TriDot Triathlon Training, Andrew the Average Triathlete
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 t...
Since assessment workouts serve as a benchmark of your current fitness, it is crucial to perform your best in these training sessions. TriDot Coaches Matt Sommer and Elizabeth James join the podcast to break down everything you need to know for your next assessment week. We'll discuss the importance of fitness benchmarking as well as mental strategies and practical tips to increase your performance. Matt and Elizabeth will provide pacing strategies and suggestions for overcoming test anxiety; all aimed at equipping you to nail your next round of assessments!
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Building a Powerful Body for Short Course Racing
While long course requires stamina, short course racing involves a lot of power and speed! Two-time short course National Champion and TriDot Coach Ben Sommerville joins Coach Ryan Tibball on the podcast to emphasize the importance of building speed before your next short course race. From the timing of fueling and proper form and technique, to powering through those tough training sessions, and even the value of brick workouts, Ben and Ryan break down each discipline and provide tips on how to become more powerful in each sport.
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The Truth About the IRONMAN Time Commitment
IRONMAN training certainly takes some time, but it doesn't need to take over your entire life. It's possible (and important) to balance training with your regular commitments and priorities. This week, IRONMAN U Master Coach Michellie Jones and TriDot Coach Jeff Raines join the podcast to debunk all the time commitment myths about training for long distance triathlon. From how far out to start training, to maximizing the workouts that fit into your schedule, Michellie and Jeff tackle all the burning questions. If you are on the fence about taking on the training time needed for IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3, this episode will answer all your questions!
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Revisiting Mastering Mental Skills for Massive Gains
Success in triathlon training and racing can be just as much mental as it is physical. You devote numerous hours to swimming, biking, and running to train your body, but what are you doing, if anything, to develop your mind? Can your mindset truly impact your performance results? On today's episode, mental skills coach Bobby McGee and triathlon coach Elizabeth James discuss this, and more! Join the discussion about the role emotions play in race preparation, combatting anxiety and nervousness, and employing practices such as visualization. This episode may be the key to help you unlock your performance potential through the development of mental skills!
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Sustain Triathlon Success with Strength Training
Building a strong body is essential for sustaining triathlon success. This week strength savvy Coaches Matt Sommer and Elizabeth James walk us through the benefits and best practices for triathlon strength training. Building strength is more than just lifting heavy weights - it's also mobility, stability, and recovery. From walking into the gym for the first time, to advanced tactics for experienced athletes, our coaches have you covered with gym going wisdom! Even if you don't have access to fancy equipment or facilities Matt and Elizabeth will talk all about training at home. Even giving a glimpse into their weekly strength training routine!
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.