This is a triathlon podcast for age group triathletes hosted by triathlon coaches Colin Cook and Elliot Kawaoka. The podcast focuses on providing helpful information to the everyday triathlete that is trying to optimize their time and get faster.
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Crushing Iron is an age grouper and his coach talking and learning about triathlon. Together they explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual side of training and racing everything from a Sprint to an Ironman. Great for beginners and intermediates triathletes. Released every Monday and Thursday.
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This is The TriDot Podcast! We are here to educate, inspire, and entertain. We’ll talk all things triathlon, swim, bike, run, nutrition, recovery, & strength training, with expert coaches and special guests. So whether you are a triathlete training for a sprint, olympic, or IRONMAN event. Join the conversation, and let's improve together.
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We learn from top amateur athletes, coaches and experts about optimising performance as age groupers! Listen for inspiration and education 🎧
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This is The Age Grouper Triathlon and Multisport Podcast. Join Jeff and Eric, two regular 30-34 year old triathletes from the heart of the Midwest, in the kind of conversation that only age-groupers can appreciate. We explore the everyday issues that we face as swimmers, cyclists, and runners. If you're part of any age-group, you've found the right podcast!
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The Make Time For You Podcast goes way beyond simply preaching about the importance of self-care. Instead, it is dedicated to exploring how you can get the most out of your brain & body, so you can be healthier, feel happier and achieve the things that are really important to you in your life. Join me, Jo Plimmer - Physiotherapist, Health Coach & ex-GB age grouper triathlete - as each episode I explore what making time for you actually does for your brain & body. For example, what causes you ...
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Once a couch potato, now a 4th year age grouper triathlete, Kelownagurl talks about her goals, her training, and her life in general in hope of providing encouragement and inspiration to other "average" people who have always dreamed of doing something they never thought possible. Her motto is "It's never too late to be what you might have been" ~ George Elliot (running, swimming, cycling, biking)
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The Triathlete Beat: A Beginner Triathlon Podcast helps beginners get into the sport of triathlon - join us for swim/bike/run tips, stories from the everyday athlete, and more! We truly believe that completing a triathlon is a much more attainable goal than it seems. Your host, Jeremy Tri, is an age grouper triathlete who fell in love with triathlon during his last semester of college. Since then, he’s competed in many races over the past 7 years and loves to encourage others to just get out ...
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Join Adam and Scott, two elite level age group athletes and triathlon coaches with SuperFly Coaching for the latest in triathlon training and racing information including interviews with professional and elite level age group triathletes.
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Follow our journey towards the Ironman World Championships, Kona 2024. Join Drew and Todd as we discuss training, racing, and staying focused during an Ironman build. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or just dipping your toes into the sport, this podcast is for you! We will provide experiences and insights from elite level racing, all the way down to the basics.
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Send us a text We recap a weekend of racing, from Ironman Penticton to Drew's 5 year old's first triathlon. We discuss the mental aspects to training, including silencing negative thoughts during a difficult workout and how our competition is racing phenomenally fast Ironman's in Europe.By Drew & Todd
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 121: Every Man Jack Superstar, Luke Creger
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Luke Creger! Luke grew up playing baseball in Southern California but eventually burned out and transitioned to running and cycling as a way to lose weight. This led him to try his first triathlon in 2021, which sparked his passion for the port. Luke discusses joining Team Every Man Jack, a tria…
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Looks like it will be cooling down for the weekend and today Mike and Robbie walk through what that means if you're racing. If you handle the little things well, the weather may just turn out perfect for your needs. But, if you're cold and don't fuel, hydrate correctly, it could be an issue. We go through how to handle the morning swim, including w…
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Andrew and Vanessa's 10 Tips for Tackling your First Full IRONMAN
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Are you ready to become an IRONMAN but not sure where to start? The full distance is intimidating and can seem exponentially more daunting than an IRONMAN 70.3. Andrew Harley and Vanessa Ronksley have learned A LOT hosting the podcast and this week they'll share the 10 tips they personally provide to friends who ask for their advice about stepping …
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#794 - Listener Questions - 9_29_29
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We start with the pros and cons of the new Ironman Chattanooga bike course. We look at whether or not these courses are really that crowded. We talk unorthodox training as a strategy for health and long term enjoyment of the sport. We also look at Ironman branding and our C26 community. We get into the challenges of late and early season races. We …
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It’s meant to be something you’re doing to support your health & wellbeing, right?! But have you ever found that the thought of trying to fit in your ‘healthy’ habits feels more draining than rejuvenating? Tune into this episode of the Make Time For You podcast for insightful discussions about how how asking yourself, "What do I need right now?" ca…
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The heat is back but the stress never left and it’s a good reminder. We talk open water swim and your pace and if it’s right and if training in the pool is better than OW. Are you wiped out or just fueling poorly. What happens when you face the Training Peaks Hell Week Council? Are metrics making us lazy? Maybe you just need to open up your legs. T…
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Ride On. Indoor Training Made Fun with Zwift
