Triathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & Duathlon
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 245 ratingsTriathlon training advice and interviews with expert guests. For triathletes, runners, cyclists and all endurance athletes.
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TT049: First time Ironman at Ironman Louisville
January 21, 2015 01:35 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBMichael Welk did his first Ironman in 2014 at Ironman Louisville at age 42. His previous experience included a couple sprint triathlons several years ago, and just one sprint triathlon in 2014 leading up to his Ironman. We talk about his progress and experience from November 2013, when he signed up for the race, through race day. He started training in late 2013 but was not progressing as hoped, so he hired a triathlon coach. He also hired a swim coach in March. Early in 2014 he couldn’t s...
TT048: Joe Friel on “Fast Over 50”, High Intensity Training, & More
January 07, 2015 03:32 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBJoe Friel Joe Friel recently released his 14th book, Fast After 50. It's geared to all athletes training and competing after age 50. Most, but not all, of the interview is centered around the book, but there is much in here that will apply to all triathletes. Topics discussed include sleep, high intensity training, recovery, and items listed below. Joe also gives some insight into his research process. Joe discusses three key factors in athletic success: aerobic capacity lactate thres...
TT047: A Journey With Triathlete & Cancer Survivor Bob Thibodeau
December 24, 2014 01:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBBreast Cancer Survivor Bob Thibodeau Bob changed his diet and exercise after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. He got into active cycling 5 years ago and had a solid cycling base. He did his first triathlon in 2012 and in that race he swam with his head out of water the entire race. The longest he had run consecutively before the race was one mile, and this was a 5k race. At the advice of a friend, his goal was to race to complete, not to compete. He finished third out of eigh...
TT046: Running With Olympian Pete Pfitzinger
December 09, 2014 01:42 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBSubscribe via iTunes Olympian, Exercise Physiologist, Author & Coach Pete Pfitzinger Pete Pfitzinger joins the show for a conversation on running and his latest book, Faster Road Racing: 5k To Half Marathon. Pete lives in New Zealand and works for High Performance Sport New Zealand, which oversees Olympic sports. Topics we discuss include: variable pace tempo runs short hill sprints strides weight training plyometrics cadence Links Faster Road Racing Facebook Page Racing Road Fa...
TT045: Ironman Arizona Winner & Olympian Brent McMahon
November 21, 2014 01:58 - 55 minutes - 51 MBAt age 34 Canadian Brent McMahon attempted his first Ironman in Arizona. Previously, he was a 2004 and 2012 Olympian, and 2014 was going well with four Ironman 70.3 wins. On the starting line he didn't have a time goal, nor had he even pondered a finishing time before this race. He followed a race plan crafted with Lance Watson, his coach of 20 years. That included a caloric intake of roughly 500 calories per hour on the bike while ignoring his competitors. When a couple contenders passe...
TT044: A Running Discussion You’ll Want To Hear
November 12, 2014 03:02 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBSubscribe via iTunes This interview was one of the most intriguing I've done. We cover basic and technical running topics in a clearly explained format. If your first run was last week, or you are an Ironman champion, this episode has something for you. It's also a good follow up to episode 43. Cadence, Running Form, Shoes, & Barefoot Running Dr. Thomas Hughes of Tri-Mechanics discusses his journey into the study of running form. It all started when he decided to run barefoot one morning...
TT043: Tempo Runs | Zero Drop Shoes With Golden Harper Of Altra
October 29, 2014 01:43 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBTempo Runs Patrick Kelly submitted a question about tempo runs using the "Send Voicemail" on the right side of TriathleteTraining.com. He was having difficulty hitting his goal tempo pace in a 10 mile run. The run was designed to be a 2 mile warmup, 6 miles at 5:52, and a 2 mile cool down. The basis for his run came from a Jack Daniel's article. I addressed the tempo run, the definition, and the reason he wasn't hitting his goal pace. It lead me to create this more detailed article on th...
TT042: Augusta 70.3 Half Ironman Triathlon Part 2
October 17, 2014 00:05 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBSubscribe via iTunes "I think the most intimidating thing about doing a half was that I would read so much and I would look at all the things I needed to know about the swim, the bike, and the run and think, 'can I really do this? Am I putting in enough training?'" Trish Roberts Post-Race Interview The previous episode featured a pre-race interview with Trish Roberts six weeks before her first Half Ironman. In addition to training, Trish has a full-time job in addition to being a mother an...
