Best The Age Grouper Triathlon Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Troubleshooting 7 Common Race Day Swim Problems 1:02:07

1d ago1:02:07

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Even though the swim is the shortest part of a triathlon, plenty can go wrong as you make your way through the water. Coach Joanna Nami brings her coaching and racing experience to the podcast to help us troubleshoot the seven most common issues athletes may face during the swim portion of the race. From goggle and wetsuit issues to anxiety and the…

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#815 – Fatigued or Shelled? 57:13

5d ago57:13

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Today we look at the concept of owning where you’re at in training and smart ways to move the needle without blowing a gasket. We also talk about how to recognize the difference between fatigue and being shelled. Are you going to hard? To far. Not hard enough? Not far enough? What are the benchmarks to use to recognize the truth about your capabili…

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Episode 141: Top Gunz Tri Team Camp De-Brief 53:15

6d ago53:15

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Colin and Danny Discuss the trials and tribulations of TopGunz Camp and all the fun that was had!By Age Grouper For Life Triathlon Podcast

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#850 – Getting The Most Out Of Your Bike 49:26

7d ago49:26

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Mike goes for a rare bike fit and we dive deep into the nuances of a comfort, position, aero power, and training strategy. We look at saddle height and position. Aero bars. Drop, reach, contact points. We also talk cleats, hip room and running niggles that may be caused by the bike. We look at the gains you can make in aero, talk about why comfort …

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Running Strong On Tired Legs 1:02:41

8d ago1:02:41

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Running on tired legs is a big time reality of triathlon training and racing. Triathlon Legend Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae and running Coach Bobby McGee join the podcast to share all their wisdom for running strong while fatigued. Our Coaches will offer cues for holding proper run form even while tired and will provide tangible tips for strengthening y…

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#849 – IRONMAN World Championship Returns All Athletes To Kona 50:29

12d ago50:29

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The Ironman World Championships are back to a one day event for men and women. What does this mean for the sport? What does it mean to you? That’s our discussion for today. Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected] c26triathlon

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#848 – Lessons From Hot and Windy Ironman Texas 55:41

14d ago55:41

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On the ground report from Ironman Texas with a lot of lessons for anyone training for Ironman. Doing Ironman Wisconsin? Check out our Camp: https://c26triathlon.com/camps/triathlon-camp-wisconsin/ Topics: Some incredibly fast pro times Taylor Knibb, Katt Matthews, Kristian Blummenfelt, Cam Wurf Bike course Tough swim Wind and heat factors Bike posi…

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Chill Out: Cold Water Immersion for Triathletes 59:10

15d ago59:10

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Ice baths, cryotherapy, cold showers (and more) are the new "it" thing for recovery. But does sports science actually support cold water as a positive body stimulus? Physical Therapist Dr. B.J. Leeper and Triathlon Coach Ken Presutti plunge into the podcast to share the benefits of cold water immersion. From the anti-inflammatory perks to body temp…

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Teamwork in Triathlon: Racing a Relay 1:04:04

22d ago1:04:04

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Racing a triathlon relay is a great way to mix up your race season, practice one specific discipline, and have fun along the way! Coaches Ben Sommerville and Ryan Tibball join the podcast to explain the most common relay formats and how to best race them. From selecting your teammates to split pacing and transition tips, Ben and Ryan coach us throu…

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#847 – Think Inside Out 1:00:10

26d ago1:00:10

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Do you chase the process or the excitement of race as the cure? Today we look going inside yourself as the solution. Topics: Lawn talk Door to door sales Early season power Don’t make a race feel too hard Ironman growth stats Obstacles and barriers to entry Worried about how you look Judging others and yourself Body builder cuts No mirror experimen…

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#846 – Fresh and Confident on Race Day 52:29

28d ago52:29

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Pre-Race nerves. How do we get ahead of them in training? Today, we look into many things we've learned as athletes and coaches to prepare for the race ahead of time. We talk about tough condition training, fueling, and getting locked into a headspace that you'll need to perform. There shouldn't be a lot surprises on race day, and if there is how d…

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Clipping In: Triathlon Bike Shoes, Cleats, and Pedals 1:04:27

29d ago1:04:27

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A crucial touch point between a triathlete and their bike are the pedals and footwear that get those wheels moving! Coaches Jeff Raines and Ben Sommerville join the podcast to cover the essential info regarding bike shoes, cleats, and pedals. From running shoes and platform pedals to cycling shoes and clipless pedals, our coaches explain the pros a…

