Latest Triathlontraining Podcast Episodes
The Value of Sweat Sodium Testing to Endurance Athletes
Coaches on Couches - April 18, 2019 21:37 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWe've talked before (episode 1) about avoiding a heat beat down, but today we are going to talk specifically about the value of sweat sodium testing. We chat about: - What is sweat sodium testing? - Why is sodium so important? - How much sweat sodium concentration varies in athletes - What's the ...
What We've Learned From Our Best and Worst Race Moments
Coaches on Couches - April 16, 2019 02:09 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode, Coach D and Coach B-Fun break down what they learned from their best and worst race experiences. From poor hydration, to poor race preparation, to not knowing the competition, we've screwed it all up in our days so you don't have to. It just so happens that we learn a lot more fr...
Most Common Bike Fitting Issues
Coaches on Couches - April 07, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode we chat about the most common issues we see when fitting bikes. We've been fitting bikes professionally for the last decade and have seen a lot. Worked through a lot. It hasn’t all been pretty, but no bike/rider combo is the same. These issues could be things about the bike, it co...
Lauren Paquette - Pro Runner and Sport Psychologist
Coaches on Couches - March 31, 2019 07:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode, we have pro runner, coach, and sport psychology guru Lauren Paquette. And we couldn't be more psyched. Get it? As a multi-time Olympic trialist, Lauren is still traveling the globe taking on the best in the world. We dig a little into her past and personal life as always, but wha...
Seth Rider - Elite ITU Triathlete
Coaches on Couches - March 23, 2019 08:34 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThis week on the couch we've got local hometown hero and ITU elite triathlete Seth Rider coming in to chat with us. We've watched in awe as Seth has gone from shaggy-headed junior to getting a hair cut and battling the best in the world while fighting for a spot on the US Olympic team. We'd like ...
The Golden Rules of Not Getting Dropped
Coaches on Couches - March 16, 2019 08:45 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThe time has changed and that means weekday group rides are back! We are as excited as you are so we’re going to harness our chi and drop our Golden Rules for Not Getting Dropped on you fine folks. These tips will increase safety and efficiency, maximize your street cred, and minimize your chance...
Murray Scott the OG Triathlete
Coaches on Couches - March 08, 2019 04:39 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThis week on the couch we have the one, the only, the OG triathlete himself, Murray Scott. We plan to relive what some call "the golden age of triathlon" vicariously through his racing war stories. Over the years, Murray has raced more than any person we've ever met, and he is still racing like h...
Biggest Running Mistakes
Coaches on Couches - March 02, 2019 07:57 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWe are bringing back Coach Chris Winter to talk about the top training and racing mistakes we see from new AND experienced runners. We'll elaborate on how you can avoid falling into these traps and save yourself from the pit of misery. Or an injury. Or other performance killing outcomes. We aren'...
Defeating the Winter Blues
Coaches on Couches - February 21, 2019 23:59 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about how we help athletes beat the dark days of winter. It’s cold. It’s dark. It’s constantly raining or snowing. And you are forced to train indoors. It sucks. We know. The coaches will offer up their tips and strategies for not wanting to toss your ...
Meet Coach Chris Winter
Coaches on Couches - February 15, 2019 23:32 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch we’re talking to our very own Coach Chris Winter about everything from his coaching, training, and racing background, to his transition from collegiate runner to coach and amateur competitor in multiple sports. Don't miss this week's shoutouts! -Liz Hall -Sally Landham -Mary Ha...
Heather Nichols and Life Balance
Coaches on Couches - February 08, 2019 22:52 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWe chat with our good friend, athlete, and coach, Heather Nichols. Like many of you out there, Heather wears a lot of hats. Literally, we think she has more hats than Coach D. But figuratively, here are just a few: - Mom - Triathlete - Bike Racer - Full-Time Fitness Professional - Amateur Tattoo ...
What We Wish We Knew From The Beginning
Coaches on Couches - February 01, 2019 19:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThis week Coach D and Coach B-Fun will run down their TOP 5-ish things that they wish they knew when they first got into cycling and triathlon. This can also be read ....Coach D and Coach B-Fun will be revealing the Top 5 dumbest things they did when they first got into cycling and triathlon. The...
Short Course is Not a Crime
Coaches on Couches - January 25, 2019 19:03 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about the benefits of short course racing in relation to overall speed skills development, long course speed, cost savings, and the growth of the sport of triathlon. For those that don't know, short course is basically sprint or olympic distance in the...
How Repetitive Should My Training Be?
Coaches on Couches - January 18, 2019 18:48 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch Coach D and Coach B-Fun answer a question we get a lot from athletes who simply put, want to make the most out of their training. How repetitive should my training be? It's a simple answer that you may or may not like. It's also a part of coaching that is tough to balance when ...
Changing Your Environment to Achieve Goals
Coaches on Couches - January 15, 2019 13:47 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about how and what to change about your environment in order to achieve your goals as an endurance athlete, or any goal in general. The first thing to know is that there are certain aspects of your environment that are easier or harder to change. We...
