Age Group Triathlon Podcast

In January 2025 I embarked upon an AI adventure when I asked an AI training platform to help me prepare for a middle distance race, despite being vert cynical in the past. In this episode I share a very raw and honest account of how it went.  Learn more about my bespoke coaching here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/bespoke-coaching Discover my budget friendly programmes here: https://ph...

In this week's episode I am joined by ex Tour de France cyclist Robbie Venture to discuss all things riding indoors. From cycling power to riding technique. Due to a lack of interest I have decided not to continue my partnership with Velocity, however you can still improve your training via any of the resources below:  Learn more about my bespoke coaching here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajab...

This week I am joined by Verity Miles from British Triathlon who looks after the age group team, representing amateur athletes from across England, Scotland and Wales on the world stage. In this episode you can learn how to qualify for the GB age group team, what kind of costs are involved, what the championship experience looks like, and the common pitfalls of those looking to qualify. If you hav...

This week I host a solo episode where I cover the ways you can structure your triathlon training. Having a scattergun approach may work in the short term, but if you want to achieve your potential and enjoy the sport for years to come, then a smarter approach is necessary.  Learn more about my bespoke coaching here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/bespoke-coaching Discover my budget frie...

In this week's episode I chat with strength and conditioning specialist Emma O'Toole about how we fit strength work around our swimming, cycling and running training. We cover how much strength training you should be doing a week, how your sessions should leave you feeling, how strength training evolves over the year and much more. If you are an athlete and would like to work with Emma, you can fi...

In this week's episode I interview Graeme Hardie about his role as race director for 113 events. We cover common mistakes he sees athletes make, the economics of running an event, the role of marshals, what to do if you come across an injured athlete and much more. You can learn more about 113 events and sign up to his races here: https://www.113events.com  Unfortunately I have decided not to...

*Free ebook link: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/podcast-thank-you* This week I chat to Lee Williams from Cycle Central about bike maintenance, a topic which strikes fear into many triathletes. We discuss bike services, jobs you should be able to do yourself, counterfeit bike parts and how to save money on components. To learn more about Lee and take advantage of the free concierge service,...

It's very rare that athletes will race a single triathlon in a year. In this episode we look at how to fill your schedule with additional races, as well as having a brief look at race simulations, what the objectives are, and how you might consider executing them. Learn more about my bespoke coaching here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/bespoke-coaching Discover my budget friendly programmes...

Fat Loss For Triathletes Course: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/offers/KQXkqaLJ For the New Year, I wade into the murky world of weight loss and diet. This is the time of year where triathletes will start putting a bit of focus on body composition, before the energy demands of training increases as we get closer to race day.  Learn more about my bespoke coaching here: https://phazontria...

Today I am joined by Martin Lightwood from Threeone endurance who brings with him ten mistakes made by his Instagram followers, which we use as discussion points to help you avoid falling foul of these common mistakes yourself. You can find me on Instagram at @phazontriathlon, and Martin at @threeone endurance.  Learn more about my bespoke coaching here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/b...

In our Christmas special episode I discuss whether you should be training over the festive period as well as how to set yourself goals for 2025 which motivate and compel you to keep training.  Learn more about my bespoke coaching here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/bespoke-coaching Discover my budget friendly programmes here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/store Email me directly...

This week we have a very special episode where I interview one of my clients; a police officer and member of CID with 10 years experience, about how we can protect ourselves if we are ever hit by another vehicle while riding. We cover how to report any incidents, whether you can snatch a driver's keys, which details to record following a collision, what your rights to self defence are if things tu...

In this episode we look to disprove some of the most common misconceptions around kicking in the swim, bulking up from strength training, the impact weight has on performance, expensive bikes and how much salt you should be consuming in races. To read my deep dive on how weight affects triathlon performance, please visit https://www.phazontriathlon.com/index.php/2024/01/03/how-much-does-weight-aff...

Running injuries are the bane of many endurance athlete, and the primary reason that we fail to achieve the goals we set for ourselves. In this episode I chat to a member of my running club who shares his injury recovery story.    Learn more about my bespoke coaching here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/bespoke-coaching Discover my budget friendly programmes here: https://phazontri...

In today's episode I chat to one of my athletes James who recently completed his first Ironman in Tenby, the conclusion of a long journey seven years in the making. We discuss sausage rolls, turbo training, making the bike cutoff by 90 seconds, why back of the pack athletes are in a different race to those at the front and how setting an example to his daughter was one of the primary motivators in...

In our first episode, we chat with one of my clients Greg about his experience in the Ride Across Britain event. After two years racing Ironman, Greg wanted to mix things up and take on a truly epic challenge. Inspired after reading about the event, he asked me to help him train for the challenge. We chat about his training, mindset, nutrition, crashes, torrid weather conditions and much more to g...