and how his background as a runner shaped his journey across all three disciplines. He breaks down the advantages and challenges that come with a running background, including how those strengths translated to swimming and cycling and where he had to adapt. Whether you're a lifelong runneror completely new to the sport, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you balance swimming, cycling, and running and prepare for your next race.

Jen Done didn't grow up sporty. She swam a bit as a youngster, tagging along to galas beside a sister who was the 'sporty one of the family'  and other than a handful of pre-baby marathons, a life in sport was never really part of her master plan.Seven years ago, after the birth of her daughter, she found herself in a very different kind of race, a race against postnatal depression so severe she could not get out the front door, convinced her husband and daughter would be better off without her. Dismissed as "baby blues" by three separate doctors before a female GP finally gave her the diagnosis and help she needed. Somewhere in the middle of it all, her husband suggested she try running again; she managed 30 seconds out the door and back. It was enough to change everything.That 30 seconds became a habit, and the habit snowballed; an IRONMAN 70.3 in Weymouth, her first full IRONMAN in Hamburg, the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona in 2023 racing with the IRONMAN Foundation. She launched her own podcast, 'The Toughest Finish Line', to share other people's stories of using sport to fight through trauma and mental health struggles and she is also a triathlon coach. A little over three weeks ago, Jen took on her biggest challenge yet: two full IRONMAN races, on consecutive days, in two different countries. IRONMAN Kalmar in Sweden on Saturday and IRONMAN Copenhagen in Denmark 24 hours later. In this episode Jen recalls and shares insight into her Viking IRONMAN adventure, the highs and the lows, the chaos to the calmness, from lost luggage, to the hectic hours before the race weekend even started and the nausea that almost derailed her ambitious racing plans which saw her become an eight time IRONMAN. Jen talks openly about her postnatal depression and the transformational journey she has been on since that 30 second run seven years ago. She reflects on what she's learned about her own capacity to cope, how strong she is and how far removed this version of herself is from the woman who once couldn't leave the house.This is a lovely episode centred on courage, resilience, self-belief and the importance of a loving support crew to help you take one small step at a time, even when that small step seems impossible.

Triathletes come to the sport from all kinds of backgrounds. Some discover it from scratch, while others bring years of experience in another discipline. For Coach Chris Navin, that foundation was cycling. In this episode, Chris shares how he found triathlon and how his background as a cyclist shaped his journey across all three disciplines. He breaks down the advantages and challenges that come with a cycling background, including how those strengths translated to swimming and running and where he had to adapt. Whether you're a lifelong cyclist or completely new to the sport, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you balance swimming, cycling, and running and prepare for your next race.

 This is the 309th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'. For this episode, I interview Brazilian Journalist Mr. José Inácio Werneck as we discuss the Brazil National Team of the 1994 World Cup. Mr. Werneck is a Journalist, Lawyer, Interpreter, Translator, writer and a Triathlete.  Mr. Werneck wrote a book ‘Caminho do Mar', with the 1978 World Cup as a backdrop, this book was translated in English as ‘Call of the Sea'.  See Links below: https://www.amazon.com/Call-sea-Jos%C3%A9-In%C3%A1cio-Werneck-ebook/dp/B0F13Z6C86 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/call-of-the-sea-jose-inacio-werneck/1147256108  Other books include: Com Esperança no Coração: Os Emigrantes Brasileiros nos Estados (2004) Assassinato no Campo de Golfe (Em Portugues do Brasil) (2019) Sabor de mar (Portuguese Edition) (2023)   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873  Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague  You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google podcasts  Apple podcasts and stitcher all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast' Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Werneck's contact info: On Twitter (X): @WerneckInacio and @brasilcopa70 Blog; http://blogcamponeutro.com/ Link: https://www.joseinaciowerneck.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Call-sea-Jos%C3%A9-In%C3%A1cio-Werneck-ebook/dp/B0F13Z6C86 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/call-of-the-sea-jose-inacio-werneck/1147256108 https://www.amazon.com/Com-Esperan%C3%A7a-Cora%C3%A7%C3%A3o-Emigrantes-Brasileiros/dp/8598351032 https://www.amazon.com/Assassinato-Campo-Golfe-Portugues-Brasil/dp/6580634294 https://www.amazon.com/Sabor-Portuguese-Jos%C3%A9-In%C3%A1cio-Werneck-ebook/dp/B0DYWCJHFF   Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hzYlP6QOYPLCaRcTmi7cw?si=YQXDHBxbQn-tbFPaCnozJw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=07c640583d8b4fa4https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-309-interview/id1601074369?i=1000786880721  Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPdX_IrmOkU Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01658285773.htmlSupport the show

