Steven Brandes

Inside The Big Ring: The Podcast for Endurance Athletes

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Podcast by Steven Brandes

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Steven Brandes

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Latest episode

Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

#182: Seth Rider, 2024 Olympic Silver Medalist. Training Talk, Key Session, Olympic Experience 06.05.2025

Seth Rider is on the podcast and we had alot to talk about! How he got to become an Olympian How long it took! What was his training like in the lead up to the Olympics Olympic Experience and winning the Silver Medal Transitionining to 70.3 Racing How his training has changed We talk alot of sessions and volumes he does Follow Seth on Instagram below! https://www.instagram.com/rethsider/?hl=en

#181, Improving Run and HIP DRIVEN Swim Talk and IRONMAN CHATTY Training 24.04.2025

181 is filled with triathlon training but alsoa discussion into swim technique and the best approach to developling a swim stroke! Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com     YOUTUBE Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI   Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv   If you are into...

#180: Training Behind the Podiums at Oceanside 10.04.2025

We do a deep dive into two athlete's training leading into Oceanside and what it took to earn those podiums!   Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com   Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv   If you are into PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast

#179: The Correct Way to Use Drills 21.03.2025

This podcast is focused on the correct way to use and fix a swim stroke and run form and some examples of how i've used drills to work with athletes! Hope you enjoy!   Youtube Run Streak Series! https://youtu.be/8Q7nplj0SLE   Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com   Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://sh...

#178: Testing, Motivation, Training to Qualify for Kona 25.02.2025

Key Training Session Blog https://insidethebigring.org/blog ------ Learn more about INSCYD testing! https://insidethebigring.org/inscyd ------- Looking to do a Consultation with Coach Steve? Talk about your training and which ways to direct your training?  https://insidethebigring.org/coaching ------ Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!  

#177 Early 70.3 Training. Intensify or Extend. Common Mistakes 06.02.2025

This podcast is filled with info on how to train for the 1st 70.3 of the season and how to manage the rest of the season   Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching www.insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesWI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevenbrandes/ IRONMAN AND 70.3 TRAINING PODIUM PLANS  https://www.trainingp...

#176: Knibb Reaction Podcast, Overtraining, Off Season Expectations 21.01.2025

  Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching www.insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesWI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevenbrandes/ You can email Steve at Steven. Brandes at Outlook dot com if you have any questions!

#175: Interview w/ Jackie Hering! IRONMAN & 70.3 CHAMPION, Pro Series Runner Up! 16.01.2025

We have an amazing interview with Jackie Herning! We talk on alot of topics! 1) Leading and almost winning the IRONMAN Pro Series (2nd Place) 2) Having two children, then returning to professional racing in a new landscape 3) How she deals with self doubt and comparison 4) Detail into her training 5) Longevity in the sport! How to keep training fun and enjoyable but still productive 6) Setting up...

#174: Building a High Performance Athlete 06.12.2024

In this podcast, Coach Steve talks about 70.3 Worlds and traveling to the race and what to expect on race day The main part of the podcast Coach Steve talks about a new athlete and the process of seeing this athlete achieve huge results in 2025! Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching www.insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Steve...

#173: Why and How are Athletes getting so FAST! w/ Coach Liz Waterstraat 19.11.2024

Coach Liz from Multisport Mastery comes on the podcast and talks about her race at IRONMAN Florida where she podiumed and earned her Kona Slot! We talk alot about her findings from training and racing the IRONMAN distance again and we dive into athlete performance! Learn more about Liz at  https://multisportmastery.com/ https://www.msmjhccoaching.com/about-us  

#172: PRO Debrief....IRONMAN, T100,ITU w/ Eric Engel 14.11.2024

Eric Engel joins the podcast and we talk all things T100 and IRONMAN PRO Series!  

#171 Kona Race Recap and Goal Setting and Training 29.10.2024

Kona World Champs happened and it was awesome! Coach Steve recaps the pro race and the dynamics that occured! Coach Steve also talks about how to develop short term and long term goals and how to develop a season within using your goals for swim, bike, and run.  If you have any questions reach out! steven.brandes@outlook.com www.insidethebigring.org/coaching

#170: What kind of athlete are you? 01.10.2024

Are you looking to break out of a pleatau? are you doing the same fall training as you've always done? Maybe you are doing too little, taking too much time off Maybe you need to spend more time address your weakness.  Do you know your strength and weaknesses? This podcast takes you through it.  ---- If you are looking for a coach, find more information here! www.insidethebigring.org    

#169: Off Season Blues, Lack of Discipline, Michigan 70.3, USAT Nationals 24.09.2024

Whats the difference between Motivation and Discipline? Michigan 70.3 Recap USAT Nationals Recap Off Season Blues How to over come them How to train during this time   www.insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com  

#168 Training Talk, IRONMAN AG Win and Kona Qualifier 10.09.2024

In this podcast we talk about 2 athletes, MIchael and Leah and how they trained to earn their big races at IM Lake Placid and IM Wisconsin.  Michael had his career best IM Race, running a 3:11 Marathon and Leah raced her first IM and came away with a 4th place and Kona Slot! Both trained very different and we dive into their training.  Find more information about Coach Steve at  www.insidethebigri...