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Age Grouper For Life Ep. 140: Super Sherpa and Cancer Survivor Dan Royce discusses triathlon life from the other side of the barrier. 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

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Episode 140 featuring Dan Royce, father of co-host Danny, discussing his experiences as a triathlon "Sherpa" and cancer survivor.Key Takeaways-Dan Royce provides unique insight as an elite "Sherpa" supporting his son Danny's triathlon career-The triathlon community is characterized by humility, mutual support, and high-quality individuals-Dan's can…

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#845 – Type A vs. Type B Athletes 51:05

1M ago51:05

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Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear! Thank you for listening. Today we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of personality traits :) Well, not really. The goal here was to look for common ground and how qualities on both sides can help the other. There’s a lot of labeling in this world, so we look at ways of bringing good togeth…

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#844 – Be Ready For Anything on Race Day 53:18

1M ago53:18

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Race conditions can be unforgiving and downright brutal (see Texas 70.3). Today, we look at how training can help us prepare for the unexpected on race day. Topics: Texas 70.3 Rough Race Conditions Early season on the trainer to outdoors for races The decision to create more stress on purpose A look at “outside stress” Preparing for unfamiliar situ…

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Swim, Bike, Run, REST! Getting Rest Days Right 59:55

1M ago59:55

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Triathletes famously LOVE to train and tend to neglect rest and recovery. Properly resting our body is just as vital to triathlon performance as our training. Today Coaches Matt Sommer and Jason Verbracken join the podcast to help us get rest days right. Answering questions like “Do we actually need rest days?” And “what are signs our body needs a …

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Age Grouper For Life, Episode 139, Tim Surface- Founder of Final Surge 56:48

1M ago56:48

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Tim Surface from Final Surge met with Colin and Danny to discuss Final Surge - a platform for coaches and athletes to track their training. Tim shared his background, and how he came to create Final Surge, and the three of them compared Final Surge to its main competitor, Training Peaks.By Age Grouper For Life Triathlon Podcast

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#843 – Intensity vs. Aerobic 53:01

1M ago53:01

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Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear! Thank you for listening. The argument for a weekend of RPE. Topics: Taking it outside to the streets 25 yards vs. 50 meters Watt Ranges Intensity vs. Aerobic Different ways to fill stress buckets Understanding ranges Specific watts Things we can’t know as a coach The spirit of the workout ERG mo…

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#842 – Pacing Your Season 56:42

1M ago56:42

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Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear! Thank you for listening. Triathlon is all about pacing and this goes for workouts, races, and your entire season. Today we look at how the phases of a year can affect you mentally, emotionally, physically and even spiritually. Are you expecting too much from yourself too soon? Do you overthink e…

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6 Big Time Swimming Tips for Triathletes 57:36

1M ago57:36

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Are you interested in tangible tips to improve your swim? Triathlon legend Michellie Jones and Coach Brandy Ramirez join the podcast to share six big time swimming tips for every triathlete. They stress the importance of proper technique and the benefits dry land exercises. Michellie and Brandy also discuss working on your open water skills as well…

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#841 – Things We've Learned From 10 Years of Coaching/Casting 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

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Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear! Thank you for listening. Today we sort of cut through the clutter of complicated training and use examples of things we’ve learned to be most effective for your triathlon journey. We talk about our early races and what we learned from them and share core principles that have never changed. We lo…

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#840 – Crafting Your Training Week 59:13

2M ago59:13

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Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear! Thank you for listening. Are you good at recognizing the levels of fatigue? Today we look at different ways to stack your week to take advantage of the type of athlete you are. More or less days off? Bigger but fewer days? What hits your sweet spot and is it really true? We look at training stre…

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6 Big Time Cycling Tips for Triathletes 54:20

2M ago54:20

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Are you interested in tangible tips to improve your cycling? Triathlon legend Craig "Crowie" Alexander and Coach Chris Navin join the podcast to share six big time cycling tips for every triathlete. They break down the importance of a proper bike fit and explain the benefits of high and low cadence training. Crowie and Chris also share tips for str…

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#839 – How To Not Suck At Swimming #15 53:25