This week we are chatting with elite triathlete Michelle Magnani!! In this episode we talk about how she got into the sport, how triathlons have taken her across the world, and the differences between training mode and performance mode. This is an awesome episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!! MORE FROM MICHELLE: Website: Instagram:

Over the years I've been lucky enough to sit down with some genuinely exceptional coaches. People who between them have coached athletes from absolute beginners all the way through to Olympic champions and Ironman world record holders. When I went back and listened to those conversations recently, something struck me. They were all saying the same things. Different words, different experiences, different athletes, different levels of the sport. But the core principles kept coming up again and again. This episode pulls those threads together. Six coaches. Eight principles. And one idea that runs underneath all of them.   THE SIX COACHES Joe Friel - author of the Triathlete's Training Bible and Fast After 50, one of the most widely respected voices in endurance coaching. Chris Jones - head coach for British Triathlon at the Sydney Olympics and one of the most influential coaches the sport has produced in the UK. David Tilbury-Davis - professional triathlon coach who has worked with elite athletes across the world. Mark Allen - six-time Ironman world champion and one of the most thoughtful people about training and performance I have ever spoken to. Jack Maitland - builder of the Leeds Triathlon Centre and coach to the Brownlee brothers from the beginning of their careers. Jim Vance - American coach with extensive experience across both elite and age-group athletes.   8 KEY PRINCIPLES Individuality is the first principle. There is no plan. There is only a person and a plan that fits them. Simplicity beats complexity. A few principles applied consistently will always outperform a complicated programme executed badly. Consistency is the most important variable. Not volume, not intensity, not methodology. Recovery is where adaptation happens. Compromise recovery and you compromise everything the training was supposed to produce. Strength and mobility are non-negotiable. It is the platform that makes consistent training possible. The athlete's life context is part of the programme. Training stress and life stress draw from the same budget. Honesty and self-awareness are coaching tools. You cannot manage what you do not honestly understand. The long game is the only game. Health first, performance built on top of that, longevity as the goal.   KILLER QUOTE "None of these coaches described exceptional talent as the primary ingredient. All of them described wisdom, patience, honesty and consistency as the things that determine how far an athlete goes and how long they last."   LINKS & RESOURCES Original episodes with each coach: Chris Jones David Tilbury-Davis: Developing a Performance Mindset Mark Allen: Fit Soul, Fit Body Jack Maitland: How to create an Olympic Champion Part 1 - Part 2 Jim Vance; Start line Mindset Joe Friel; Fast After 50   FREE Download