#167: All Things IRONMAN Wisconsin! 03.09.2024

Today Coach Liz Waterstraat and myself talk all thing IRONMAN Wisconsin! We cover the course, the colder temps, DOs and DONTs on each of the 3 legs of the race.  You can find Coach Liz at Multisport Mastery https://multisportmastery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msmjhccoaching/ You can find more podcasts and info about Coach Steve at  www.insidethebigring.org and  www.madisonmultisport.com  

#166: Overall Wins, Podiums, 70.3 and IM Key Workouts, QnA 25.07.2024

This podcast is actions packed :) 1) We are with question and answer on a variety of topics! 2) 3 key sessions for Swim, Bike, and Run! 3) We talk about 2 athlete's training where they won overall races and podiums!   If you have any questions you want to submit, consultations, or coaching. Visit www.insidethebigring.org

#165. Sports Nutrition w/ Kyla Channell 07.06.2024

This was a great podcast with one of the best sports dieticans ive met and worked with. Kyla thrives on the performance of endurance athletes and her results with athletes speak for themself   Learn more about Kyla Here! Nutritional Revolution Instagram Nutritional Revolution Podcast ------------- KYLA CHANNELL FOUNDER, MS Nutrition & Human Performance BOOK 1:1 COACHING PACKAGE BOOK PREMIUM PACKAG...

#164. High Performance and Mental Health w/ Kristen Radtke 31.05.2024

Learn more about Kristen here!   Clear Path Counseling and Wellness:  https://www.clearpathmadison.com/   Mental Edge Racing: https://www.mentaledgeracing.com/   Kristen Radtke is a Licensed Professional Counselor, High Performance Coach, and competitive triathlete dedicated to holistic, body-centered psychotherapy and high performance for sport, work, and life. Kristen owns and directs two practi...

#163. Building the Engine: St George and Panama City 70.3 Podiums 23.05.2024

In this podcast, we talk about 3 of my athletes and the training they did that went into their podium performances!   steven.brandes@outlook.com (Scroll to the bottom to submit questions!) https://insidethebigring.org/podcast https://www.instagram.com/insidethebigring/    

#162. Winning IRONMAN California and Creating Experiences w/ Kristen Yax 28.04.2024

The amazing Kristen Yax joins us and talks through alot of wonderful topics! 1) Zwift Tri Academy Team 2) Switching Coaches to Mirinda "Rinnny" Carfrae 3) Changes in Training 4) Winning IRONMAN California and 70.3 Oregon  5) How to continue when you've accomplished so much

#161: Quick Hits (Aero Upgrades, Injured Runner, 70.3 sessions, Trail Running) 19.04.2024

In this episode we go through questions in a rapid fire! Thank you for sending in the questions, if you have more please send them to  steven.brandes@outlook.com (Scroll to the bottom to submit questions!) https://insidethebigring.org/podcast https://www.instagram.com/insidethebigring/    

#160: Getting Faster as you Age, Running Faster, Zwift Racing! 26.03.2024

Deep dive into coaching topics! 1) Coming off of a big running injury, what did we change to allow this athlete to run 2 personal bests in the 5k and training! 2) As we age, how should we adjust training to accompany this? In this topic, we had a hard conversation on how we train, turning one's idtenity around, and what are metrics we use to gauge progress. 3) Is Zwift Racing helpful for triathlet...

#159 IRONMAN/t100 Series, Gwen and Olympics, Coaching Talk w/ Coach Liz Waterstraat 04.03.2024

This was a fun conversation with legendary guest Coach Liz comes back on the podcast for the 3rd time to talk all things triathlon racing and coaching.  1)How do you develop someone to push harder 2) Thoughts on the IRONMAN and t100 series 3) Olympics 4) Will Gwen make the Olympic Team 5) What is needed to race well 6) What do athletes get wrong about coaching 7) What do coaches get wrong about co...

#158. Bike Focused Off Season, February Training 16.02.2024

In this off season, Coach Steve talks through his big changes he's made to his training this off season and the improvements he's seen so far! www.insidethebigring.org

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