Next Level QuadPod

We recorded this episode a while ago, but in it we discuss our opinions on the current use of performance enhancing drugs in sport. We keep things light hearted as we dive into this complex and thought provoking topic.

Does it seem like you can never unlock that run potential during a triathlon? You're a stud during your workouts, but it always falls apart on race day? Listen to the coaches discuss what might be the thing holding you back, and give ideas on how to fix it. Spoiler alert, it isn't running more, or running harder.

We know it's been a while, but 2024 has been a crazy year for Team Next Level. We want you to know that we are back, and will be pushing out content more regularly in 2025. Join us for a look back on what's happened this past season through some ups and downs. We talk about all that we've learned and how we plan to apply it to our future plans.

The coaches tackle what most people would argue is the most challenging discipline to get better at. Especially if you are learning to swim as an adult. We discuss what tips and tricks helped us out when getting into the water and learning to swim. We then take a deep dive (see what I did there) into things you can do to improve your swim.

In part 2 of our series on planning out your season we discuss what the final weeks of training should look like and how to adjust for different races. We also dive into other periodization models such as block and reverse periodization. Team Next Level - http://www.goteamnltri.com Insta- https://www.instagram.com/team_next_level_tri/   Quad Pod - https://www.instagram.com/next_level_quad_pod/ You...

It's November, and here in the Northern Hemisphere that means cold weather and time to recover from the season. What better time than now to think about next season, your races, and how to best plan for them. We discuss how to plan out that big season picture (Macrocycle) and then begin to put the pieces in place. In part one, we discuss the general idea of periodization and the first few parts of...

The crew sits down for our one year anniversary episode. Who would have thought we'd have stuck with this for one year and 44 episodes. Today is a long one, so buckle up. We talk all things 70.3 North Carolina, from the drive down to the dinner afterwards. We also hit on the race in the middle also. We end the show getting a little introspective on how the last year has gone, how we've cha...

We are a week out from our last race of the year. We've been building towards this as our "A" race all season and we are beyond pumped to share an overview of the race, our goals and expectations. Come along as Coach James divulges the inner workings of his modeling software that allow him to predict our performance down to the second. If anyone out there is doing this race, either t...

Coach James walks us through his epic experience at Jones Beach 70.3. An inaugural event with what was supposed to be close to 4,000 competitors and what ended up having pretty crazy weather conditions. After hearing his experience we dive into how to best prepare for the worst that mother nature might throw at you. We can't change the weather, but we can prepare for it. From what to wear, to how...

The coaches sit down for our first interview in a while. We welcome Matt Schuster into the studio tonight. Matt has a great story that really embodies the Triathlon spirit. As a guy working a corporate gig in marketing, he just wasn't happy. Around the same time he discovers a newfound love for endurance sports and over the last three years he's worked to turn his love of sport into a care...

First up is a recap of the DQ Pine Barrens Triathlon we finished this past weekend. Team Next Level brought home a bunch of hardware. Then in part two, as sort of a follow up to our last episode we talk about what kind of different race character are you? Are you "The Dude" or "The Terminator" or maybe one of the other ones we talk about? Do you agree with our self assessment o...

This week the crew sits down and discusses some of the different types of folks we encounter in this wild world of triathlon. Are you a hippie? a data dork? Listen in and see if you can figure out who you and your training buddies are. Team Next Level - http://www.goteamnltri.com Insta - https://www.instagram.com/team_next_level_tri/   Quad Pod - https://www.instagram.com/next_level_quad_pod/ YouT...

The team takes on some of the biggest news stories in triathlon from the past week or so. From the unfortunate deaths at Ironman Ireland, contaminated waters of Singapore and the Seine, to Lionel's questionable DQ at 70.3 world championships in Finland. Come along for the ride as we add our own takes to these news stories.

The coaches are joined by our recurring co-host Yvonne. Today we discuss all of the things you need to think about when it comes to setting up your race plan. We talk about setting up your plan to start and then go over all the things that might go wrong and how to adjust that plan. The word of the day is: Reconnaissance

The coaches take a few minutes to check in and discuss their season so far and how to maintain your motivation along with tips on how to assess how things are going so far and how to know if your plan needs modifying. Then we dive into some hard hitting questions from our loyal fans. Are racing categories needed? How can we make triathlon even more challenging? Are coaches on their way out to make...

In what may be an ongoing series, the coaches discuss how to not suck. This time with regards specifically to cycling. We go over what makes one a good or competent cyclist and how to get to that point if you're not there already. Is FTP the best metric to "measure" yourself against others? How to improve your bike handling techniques, or how to know when and how to shift? All this a...

The summer has arrived with a bang here in NJ. Coach Greg and Coach Marilyn raced a brutal hot and humid race this past weekend. We suffered, but learned a lot from it. We discuss our race and then dive into the science behind training in the heat. What happens to your body and performance, how you can mitigate the effects to some extent, and what you can do to adapt as much as possible so the hea...

Coach Marilyn had a big upset when 70.3 Mont Tremblant was cancelled while she waited on the beach for the race to start. Air quality issues were to blame and it was probably the correct call to cancel the race but it still sucks. Listen along as we discuss her experience, how to overcome obstacles and then discuss how to deal with training in less than great air quality situations. We also spend...

With our own sprint triathlon coming up shortly, the coaches sit down to discuss the key aspects to getting your training right whether it's your first triathlon, or just a fun race you want to do well in. We discuss what the training should look like, how it might differ from other distance races and also how to prep for the race itself. Coach James shares his lessons learned from his most re...

James, Rich and Greg discuss how Eagleman 2023 went. We all had a good race and went through some tough spots but learned a ton from the experience. Great race overall and a phenomenally fun team event. Team Next Level - http://www.goteamnltri.com Insta- https://www.instagram.com/team_next_level_tri/   Quad Pod - https://www.instagram.com/next_level_quad_pod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chann...

The crew takes a few minutes to discuss our upcoming fundraiser. We are putting on the Pascack Valley Triathlon again this year. This is a phenomenal beginner tri, or a great tune up race for the seasoned athlete. Visit the link below to sign up: PV Tri Registration - https://www.raceforum.com/pvtri   Team Next Level - http://www.goteamnltri.com Insta- https://www.instagram.com/team_next_level_tri...

The coaches discuss how the Eagleman prep is going and our expectations. We then take an absolute deep dive into the world of "marginal" gains. We discuss all of the things that can make your next race the fastest ever. From the most expensive to the lest expensive, from the biggest savings down to the smallest. Everyone will be able to find something to help make them faster. Team Next...

Rich, Marilyn and Greg traveled out to Quakertown PA for our season opening race. We spend the first half of the episode discussing how the day went for us and what our takeaways were. Part 2 of the episode was more about how we rest and recover for our races. We dive into taper techniques, recovery methods and all the things we do (and don't do) to try and show up at our best. Team Next Level...

Today we get some Deep Learning help with our Q&A session. We bring in the bots to give us some discussion topics. Does ChatGPT come up with some good ideas, or is it better to leave our questions up to the listeners? Listen along, laugh, maybe learn something :) and let us know what you think. Team Next Level - http://www.goteamnltri.com Insta- https://www.instagram.com/team_next_level_tri/  ...

Tonight we are joined by our teammate Yvonne Losino, who helps us dive into a wide ranging discussion that touches on a lot of different ideas, but circles around the idea of keeping the integrity of your training and workouts. From how to modify things when you aren't feeling it, or what to do when sick and injured. Listen along to learn how to roll with the punches and keep things moving in...