TT041: My Ninth Triathlon Is My First Half Ironman Part 1 of 2
October 14, 2014 00:05 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBHalf Ironman Questions Trish Roberts is preparing for her Ironman 70.3 in Augusta Georgia. This interview was done 6 weeks before her race, and the next episode will be a post race interview. She is a personal trainer and it was one of her clients that got her into the sport. She helped a client lose 100 pounds, and that client returned the favor by getting her into triathlons. Topics include: Goggle Fog Wetsuit use sleevless/sleeved How to pace the half marathon Bike comfort Hand nu...
TT040: Swimming For Triathlon With Olympic Swimmer/Triathlete Sheila Taormina
September 30, 2014 00:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBFour-Time Olympian Sheila Taormina Sheila Taormina was an Olympian in swimming (gold, 1996), triathlon (2000 & 2004) and equestrian (2008). She's stayed busy in retirement as a swim instructor, author, and speaker. Her latest book, Swim Speed Strokes, was recently released. She has also authored Swim Speed Secrets and Swim Speed Workouts For Swimmers And Triathletes. This is material from her latest book, posted at SwimSpeedSecrets.com: Each of the four strokes—butterfly, backstroke, br...
TT039: Training Progression With Ironman Boulder Champion Justin Daerr
September 17, 2014 00:28 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBSubscribe via iTunes Ironman Boulder Champion Justin Daerr It took Justin Daerr 29 attempts to win his first Ironman. His victory came in his hometown of Boulder on August 3, 2014. Justin's progression has been slow and steady, backed by intelligent training and planning. We talk about his progression and decisions that led him to become an Ironman champion. Justin shares lessons and tips that athletes of all levels will benefit from. Highlights of our talk: Ironman Boulder Result - 1s...
TT038: Half Ironman Triathlon Prep
September 03, 2014 00:31 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBSubscribe via iTunes Half Ironman Prep/Second Year Triathlon Training Questions Tony Ruales is a second year triathlete preparing for his first half ironman. He asks some pertinent but unique training questions which haven't been covered on previous podcasts. Topics include: How much should and when will this race hurt Goal power on the bike How to pace the half marathon Affects of blood pressure medication on heart rate Intensity vs volume His race is the New Jersey Half Shoreman in...
TT037: GI Distress I High Intensity Training I Heat Acclimation Benefits
August 22, 2014 00:10 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBSubscribe via iTunes PhD Micah Zuhl Micah is a professor at Central Michigan University and he shares his research and experience. GI Distress & Glutamine Supplementation He has published research on GI distress during intense training. His studies have found that doses of glutamine can help prevent leaky gut and reduce the likelihood of GI distress. The oral doses used in his study were .9g per kg of fat free mass (lean body mass) per day, spread out over three doses, for a period of 7 d...
TT036: Functional Strength For Triathlon With Chuck Wolf
August 05, 2014 14:45 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBSubscribe via iTunes Chuck Wolf Chuck joins the show to talk about strength and flexibility for triathletes. Chuck is the Director of Human Motion Associates in Orlando, Florida. He's worked with top athletes in several sports. Chuck was a speaker at one of my triathlon camps in Florida, and he's had excellent success overcoming injury issues experienced by two of my triathlete friends. His website is HumanMotionAssociates.com Subscribe via iTunes
TT035: Matt Dixon & “The Well-Built Triathlete”
July 22, 2014 00:26 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBSubscribe via iTunes "It’s a resource for athletes to become empowered to think about the way that they approach their sport and give some insight into my methodology and to steer athletes to look through the correct lens of how to approach performance and how to improve over the long term." Coach Matt Dixon Matt is a San Francisco based coach to several pros and age group athletes. He discusses his new book, The Well-Built Triathlete. This comprehensive book is packed full of great inform...
TT034: Half Ironman Pursuit Part 2
July 11, 2014 00:09 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBSubscribe via iTunes Postrace Half Ironman Interview With Rodrigo Rodrigo is back for a follow up interview after the Syracuse 70.3 Half Ironman. Rodrigo was the guest in episode 33, an interview we did in early April, as he was preparing for this June 22, 2014 race. He finished in a time of 6:07:02. His swim time was 40 minutes, bike time 3:09, and run time 2:07. His normal training week consisted of 3 swims, 2 bikes, and 3 runs. In addition to training and working, he and his wife had ...
TT033: Training Questions & Half Ironman Pursuit
July 08, 2014 00:09 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBSubscribe via iTunes Half Ironman Training Questions Rodrigo Chaves is the guest for this episode and we discuss several questions based around half ironman training. Rodrigo lives in New Jersey and 2014 is his second season of racing triathlons. He’s competed in running races for the last 4 years and he’s been swimming for 8 years. He is training for the Syracuse Half Ironman 70.3 on June 22. Be sure to check out episode 34 for his post-race interview. Here are his questions that we dis...
