Best Todd Sauder Podcasts (2024)

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Stop And Smell The Roses 17:28

1h ago17:28

17:28

Are you rushing through life? Are you hurriedly trying to get to that next interesting event? Do you feel impatient? Are you stubbing your toes and banging your elbows into things? Have unexplained bruises? That's me! And I figured out the cause! Can you relate? Drop me a line at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com and let me know I am not alone.…

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The Miracle of the Kettlebell 11:16

4h ago11:16

11:16

You know that weird piece of gym equipment you've seen people throwing around? Ya, that hunk of cast iron that looks just too heavy to actually pick up, let along swing around your head? The kettlebell. It's a miraculous ball of metal! Little did I know that a single piece of equipment would be able to transform my body into a quivering, aching, so…

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Triathlon Is For Millionaires 16:23

18d ago16:23

16:23

Triathlon is expensive! The gear, tech, gels and whatnot can cost thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars. I'll never be able to afford to race :( But wait! You actually don't need that much stuff to participate in triathlon. I'll break down the basics for you. Did I miss something essential? Let me know at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com…

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Who Cares About What You Think? 23:19

16d ago23:19

23:19

Major props to The Stoic Coffee Blog for the content of this week's podcast. I've been thinking about the problem of opinions this week. I had a run in with someone on Reddit that centered around opinions. We don't have to have or share an opinion with anyone about anything! How freeing! Disagree? Share your opinion with me at thelonelytriathlete@g…

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Heart Rate Training 12:41

1M ago12:41

12:41

I used to be addicted to my heart rate monitor but now I haven't worn one for 2 years. How do I feel about that? I came to grips with it today.By Todd Sauder

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To Strength Train Or Not To Strength Train 14:39

1M ago14:39

14:39

We all spend so much time swimming and biking and running. Should we also throw in strength training? Who has the time? I have a great solution for you - bodyweight training at home! Do you want a link to the video I've been training along with for the past 6 months? Email me at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com and I'll share, no questions asked,…

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A Change Is As Good As A Rest 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

I'm going to let you in on a BIG change coming soon! It won't happen for a couple more months but I can't wait, I just have to let you know about it early. Also, if you are interested in hearing about my "AI Coach", drop me a line at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com and I'll fill you in.By Todd Sauder

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I've Changed My Mind 15:17

2M ago15:17

15:17

I think I was wrong about Vitamin E supplementation! I was "tricked" into focusing on the mechanistic behavior of Vitamin E vs. the actual health outcomes. What do I mean? Listen to find out. Do you disagree with me? Send me a note at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com. I won't bite. Studies I reference Great YouTube explanation: https://www.youtube.com…

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My Crotch Smells Like Heaven 13:10

2M ago13:10

13:10

It does! But not without a little help. Keep listening to learn my new secret to wonderful smelling nether regions. Does your crotch smell better than mine? Please explain how by emailing me at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.comBy Todd Sauder

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Control Your Internal Environment - Mindset and Beliefs 18:41

2M ago18:41

18:41

Did you know that you have control over your thoughts and beliefs? And because you control what you think you therefore control how you feel? That's right, you are responsible for your own feelings. Imagine the implications that has not only on your sports performance but for your entire life! If you want to share with me what you thought about thi…

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Control Your Internal Environment - Dreams vs. Goals 15:34

3M ago15:34

15:34

We all have dreams. Most of us never achieve them. Why? Because we think having a wish or a dream is enough when it isn't, we need goals! And the great news is that we can all control whether we set goals or not. Have you achieved a dream via goal setting? I'd love to hear about it, send me a note at thelnelytriathlete@gmail.com…

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Control Your External Environment - Training 14:13

3M ago14:13

14:13

This is a no brainer, you have full control over how you train, when you train and how often you train. Even better, you can control the consistent effort that you bring to your training. Easy? Not always. Powerfully effective? Yes!By Todd Sauder

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Control Your External Environment - Recovery 31:17

3M ago31:17

31:17

The forgotten (or minimized) tool for optimal performance - recovery! You have much more control over your physical and emotional recovery than you may think. I run though a bunch of "keys" to optimize your recovery with an emphasis on sleep. I then end with a discussion on Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and the benefits that can occur from measuring…

