Best Mike Ricci, USA Triathlon Coach of the Year Podcasts (2024)

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Strength Training for Triathletes: Coach Chris Lee 35:39

6M ago35:39

35:39

D3 Coach Mike Ricci Interviews Chris Lee of Kinesis integrated Performance. Chris has a long history of working with Olympic level triathletes, Ironman athletes, Ultra runners, and podium finishers of the Boston Marathon. We discuss how much and how often a triathlete should strength train along with how to train around a race, and the key exercise…

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The Zone Two Advantage: Unveiling the Triathlete's Secret Weapon 27:59

6M ago27:59

27:59

Coach Mike Ricci interview 6 time National Champion Coach Jim Hallberg about the importance of Zone 2 and how Jim relies on it to see progress with his athletes. Takeaways Zone 2 training is the foundation of all training in endurance sports. Zone 2 training improves aerobic capacity without excessive fatigue or muscle breakdown. Perceived effort, …

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Kevin Hester: Racing in Boulder, at Altitude for the First Time 27:50

6M ago27:50

27:50

Mike Ricci interviews ‍Kevin Hester, a triathlete from Canada. Kevin shares his experience racing at altitude at Boulder 70.3 triathlon in Colorado. He discusses his training background, his goals for future races, and his favorite race distance. Kevin talks about the challenges of racing at altitude and the impact it had on his swim, bike, and run…

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Michael Folan from Infinit Nutrition 31:22

6M ago31:22

31:22

Summary In this conversation, Mike Ricci interviews Michael Folan, the owner of Infinit Nutrition, about the evolution of nutrition in endurance sports. They discuss the importance of personalized nutrition, the benefits of custom mixes, and the role of sweat rate and sodium levels in performance. Michael shares insights from his experience as a 10…

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National Champions: University of Colorado Women's Triathlon Team 28:47

7M ago28:47

28:47

Summary The conversation features Coach KJ and members of the CU Buffaloes women's triathlon team discussing their experience at the National Championship. They talk about the challenges of the race, the team's performance, and the importance of having fun while competing. The team had a strong showing, with several athletes finishing in the top 10…

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Triathlete Jennifer Schubert-Akin: 30 Straight Boston Marathons 32:47

7M ago32:47

32:47

Coach Mike Ricci interviews Jennifer about her incredible streak of 30 straight Boston Marathons, her Ultra Marathon career and how an injury got her started in triathlon. From having a severe life changing injury as a child to starting to run in her early 30s, this is a tremendous story. Jennifer goes into detail about her challenges in keeping th…

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Ali O'Donnell's Story of Becoming a Professional Xterra Triathlete 51:46

7M ago51:46

51:46

In this conversation, professional triathlete Ali O'Donnell discusses her journey from being a road triathlete to transitioning to XTERRA and becoming a professional triathlete. She talks about her first professional race in Athens, Greece, and the qualification process for the XTERRA World Championships. Ali also shares her experience of transitio…

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Triathlon Fueling Performance: Insights from a Sports Nutritionist Craig David 30:52

7M ago30:52

30:52

In this conversation, Coach Mike interviews sports nutritionist Craig David. They discuss the importance of nutrition in athletic performance and recovery. Craig shares his background in nutrition and his experience working with triathletes and endurance athletes. They talk about the timing of nutrient intake after workouts and the role of hydratio…

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Running with Power: Optimizing Triathlon Performance with D3 Coaches Dave Sheanin and Mike Ricci 18:20

8M ago18:20

18:20

Summary Coach Dave and Mike discuss the use of power meters in running and how it can improve triathlon performance. They talk about the reliability of power meters and how they can be used to pace races. They also discuss the evolution of power meter technology and its accuracy. They touch on the importance of cadence and stride length in running …

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The Road to Ironman Triathlon: Michelle Franks' Story of Endurance and Triumph 24:01

8M ago24:01

24:01

Coach Mike Ricci interviews 2 time Ironman triathlon finisher, Michelle Franks. Michelle discusses learning to swim, overcoming panic attacks and is on the verge of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Please reach out if you have questions: Info@d3multisport.com Give this episode a share with your friends. Summary ‍Michelle Franks shares her journe…

