Best Todd Sauder Podcasts (2025)

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It's a New Training Season (Bonus: Mexican Edition) 19:24

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1d ago19:24

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Send us a text Well, here we go, about to start the 5th season of The Lonely Triathlete. Follow along as I give you a glimpse into my training and racing life and hopefully make your own training sessions a little less lonely. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Ponderings on Nutrition and Hydration 13:40

9d ago13:40

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Send us a text Something I doubled down on this past season was ensuring that I properly fueled each and every workout. I think it worked like magic. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Bring On the Doughnuts 13:13

16d ago13:13

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Send us a text I'm still between training seasons. So what have been doing? Eating and eating and not working out. What better time to get a Dexa scan! Guess what it revealed? Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Every Passing Minute Is Another Chance To Turn It All Around 14:59

23d ago14:59

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Send us a text That quote is taken from the film Vanilla Sky and it reminds us that we have the capacity to change our behaviors with each passing moment. Will we? And if we do, how much more impactful could our lives become? Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Professionals Don't Inspire Me 15:20

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Send us a text Is there something wrong with me? While I recognize that professional triathletes lay down some of the wildest, impressive performance...they don't inspire or motivate me. So I looked it, and there seem to be some good reasons for feeling this way. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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End of Season Letter 10:12

1M ago10:12

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Send us a text My season insights in a letter to my listeners. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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I Made a Mistake 14:04

1M ago14:04

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Send us a text There is a common mistake in racing and I fell victim. I didn't think I would. I don't know that I ever have. But I did. Have you ever made the same mistake? Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Avoid Burnout 15:36

2M ago15:36

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Send us a text Or, rather, recover from burnout or potential burnout. You train hard but do you recover equally as hard? I'm talking end-of-season recovery. Do you do that hard? Maybe you should? Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Mind Over Muscle 12:49

2M ago12:49

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Send us a text Your attitude matters! The way you approach a training session, your self-talk and beliefs, all contribute to either a positive or negative impact on your short and long -term performance. And (drum roll, please) this episode marks my FOURTH year of hosting the Lonely Triathlete podcast. Yay! For those interested in the book I refere…

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Gel Packets and Index Funds 17:59

2M ago17:59

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Send us a text Triathlon training has a lot in common with financial investing. I went from having almost nothing saved for my retirement at 40 years old to being able to comfortably retire (at least that's the plan) when I am 62. And I did it using the same principles I used to get faster at triathlon. You can too! Support the show…

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Don't be THAT Person at a Party 8:46

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Send us a text You know, the person that only talks about triathlon? That only talks about racing? That only talks about that one subject every...single...time. Don't be them! You have my encouragement to branch out in your interests a bit. As mentioned, I encourage you all to check out The Move Daily podcast, especially the episode where the host,…

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You’re Running The Wrong Direction! 12:21

3M ago12:21

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Send us a text Track etiquette, I get into it. The Runna app, I get into it. Blue-green algae in most of our local lakes, gotta get out of that! Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Do Vaccines Mix With Triathlon Training? 19:59

3M ago19:59

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Send us a text I took the last week off, and even if I hadn't decided to voluntarily, that last shingles vaccine did me in something fierce so I wouldn't have had a choice but to take some time off! Come to think of it, I sure have had a lot of vaccines in my life. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Take a Triathlon Break 6:29

3M ago6:29

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Send us a text Taking an extended (but short term break) from training can reap many rewards! Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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More Learnings from the Victoria Half Triathlon 13:28

3M ago13:28

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Send us a text I did my second Standard Distance race in 2 weeks. Was I able to compete? Did I blow up or was I recovered? Listen to find out. And I'll tell you in advance, I learned a few things that I'm interested in sharing with you. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Time To Enjoy All That Training 11:12

4M ago11:12

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Send us a text The bulk of your training is behind you, racing is in front if you. Enjoy it! This is what a winter/spring of training is for. Get immersed in it. Be a spectator as well as a racer. Soak it all in! Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Did 70.3 Training Make My Standard Distance Slower? 14:21

4M ago14:21

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Send us a text The big question this year - would exclusive 70.3 training lead to a slower Olympic Distance race? Listen and find out. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Proper Triathlon Pacing 16:26

4M ago16:26

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Send us a text I’ve raced according to: heart rate, pace, speed and power. But these days it’s all about Rate of Perceived Exertion. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Red Light Therapy and Triathlon Training Recovery 20:24

