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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Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

#157: FTP Training and Importance for Triathletes 01.02.2024

In this episode we talk on FTP training and how to direct your training after an FTP Test.  Understanding what is your FTP Why is developing FTP so important for Triathletes How long should you be able to hold it Is FTP a number or a range Different training models to train it How to use FTP to determine 70.3 power

#156: January Workouts (Tabatas, Hills, Swim Drills) 11.01.2024

What kind of workouts SHOULD/COULD you be doing in Janruary?  Bike: Vo2 Max Tabatas Run: Hill Sprints Swim: Specific Swim Drills Listen more and if you have any questions, check out www.insidethebigring.org

#155: What testing to avoid in the off season! 22.12.2023

www.insidethebigring.org   We talk through off season testing for swim, bike, and run and what tests are best to do in each sport and how to progress it!  

#154 Power at Vo2 Max Goal setting, Fat Loss, Swim Analysis 14.12.2023

This is a 3 part podcast where we tackle 3 topics 1) 3 day swim analysis 2) Fatloss process 3) identifying limiters, using vo2 max as a way to predict FTP growth

#153 Wind Tunnel Testing and Base Training Workouts 07.12.2023

LETS GO! Here is the wind tunnel episode where we talk about the results of my wind tunnel testing and also talk about base training sessions you should think about doing! If you have any questions, let me know! www.insidethebigring.com

#152: Nicole Heininger. Creating Change. Having Fun. Winning Nationals 22.11.2023

The interview finally happened! Nicole and I sat down for an interview and talked through her 2023 breakthough season. How it started and what all took place.  Hope you enjoy! www.insidethebigring.org

#151 6 Podiums, 3 wins at 70.3 Muncie. Learn how! 06.10.2023

6 podiums 3 age group wins 2 2nd place finishes 1 4th! Learn the in and outs of how these athletes trained and developed for these performances! Looking for coaching? www.insidethebigring.org

#150 Podium at IRONMAN Chattanooga 28.09.2023

Coach Steve got to race at IRONMAN Chatty and he breaks down the training he did, pacing, power, and nutrition strategy used.  If you're looking for coaching in 2024 and beyond, let me know here! www.insidethebigring.org/

#149: Winning Age Group Nationals Overall 10.08.2023

Huge weekend at AG Nationals.  7 Podiums 3 Top 3 Overall 1 Pro Card Qualification 1 Overall Win www.insidethebigring.org

#148. No Quit and Swim Faster 14.07.2023

We get into Age Group Nationals, Door County, Swim Consultation, and some training talk! www.insidethebigring.org   Youtube IMWI Moment Video on Hill Training https://youtu.be/T5PQOQ3KYVI

#147 Which Path to 70.3 Greatness? 29.06.2023

A good question came from one our listeners about which direction of training and racing is best for 70.3 training made this episode possible!

#146: Stop applying the same boring stimulus 22.06.2023

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#145: Race Confidence, Bike Aerodynamics, Key 70.3 Sessions, Pressure, Race Nutrition 08.06.2023

Athletes Michael Ross and Mark Lund come on the podcast and we talk on alot of topics, hope you enjoy! Jim Manton's Video https://youtu.be/ao_g_-8g7dY ------ Dr Alex Harrison Nutrition Video https://youtu.be/143-xAjbgzg --- www.insidethebigring.org  

#144: Threshold and Aerobic Training 25.05.2023

Here we go!  Race Season is here!!  Take a listen to the beginning phases of sub 10 hours at IM Chatty on 10 hours a week of training! We dive into Threshold training, low cadence, big rides.  If you're interested in coaching or a consultation, follow the link! www.insidethebigring.org  

#143. Huge Vo2 Max Training Block, FTP Improvement! 06.04.2023

I needed a change, a big new stimulus to the system after years of the same FTP.  So for 3 weeks, I did a big Vo2 max block to see if it would move the needle...and it did! Hope you enjoy! www.insidethebigring.org

#142 Building Your Race Nutrition/Hydration Plan w/ Dr Alex Harrison 15.03.2023

Dr. Alex Harrison, creator of the amazing day-to-day nutrition app Saturday Morning gives you updated nutrition guidance on your day to day training.  https://www.saturdaymorning.fit/   Alex also has a very good youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@SaturdayProFuelAndHydration/featured   Check him out on Instagram as well https://www.instagram.com/dr_alex_harrison/?hl=en  

#141: Getting Aero w/ Mark Lund (Kona Qualifier) 12.03.2023

Mark went to visit one of the best bike fitters and aerodynamicists, Jim Manton or ERO Sports. ( https://erohighperformance.com/) We also talk about his latest bike lactate testing and the training we will be doing with the results.  Hope you enjoy! www.insidethebigring.org

#140: Athlete Review: Don't just make TRAININGPEAKS Green 17.02.2023

Sign up for a coaching consultation or coaching! https://insidethebigring.org/coaching

#139: New Vo2 Max Intervals, Run Mileage, Training Update 10.02.2023

More info can be found at www.insidethebigring.org

#138 3x World Champs Podium- Michael Ross on ALL THINGS TRAINING 19.12.2022

Michael has been on the podium 3xs at the 70.3 and IM world championships. -- He's also showing no signs of slowing down. We dive into his training and mental outlook and how thats changed as he's progressed in the sport find out more at www.insidethebigring.org

#137: The Training to Qualify for Kona World Champs w/ Eric Smithback 13.12.2022

This is a training talk!  We dive into the training that Eric did on his build to IMLP where he qualified as well as the training for Kona in 2022.  Hope you enjoy! www.insidethebigring.org

#136 Kona, Norwegian Training for Age Groupers w/ Liz Waterstraat 06.12.2022

Coach Liz from Multisport Mastery ( www.multisportmastery.com )(Instagram: @MSMJHCCoaching ) came on the podcast and we talked about Norwegian Training and it is applicable to age group athletes At the end, we also talk about aging athletes and a small coaching discussion Hope you enjoy it! www.insidethebigring.org

#135: Workouts to do in December 23.11.2022

Are you looking for some training ideas for December? Are you in a plateau and not sure how to get out of it? Give these workouts a try and they may help! Order your Zoot Kits here! https://custom.zootsports.com/ InsideTheBigRing24191 Inside The Big Ring www.insidethebigring.org Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/Vvbo1U_-m8A  

#134 Training Run Speed, Improving Body Comp, ZOOT KITS!!! 18.11.2022

Order your Zoot Kits here! https://custom.zootsports.com/ InsideTheBigRing24191   Check out Mike Gorski here! www.mgfitlife.com http://www.facebook.com/mgfitlife http://www.instagram.com/mgfitlife

#133: Kona IRONMAN World Champs Recap 21.10.2022

We recap the 2022 IRONMAN World Champs. 

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