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Champion's Corner: Conversations with Six-Time Triathlon National Champion, Coach Jim Hallberg 36:24

8M ago36:24

36:24

Coach Mike interviews 6 Time Triathlon National Champion Jim Hallberg. Summary Coach Jim Hallberg shares his journey in endurance sports, from starting in cross-country and track to transitioning to triathlon. He discusses the importance of patience and progression in training, as well as the key workouts he uses to prepare for national championshi…

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Triathlon Titans: University of Colorado Team Sets Sights on Conference Championships 22:19

8M ago22:19

22:19

‍In this episode, Coach Mike Ricci interviews members of the CU Triathlon team as they prepare for their conference championship and nationals. Madeline and Devin share their journey into triathlon and their roles within the team. Coach KJ discusses her background in swimming and her transition into coaching. The team emphasizes the importance of f…

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Riding with Dave Schell: A Cycling Conversation 37:36

8M ago37:36

37:36

In this episode our guest is Dave Schell of Kaizen Endurance. Dave is a long time endurance coach and we discuss all things cycling, include why triathletes should get off road, average power vs normalized power and other important talking points. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d3-mikericci/support…

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For Triathletes: Is Swim Technique More Important than Swim Volume? 20:59

9M ago20:59

20:59

In this episode, D3 Coaches Mike Ricci and Dave Sheanin discuss the best approach to swimming faster. Does a volume based program work better than a technique based program or is it something in between? Listen in as these two experienced coaches give their points of view and ideas on how to balance your swim training to make the most of your time …

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Breaking Barriers: Mia Keller's Remarkable Triathlon Transformation 28:47

11M ago28:47

28:47

Mia Keller finished last in her 1st Olympic Distance Triathlon. This didn't deter Mia but motivated her to see what she could accomplish. She has since qualified 2 times for the Ironman World Championship; once in Kona, and once for the for the upcoming race In Nice, France. Mia also battles Ulcerative Colitis (UC), which is also known as Inflammat…

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Marine's Triumph: Matt Cicchinelli's 19-Minute Marathon Breakthrough 44:56

11M ago44:56

44:56

Matt Cicchinelli is a retired US Marine with almost 20 marathons under his belt. After a life time best of 3:15 many years ago, Matt has been chasing the podium, year after year. His recent best has been 3:39. He reached out to D3 about a year before planning his goal of getting on the podium at the Marine Corps Marathon. This is another example of…

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Personal Best: Matt Szymaszek's One Hour 24 Minute Ironman Triathlon Florida Breakthrough 31:31

11M ago31:31

31:31

This week on our Trust the Process Podcast we are talking with D3 athlete Matt Szymaszek, who is coached by D3 Coach Brad Seng. Matt recently finished IM Triathlon Florida in 9:43 – with a 1 hour and 24 minute PR. Matt finished the race with a 3:17 run, despite cramping. Matt is a full-time physician and has a young family. I hope you enjoy this in…

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Mastering Multisport: Interview with Triathlon National Champion Coach Dave Sheanin 53:12

12M ago53:12

53:12

In this episode we sit down with D3 Coach and triathlete Dave Sheanin. Dave balances so many things in life and does them all at a high level. On top of his day job as a COO, Dave also volunteers with Athletes In Tandem, where he'll tow, pull and push an athlete across a triathlon course. Dave also volunteer coaches with the University of Colorado …

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Pushing Limits: Dixon McDonald's Ironman Triathlon Florida Sub 9:30 Triumph 36:10

12M ago36:10

36:10

This week on our Trust the Process Podcast we are talking with D3 athlete Dixon McDonald. Dixon recently finished IM Triathlon Florida in sub 9:30 – with a 45+ minute PR. He definitely had some challenges this season with a sprained ankle and then some back issues and we were unsure if he would even start the race 8 weeks out. Although his leadup w…

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Perseverance Pays Off: Cathy Casey's Ironman Hawaii Journey 23:55

12M ago23:55

23:55

On this week's podcast we are chatting with D3 Athlete Cathy Casey. Cathy has a long career in triathlon and had her sights on Ironman Hawaii for a number of years. This was the year she made it happen. The only problem was that in her buildup she had a nagging Achilles injury. Listen to how she got through it and made the most of her special day i…