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A new week, a new integration! Zwift and TriDot have joined forces for a top notch indoor training experience. On this episode, Zwift's Global Product Marketing Specialist, Joseph "Joe" Battisti, and 5x World Champion, Craig "Crowie" Alexander, join host Andrew Harley to reveal how this integration strengthens and motivates your cycling. After logg…
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Focus on the details is very important when it comes to your race, but what are the right details? Today, we get into the “no man’s land” of training. Pre-race planning, effective taper, and post race discoveries. Data can be important, but obsessing over collecting information has nothing to do with racing well. How are you using your data, and be…
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The inaugural IM Louisville 70.3 kicked off with a bang and we have an on location report. We’ll talk about all the expectations and the realities and how they turned this into an even better experience than we predicted. The slow swim, the “fast” bike, and the challenging run. Everything’s on the table including the business acumen of the infamous…
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From Age Group Champion to Pro - Josh Monda
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Send us a text This week Drew talks with former Elite Age grouper and rookie professional, Josh Monda. Josh is 4 races into his professional career with Ironman Canada on the horizon. We discuss the transition to professional racing, Josh's new coach, and his build into Canada.By Drew & Todd
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Elevate Your Swim Experience with FORM Goggles
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What if we told you new goggles could help you nail your next TriDot swim workout? TriDot and FORM Smart Goggles have joined forces to enable athletes to follow their workout in the water better than ever before! FORM's Director of Business Development, Scott Dickens (a former Olympic swimmer), joins Coach Dan Caskie and Andrew to discuss the recen…
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C26 is in Louisville in big numbers and today Coach Robbie joins from the Omni Hotel lobby to talk about the vibe for Louisville 70.3. We talk about the swim potential, bike strategies, and the run challenges. We also talk about how to lead up to your races without getting drained so you can leave it on the course. We’re also joined by C26 Coach, C…
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Join me for this, potentially controversial, episode of the "Make Time for You" podcast as I tackle the pervasive myth of laziness and explore how societal pressures to be constantly productive impact our well-being. I uncover the stigmatisation of rest and how it pushes us into a cycle of overwork, triggering the chronic stress response that reduc…
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Today we break down how volume and intensity overlap. Just because something is defined as “easy” doesn’t mean it’s not intense. How do you think about intensity? Do you train in a way to build fatigue resistance and hold form? Some of these thoughts may surprise you. Topics: Shout out to a friend of the podcast Volume or intensity? Age groupers vs…
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Send us a Text Message. Our original thoughts regarding the positive A & B samples of Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez, why triathletes mightn't be discouraged from cheating and our Ironman Hamburg preview. Drew has another strong week of training while Todd gets a much deserved down week thanks to life!By Drew & Todd
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What to do When Race-Day Goes Wrong
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With three different sports and lots of equipment, the likelihood that SOMETHING goes wrong during a triathlon is high. But how you react can make or break your race! On this episode, Coaches Kurt Madden and Louise Strydom join host Andrew Harley to alleviate your anxieties about what troubles could arise. Kurt and Louise not only share their perso…
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#788 – Three Techniques to Master Faster Swimming
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A lot of us really complicate things in the water, but today we’re looking at a few “simple” concepts that can really make a difference in your swim speed. We’ll look at how and why to master these techniques and what it will mean for your overall enjoyment of the sport and the swim. These are not drills, they are effective and relatively simple te…
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Everyone has different life scenarios and it’s up to you to figure out what works best in training. Is it not enough, too much? Why do you think that? Today, we look at carving your own way within the outline. Things to look at as you train for different distances. How to be confident you’ll be ready to perform on race day. We talk about mental ban…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 120: Coach Programming and Customization of Training Plans
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In this episode, we discuss our approaches to coaching triathletes across different experience levels and demographics. All triathletes can benefit greatly from having coach in a variety of ways. These include learning proper techniques, keeping yourself accountable, ensuring the correct equipment is purchased, and to avoid overtraining. Consistenc…
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Send us a text Join us this week as we discuss a big week of training and the fueling that goes along with it. Bike workouts are getting real and we're 12 weeks out from Kona! Olympics recap and questions you sent our way will be covered as well.By Drew & Todd
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10 Takeaways From the Triathlon Events at the Paris Olympics
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Every four years, the best triathletes come together for the Olympics, to show off their sport and country. The triathlon races were in the spotlight (for both hype and uncertainty) and did not disappoint! Joining us from Paris, triathlon legend and Coach Mark Allen gives five lessons from watching the men’s race and Coach Michellie Jones provides …
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#786 – Next Big Fad Mentality, PLUS Listener Questions
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We talk Olympics’ triathlon. We get into the heat. We get into adjusting for the heat. We talk Norwegian method as a strategy or burnout? Adrenaline as your only fuel. Swimming in a pool before a race if the swim is cancelled. Post race recovery food and methods. The goal is not the session. Downward spirals. And your NEED TO KNOWS about Louisville…
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Ep. 2. Are you stuck in chronic cycles of boom & bust?