TT032: Stages Cycling Power Meter & Saunas
July 01, 2014 03:11 - 35 minutes - 33 MBSubscribe via iTunes Ben Sharp of Stages Cycling I interview Ben Sharp of Stages Cycling about the Stages Power Meter. Ben was a coach for USA Cycling from 2007 to 2013 before joining Stages. The Stages Power Meter runs $700-$900 plus a head unit, such as a Garmin or even an iPhone. I was an SRM user and I did this interview because I was genuinely curious about this lower cost power meter. I came away persuaded that it is an excellent option. Ben points out some of the advantages: Lowe...
TT031: A 15 Year Ironman Hawaii Qualification Story
June 17, 2014 01:32 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBSubscribe via iTunes Dan Dungan At Ironman Texas Dan Dungan started racing triathlons in 1999 with the Memphis and May. His first Ironman was in 2000. Going into 2014 he had started 20 Ironmans, finishing 17, but had never qualified for Ironman Hawaii. He was persistent in his training, he learned each year, and at Ironman Texas in 2014 he took another shot at qualifying. Dan and I discussed his progression over the years, the lessons learned, and his strategy for Ironman #21. He’s consu...
TT030: Intensity Factor, Ironman Boulder History, More Heat Acclimation
June 02, 2014 22:02 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB1. Vibram Five Finger Shoes 2. Intensity factor for different distances If you use a power meter and know your functional threshold power (FTP), you can use the following intensity factor guide for your racing. An intensity factor of .70 means your should be racing at 70% of your FTP. These numbers are taken from Joe Friel's Power Meter Handbook page 73. Ironman age group .60-.70 Ironman elite .70-.79 Half ironman age group .70-.79 Half ironman elite .80-.89 Olympic and sprint triathlon...
TT029: Aerodynamics With David Ripley & Vibram Five Finger Shoes
May 16, 2014 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBSubscribe via iTunes Aerodynamics With David Ripley of Zipp In addition to working for Zipp, David is also a bike fitter and consultant for 51 Speed Shop. Topics discussed include: The Four restrictive properties working against you on the bike are: 1. Aerodynamics 2. Gravity 3. Drivetrain Friction 4. Road Friction 75-80% of aerodynamic drag comes from the body. The wheels are the second greatest source of drag. Components are next, and the frame is last. Weight doesn't become a si...
TT028: Half Ironman Training Questions From Second Year Triathlete Shawn Deal
April 30, 2014 23:15 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBSubscribe via iTunes Shawn Deal Half Ironman Training Questions My guest is second year triathlete Shawn Deal from Springfield Missouri. Shawn did a few triathlons and duathlons last year and this year he’s gearing up for the Kansas 70.3 Half Ironman on June 8. Shawn is finishing his Masters in Divinity on May 3. He has a triathlon on May 4 and the Olympic distance Memphis in May Triathlon on May 18. In June he will do the Half Ironman Kansas 70.3 triathlon. Shawn is a member of the Ozark Mu...
TT027: Losing The Last 5 Pounds, Sodium, Hydration, Nutrition, Supplements, & More!
April 17, 2014 00:11 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBSubscribe via iTunes “The best time to lose weight is in the off-season when that restriction is not going to compromise energy levels as much. However, it is feasible to lose weight in the midst of training.” Author, Athlete, & Dietitian Kim Mueller Kim is the guest for episode 27. She is a Registered Dietitian, a board certified specialist in Sports Dietetics, owner of Fuel Factor Nutrition Coaching, co-creator of and staff nutritionist at Infinit Nutrition, author of “The Athletes Guide ...
TT026: Training Questions – Run Intensity, Diet, Wetsuit, Crossfit, and More.
April 02, 2014 23:39 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBTraining Questions First year triathlete Ryan Lewis joins the show to ask his training questions. Ryan is a 30 year old triathlete with 3 months of training under his belt and he is less than a month away from his first triathlon. Topics covered include: Crossfit and triathlon at the same time Paleo diet and carb intake needed for training Open water swimming prep and drills Adding run intensity Should he get a wetsuit? Zero drop shoes Aerobars And more... It's easy to get overwhelmed wit...