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Control Your External Environment - Nutrition 29:15

3M ago29:15

29:15

You have 100% control over what you put in your mouth. So why do you eat things that you know are not good for you? I argue that it is a combination of: history, social and cultural influence, family and friends, laziness and perhaps a lack of intention. But that can be overcome! You can change what you eat (over time) which can have a tremendously…

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Do Triathletes Poop In Their Shorts? 25:05

3M ago25:05

25:05

I had a terrible week, health-wise. And yes, you will learn if I, as a mighty triathlete, decided to poop in my shorts this week. But as you will learn, I actually had more CONTROL over whether I did or not poop my pants than I thought OR, at the very least, how I felt about doing or not doing that thing. Folks, it was a hard week.…

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The Healing Power of Water 23:45

4M ago23:45

23:45

Many studies have shown that Hydrogen Enriched Water (regular old water that has extra Hydrogen gas added to it) provides significant health and performance benefits. Over 1,200 studies to date have examined these benefits! I am shocked that I'm only hearing about this now. Do you drink this enriched water? Have you seen any benefits? Please email …

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I Radically Transformed Myself 11:38

4M ago11:38

11:38

I have always, always been an evening person, a sleeper-inner, a night owl. There was no way I would change or could change, it was who I was. Or was it? All it took to experience a radical transformation was months of consistent sunrises and sunsets.By Todd Sauder

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Am I An Ungrateful Bastard? 10:57

4M ago10:57

10:57

I train in an amazing geography. I run next to the ocean with eagles flying overhead and seals watching me from the water. I cycle up mountains. I swim in the ocean (season dependent) and watch the sunset beside me. MEH!. What is wrong with me? Why am I not overcome with joy and appreciation? We can all use a little more gratitude in our life. If y…

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Help! I Don't Enjoy Training 22:48

4M ago22:48

22:48

Let's face it, Ironman training can be long and/or boring, especially if you do most of it alone. But does it have to ruin your social life? A Reddit user posed this question to the forum and I read through and comment on many of the answers. How do you avoid your training ruining your social life? I'd love to hear from you at thelonelytriathlete@g…

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Small Habits, Huge Payoffs 13:39

5M ago13:39

13:39

Imagine incorporating small, sustainable, unconscious habits into your daily life that result in years of improved health and happiness. It is within your power! You just have to decide to do it. Let me know the habits you've recently decided to incorporate (or eliminate) at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com Peace!…

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Mouth Tape and Rubber 13:55

5M ago13:55

13:55

Happy New Year! This year I resolved to do 2 things: reduce my (minor) snoring and increase the strength in my outer hips. What better way to do this than by throwing some good old mouth tape and rubber at the problem. What's that? Listen and find out. thelonelytriathlete@gmail.comBy Todd Sauder

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I Always Wear My Brain Bucket 30:05

5M ago30:05

30:05

I am very pleased to share with you a conversation I had with Eric Esposito, a fellow triathlete based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He swims, he cycles, he runs, he gets hit by trucks and manages to get back into triathlon. Be inspired as you hear how a fellow athlete didn't let one of his favourite hobbies come to an end on that fateful day on the ro…

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The Energy Crisis - How to Massively Increase Energy For Training 9:35

5M ago9:35

9:35

The Christmas season is upon us and if you are like me, you've experienced or will soon experience the horrible effects of a sugar coma. What is a sugar coma? Tell you what, eat 15 pounds of sugary carbs, load your face with mounds of sugar, eat sugar, sugar, sugar. Then wait 1 hour. You will experience bliss followed by a nightmare of sloth. I can…

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The Missing Link - Vitamin E 17:20

6M ago17:20

17:20

Years ago I was scared off vitamin E supplements because studies were coming out that showed negative outcomes. It turns out there is a type of vitamin E that not only shows no negative outcomes after supplementation but over 100 clinical studies show immerse positive outcomes. Sign me up! If you want a link to the company/supplement that I landed …

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I Didn't Think I Took That Many Supplements - Until I Looked in my Cupboard 18:05

