Beyond Talent Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the keys to the Norwegian training method.  Given the massive successes the Norwegian’s have had from the Ironman World Championships to International Track and Field, Coach Ted dissects how these Norwegian athletes are training in order to produce their world record breaking performances. We are calling this episode “The Lost Episode” as it was recorded back in March o...

In this episode, Coach Ted and Andy discuss the Netflix series documenting the 2022 Tour De France and how Ted is training for the Bike course for the 2023 Ironman World Championships in Nice, France. 00:00 Intro 01:13 Netflix series on TDF 19:47 Ted's training while on vacation in Canada 22:00 Nice bike course (Ironman World Championship) training Top Speed 2.0 by Nbhd Nick courtesy of www.ep...

In this episode, Coach Ted and I are back after a month long hiatus. We share some thoughts about training over our "water fountain" chat and then Coach Ted provides his approach toward training preparation and the tools you should use to dial in your training and racing strategy. 22:20 Bike Course training preparation Top Speed 2.0 by Nbhd Nick courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://...

In this episode, Andy reviews his Eugene Marathon race data with Coach Ted. Dive in to find out what happened and a general analysis on Andy's race. Top Speed 2.0 by Nbhd Nick courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/TC2dKATL42/ Music sourced via EpidemicSound:  https://share.epidemicsound.com/9kqxub

What can you learn from the pros at the 2023 London Marathon? Coach Ted and Andy share their insights on the London Marathon and a quick check-in with Andy before he heads down to TrackTown USA for a BQ attempt at the Eugene Marathon. Don't forget to answer the poll down below on the Spotify App only and hit that Follow/Subscribe button! Top Speed 2.0 by Nbhd Nick courtesy of www.epidemicsound...

Andy and Ted discuss a recent visit to a PT Specialist for Run Form analysis and muscular imbalance testing.  They discuss aspects of foot strike, cadence and posture.  Andy also gives an update on his training leading to the Eugene Marathon on April 30th. Top Speed 2.0 by Nbhd Nick courtesy of EpidemicSound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/9kqxub

Ted and I do a quick recap of the 127th Boston Marathon. You can always learn some lessons from watching pros race. They are human after all. Audio File Title: Abstract Fashion Pop Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-abstract-fashion-pop-131283/

Doug and Aileen are back with their post L.A. Marathon debrief!  How did their first marathon turn out?  We hear all about the days leading up to the marathon, the race and a little post-race analysis with Ted.   Audio File Title: Abstract Fashion Pop Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-abstract-fashion-pop-131283/

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Robert Nierzwicki. He is a cardiologist in the Chicagoland area and lives a healthy, active lifestyle through triathlons and CrossFit. We discuss Bob's recent transition back into half-Ironman distance triathlons and rehash some old times. In the second part of this episode, Coach Ted gets to pick Bob's brain with questions that have come from his training o...

We are joined by Doug and Aileen Hunt to talk about training for their first marathon.  It is hard enough training for a marathon, but Doug and Aileen have twin babies and somehow find the time to juggle the demands of life while training diligently for their first marathon - The Los Angeles Marathon!  Join us as Coach Ted and I learn about their journey and what goes through their head just one w...

In this episode, we start by provide training updates for Ted's Ironman World Championships in Nice, France and Andy's upcoming marathon in Eugene, OR.  Then we discuss the recent world and American indoor track records being broken over the course of the last two months. Records just keep falling! Intro - A new closing statement needed 2:10 Training Updates - Ted's Ironman World Champ...

Some exciting updates and news from Ted for 2023 and his recent experience with the HYROX North American Championships in Chicago.  Andy and Ted also discuss why endurance athletes should find the right coach for them and what they should consider in a coach. 1:50 - Ted's exciting news 7:35 - Ted's participation in the HYROX North American Championships 22:40 - Andy's training update 3...

Coach Ted and I discuss his recent events where he ran the mile at a track meet and his dive through the air at a cold trail run.  We discuss updates on our training, a recap on MAF/zone 2 and a set of tools for training, therapy and whether these tools help your race performance. 1:22: Ted’s recent events - Tracksmith Track meet and the Frozen Gnome 8:33: Andy’s training update 9:35: MAF explanat...

In this first episode, Andy and Ted discuss their experimental marathon training culminating at the Dallas Marathon race on December 11, 2022.   3:17 Intros 6:35 Ted’s Xterra racing 11:00 Ted’s coaching start 18:25 Andy’s MAF (maximal aerobic function aka zone 2) training 19:45 Ted’s comeback training 25:50 Training for the Dallas marathon 43:45 Race weekend 50:07 Race analysis 54:10 Ted’s keys to...