TT025: Heat Acclimation
March 19, 2014 22:55 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB“When you think about this concept of heat acclimatization, it’s mostly about your body holding on to more water, which is mostly about sweating. Probably 90% of that is done by simply sweating a lot when you train, and what we are talking about is what can you do to get that up even a little bit higher but we are probably talking like 10 or 15% improved acclimatization.” George Dallam Episode 25 George Dallam returns to the show to talk heat acclimation, which is a means of adapting to heat ...
TT024: First Time Ironman Experience
February 22, 2014 03:14 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBSusan McNamee attempted her first triathlon at age 61 in 2013 and also attempted her first Ironman that same year. This is her story. Within one year of signing up for Ironman Wisconsin Susan had to learn how to swim across the pool, and then she had to learn open water swimming. She panicked during the swim in her first couple triathlons, but finished both. She completed a half Ironman in August in preparation for Wisconsin on September 8. Knowing she was signed up for two Ironmans in 201...
TT023: Training Tips & Blood Monitoring
February 02, 2014 01:04 - 44 minutes - 41 MBSubscribe via iTunes Blood Monitoring Garret Rock joins the show. Garret is an exercise physiology specialist and Doctor of Chiropractic and sports nutrition specialist. He does blood testing for both age group and professional triathletes. He has done over 800 blood tests on professional triathletes. His services are available through fiftyonespeedshop.com and he works at South Pointe Clinics in Colorado. He charges roughly $120-$170 per analysis. During the interview he gives an exam...
TT022: Training Questions Answered
January 15, 2014 00:33 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBSubscribe via iTunes I interview Anchorage based triathlete Tim Conrad and answer his training questions. Tim is relatively new to triathlons and is preparing for the 2014 season. His training began while he was based in Afghanistan serving in the United States Army. Topics include: Is a low heart rate based training program useful? How many bricks are appropriate? How to prepare when the next race is 6 months away. A standard training week, and basic planning tips. When is a good ti...
TT021: Questions From a First Year Triathlete
December 27, 2013 19:25 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBSubscribe via iTunes Questions From a First Year Triathlete I interview first year triathlete Randy Messman and answer his training questions. Randy was one of the show's listeners who responded to a request on the Triathlete Training Facebook page. He is training for the TexasMan X-50 Tri in May with a distance of 1 mile swim/40 mile bike/9 mile run. Messman became interested in triathlon after watching a Dick Hoyt video on Facebook. His questions include: How do I reduce decoupling of he...
TT020: Interview with Coach Mat Steinmetz
December 12, 2013 00:04 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBSubscribe via iTunes Mat Steinmetz In 2012 Inside Triathlon named him as one of triathlon's most influential people. Boulder based coach Mat Steinmetz has worked with several top athletes as a coach, consultant, and/or bike fitter. Those athletes include Ironman Hawaii winner Craig Alexander and Liz Blatchford. This year he performed the bike fits for the top 3 women at Ironman Hawaii. Mat got his masters degree in exercise physiology from Ball State, and in 2009 he began working for bi...
TT019: Andrew Starykowicz – 7:55 Ironman
November 28, 2013 21:10 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBEric: How did it feel to cross the line under 8 hours as the first American to do so in an Ironman? Andrew: “It sucks. I lost. If you were to tell anybody that you are going to go 7:55 in an Ironman North American event, when nobody's gone faster than 7:58, it’s 3 minutes faster. To lose was frustrating.” Eric: Would you have been happier if you went 8:01 and won? Andrew “No. It’s hard to make me happy. I was satisfied either way. I raced the course and that day I did everything I could an...
TT018: “Faster” Author Jim Gourley
November 14, 2013 01:20 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBSubscribe via iTunes Author Jim Gourley It's very possible you've never heard of Jim, but you might have read his articles in Triathlete Magazine, Inside Triathlon, or elsewhere. He's definitely smarter than me and he's probably smarter than you. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. His new book, Faster: Demystifying the Science of Triathlon Speed, covers ways to pick up free speed that aren't training based. In this episode we ...
TT017: Nutrition Discussion with Bob Seebohar
October 30, 2013 16:45 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBSubscribe via iTunes Bob Seebohar I interview nutrition expert and dietician Bob Seebohar for a wide range of topics. Bob has a wealth of experience working with triathletes, including traveling with and assisting the 2008 US Olympic triathlon team. We discuss hydration, protein intake, sodium intake, sarcopenia, saturated fat, sugar and heart disease, blood sugar, fat burning, ironman nutrition, and more. Ironman Nutrition A segment of the podcast was devoted to Ironman nutrition. Bob ...