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What if the relentless hustle is doing more harm than good? Join me on the Make Time For You podcast as we dissect the cycles of boom and bust that lead you to alternate between days of high productivity and days of debilitating burnout. Tune in to uncover how these cycles sneak into your routine through your everyday activities and creating an acc…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 119: Tom Gordon and Ironman Lake Placid Recaps
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In this episode, Colin, Becca, and Elliot Tom Gordon, a 27-year-old age group triathlete from Boulder, Colorado. Tom shares his background as a former college swimmer who transitioned to triathlon a few years after graduating. He discusses his training volume, strengths in swimming and cycling, and the supportive triathlon community in Boulder. We …
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Great questions from the listeners. We get pretty deep into HR training and testing, along with intensity control and duration. We look at prescription load model, reading HR. Are you getting fitter or just tired? Swimming less for easy swim races?? How much racing is too much or too little? How to keep your head in the game. Typical amount of trai…
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Its Nice to Sweat - Olympic Preview
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Send us a Text Message. Training highlights, Todd nails his first "ironman" bike workout, Drew has his highest run volume since knee surgery, and did we just have our best run workout since college? We recap incredible racing from T100 London, and we review our Olympic Games Triathlon picks.By Drew & Todd
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Swim Straight! Your Guide to Open-Water Success
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Swim Straight! Your Guide to Open-Water SuccessGet your race started right with a confident open-water swim. Today Jan Sibbersen, the Founder and CEO of sailfish and Coach Jenn Reinhart dive into everything you need to know about open water swimming. How should you position yourself around other athletes? Which goggle tint should you use for certai…
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#784 – Have A Life . . . and train well in the process
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Topics: C26 Camp in Madison Lake Placid, Ohio, Oregon Ironman Branding problem? 20-30 Hour Weeks Extreme results The need to be expensive Appreciating free time Adaptive training Using race day as a metric for success The process as the success Excited to train - invigorated Sacrificing a whole season for one day When something just ain’t right Mor…
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Send us a text Join us this week as we take a deep dive into training, touch on our coaching philosophy, and catch up on the races. Bonus content on strangely positive vibes on this weeks long run!By Drew & Todd
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One Race, Three Journeys – Challenge Roth
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Athlete stories have the power to touch, move, and inspire you. And there is great value in hearing others’ experiences and learning from their journeys. On today’s episode, Host Andrew Harley interviews three TriDot athletes who were at Challenge Roth. Jenn Reinhart and Barb Campbell share how they trained, tapered, and traveled for this bucket li…
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Many of us can look at the metrics, but how deep is our understanding? Today, we look at the decorations of triathlon in your training platform. Are you just becoming addicted to new numbers for the sake of it? Are the numbers confusing you more than letting you be your best? Do you really understand how you feel during a given workout? Should you …
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Ever wondered how to balance an intense career and your personal passions, without burning out? Join me on a journey from burnout to chill out as I share my personal experiences and the lessons I've learned about the critical importance of making time for yourself. Listen in as I recount my days working as a full-time NHS Physiotherapist, specializ…
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How do you think about training? Are you going for race times or truly working on things that will make you better? Today, we look at different mindsets and how to not get trapped in training paces and performances. We look at the full forest of a race and how you can have a more objective view of your training, your progress, and future racing suc…
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Drew Jordan - Knee Reconstruction to Ironman Champion in 18 Months
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Send us a text We learn more about our podcast host, Drew Jordan. From his athletic background from running cross country in Medford, Oregon; to collegiate success at Washington State University and a foray into multi-sport. Drew suffered a knee injury that required a full knee reconstruction surgery in 2021, 18 months later he was back racing at a…
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Revisiting Embracing Assessments and Realizing the Hidden Benefits
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Assessments are about much more than just benchmarking your progress. Learn mental strategies to embrace the challenge of the week and practical tips for getting the most out of each session, We'll reveal many hidden benefits of your assessments, if performed correctly, and how they are used to optimize your training and increase your performance.…
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Yesterday, the two greatest riders in the world charged toward the finish line in Stage 11 of the Tour de France with completely different styles. Today, we look at both approaches and use it as an analogy for how you can go about your training and racing. There’s no one right answer for this sport, and we can all get better by taking little pieces…