6M ago18:05

18:05

Do you take nutritional supplements? Things like protein powders, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, sports drinks, probiotics, etc.? Do you need to? Well, aside from the occasional protein smoothie and fish oil capsule, I didn't really think I ate that many supplements. Was I ever wrong! Do you have a favourite supplement you want to let me know abo…

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Is Anti-Aging Worth Worrying About? 13:09

6M ago13:09

13:09

Live to 150 years old. Live to 200 or beyond! Can it be possible? Would we even want it? I've been thinking a lot about the current state of anti-aging protocols lately and I have to say, while I am intrigued, it's too much for me to process. Instead, I'm focussing on living healthier not necessarily longer. Am I missing something? Please educate m…

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I Almost Got Duped By An "Expert" 18:12

6M ago18:12

18:12

Don't trust everything you read or hear. Test it. Get additional opinions. Find the consensus of experts. Be a skeptic. It takes effort, I know, but you will be well served by this advice.By Todd Sauder

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I Ran On Drugs. Not Recommended! 13:15

6M ago13:15

13:15

Have you ever accidentally ingested a "sketchy" substance and then had to do a workout? I unknowingly ate a non-performance enhancing drug and had one of the worst workouts of the year. The worst! Will I take this drug ever again? Yes, it was amazing. But never again before a workout. Have you done drugs before a workout? Tell me about it at thelon…

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Triathlon Taught Me Some Valuable Life Lessons 17:39

7M ago17:39

17:39

I am so thankful for the sport of triathlon for preparing me to be able to recover as well as I have from a brain bleed five years ago. Nothing in life is guaranteed!By Todd Sauder

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The Lonely Triathlete - Broadway Musical Edition 11:55

7M ago11:55

11:55

In this episode I spontaneously break out into song! Is this is what November does to me? The rains are coming. The winds are coming. The colder temperatures are coming. But the training continues!By Todd Sauder

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How To Recover From Training 13:51

7M ago13:51

13:51

Recovery is essential! If you don't recover well, you can't go 100% in your next training session. I use a lot of methods to ensure maximum recovery, I'll share them with you. If you have a recovery method or protocol you'd like to share with me, I'd love to hear about it. Drop me a note at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com…

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Warning: This Vitamin Can Take You Down Hard! 14:42

7M ago14:42

14:42

Among by updates this week I will share with you what happened when I took a dose (not even that high of a dose) of Vitamin B3 (Niacin). Let me say, if I didn't suspect that I would have some sort of reaction, I would have thought I was having a major medical emergency and called 9-1-1!By Todd Sauder

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The Broken Toe 6K 10:39

8M ago10:39

10:39

Running on a broken toe. Is it even doable? Why would I want to even try? I asked myself this hard question and arrived at a not-so-surprising answer. Broken anything? Feel free to drop me a line at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com.By Todd Sauder

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Toetally Wounded 21:48

8M ago21:48

21:48

No, that title isn't a typo. I'm injured AGAIN! Listen in as I describe my latest setback and a Stoic's take on how I should move forward. Are you currently injured? Share with me so I don't feel so alone at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.comBy Todd Sauder

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Run, Todd, Run! 15:45

8M ago15:45

15:45

2 weeks after my last triathlon I decided to lace up my shoes (actually, I still had my speed laces on so no actual lacing was required) and head out to a local 10K race near my 'hood. It was their 10th anniversary and WOW have they grown. I told some friends what I thought my race time would be, was I right? I also give a special update on my expe…

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I Burned My Penis! 9:22

9M ago9:22

9:22

Ok, I had a little...mishap during my last race. I was going to keep it to myself but in the spirit of full transparency and public service, I will share all (or most) of the graphic details so you can avoid such a fate. And ladies, there is also a lesson in here for you, too. Is there a particular horror story you want to share? I'm all ears at th…

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Earthing for Triathletes: Revitalize, Recover, Repeat! 20:36

9M ago20:36

20:36

I've discovered a practice that purports to imbue your body with healing energy and can lead to enhanced recovery and endurance performance. It has the underpinnings of science, the power of personal testimonial and better yet, it's free! Check out this movie on YouTube if you want to get more clarity and information on the subject. https://youtu.b…

