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Matthew Marquardt might be the most impressive man in pro triathlon. How do you compete with the best in the world while studying medicine full-time? Matthew Marquardt joins the podcast to share how he manages training, racing, medical school, and life outside sport. We also dive into his dominant win at Ironman South Africa, solving his long-term cramping issues, and what's next on the road to Ko...

In this episode, we delve into the fundamentals of amateur athletic improvement by cutting through the modern "noise" of endless training theories. Drawing from decades of experience from Supercoach Gerard, we wanted to compare old-school methods with modern elite approaches to provide the BEST practical advice for age-group athletes. This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help tri...

Grace Thek has recently turned into one of triathlon's top runners, with incredible results across the half Ironman and Ironman distances over the last 12-18 months. But her rise to the top has been far from quick. This episode is a great testament to the slow, patient build to consistent top performances. The most surprising part? How little volume she runs to be one of the best runners in the sp...

In this case study episode, Jordy and Gerard analyze the remarkable progression of Ironman 70.3 athlete Ben, who has turned into an elite level of cyclist in less than two years. 20min Test: 249 to 349w 60min Speed: 37km/hr to 44km/hr 90km Time Trial: 2hrs38mins to 2hrs10mins​ ​ Despite battling persistent running injuries, Ben transformed from a novice cyclist into one of the sport's top end age...

We’re joined by Claudia Hollingsworth, one of the most exciting rising stars in middle-distance running. At just 21, Claudia has already become Australian Champion across multiple events and established herself on the international stage. In this episode, she breaks down her breakthrough season, training evolution, race tactics, Nationals controversy, and what it takes to compete at the high...

We sit down with AFL superstar and Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn — one of the most dominant figures in Australian sport — to talk all things footy, cycling, and high performance. Gawn has built a legacy at the highest level of the game. But what might surprise you is his deep passion for cycling. We break down the biggest races of the 2026 cycling season so far before previewing wh...

Natalie was close to walking away from triathlon altogether after the disappointment of Paris Olympics. Then everything changed. In this episode, she opens up about the low point, the mindset shift, and how she turned it into an explosive start in long course with two straight 70.3 wins and podiums in more 50% of races in 2025. This is the raw story of what happens when an elite athlete rebuilds,...

The episode provides an analysis of the 2026 Paris-Roubaix men’s and women’s races, highlighting the absolute insanity this race threw at the cyclists!  If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medic...

We break down the Tour of Flanders in depth and explain why we think it was one of the best races you’ll see, not boring, but pure chaos, tactics, and world-class aggression. Then we hit the insane triathlon racing happening right now, the wild results in world athletics, and the performances that have taken the sport to another level. If you love cycling, triathlon, and running at their abs...

What’s it truly like to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt for a week? In this episode, Tom Page takes you inside the house, the sessions, the routines, and the small habits that make one of the greatest triathletes ever so different. You’ll hear what Tom and Roland learned up close from Kristian and Hayden Wilde at Geelong 70.3, what surprised them most, and how those lessons st...

This episode is brought to you by GIANT and CADEX. Olympic gold medalist. Ironman world champion. 70.3 world champion. ITU world champion. First man under seven hours for the Ironman distance. One of the greatest triathletes ever. On this episode, Kristian holds nothing back. We asked him whether any Norwegian secrets were off limits... He told us he was an open book. So we went straight at it. Tr...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Jaemin Frazer. We genuinely believe in the work Jaemin does, and if anything in this conversation hits home, we'd encourage you to reach out to him directly. Want to work with Jaemin on your insecurity? Go to 👉 https://jaeminfrazer.com/trivelo This episode is proudly sponsored by Jaemin Frazer. We genuinely believe in the work Jaemin does, and if anything in t...

Riley's FTP jumped 78w in 8 months. His 10km dropped 5 minutes. His swim pace came down over 2 minutes. No endurance background - just structured training done right. In this episode, we break down the exact program behind his transformation, why training to your numbers every session is the habit most athletes get wrong, and how small pacing mistakes on easy days kill your progress. This episode...

In this episode, we break down nine race-day mistakes smart triathletes avoid. We cover pacing, data, nutrition, transitions, equipment choices, and more If you want to stop giving away free time and finally race to your potential, this is your race-day playbook. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - The SMARTEST Triathletes Do This 07:50 - Smart Data 20:20 - Nutrition Mistakes 25:20 - Drafting:...

Leigh Rasti is a case study in long-term improvement. No hero workouts. No big jumps. Just stacking good weeks, year after year. In this episode, we break down how he’s continued to PB across sprint and 70.3 racing, why his race results improved far more than his test numbers, and how individualised coaching unlocked the next level. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - When Can You Expect...

A new year is the perfect reset. In this first episode of the year, we share our five biggest do’s and don’ts to help you start 2026 the right way without chasing hype, burning out early, or second-guessing your training. This episode is about building momentum you can sustain, enjoying the process, and setting yourself up to peak when it actually matters. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introducti...

Jimmy Whelan’s career has come full circle. From injured runner to pro cyclist, then triathlon, and now back to running — full time. In this episode, Jimmy breaks down how years of elite cycling built an engine that translated directly to running. Why the bike gives runners free aerobic gains. How he rebuilt his run safely after injury. And exactly how a 12-week block took him to a DEB...

Holiday training sets up the whole season. Get it right and you start ahead. Get it wrong and you spend months fixing it. This episode breaks down how to train through the holidays without losing fitness or burning out. How to add volume without piling on intensity. How to protect consistency, recovery, and family time. And how to avoid the classic mistakes that leave athletes cooked by January. W...

Three TriVelo athletes became Masters World Champions, and this episode breaks down exactly how they did it. We start with Joe Spano, who once asked us why he couldn’t win a single race. Seven years later, after resilience, detail, crashes, setbacks, and a total rebuild of how he trains, he became Time Trial World Champion by five seconds. You’ll even hear the raw phone call he made mo...

The end of the Ironman season, we review who raced well, who underperformed, and was this years course as tough as expected? Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Lucy and Taylor's Rematch 06:30 - Choose Your Race Wisely 08:10 - Hayden Wilde Mindset 10:20 - Geens vs Blummenfelt Battle 17:30 - Geens Celebration 19:30 - You Can't PB Every Race 27:20 - How To Handle Race Pressure 33:15 - Dealing wi...

Chris was strong but stuck athlete. Years of injuries had stalled his run and progress. From zero run volume to the fastest bike split in his age group, here’s how he turned consistency and smarter training into his best race yet. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - You Can Improve with Age 03:00 - How To Train From Injury 06:00 - Show Up Committed 09:00 - Practice Outdoors 11:40 - Chris...

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Creatine is everywhere right now - but is it worth it? In this episode with sports dietitian Taryn Richardson, we cut through the hype and give you straigh...

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Giveaway winner announced in this episode! Kona struck back in brutal fashion. The heat. The chaos. The closest finishes in Ironman history. Gerard and Jor...

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. 300 Episodes. Hundreds of lessons. One Big Giveaway. In this special 300th episode, we look back on what we’ve learned from coaching, racing, and tal...

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Two doctors. Two close mates. Two first-year pros learning the hard lessons of elite racing. Tom and Roland open up about their debut season as professiona...