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Rising to Victory: Mike Reed's Journey to the Triathlon Podium 29:06

1y ago29:06

29:06

All-In! Reaching the Top Step of the Podium On this week's podcast we are chatting with D3 Athlete and triathlon age-grouper Mike Reed. Mike is a former surfer, turned triathlete, who has qualified for Ironman Triathlon Hawaii multiple times. Mike is fresh off winning his age group at Ironman Triathlon Maryland and then coming back to run the NYC m…

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Breaking Boundaries: Karen Rice's Ironman Hawaii Triathlon Qualification Story 44:40

1y ago44:40

44:40

Karen Rice is am age-group triathlete and a 9 times Ironman Triathlon finisher and just recently finished Ironman Triathlon Hawaii in Kona. She is also an ultramarathoner, an avid skier, and played two varsity sports while attending Harvard. Karen says that sports changed her life and gave her the gift of resiliency when she had to learn to deal wi…

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Insights from a Pro: Interview with Triathlon Champion Brad Seng 32:01

1y ago32:01

32:01

On today's podcast we sit down with long time D3 Coach Brad Seng. Brad was a multisport athlete growing up. He took up triathlon in his 20s and turned pro when he was in his 30s. His personal best at the Ironman distance is 8:55. He was coached numerous National Championship teams and individuals at the University of Colorado and has been coaching …

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Behind the Scenes with Kalee Tyson: Ironman Triathlon Qualification Interview 41:08

1y ago41:08

41:08

If it Makes you Uncomfortable, GO FOR IT! Coach Mike Ricci interviews Triathlete Kalee Tyson after her Ironman Triathlon Hawaii finish. Kalee has worked incredibly hard over the last several years to qualify for the World Championship. She has a 2 year old, a full time job, and a husband, Isaac, who is also an Ironman athlete. She does an amazing j…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Mike Ricci, USA Triathlon Coach Of The Year Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Trust the Process Triathlon Podcast

Mike Ricci, USA Triathlon Coach of the Year

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Strength Training for Triathletes: Coach Chris Lee 35:39

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The Zone Two Advantage: Unveiling the Triathlete's Secret Weapon 27:59

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Kevin Hester: Racing in Boulder, at Altitude for the First Time 27:50

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Michael Folan from Infinit Nutrition 31:22

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National Champions: University of Colorado Women's Triathlon Team 28:47

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Triathlete Jennifer Schubert-Akin: 30 Straight Boston Marathons 32:47

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Ali O'Donnell's Story of Becoming a Professional Xterra Triathlete 51:46

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Triathlon Fueling Performance: Insights from a Sports Nutritionist Craig David 30:52

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Running with Power: Optimizing Triathlon Performance with D3 Coaches Dave Sheanin and Mike Ricci 18:20

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The Road to Ironman Triathlon: Michelle Franks' Story of Endurance and Triumph 24:01

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Champion's Corner: Conversations with Six-Time Triathlon National Champion, Coach Jim Hallberg 36:24

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Triathlon Titans: University of Colorado Team Sets Sights on Conference Championships 22:19

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Riding with Dave Schell: A Cycling Conversation 37:36

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For Triathletes: Is Swim Technique More Important than Swim Volume? 20:59

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Breaking Barriers: Mia Keller's Remarkable Triathlon Transformation 28:47

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Marine's Triumph: Matt Cicchinelli's 19-Minute Marathon Breakthrough 44:56

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Personal Best: Matt Szymaszek's One Hour 24 Minute Ironman Triathlon Florida Breakthrough 31:31

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Mastering Multisport: Interview with Triathlon National Champion Coach Dave Sheanin 53:12

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Pushing Limits: Dixon McDonald's Ironman Triathlon Florida Sub 9:30 Triumph 36:10

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Perseverance Pays Off: Cathy Casey's Ironman Hawaii Journey 23:55

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Rising to Victory: Mike Reed's Journey to the Triathlon Podium 29:06

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Breaking Boundaries: Karen Rice's Ironman Hawaii Triathlon Qualification Story 44:40

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Insights from a Pro: Interview with Triathlon Champion Brad Seng 32:01

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Behind the Scenes with Kalee Tyson: Ironman Triathlon Qualification Interview 41:08

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