Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

Triathlete Jonathan Perez is a MōTTIV MōVER who lives in Puerto Rico, and despite struggling with weight loss and weight gain his entire life, he grew from a beginner triathlete into a passionate endurance athlete who inspires thousands. Tune in for this podcast with Jonathan. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com  

Over the last few years Taren has struggled with what the future of endurance sports will bring him. We're really proud to announce that we plan to launch the MōTTIV MōVERS who are brand ambassadors that we'll partner with to create motivating content to triathletes, runners, and all endurance athletes who need diverse role models. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app:...

In this podcast, Taren discusses the book The Molecule of More and how it relates to motivation for triathletes, runners, cyclists, and all endurance athletes. Dopamine plays a large role in motivating athletes but it can also highjack your brain and drive you to make bad decisions. Try our endurance training app: https://mymottiv.com The Molecule of More book: https://amzn.to/3OkLjEb  

In this podcast, Taren provides a 10k to half marathon training plan for runners who are considering doing a 10 kilometre running race or a half marathon. Taren discusses the differences in training programs for 10k vs half marathons. Try our MōTTIV app: https://mymottiv.com

Joanne Courtney has an impressive sporting resume, ranking among the top curlers in the world.  She's won a World Championship and competed at the Olympics for Canada. Now that she's retiring from curling at age 32, she's taking up triathlon -- and she's starting where many amateurs do:  blowing bubbles in the pool as she learns to swim as an adult, riding a bike for the first time since she was a...

If you're just starting in endurance sports, today's video is for you. These are the top 7 things you need to consider as you're beginning your journey, that will help you closer to your goals (and enjoy the process as much as possible!) Nutrition Calculator: https://mymottiv.com/nutrition-calculator-for-running-cycling-swimming-and-triathlon/ Triathlon Nutrition Foundations: https://mymottiv.com/...

If you've ever said, "I don't think I can do that" about endurance sports -- this podcast is for you.  Today we're talking about who we're gearing our training towards.  Does that include you?  We bet it does!  Check it out. Get a personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com NUTRITION CALCULATOR: https://mymottiv.com/nutrition-calculator-for-running-cycling-swimming...

In this podcast, Taren talks about running pace vs heart rate training vs cycling power and power meters vs rate of perceived exertion. When should runners, triathletes, cyclists and all endurance athletes use one or the other. Our training app: https://mymottiv.com

In this podcast, Taren talks about HRV heart rate variability training, monitoring recovery through watching out for sore muscles or DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), and low motivation levels while training for running, triathlon, duathlon, cycling, or swimrun races. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com STUDIES: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go...

The so-called fourth discipline in endurance sports is nutrition -- and it's often overlooked by athletes in their preparation and planning for races. We give you the exact formula you need to calculate your nutrition needs for training and racing triathlons, marathons, cycling races, and long swim events. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com BOB...

Today we dive deeper into what PTO is bringing to the triathlon industry, specifically how they're making their races more appealing to the top professionals in the industry.   Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com

The idea of a wetsuit can be an overwhelming prospect for a new triathlete.  On the podcast, we explain what to look for in a wetsuit, how you can get something affordable but great quality, and the first steps you need to take before you use your wetsuit in a race! Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com ROKA LINK: roka.com/taren    

There's a difference between just training hard, and training hard but smart.  On the podcast today, we explain the difference between strictly hard training, and how you can modify YOUR intervals to be so much smarter.   Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com LINK:  athleticgreens.com/taren

With top professional triatletes Jan Frodeno and Sam Long bowing out of the IRONMAN World Championships (Jan skipping St. George, and Sam skipping Kona), the question is: has IRONMAN gone too far in their quest to make money, that they've forgotten about the people who made the sport what it is? Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com

There's a VERY good chance you're not sleeping enough, and it's definitely impacting your performance and training.  On the podcast we show you how much you need to sleep and how you can figure out if you're sleeping enough to benefit your body! Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com STUDIES: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257298429_Sleep_...

Getting back to running after injury doesn't have to be daunting -- and it can happen faster than you may think, if you follow these easy guidelines! Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com Kettlebell and yoga courses: https://mymottiv.com/videos/ STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7605782/ BRODIE SHARPE'S RUN SMARTER PHYSIOTHERAPY:...

On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how to recover from running injuries with "PEACE & LOVE" -- and that's not what you think it is! Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com Link to study: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/2/72 Brodie Sharpe/Run Smarter: https://runsmarter.online/ MōTTIV Strength & Yoga Training Courses: https://mymottiv.com/v...

In this podcast, we give six easy steps to help you avoid running injuries -- and we show the science behind the steps. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com KETTLEBELL COURSE: https://mymottiv.com/kettlebell-strength-for-endurance-athletes CALCULATOR: https://mymottiv.com/calculators-how-much-to-train/ BRODIE SHARPE'S RUN SMARTER: https://runsmart...

In this podcast, Taren provides the best triathlon suit for beginners, is it the short sleeve triathlon suit or the long sleeve triathlon kit (also known as an aero suit)?   Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com LINKS: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301453144_Low_Aerodynamic_Drag_Suit_for_Cycling_-_Design_and_Testing https://www.tandfonli...

All helmets are not created equal! On this episode of the podcast, Taren compares road bike helmets, aero road helmets, and time trial helmets to explain the best triathlon helmet for beginner triathletes. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com LINKS MENTIONED IN PODCAST: https://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/40486 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/235...

This week on the podcast, we present the complete guide to the specific bike gear you need to start in triathlon or road cycling -- and we explain the reasons behind each decision you'll need to make!  We go into tri bike vs. road bike, the type of budget to consider, used vs. new, aero bars, helmets, group sets, bike shoes, wheels & tires, electronics, and what type of saddle you need!    It's al...

On the podcast this week, we go step by step through what a new triathlete needs to know to get into the sport and succeed!  We talk about EVERYTHING you need to know to start: the distances, average finish times, how long you need to train, the gear you need to get started, nutrition, racing, and even a training plan! Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymo...

This week's podcast is up early, as we're coming to you from the inaugural Couples Championship in Tampa, Florida (happening Sunday, March 6, 2022), where 14 professional triathlete couples are facing off in a unique distance event, with a prize purse of $100,000.  The event was dreamed up by Ben Atkins, who wanted to find a way to support professional triathletes in a line of work where it's incr...

Success in endurance sports (and life) doesn't have to be difficult, and doesn't have to be limited by a lack of natural talent or even motivation.  On the podcast, we talk about five instances when Taren surpassed his limitations and the exact system he used each time to achieve success.

Even if you've never run before, a half-marathon is not out of reach!  On the podcast this week (with a matching video on YouTube), we go step-by-step through what you need to know to get prepared to run your first half-marathon!