Peptides are becoming one of the biggest topics in health, longevity, and performance, but how much of the hype is actually backed by evidence? In this episode, Gerard and Jordan sit down with Dr. Harry Weisinger to unpack the science, risks, potential benefits, and ethical questions surrounding peptides, including BPC-157 and GLP-1s. They discuss recovery, performance enhancement, longevity, and why athletes should be cautious before jumping on the latest trend. A fascinating conversation about what we know, what we don’t, and where peptide medicine could be heading. We've partnered with Effortless Swimming to offer our community an exclusive 15% discount on NanoClear Goggles. Use the link below to shop: https://shop.effortlessswimming.com/discount/TRIVELO Dr. Harry Weisinger: Website: https://myperformancedoctor.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_performance_doctor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-harry-w Substack: https://drharry1.substack.com This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly. Timestamps: 0:00 – Meet Dr. Harry Weisinger1:16 – Should People Be Allowed Peptides?3:13 – What Exactly Are Peptides?5:21 – What Happens When We Add Peptides?7:47 – Why Peptides Suddenly Exploded10:12 – Why Is BPC-157 So Popular?12:17 – BPC-157: Evidence vs Hype14:04 – Why Peptide Research Is So Difficult16:56 – Are Peptides Actually Legal in Australia?20:33 – Why Peptides Are Being Driven Underground22:42 – The Risks of the Peptide Grey Market26:04 – Can You Actually Trust What You Buy?29:43 – Dr. Harry’s Achilles Injury Experiment35:34 – Peptides, Doping and Fair Competition42:54 – Which Peptides Are Banned in Sport?46:51 – Are GLP-1s Useful for Athletes?51:13 – What We Still Don’t Know About Safety57:32 – Is Peptide Medicine the Future?1:01:02 – Can Peptides Change Athletic Recovery?1:03:29 – The Real Problem With Peptide Hype1:04:48 – How Much Potential Do Peptides Have?1:06:36 – What is TriVelo's stance? If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, visit trivelocoaching.com.au. Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. None of the content provided is intended to imply that any products, remedies, or information mentioned are designed to prevent, diagnose, cure, or alleviate any disease, ailment, defect, or injury, nor should they be used for therapeutic purposes. The content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming, or triathlon training and should not replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. We do not accept liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred through the use of or reliance on our content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triathletes come to the sport from all kinds of backgrounds. Some discover it from scratch, while others bring years of experience in another discipline. For Coach Will Usher, that foundation was swimming. In this episode, Will shares how his background as a swimmer shaped his journey across all three disciplines. He breaks down the advantages and challenges that come with a swimming background, including how those strengths translated to cycling and running and where he had to adapt. Whether you're a lifelong swimmer or completely new to the sport, this episode is packed with tangible tips to help you balance swimming, cycling, and running and prepare for your next race.

Being a triathlete takes time. Being a parent takes even more. So can you really be both? Absolutely! Coaches and busy parents Katrine Trolle and Brady Hoover join the podcast to share their practical tips for balancing training with the demands of family life. From school, homework, and playdates to finding time for those important workouts, they share strategies for fitting triathlon into a busy family schedule without missing the moments that matter most. They also dive into the pieces of training that can easily get pushed aside when life gets busy, including strength, mobility, recovery, and nutrition. Plus, they tackle one of the biggest challenges of all: race day. Katrine and Brady share how to plan ahead, communicate with your family, and set everyone up for a successful race day so you can focus on doing your job when it's time to race. Being a parent and a triathlete doesn't have to be an either-or and with a little planning, flexibility, and the right mindset, you can make both work.

There's no age limit on triathlon and getting older doesn't mean you have to stop getting faster. While many athletes discover triathlon when they're younger, more and more athletes are finding success later in life. This week, coaches Kurt Madden and Kathy Hudson join the podcast to share practical tips for thriving as an older triathlete and continuing to train, race, and improve with age. They cover the key areas that become increasingly important over time, including strength and mobility, recovery, nutrition, and adapting training to meet your changing needs. Kurt and Kathy also discuss race-day expectations and how to approach competition with confidence. The sport of triathlon continues to evolve, and so does the athlete lifecycle. Don't let a number hold you back whether you're new to triathlon or looking to keep improving, there's always another finish line to chase!

As triathletes, many of us simply open TriDot, complete the workout, and move on. But what if your brain processes training differently? The good news is that neurodivergent athletes can not only succeed, they can thrive. This week, Coach Raya Usher joins the podcast to discuss what it's like to train and race as a neurodivergent athlete. Drawing from both her personal experience and her work as a coach, Raya shares the strategies she's developed to help athletes adapt their training, build confidence, and maximize their potential. From navigating day-to-day workouts to managing the unique challenges of race day, this episode is filled with tips for athletes and coaches alike. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself, coach athletes with different learning styles, or simply want to better understand how people experience training differently, Raya shares valuable insights into creating a more effective and inclusive approach to endurance sports.For more information visit Raya's blog: https://www.precision-coaching.co.uk/rayas-blog-2