TT016: Ironman Hawaii Analysis With Jim Vance | Ironman Marathon Pacing
October 18, 2013 18:13 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBSubscribe via iTunes Ironman Hawaii Analysis From Jim Vance Jim brings some 2013 Ironman Hawaii run data to the show. We talk about pacing the Ironman marathon and our belief that just about all Ironman athletes, even the pros, start the Ironman run too fast. Jim has mile splits from the last two Ironman Hawaii’s to back it up. Jim also discusses men’s second place finisher Luke McKenzie and his drastic change from 2012 to 2013. Luke went from a low cadence cyclist to a high cadence cyclis...
TT015: Ironman & Long Distance Racing With Gordo Byrn
October 10, 2013 00:38 - 1 hour - 63 MBSubscribe via iTunes Eric: “What was your rationale for going so many years without being tested for VO2 Max?” Gordo: “It doesn’t matter. All you are going to do is give yourself an excuse not to try. It does not matter. Your genetics don’t matter. That’s completely my story.” Gordo I interviewed Gordo Byrn, co-author of Going Long, and a seven time sub-9 hour Ironman finisher, including an 8:29 for a second place finish at Ironman Canada. Gordo also won Ultraman in Hawaii. Gordo we...
TT014: Diet & Ironman Discussion with Torbjørn Sindballe Plus Interbike
September 25, 2013 22:59 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBSubscribe via iTunes Torbjørn Sindballe I interview retired Danish triathlete Torbjørn Sindballe for episode 14. Sindballe retired in 2009, but his accomplishments include a third place finish at Ironman Hawaii in 2007, a brief hold on the Ironman Hawaii bike course record (4:21 in 2005), and two ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championship titles. In 2008 Sindballe had a subpar result at Ironman Hawaii, suffering on the run and finishing 59th with digestive problems that were likely rela...
TT013: Swim Tips From Kevin Koskella
September 12, 2013 21:35 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBSubscribe via iTunes The guest for this episode is Kevin Koskella from Triswimcoach.com, TriSwimPro.com, and the Tri Swim Coach podcast. Kevin offers advice to swimmers of all levels during this interview. He offers 5 tips specifically for intermediate to advanced swimmers. 1. Take time to do sprints once per week For example: 8X50, the first 25 yards are all out sprint, next 25 are easy to moderate, 15-20 seconds rest. 2. Use equipment Fins - Kevins preference is the Finis Z2 Gold Zoomers. ...
TT012: Dave Scott Interview
August 29, 2013 00:04 - 58 minutes - 54 MBSubscribe via iTunes Burn More Fat? Can you teach yourself to burn fat by restricting calorie intake on the bike and eating a higher fat diet? I discuss the topic and Torbjørn Sindballe’s experience, as documented in his 2012 Inside Triathlon article, which you can view here. Dave Scott I interview six time Ironman Hawaii winner Dave Scott. We cover many topics, including: His recent race at Ironman Norway 70.3 His preferred races if he chooses to do another Ironman (in Australia & G...
TT011: Lessons from Ultrarunner Will Laughlin
July 31, 2013 14:11 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBSubscribe via iTunes In episode 11 of the Triathlete Training Podcast I interview ultrarunner Will Laughlin In July 2013 Will Laughlin did a 300 mile run in the Mojave Desert. Will wanted to follow the same route the Mojave Indians used to travel to the Pacific Coast. He planned to do the run in 4 days, but he was prepared for a 6 day trip with his 4 person support team. The run started in Laughlin, Nevada but did not go as planned. It was hotter than normal with temps reaching 116 degrees...
TT010: Bike Fit Expert Todd Carver I Cramping I VO2 Max Cycling Intervals
July 17, 2013 18:46 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBSubscribe via iTunes In this episode Todd Carver of Retul discusses common bike fit issues and trends in bike fits and equipment. I also discuss cramping and VO2 Max cycling intervals VO2 Max Bike Intervals A good workout for 8-10 weeks before your goal race done 2-3 times. Long warmup, then 6-10X1 mile fast, 3-4 minute recovery. Do this on flat ground on a course you can repeat - the recovery is a ride back to the start, so you’ll be doing the same course every time. If your time drops b...
TT009: Joe Friel Interview Part 2 | Swimming Death Move | Ageing | Joe’s Coaching Career
July 05, 2013 20:53 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBSubscribe via iTunes Here we go with part 2 of my interview with Joe Friel. If you missed part 1 be sure to check out Triathlete Training episode 8. Swimming & the Death Move Ninety percent of triathletes have problems with their catch. It’s a result of what we’ve been taught. Joe calls the biggest mistake the death move. This is when your elbow is below your hand and your arm is extended in front of you. In that position there is no way to catch the water unless you are extremely tale...