4M ago20:24

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Send us a text I splurged on a red light/near-infrared (NIR) device. So far, I'm loving it. I swear, it has reduced the pain of my patellar tendinopathy. Or it could just be placebo effect :) What is red light therapy? How can I, as a triathlete, use it to enhance my energy and recovery? I'll get into it. Support the show…

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Add Ritual To Your Training 21:41

4M ago21:41

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Send us a text I've started adding ritual to my non-athletic life and I'm really enjoying it. So, why not add ritual to some of my triathlon practices? Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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It's Time To Be Brave 10:00

5M ago10:00

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Send us a text I've got 70.3 fitness, what should I do with it? Play it safe? Do the same-old-same-old? Or should I take some risks, should I learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. It's time to do some extra racing, throw caution to the wind, get out there and risk failure. How exciting! Support the show…

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Ironman 70.3 Victoria Taught Me a Few Things 19:47

5M ago19:47

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Send us a text I didn't think I'd learn much during this race. But, oh boy, did I ever. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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I Don't Feel Ready 20:16

5M ago20:16

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Send us a text Is it just me or do many of us suffer from pre-race DOUBT? I've put in the training for 8 months yet I don't think I'll perform to my highest standard. How can that be? Do you ever feel that way? Please share at [email protected] Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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The Mind-Body Connection in Triathlon Training 23:44

5M ago23:44

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Send us a text We are all used to training our bodies for peak performance but what training our minds? Welcome Stoic Journaling! If you decide to journal, drop me a line and let me know how it's going at [email protected] Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Ironman 70.3 Obsessions 12:11

6M ago12:11

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Send us a text As my race draws closer, I'm starting to obsess over details! (and yes, I'm aware FTP = Function THRESHOLD Power, brain fart detected!) Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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First Swim of the Year...And Another Injury? 11:19

6M ago11:19

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Send us a text I hate to sound like a broken record but I may have hurt myself again. Will I ever learn? Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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A Punch To The Gut 18:38

6M ago18:38

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Send us a text I'm injured, again! Vaccine sickness, nerve compression. When will it stop? Time to bring out my mantra around accepting what I can't control. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Is Triathlon Training Bad For Your Knees? 19:08

6M ago19:08

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Send us a text My mom is worried about my knee health? Should she be? Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Triathlon Encouragement 20:23

7M ago20:23

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Send us a text We were all newbies at one point! Every newcomer to the sport is nervous or anxious about some element of triathlon and in this episode I think back to my first time in the sport, how each element gave me some issues and how I eventually overcame. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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How To Gain Free (sort of) Speed 17:54

7M ago17:54

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Send us a text Many of us want to be as fast as possible in our races. Imagine if someone handed you a voucher that removed minutes from your race time for free (or a small fee)? Many of us would take that deal. Well, turns out that you CAN buy "free" speed. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Am I Ready for My Upcoming Ironman 70.3 Victoria? 13:28

7M ago13:28

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Send us a text How do we know if we are ready? What thought plague our minds? Are waterproof shoes actually waterproof? In this episode I share with you all my hopes and fears! Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Am I Training Hard Enough? 16:27

7M ago16:27

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Send us a text How do you know where that sweet spot is between training hard enough and training too hard? Is training too hard (to your detriment) even a thing? In this episode I wax poetic about the perils of overtraining. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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The Best Triathlon Distance 14:29

8M ago14:29

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Send us a text All things considered, what is the best race distance? It's the one you that works best for you. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Do I Have To Do An Ironman? 11:46

8M ago11:46

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Send us a text What makes a "legit" triathlete? Doing an Ironman? What if I don't want to do an Ironman, what if I don't have the time to train, what if all I can do is Sprint distances, does that make me a lesser triathlete? NO. If you race any distance, it all involves swimming, cycling and running as best as you can and THAT is the definition of…

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Common Triathlon Training Mistakes 16:38

8M ago16:38

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Send us a text What are some of the most common triathlon training mistakes and how can we avoid them? Buckle up as I go through a list and be sure to grab your lube and use it generously (thus, avoiding mistake #8). Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Triathletes Are Lovely Unicorns 15:31

8M ago15:31

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Send us a text As a triathlete, you are special. You are participating in a sport that is not common, that many people shake their heads at as something that is extreme or unattainable. But you do it! You train consistently and reap all of the rewards of this fantastic sport. So take a moment to reflect on the fact that you are doing something spec…