2M ago53:25

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Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear! Thank you for listening. Today, we look at how you can be faster by being more efficient. We breakdown using your arms as levers and look at how and where to enter the water. We talk about the power of using paddles in the RIGHT way. We get into why you have limited mobility, why you have a stif…

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6 Big Time Running Tips for Triathletes 51:44

2M ago51:44

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Are you looking for tangible tips to improve your run? Triathlon legend Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae and Coach Jeff Raines join the podcast to share six big time running tips for every triathlete. They break down purchasing the correct shoe for your specific feet and explain the benefits of training on tired legs. Rinny and Jeff also share tips for trai…

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Ep. 138: Danny and Colin discuss dealing with injuries, surgery, and explore the mental impact of injury on sport. 1:01:54

2M ago1:01:54

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Episode Overview:Discuss Colin's recent hernia surgery recovery and explore mental aspects of injury/recovery for triathletes.Key Takeaways:-Colin had dual-sided hernia surgery 8 weeks ago, still with lifting restrictions-Recovery taking longer than initially expected; doctors gave conflicting timelines-Mental challenges of injury include self-doub…

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#838 – Swim Like A Swimmer 45:36

2M ago45:36

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Today is a little rant about swimming. We look at a few easy ways for you to improve your stroke, body position, and economy in the water. It it really as simple as being a better breather? What about head position? Are you in survival mode while in the water or calmly going about your business. Today is about efficient swimming without hesitation.…

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#736 – Exploring Your Discomfort Zone 56:18

2M ago56:18

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Today we start with why 70.3's are gaining popularity and roll that into training with more intensity. We look at how to explore higher zones and how to work that into your overall training. We talk about why it’s important to remind yourself what it feels like and why you have to train it to truly know it. We get into why it can be more stressful …

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AGFL Ep 137: Nate Thomas, Uniq Endurance 58:34

2M ago58:34

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Please enjoy our long form interview with Nate Thomas, newly minted member of Top Gunz Tri team. Nate is a Triathlon coach, small business owner, and teacher. In this episode, Nate discusses his training methods, his triathlon related business (Uniq Endurance), and what motivates him in the triathlon space. Thanks for listening and please enjoy.Don…

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When to Ditch the Watch: Training Without Technology 58:42

2M ago58:42

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Have you ever left for your run and your watch battery was dead? Or gone for a group ride to notice your bike computer is still at home? Did it ruin your workout? If so, have no fear - Coaches Ryan Tibball and Will Usher join the podcast to break down training without technology. We have become so connected to our training gadgets that something wi…

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#836 – Work Smarter for Better Stimulus 54:14

2M ago54:14

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Today we look at ways to work on little things that matter instead of always grinding yourself to the core. Better economy and efficiency go a LONG ways in this sport, so how do you get better inside a typical training session. We look at different ways you can work the swim, bike, and run to keep your HR in a solid place, but create more stimulus.…

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#835 – 10 SIMPLE THOUGHTS ABOUT TRAINING 55:18

2M ago55:18

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Today we run down a list of ideas generated from our athlete comments in Training Peaks. We look at 10 ways to simplify training by a shift in perspective about how you approach your day. We get into time wasting, weight loss, building speed and the frame to hold it, sleep, bad moods and bad days, balance, flexibility, strength, core, and how to pu…

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5 Questions to Ask before Registering for a Race 54:58

2M ago54:58

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When considering adding a race to your calendar, what variables should factor into your decision to register? Or to pass? Coaches Raya Usher and Ken Presutti join the show to present the five questions you should ask before adding a race to the calendar. They'll discuss ways to lay out your season calendar and help you think through the "why" behin…

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#834 – Tapping Your Deep Motivation 54:26

3M ago54:26

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How do you tap that “positive group motivation” when you’re by yourself? Today we look into how training can be more motivating, positive, and effective when you might not be feeling it. We explore the positive group mindset and how that can translate into simple decision making that lets you get more out of your training. We look at endorphin dump…

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Mark Allen's 6 Rules for Day-to-Day Nutrition 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

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As the fourth discipline of triathlon, triathletes are very intentional with race day nutrition. But what we put into our bodies day-to-day has a much bigger impact on our overall health. Today, 6X IRONMAN World Champion and legendary coach Mark Allen shares his six rules for daily nutrition. He discusses the importance of nutrient dense foods, why…