ESPN, AP, USA Today, NFL Neurosurgeon, Ironman TriathleteIt is not everyday that I get to speak to a renowned neurosurgeon for the NFL. Yes! The National Football League. In addition, long time team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh SteelersMarch 4, 2022 The NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) awarded the Arthur C. Rettig Award for Academic Excellence to Joseph C. Maroon, MD.  Dr. Maroon is a neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 38 years and recently presented at the NFLPS scientific meeting during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Dr. Maroon is the first Neurosurgeon to receive this award.Joseph C. Maroon, M.D., FACS, is Professor and Vice chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery and Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a world-renowned neurosurgeon, health and nutrition expert and Ironman triathlete. He obtained his medical and neurosurgical training at Indiana University, Georgetown University, Oxford University in England and the University of Vermont. He is regarded as a premiere specialist in the surgical treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine, particularly with microscopic and minimally invasive procedures. He had done extensive research into brain tumors, concussions and diseases of the spine that have led to many innovative techniques for diagnosing and treating these disorders. Consistently listed in America's Best Doctors, he has an international referral baseTeam neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 1981, Dr. Maroon has successfully performed surgery on numerous professional football players and other elite athletes with potentially career-ending neck and spine injuries, safely returning them all to their high level of athletic performance. He serves on the National Football League's Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee. Along with Mark Lovell, Ph.D., in the early 1990's, Dr. Maroon co-developed ImPACT™ (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), the first, most-widely used and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system. ImPACT is a 20-minute test that has become a world-wide standard tool used in comprehensive clinical management of sports-related concussions for athletes of all ages. Over 3 million athletes have been base-lined with ImPACT™.Dr. Maroon is frequently quoted as an expert source by national media, recently including the New York Times, USA Today, Associated Press, ESPN, Sports Illustrated.© 2026 Building Abundant Success!!2026 All Rights Reserved Join Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Robbie Deckard is a professional middle-distance triathlete and triathlon coach, and the founder of Freaky Fast Aero Accessories. In this episode, Robbie and Mikael dig into the real differences between American and European training methods, using lactate and VLaMax to optimise training and performance, and how age-group triathletes can apply lab-grade thinking to swim, bike and run training without actually going into a lab. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: The real difference between FTP-centric American coaching and the German/Benelux style built around VLaMax, VO2max and physiological profiling. The evolution of VLaMax based training: from Alois Mader's 1970s model through Jan Olbrecht to current day coaches like Dan Lorang. Robbie's case for still doing dedicated VO2max work, including a case study that took an amateur cyclist's VO2max from 74 to 87 mL/kg/min over 58 weeks of block periodisation. Why building maximal aerobic power early is more valuable long-term than chasing threshold gains, and how that shapes the "durability" that separates junior and U23 cyclists from senior professional cyclists. How Robbie profiles athletes using LT1, LT2 and 5-minute power (or 500 yd swim time, or mile run time), and what typical percentage utilisation looks like for age-groupers versus elites. How he prescribes endurance, threshold and VO2max sessions in practice, including cues (power, pace, RPE), lactate targets, and why exact wattage precision on threshold work matters less than people think. Practical advice for age-groupers: open-water swim skills and ankle-band drills, running road races for pacing and durability, and hill running for strength and economy. Improving aerodynamics on a budget: reduce frontal area first, then refine airflow, and how to measure progress without a wind tunnel using Golden Cheetah or a simple speed sensor. SHOWNOTES, LINKS, RESOURCES AND RELATED EPISODES: Follow Robbie Deckard and Freaky Fast Aero Accessories on his website, blog, Instagram, and Freaky Fast Aero Accessories' Instagram. The shownotes for today's episode can be found here. The full podcast episode archives (including category filters) can be found here. 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From cardio machines and stretch mats, to free weights and fitness classes; there are many options for how a triathlete can spend their time at the gym. Today, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Brady Hoover joins the show to teach us what we should and should not be doing at the gym. Brady talks about how to balance swim, bike, and run with strength training; and even offers a peek at his personal strength training routines.