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Triathlon Training Motivations 20:45

8M ago20:45

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Send us a text I realized that I have had many different motivations to train over the years. What keeps you sitting on the bike in sweaty discomfort? What drives you outside in the rain for that long run? What gets you to the pool when all you want to do is stay snuggled up in bed under warm sheets? I would propose that whatever it is today might …

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Ironman 70.3 Nutrition, Training Plans and Bowel Pain 15:53

9M ago15:53

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Send us a text I did it, I officially signed up for Ironman 70.3 Victoria in May. In my research I learned that the jury seems to be out on the proper amount of carbohydrates to ingest per hour - is it 90 grans or as much as you can physically tolerate? I also observed a lot of angst amount newbie triathlete about the optimal training plan. Oh, and…

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The Importance of Being Present During Training 13:58

9M ago13:58

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Send us a text Many of us, myself included, rush through training to just get it done. We mindlessly prepare our bags, drinks, equipment, perhaps drive to a location, do the workout and then get back home. And repeat. And repeat. What if we were more aware of all of these small steps in preparation and very aware of the actual training session itse…

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Triathlon Training and Weight Loss 7:06

9M ago7:06

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Send us a text Ever wonder why it seems the longer and harder you train the slower you lose weight, if at all? In my experience, exercise or caloric expenditure has far less influence on weight loss than this other thing. Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Contaminants in Protein Powders? 9:56

9M ago9:56

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Send us a text Have you checked to make sure your supplement company 3rd party tests its protein powders for heavy metals? Email me to find out what brand of protein powder I settled on. https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/09/health/protein-powder-heavy-metals-wellness/index.html Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Setting 2025 Triathlon Resolutions 18:24

10M ago18:24

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Send us a text It's that time of year again, resolution time! I have an easy, quick (15 minute) process that will walk you through analyzing your 2024 triathlon experience and set intentions for a fantastic 2025. Answer these questions by writing them down (or using a note app): With respect to TRIATHLON, 1.) What were your highlights of 2024? 2.) …

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Run Training By RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) 13:50

10M ago13:50

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Send us a text I used to train by heart rate zone, loved it. Then I moved to training by pace, loved it even more. Then I discovered training by RPE and it's been a game changer. Free yourself from your smartwatch and learn to run by feel. Incidentally, all my podium finishes have been after racing by feel. I know, seems unlikely but it's true. If …

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Am I Cursed? 14:14

10M ago14:14

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Send us a text Another week another illness/injury. I'm starting to wonder if I'm cursed or if this is just a day in the life of a triathlete? But I'm not letting it get me down, training through! Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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I Like To Do Hard Things 47:25

10M ago47:25

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Send us a text That title comes from a conversation I had with my friend, Jarris Neufeld. Jarris just completed Ironman Indian Wells 70.3 as his first ever 70.3 (and only second triathlon ever!). How does one bang off a 70.3 with minimal training? Why would someone do that? What motivates such a person? Well, listen to my conversation and find out.…

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My Amazing Heat-Protein Recovery Protocol 11:26

11M ago11:26

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Send us a text I was recently injured. Again! This stupid back. After some research I put together a healing protocol that I used over the course of one day and experienced 85% recovery one day later. That's not nothing! Listen to find out what I did (and what you can do) to recover from injury. Support the show…

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Top 10 Endurance Training Considerations 21:13

11M ago21:13

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Send us a text First off, more butt crack stories, who knew I had so many? And then I run through a list of things you should consider while maximizing the effectiveness of your endurance training. This list is quite basic but even so I re-learned a few things about what to do and what not to do to ensure I am training effectively. Support the show…

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Apparently This Kettlebell Is Wrecking Me 14:30

11M ago14:30

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Send us a text I'm in a fight with my training program. It seems to think that my kettlebell program is too hard and I need to dial things back, take it easy. But I feel fine. Hrumph! Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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Make Training More Comfortable 19:55

11M ago19:55

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Send us a text You work hard, you sweat a lot, training can be uncomfortable. You owe it to yourself to make it as enjoyable as possible! Support the showBy Todd Sauder

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My Name Is Structure 9:42

11M ago9:42

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Send us a text I am not a "natural planner". I don't enjoy planning or making lists, that feels too restrictive to me. I want the freedom to change at a moment's notice, make decisions at the last second, be free! And yet, once I embarked on following a structured endurance plan, everything got better and I'd never go back to winging it again. Supp…