Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

It's the time of year when triathletes and endurance athletes get started on training for their 2023 season, so this podcast is perfectly timed. Taren and endurance dietician Taryn Richardson discuss everything athletes should be taking into account for their training and race nutrition -- reminding athletes that not everything you see on TikTok or Instagram is good advice to follow.  Don't miss t...

It's the new year, and everyone is thinking about their endurance goals and races for the year (triathlons, marathons, etc.) On the podcast, Taren and Jamie discuss how to best set goals you can really achieve, and how to plan your season so you actually enjoy trying to reach those goals you've set!   For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and beginner's guides go to https:...

SwimRun is an emerging endurance sport, where athletes race in pairs, tethered together, alternating between swimming and running (while wearing a wetsuit and running shoes the whole time!) Nicolas is a SwimRun specialist and endurance coach, founding the Envol SwimRun team.  On the podcast this week, Jamie and Nicholas discuss everything a beginner needs to know about SwimRun. For more resources...

Nutrition is often called the 4th discipline in triathlon, yet it's the place where many athletes struggle the most. Not only are they choosing the wrong foods at the wrong times, they're not changing up what they eat based on time of the season or the intensity of each training session. On the podcast this week, Jamie chats with Triathlon Dietician Taryn Richardson for the lowdown on everything "...

Some people say all you have to do to get better at running is run more, while others say you have to focus on technique before you add volume in order to run better.  Who's right?  Taren and Jamie discuss that, and talk about the four biggest beginner running technique mistakes to avoid when you're starting out in running or triathlon.   For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training pl...

We're at the time of year when many athletes start thinking about training for next year. On the podcast this week, Taren and Jamie discuss what triathletes need to be thinking about to have better run performances in 2023! For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and beginner's guides go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSORS: ucan.co/taren athleticgreens.com/taren

It's the off-season for many triathletes and endurance athletes now, and believe it or not, any athletes make huge mistakes in regards to this phase of the training year.  On the podcast, Taren and Jamie discuss those mistakes, and how easy it is to correct them to have an off-season that pays dividends! For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and beginner's guides go to htt...

Olivia "Libs" Mitchell was the 19th pro female finisher at the recent IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St. George, Utah.  She is also one of the MōTTIV training app coaches, having written all of the duathlon training plans for the app.  On the podcast, we learn about Libs' recent transition to short-course racing, and what advice she has for age-group triathletes, as someone who only recently e...

Running injuries: they seem to be a fact of life for beginner runners.  But do they have to be, and can you stay injury free while still getting faster? On the podcast this week, Taren and Jamie discuss everything there is to know about running injuries, and whether or not there are proven strategies and tactics to get fast AND stay healthy.

What are the main considerations for someone who is over 50 when starting a run training plan?  On this week's podcast, Taren and Jamie discuss everything there is to know about running over 50, including: How does a run training plan for someone who is over 50 differ from a training plan for a younger person? Should injury prevention be a bigger consideration if you are over 50? What happens to t...

In part-two of our two-podcast conversation between Taren and co-host Jamie, we continue to talk more about running.  Now that we know how to get started, what are the next steps?  How do you build endurance and get faster once you've actually started running?  We discuss different strategies and provide useful tips and guidance on how to do it.

We talk about the basics of learning to run on the podcast this week, featuring Taren and new co-host Jamie Dellimore.  We talk about which gear you need and don't need, beginner technique, heart rate, preventing injuries, and more! SPONSOR:  http://athleticgreens.com/taren

Zwift Academy athlete Karrie Stewart is one of the busiest people you could meet in triathlon. Not only is she a successful Zwift Academy triathlon athlete, she owns and runs a tavern/bottle shop/coffee shop in Seattle, Washington.  Somehow she manages to fit it all in and do well at everything, so on the podcast we bring you Karrie's top time saving triathlon training (and life!) tips for busy pe...

Katie Zaferes is a decorated Olympic medalist, and one of the USA's top female professional triathletes.  She recently had a baby, and on this week's podcast, she talks about how she handled training during pregnancy, and what it's like to start from scratch to regain her fitness, as she works towards the next Olympic cycle.

Like so many aspiring amateur triathletes, Cat Heimburger had a fear of the water and could not swim.  But she wanted to do a triathlon so she set her mind to learning -- and now, just a few months later, she's about to do her first IRONMAN 70.3 race, feeling incredibly confident in the water.  On this week's podcast, NTK (No Triathlon Kim) interviews Cat and Taren to find out what methods Cat use...

Rachel Rutherford (aka @pocketrocketrach online) is a three-time IRONMAN competitor, including having competed at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona. She has had to put training aside while she recovers from disordered eating which lead to RED-S syndrome (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) that hit a peak during her triathlon training, thanks to too much exercise and not nearly enough fuel (...

Taren and NTK are back, this week talking about running using Heart Rate.  HR running is one of the best ways to get faster at running, but there's a lot of confusion surrounding it.  On the podcast this week, we talk about everything beginner runners need to know about running using heart rate including: how to figure out your personal zones how to track your HR (which devices are best) what to d...

In this podcast, Taren discusses how to not panic in when open water swimming. Beginner triathletes and anyone learning to swim as an adult will often get scared in open water, here's the three steps you need to take to not freak out when swimming. LINK TO DRILL SEQUENCE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UqcLod39Qc&t=3s Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https...

In this podcast, Taren explains the three key workouts runners need to do when constructing and trail running plan or program for a 50k, 50 mile, ultramathon, 100k, or 100 mile, or any trail running race training plan. (You can also view this podcast episode on Facebook at https://youtu.be/u5okipul3K8 ) Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com SPONSOR...

Joanne Courtney is a world champion and Olympian curler who just retired and has decided to become a beginner triathlete. She just completed the sprint distance PTO Canadian Open in a time of 1:14 which is a fantastic performance for someone competing in their first triathlon. Joanne couldn't swim several months ago, didn't own a bike, but ran a few half marathons in her life, now it's time to ste...

Taren talks about the MōTTIV Method of Training which focuses on giving athletes triathlon training plans, run training plans, and other endurance race training plans that always allow the athlete to adapt to workouts as opposed to traditional training methods that overtrain athletes. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com AG1:  https://athleticgree...

Kevin and Lauren run the @OurTriathlonJourney Instagram page. They went from beginner triathletes to runners and remain passionate endurance athletes who want to spread fun and positivity in the world. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtriathlonjourney/ Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com

Triathlete Gillian Roberts, best known as @tri_gill on Instagram, has now battled cancer three times and maintains one of the most positive outlooks on recovery of anyone I've ever met. In this podcast Taren talks to Gill about how to keep motivation high during extremely difficult times. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com Gill's Instagram: http...

Ashley Hankamp, best known as Tri_Mom_of_4 on Instagram, is a mother of four kids, a teacher, and manages to fit in being a triathlete and accomplish her fitness goals despite being such a busy parent. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com Find Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tri_mom_of4/

Milo James is best known in the running world as @Runderestimated on Instagram. He has dreams of qualifying for the Boston Marathon and believes in spreading positivity and representation in the running community. Check out Milo here: https://www.instagram.com/runderestimated/ Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com