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Today we look how to get effective volume and why recovery should be an instrumental part of everything you do. We look at why it’s important to be aware of how and when you workout. We look at falling in love with the weather, good and bad. We talk about why summer can be the best time for base training. We look at making swim, bike and run EASIER…
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Send us a text We review a surprising big week of training, recap the world record breaking performances at Challenge Roth. Join us as we discuss the Tour's gravel stage & answer some listener questions including, how should new triathletes fuel and how to get effective training while being a dad. We appreciate your patience while worked through so…
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Your Questions Answered: Bike Gearing, Swim Session Execution, Season Planning, & More
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TriDot coaches Jeff Raines and Joanna Nami are in the hot seat on this round-robin, rapid-fire episode! Host Vanessa Ronksley asks YOUR listener-submitted questions about a variety of topics. Learn how to maximize your bike set up for your next race (as well as the right time to make these changes), and grab some tips for setting up a quick and eff…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 118: Colin's White Mountains Race Recap and Athlete Feedback Tips
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In this episode, we recap Colin’s recent overall win at the White Mountain half Ironman. We also discuss the importance of communication between athletes and coaches, and provide insights on the comments we leave for our own coaches during our everyday training. Enjoy the listen and congrats again on your win Colin! Ironman Lake Placid is coming up…
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Topics: Do you know in your heart it’s the right thing? Challenging our listeners Being proud of yourself Keep showing up Make one clear goal The joy of the work The perils of comparison Podium from the chin down Back of the pack from the chin up Not many “ups” Can you reflect on the good things? Only commenting on the bad days Easy needs to be eas…
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Todd Wakefield - Not Exactly Coming off of the Couch
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Send us a text We learn more about Todd’s athletic background & how even with a few years without training “coming off the couch” might be a bit of a stretch. We also chat this weeks highlights, including a down week in training, Todd’s daughter learned to ride a bike, Challenge Roth & the opening stages of The Tour.…
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Craig Alexander's 5 Top Tips for Running Faster Off the Bike
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Ready to dominate your triathlon run? Elevate your race performance with the guidance of TriDot's latest coach, 5x World Champion Craig "Crowie" Alexander, renowned for his ability to run well off the bike. Craig joins professional triathlete and TriDot Coach Elizabeth James to discuss tips for running strong after your bike leg. In this episode, C…
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Coming to you from Thursday 18th July, the brand new Make Time For You Podcast. Join, Jo Plimmer - Physiotherapist, Health Coach & ex-GB age grouper triathlete. She will be going way beyond simply preaching about the importance of self-care. If you don't want to miss the first episode then simply click the subscribe or follow button so that first e…
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AGFL Triathlon Episode 117: Sloane Tilley, Tar Heel, Top Gunz Athlete, and Biologist
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Sloan Tilley. Sloane is a member of the Top Gunz Triathlon team and the founder of DIA, a biotech company developing a real-time, non-invasive cortisol sensor. She got into triathlon through an intro class in college and has been competing for 8 years. Sloane suffered a major bike accident early…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we unpack our most recent race, talk weather challenges, and catch up on the Ironman Pro Series.By Drew & Todd
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Movement is Medicine: How Moving Keeps You Mobile
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How well do you move? How often do you move? Despite plenty of sagitial plane movement through swimming, biking, and running, triathletes are often deficient in other movement patterns. On today's episode, Dr. B.J. Leeper returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of moving often and incorporating a variety of movements. Listen in to explore …
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#778 Noise Cancellation for Successful Racing
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Topics: Predicting your race Detached from expectations Taking a week away from podcast for Triathlon Camp New 70.3 coming close to Mike? Typa A Insecure? Olympic Trials Lack of objectivity Why do you think you should be faster? Is it more a wish, or want, or hope? Tri-calc Potential is different than reality Reverse engineering goals Having a goal…
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#777 – Flexible On The F*cKaround - Part 2
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This one is all about getting more results and enjoyment out of your training. Be creative and make things work. Don't trudge through training tired and uninterested. A little undertrained is always better than being overtrained. Both for the race and your longevity. Do this for the right reasons and find ways to make training GIVE you energy, not …
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