Next Level QuadPod

Today the coaches take a different approach to discussing training. We work on a little mental exercise to help you figure out ways to stop getting bogged down in data. From trying to unplug and focus on your inner feelings to how to get into a flow state. Is your data holding you back from reaching your true potential? We go through all these things and more. Listen along and leave a comment on y...

Today the coaches sit down and discuss a topic that might not get as much press as it should, but might just be the key to unlocking your next great race result. We dig into the mental side of things and talk about some of the ideas we use to help us get through a tough block of training, or power through those really hard workouts with things like mantras and visualization. We talk about some of...

Normally we spend our time telling all of you what you should be doing. Today we flip the script and discuss how our training is going. Where we are at with everything. What's working and what still needs to be fine tuned. We discuss expectations for our upcoming season debut and how it all fits into our season long plan. Everyone should be able to learn something from all the mistakes we'...

This is the episode that almost wasn't. Coach Greg totally messed this one up, and forgot to hit the record button when we started. Luckily we had a backup recording along with video going that allowed us to make this episode happen. Now that the crisis has been averted we've been stockpiling listener questions for a couple of weeks, and feel like we've got enough to do an entire show...

You're doing what you think is all the right training, but you aren't improving any more. The team discusses some of the reasons you might not be seeing the same year to year improvement you saw early on in your journey. We talk about metrics to look at, what the training should look like, how to structure the season, and how to know when to reign things in a little. Team Next Level - http...

Final installment of our "How to Train" series. Today we sit down and discuss the particulars of how to prepare for your best run possible. We walk through how to structure your entire season from base to race and go over what your key workouts should look like at different times of the year. We also go over tips to help keep you healthy during the season and how to fuel your workouts. T...

Sit down with the Team Next Level coaches as we discuss preparing to nail the bike leg of your next triathlon. We discuss planning out your season, things to work on, types of metrics to track and a bunch of other random stuff. This was a fun one, made even more enjoyable by a special guest host.

The majority of triathletes come to the sport lacking in their swim background.  Whether you're an adult onset swimmer, or haven't swam much since your youth the coaches of Team Next Level can help you better plan out your swim training so that  you show up to your next race fit and fast and ready to PR that swim leg.  We talk about all the ways to set up your training, what swim ai...

You can always do your best to control the controllables, but be prepared for the things that may happen in your race.  This week we sit down and brainstorm all of the things that might go wrong in your race and how to best deal with them.  As we go through each of the three disciplines we try and think of all the different things that might not go your way from getting kicked in the swi...

This is a guest we've been waiting to have on for a while.  Dr. Jerry, the man, the myth, the legend, and the reason almost all of us here on the Quad Pod are involved in triathlon.  After loosening up with Rapid Fire, we dive into how Jerry got into the sport of triathlon, speedos and all.  We discuss his best and worst race experiences.  This is one not to be missed. If you l...

The coaches kept this one short and sweet.  We discuss the results of our sweat test and how it'll impact our training and racing.  Then we discuss an exciting new program we are rolling out.  A program designed specifically for the beginner athlete who wants to get in shape for their first triathlon.  We go over all the details and how it will be helpful to have a group to mak...

Welcome back to part 2 of our look into all of the data.  Today on the quad pod we discuss different training metrics found on popular data platforms such as CTL, TSB, ATL, HRV, Cardiac drift, efficiency factor along with others.  We also discuss weight and tracking it, sleep statistics that are important to performance.   At the end of this one we hope you have a better idea o...

The Next Level Coaches really put their thinking hats on for this one.  Data surrounds us, and is unavoidable.  As an athlete there are apps, wearables, accessories, and tools that allow us to measure just about anything you'd like to.  In this episode we dive into it all and wade through the information so we can help you understand what data is really important to track and act up...

Today we bring in one of the OG members of Team Next Level.  Yvonne has been part of the Next Level Family for a long time and shares some of her lessons learned (remember your shoes) and how to's when it comes to fitting triathlon into your busy life.  In addition to all the tips and tricks, Yvonne is just a fun person to help keep the laughs rolling.   Sometimes we forget tha...

Today we are joined by former professional triathlete Aaron Birch.  Aaron was a force in the local tri scene as he moved through the ranks.  He tried his hand at the pro level and found out that it wasn't all it was cracked up to be.  On the pod, we discuss how he got to the point of being able to call himself a professional, and what it was like competing against the best in the wo...

We were able to squeeze in a fun episode this week.  How do I go to the bathroom? What do I wear? How do pro's make money? etc.  These apparently are some of the most common questions people ask of Google.  We do our best to answer those questions for you.   Drink of the Week:   Boulevardier Team Next Level - http://www.goteamnltri.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Join us for a fun episode where we talk about some interesting news in triathlon over the past week or so.  We discuss the return of an Olympic champion, the bombshell that Ironman dropped about moving World Championships off Kona, and we dive into an interesting article published in the NY Times about how the 1% prepares for and runs a triathlon and how it might differ from the way the rest of us...

Today the coaches discuss some of the important aspects of hydrating and fueling for your workouts of various lengths and intensities.  There is a lot of info out there, and it can get confusing sometimes, so we attempt to distill it down into the key parts, so that you are able to perform to your best during your training.  We go over water vs. hydration mixes, types of carbs, and how m...

Today we have two Team Next Level Athletes, our co-host James Koh, along with teammate Koichi Iwata who had an amazing time at the Philly Marathon this past weekend.  James completed his first marathon and Koichi his second.  Both James and Koichi share some of their highs and lows of race day, along with lessons they learned along the way.  It's a great episode that really can help...

No two ways around it, multisport is an equipment intensive endeavor.  There's gear for all three sports, and it's tough to wrap your head around what you need, what is nice to have, and what is probably a waste of time and money.  In this episode we discuss that gear and try and give you some helpful tips that will make it easier to decide what things to purchase when starting out, what...

Sit down with the Next Level Coaches and listen to us discuss how to go about structuring your offseason, planning out next season and talking about our goals.  We dive deep into our goals and aspirations for next season and discuss how we go about coming up with our goals, as well as how we try and plan things out so that we have the best chance of reaching our goals.  Team Next Level -...

We are happy to have our first guest on the pod.  We sit down and chat with Dr. John Mendenhall.  Dr. John is our fearless leader, and the director of the team that has brought us all together.  During the pod we get into John's background in sport, from his short lived career as an offensive lineman, to his experiences as a D1 college swimmer (skip to 9:00 in for a phenomenal story...

Welcome to our second part of our Beginner's Corner Race Prep.  This episode the coaches help you get finish off those final preparations for your first race as well as how to show up on race day, and have a great first experience.  We cover lots of ground in this one, and hopefully there is a little something in there for everyone.  We pick up where the last episode left off and st...

Welcome back to episode 2.  This one started to get pretty deep, so we decided to split it into two episodes.  This first part will help the beginner multisport athlete navigate the confusing and anxiety ridden side of picking that first race and training properly so you are ready to smash it come race day.  Join Team Next Level Coaches while we discuss some of the important aspects...

Welcome to our first episode of the Team Next Level Podcast.  Listen in and get to know where our team came from and a little bit about our hosts.   Hosts: Greg Keller Marilyn Novo James Koh Rich Flom