Steel Frame Builder Earl Glazer
Coaches on Couches - January 03, 2019 23:52 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch we chatted with Earl Glazer. When he’s not flying 777’s, his hobbies include riding (really aggressive geometry) bikes and building his own steel frame sets. We dove into his past as a cyclist in the 70s, and how he got into building custom geometry steel bike frames. We also t...
Phillip "The Machine" Young
Coaches on Couches - December 27, 2018 20:13 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThis week on the couch (or a couch) we spoke with Phillip Young. Triathlete, full time salesman, husband, dog rescuer, and compulsive smiler. He's been a mainstay in the weekly shoutouts so it was about time to get him on and let him share his story. Phillip is one of the most consistent athletes...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Endurance Athletes
Coaches on Couches - December 14, 2018 22:44 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch...Gift ideas for endurance athletes! Endurance athletes may be some of the hardest people to buy gifts for. The dead ringer gifts are all super pricey and all the less expensive gifts end up "magically" appearing on any given day. But today we will be offering up our gift ideas...
Sports Nutrition Q&A with Coach Casey Morgan, RDN
Coaches on Couches - December 08, 2018 04:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch we talked to our very own registered dietician nutritionalist, Casey Morgan and answer listener questions on nutrition. We also talk to Casey about her experience and education not only in nutrition, but also as a triathlete and triathlon coach. Here is a list of questions we t...
Meet Coach D
Coaches on Couches - November 30, 2018 23:10 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch we are prying into Coach Dale’s personal life in hopes of making him sweat. If nothing else, you’ll find out more on how he got into endurance sports, how he got into coaching, and the driving principles behind how he helps athletes improve on a daily basis. If you've ever wond...
Last Minute Marathon Prep
Coaches on Couches - November 16, 2018 20:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode we bring in our head running coach Chris Winter to talk about last minute preparation for running a marathon. With the St. Jude Marathon only a couple weeks away, we figured we could help those in total freak out mode chill out a bit. We cover: 1. What you SHOULD be doing in the l...
Optimizing Winter Training
Coaches on Couches - November 10, 2018 01:41 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch Coach D and Coach B-Fun are talking about how to optimize your winter training. It's easy to let the weather dictate your training. Cold weather brings along a lot of excuses for many endurance athletes so the coaches roll through their tips for keeping your training consistent...
Andy Blow and Jonny Tye from Precision Hydration - Low Volume Training
Coaches on Couches - November 01, 2018 00:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the Couch, Coach D and B-Fun talk to Andy Blow and Jonny Tye from Precision Hydration about guess what? NOT hydration. We figured they could use a break from the same old same. So since both Andy and Jonny are former pros, exercise science nuts, and now time crunched athletes, we talked ...
Leigh Ruston - Mom and Fiercely Competitive Cyclist
Coaches on Couches - October 26, 2018 16:40 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch we talk to Leigh Ruston. Wife, mom, part time personal trainer, bad mamajama competitive cyclist. Leigh gives insight into how she balances it all (work, family, training) and how she’s handled some serious adversity over the last 2 years. See, 2 years ago Leigh went down in a ...
Meet Coach B-Fun
Coaches on Couches - October 19, 2018 18:59 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch we pry into Coach Bryant's life so you can know more than you'd care to about him, how he got into endurance sports, and how he became a full time coach almost 10 years ago. One of the main take aways is the fact that like most people, Coach B-Fun is a time crunched athlete him...
Creating a Successful Cross Country Program
Coaches on Couches - October 04, 2018 00:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode we talk to our own Coach Chris Winter and Memphis Youth Athletics president, Nick Dwyer, on how to create a successful (a relative term) cross country program. Between the two of them they have over 30 years cross country coaching experience, a number of regional, and a few state ...
Hill Running Technique for Different Distances
Coaches on Couches - September 27, 2018 20:07 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsFor a lot of runners, hills elicit a lot of self doubt, fear, and anxiety. So today on the couch we talk about why and how to properly run up and down hills along with some technical differences for someone running a marathon or shorter versus and ultra distance race. We will give you a hint, it ...
The Season Is Over Now What?
Coaches on Couches - September 19, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch Coach Dale and Coach Bryant talk about proper use of a transition phase to help refresh the mind and body after a goal event or a long season of racing. The transition phase is one of the most ignored training blocks and although unstructured, it's no less important to maximizi...
Greg Rohde - First Year Triathlete
Coaches on Couches - September 10, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn this episode we talked to newbie triathlete Greg Rohde about his first season in triathlon, his tips for getting started in multisport, and some things he wish he knew before embarking on this journey. Greg is a regular dude, with somewhat uncommon levels of focus and self motivation. He works...
How to Start Strength Training Without Crushing Yourself
Coaches on Couches - September 06, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday on the couch, coach Dale and Bryant lay out how they would progress and structure the training for an endurance athlete looking to add strength training to their regimen. The benefits of strength training to runners, cyclists, and triathletes are undeniable, yet most of the endurance world ...
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