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Can You Get Faster In Triathlon As You Age? 9:02

9M ago9:02

9:02

Here is my race re-cap of the Vancouver Triathlon 2023. The winds were blowing. The waves were crashing. People were refusing to start or being pulled from the ocean after starting. Some were informed that the water temperature was so cold that they HAD to wear a wetsuit. It looked like the toughest Vancouver Triathlon in recent memory. How could I…

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The Ironman Lifestyle 16:01

9M ago16:01

16:01

You can train for an Ironman (or 70.3) and still have a vibrant and meaningful family and social life. It might take a little bit of planning and sacrifice but it is 100% possible! Don't believe those that say that it's one or the other. Feel free to share your thoughts with me about all things triathlon at "thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com"…

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Apparently You Can Swim in a Ballcap and Sunglasses 9:03

9M ago9:03

9:03

Poor pool swimming etiquette, tapering for a race, replacing running shows, Wi-Fi scales, seasonal temperature fluctuations, this episode has it all! Don't leave me alone in the final week of summer. Email me at "thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com"By Todd Sauder

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Are Bib Shorts All They Are Cracked Up To Be? 13:31

10M ago13:31

13:31

Regular cycling shorts vs. bib shorts, which are better? Listen to this episode to learn my opinion! And don't leave me hanging, drop me a line and tell me your preferred brand/type of cycling shorts, I'm always on the lookout for a new pair. You can reach me at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.comBy Todd Sauder

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Training With Intention 12:59

10M ago12:59

12:59

What if you could accept that you will never be the triathlete that you want to be? How would that change your training and racing and enjoyment of the sport? Stick with me, we discuss some basic triathlon psychology in this episode.By Todd Sauder

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Forest Bathing 12:12

10M ago12:12

12:12

The Japanese have a term called "forest bathing" which is what happens when you get out in nature - you clean your body, mind and soul. I rediscovered my joy of trail running last week and was reminded of just how peaceful and also challenging it can be. I'm also injured again :( If you can related, drop me a line at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com…

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How To Avoid Knee Pain 31:16

10M ago31:16

31:16

Running is fantastic. Knee pain is not! In this episode I deliver the cold, hard truth about what causes knee pain and what you need to do to both prevent it and treat it! Want me to discuss another triathlon topic? Drop me a line at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.comBy Todd Sauder

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Recovery Weeks Are The Best 13:20

11M ago13:20

13:20

If you've been triathlon training for any length of time you've no doubt enjoyed the feeling of a good recovery week. Less stress on the body and mind, ah! But all good things must soon come to and end. What can be done to make sure that you come back from these periods of rest and recovery with a healthy dose of enthusiasm and motivation? listen a…

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Lake Whatcom Triathlon, USA, 2023 12:59

11M ago12:59

12:59

After 6 months of extra volume and recovering from a back injury (disc/nerves) 6 week before the race...what happened? As always, feel free to drop me a line at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.comBy Todd Sauder

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Triathlon Pre-Race Musings 10:10

11M ago10:10

10:10

With less than 3 days to go before my first Olympic Distance race of the year my thoughts drift towards race preparation. Are you racing soon? Let me know which race you have upcoming at thelonelytriathlon@gmail.comBy Todd Sauder

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Why Do I Race Triathlon? 9:09

11M ago9:09

9:09

I've been pondering, as I am want to do during my tapering weeks, why I even race triathlon. I actually don't like the racing. I put too much pressure on myself. Buut I do it anyway? Why? Well, there are many good reasons which I will share with you. I'd really like to know why you participate in triathlon? Let me know at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.…

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The Long Weekend Is here 8:47

11M ago8:47

8:47

I took the day off work this Friday and had the best day! Hike, cycle, run, swim, I did it all. Listen in as I recap my day's experiences. Don't forget to say hi at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.comBy Todd Sauder

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The Ego Has Landed 9:02

11M ago9:02

9:02

For a long time I allowed my ego to get in the way of enjoying my performance in sport. I thought I had it licked but it seems to be raising its ugly head again. What if, due to my injury, I race on July 8 slower than last year? Does that make me a loser? It shouldn't. Listen as I share my struggle with separating my performance with my self-concep…

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