The 99% (A triathlon podcast)

Episode #104 Getting faster in the offseason In this episode we discuss specific ways you can focus on swim, bike or run and get faster in one of the three this offseason. We also chat about Marilyn's recent race success and my new mountain bike!

Episode #103 who do we coach? In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss some of the various types of athletes they coach and do a "shallow dive" on their coaching philosophy and what they are doing now with their athletes. 

Episode #102 Ironman World Championships Kona We are so excited to watch 2000+ of the best female athletes in the world compete this weekend in Kona! We run through some tips for execution for race day.  Kona is a magical place to race with an amazing atmosphere, enjoy it! 

Episode #101 Long Term Athletic Development  The offseason and preseason is the best time of the year to make athletic gains. It is the time when you don't need to be race fit and you can really focus on specific aspects of your sport. Jesse and Marilyn discuss how to make the most of your time away from racing this year!

Episode #100 Learnings from Ironman World Championships - Nice This race was exciting start to finish. We dive into the location, the only mens Ironman race, the course and much more. If you are planning a race in Europe or heading to this race next year, this is worth a listen!

Episode #99 Understanding Fatigue Fatigue is a difficult thing to handle for athletes. Some is good, More can be better but timing is crucial. Understanding how much fatigue you can manage is an important part of training and life. We dive into the sensations around fatigue and how much is too much!?

Episode #98 Racing Ironman World Championships How should you adjust your training for Ironman World Championships in Nice, France? Marilyn and I run through prep specifically for a course like Nice. The ocean swim, hilly bike and exposed run play a big role in preparation. We also discuss the role travel plays for an international race. 

Episode #97 Nutrition around race day In this episode we are joined by Erin Green( https://www.eringreenracing.com/ ) We discuss all things nutrition around race day. We deep dive into some hot preloading topics like carbs, sodium, magnesium, and deloading caffeine. Enjoy!

Episode #96 Race Day Nutrition In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse dive into race day nutrition. We go go through what we have had success with while racing and advice for athletes of all speeds as far as what to think about while coming up with a nutrition plan for race day!

Episode #95 Transitions through sports In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse chat about how to effectively transition from one phase of your sporting career to another. The amount of endurance sports out there is growing rapidly, and well we are all getting older! These lead to many phases in sport, we talk about how to navigate that. 

Episode # 94 Setting Expectations In this episode we discuss setting expectations for race performance based on your training, ability, and race experience. We talk about how to have a realistic approach to your race. We used Marilyn's recent race at Ironman St. George 70.3 as a spring board for our discussion. 

Episode #93 Doping in Triathlon Doping in sport is a problem. Triathlon maybe cleaner than most, but it is clearly still there. We hope everyone can remain positive, focus on the clean athletes at the highest level, and if you think you see something, say something. Wada is ready to listen to you. Places to report: https://speakup.wada-ama.org/frontpage www.reveal.sport/setup Check your medication...

Episode #92 Run Intensity In this Episode Marilyn and I discuss our thoughts on prescribing run intensity, whether it be strides, speed work, threshold or tempo. We debrief my Paris Marathon and touch on run fueling a bit!

Episode #91 Ironman Texas Race Tips This episode is a short recap of advice from Marilyn and I on how to execute well at Ironman Texas. This is the season opener in North America so it is good to review Ironman execution and on this course! 

Episode #90 The long Run In this episode we discuss running long. We spend some time discussing how each of us tend to structure our long runs and how they play into the overall training block. We are also taking bets on Jesse's time for the Paris Marathon!

Episode #89 GORDO Byrn We were fortunate enough to spend 90 minutes learning from a lifetime of success in and out of sport. We chatted with Gordo Byrn UltraMan Champion, Ironman Canada 2nd (with a 2:46 run!), author of Going Long, dad, and all around great guy. We learned how he was able to take his live through several giant transformations and always be successful. This one was hands down my fa...

Episode # 88 The long swim I have been swimming with The Wildcats, sounds similar but this Swiss Team is a bit different than the Tricats. They have been doing some pretty big swims and it made me question some thoughts I have on pool time. Marilyn, Elliot and I chat about swim session duration and who might benefit from swimming big!  

Episode #87 The end of January... What should you be doing now?   In this episode we chat about the focus of our athletes training now. What should you be thinking about? Focusing on? working on? Well it depends but here is our take. 

Episode #86 End of the year review and Goals! In this Episode Jesse, Marilyn and Elliot review their process for goal setting and a review of the previous season. Marilyn has some great resources for you to check out: https://www.marilynchychotacoaching.com/guidelines-forms We also discuss our own goals for 2023!

Episode #85 Pura Vida Challenge! In this episode we are fortunate to be joined by Dan and Jennifer the brains behind the The Pura Vida Cycling Challenge. This camp is so much more than a cycling camp in Costa Rica. To hear about the history, mission and good this camp does have a listen! To read more check it out here - https://www.puravidacyclingchallenge.com/

Episode #84 The new 5-2 The structure of stress to rest has always been a key to building fitness. Nills Van Der Poel has made the 5 days on 2 days off weekly set up a new trend. Is this for you? 

Episode # 83 Racing successfully late season This has been a LONG year of racing. In this podcast we discuss how to be successful in a late season race. We deep dive into the specific challenges you face when preparing in the fall. We also dive into Jesse's prep and benchmarks for Ironman Arizona! 

Episode #82 Kona Review Elliot, Marylin and Jesse discuss how the first time back on the big island in three years went! A lot to unpack from two days of racing with a ton of fireworks!!

Episode #81 Kona Worlds finally!!! In this episode Marilyn and Jesse dive into some pro tips for racing on the island. We discuss the pro race and dynamics and how to stay with in yourself no matter what race you are in! Be patient out there and enjoy the island!

Episode # 80 Hitting the Essence of a workout What is the essence of a workout? If the training peaks box goes green did you nail the workout? If you are over on every power target did you get extra credit? In this episode Marilyn and Jesse are joined by Brian Stover of Accelerate 3- https://accelerate3.com to discuss this fundamental but often missed topic. What is the coach really asking for fro...