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AGFL Triathlon Episode 136: Mike Beeman, finisher of 110 marathons and 47 consecutive Boston Marathons 1:09:10

3M ago1:09:10

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This week, we were joined by Mike Beeman, an experienced runner who has completed 110 marathons, including 47 consecutive Boston Marathons. The group discussed Mike’s extensive running career, touching upon topics of how training, race shoes, and marathon culture has changed over the years. With a lifetime best of 2:35:42 in 1982, Mike’s achievemen…

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#833 – Keep Showing Up 49:53

3M ago49:53

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It’s the time of year when we all need a little pep talk to keep showing up. Just when things seem like they’re getting too tough is usually when you’re about to make a breakthrough, so stick with it. In this case that breakthrough might be Spring and a revitalized energy. Stay in the ballpark. We get into the monotony of endurance training, being …

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Ace Your Assessment Workouts with Proper Pacing 1:05:25

3M ago1:05:25

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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 strateg…

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AGFL Triathlon Ep. 135: How Wellness Coach, Anthony McCauley, Utilizes Peptides in Training 54:43

3M ago54:43

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We are stoked to welcome Anthony McCauley on this week’s pod! Before he became a successful Health and Wellness Coach, Anthony transitioned from a professional culinary career to triathlon, completing 4 Ironman races in 5 years. Recently, Anthony has incorporated peptides (BPC-157 and TB-500) into his training, primarily for recovery, reporting imp…

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#832 – Train Harder Than You Race (sometimes) 45:08

3M ago45:08

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If you watch the Bobby Knight 30 for 30 it brings up a lot of questions and today we explore some of them and what it must have been like playing for Coach Knight. What drives a coach to be that intense? It inspired a discussion today about practicing harder than the game. We look at ways to turn your solo training into something that will have a d…

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#831 – Experimenting With Your Training and Fueling 1:03:49

3M ago1:03:49

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Today, we look at some of the things we learned from doing hard things at Run Camp. The body always seems to be more capable than we understand, and even on less fuel than we think. We look at stress and the effect on our body and mind and performance. We talk about carb loading and get into dopamine loading. Is carb renting for real? Does good fit…

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AGFL Triathlon Ep. 134 Jeremy Woodward, 2x Heart Failure Survivor and Creator of "Run Empowered" 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

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This week, Colin and Danny are joined by Jeremy Woodward, heart failure survivor and creator of “Run Empowered”. Jeremy Woodward introduces himself as a heart failure survivor who has undergone two major open heart surgeries. He was born with a bicuspid aortic heart valve and developed endocarditis at age 22, requiring his first surgery. He later w…

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Building a Powerful Body for Short Course Racing 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

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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 pow…

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The Truth About the IRONMAN Time Commitment 59:44

3M ago59:44

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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…

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#830 – How Good Can You Possibly Feel? 58:08

3M ago58:08

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There’s always a point of diminishing marginal returns, but how do we know what’s not enough and how much is too much? What kind of athlete and person are you creating on a daily basis? Volume is relative and there is more power in not rushing the steps. Are you swimming upstream or going with the flow. It’s always best to make consistent and manag…

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AGFL Triathlon Episode 133: Aaron Geiser, Endure IQ Coach 1:09:53

3M ago1:09:53

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In this week’s episode, Colin interview Endure IQ Coach, Aaron Geiser. They discuss Aaron’s athletic background and journey into triathlon coaching. They also chat about the differences between age group and professional training. Aaron coached Colin throughout his highly successful 2024 season and they reflect back on his year. They both express g…

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#829 – Sometimes We Need A Lil Kick In The A** 54:02

4M ago54:02

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Support the podcast by getting some awesome C26 Gear! Thank you for listening. Today, we go to therapy to give each other a kick in the ass. It’s easy to fall into a rut and today we look at examples that we’ve done and seen as coaches that can get us moving the right direction. We look at things like mood, injuries, illness, and how we shift our m…

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Revisiting Mastering Mental Skills for Massive Gains 1:04:33

4M ago1:04:33

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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 coa…

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#825 – Listener Questions 56:14

4M ago56:14

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Is it important to do your long run the day after your long rides? What are the best smart trainers for your budget and success. Should you refrain from sex before a big race? We get into all that and more, along with a pretty good tangent discussion about how to work on really understanding and executing your pace and effort. We look at technology…

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Sustain Triathlon Success with Strength Training 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

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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…

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