TT008: Joe Friel Interview Part 1 Talking Paleo, Consistency, & Intensity
June 17, 2013 06:43 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBSubscribe via iTunes Big Show! Episode 8 includes part 1 of an interview with Joe Friel. Joe is a long-time and well known coach. His long list of books includes The Triathlete's Training Bible and he is a co-founder of TrainingPeaks.com. We discuss the paleo diet, the importance of training consistency, the key to periodization, and zone 3 training. Before the interview I explain functional threshold power (FTP) and intensity factor (IF), two important concepts covered in the interview. ...
TT007: An Interview with Michael Folan of Infinit Nutrition and a Brief Discussion of Training Intensity
June 09, 2013 00:47 - 44 minutes - 41 MBEpisode 7 of the Triathlete Training podcast features an interview with Michael Folan of Infinit Nutrition (InfintitNutrition.us). Infinit offers custom made sports drinks which allow you to adjust the level of sweetness, sodium, protein, caffeine, calories, and electrolyte blend in your drink (see the image below). Athletes from all types of endurance sports use Infinit, and Michael tells us that several Indy 500 drivers and the US Military use Infinit. Infinit is also starting to create sp...
TT006: Consider Racing the World Championships & How to Bike Faster by Reducing Friction
May 28, 2013 04:53 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn episode 6 of the Triathlete Training Podcast I talk about how it might be much easier to qualify for the World Championships than you realize, and I talk to Jason Smith at Friction-Facts.com about ways to reduce friction on the bike and gain free speed. World Championships If you haven’t race in ITU World Championships in either triathlon or duathlon, I strongly suggest you consider it. If you’re not a competitive triathlete, give duathlon a try. It’s much easier to qualify for the World...
Triathlete Training Podcast Episode 5 with Triathlon Science Editor Jim Vance
April 24, 2013 00:48 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBEpisode 5 includes an interview with Jim Vance, the co-author, along with Joe Friel, of the new book Triathlon Science. Triathlon Science is a training reference book for all triathletes and duathletes who are serious about their training. The book was written by 20+ authors, and Vance talks about what he learned as a coach through his involvement in the book.
Triathlete Training Podcast Episode 4 with George Dallam Part 2: Pose Method, Nasal Breathing
March 20, 2013 00:28 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBEpisode 4 features part two of my interview with George Dallam. The two main topics are nasal breathing and Pose Method. George did one of the first studies on the Pose Method at the US Olympic Training Center, and his views differ from those of previous guest Stephen McGregor. It's George's belief that nasal breathing is better than mouth breathing for several reasons. These include reduced likelihood of getting sick, less chance of exercise induced asthma, and your body will extract oxy...
Triathlete Training Podcast Episode 3 with George Dallam Part 1: Functional Weight Training
March 20, 2013 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn episode 3 I interview George Dallam. George is a professor at Colorado State University in Pueblo. He was the first USA Triathlon National Teams coach, and he coached Olympic triathlete Hunter Kemper. We spend most of this interview discussing weight training. If you don't already have an updated weight training program, his views will make you re-think what you are currently doing. Triathlete Training Podcast Episode 3
Triathlete Training Podcast Episode 2 with Stephen McGregor Part 2: Pose Method, Running Form, Running Drills
March 19, 2013 23:52 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode I spend a lot less time talking about myself and more time talking to Stephen McGregor in part 2 of our interview. He gives his opinion of running form drills and the Pose Method. He also discusses vertical oscillations, optimal cadence for runners and cyclists (if there is such a thing), why a Garmin GPS unit isn't accurate on a track, and he gives a couple of his favorite cycling workouts. It all sounds very geeky but Stephen explains it in a way that is very interesting ...
Triathlete Training Podcast Episode 1: A Podcast Introduction by Eric Schwartz and Stephen McGregor Part 1 On Running Economy
March 19, 2013 23:47 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MBIn the very first episode of the Triathlete Training podcast I give some background on myself in addition to part 1 of my interview with Stephen McGregor. My name is Eric Schwartz and I currently coach triathletes, duathletes, runners and cyclists. In addition, I've been operating Duathlon.com since 1998. Duathlon.com is a source for triathlon & duathlon news and results, as well as training advice. Previously, I ran track and cross-country and Indiana University, lived in Boulder as a fu...