The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

What can you learn from studying the race day caloric intake data of other athletes? Sports Scientists have done the research and share their insights on today's episode! Andy Blow and Abby Coleman, from Precision Fuel & Hydration, have conducted and published a number of athlete case studies. Learn from Andy and Abby as they share the average carbohydrate intake for males and females on the b...

Success in triathlon training and racing can be just as much mental as it is physical. You devote numerous hours to swimming, biking, and running to train your body, but what are you doing, if anything, to develop your mind? Can your mindset truly impact your performance results? On today's episode, mental skills coach Bobby McGee and triathlon coach Elizabeth James discuss this, and more! Join th...

What can a coach add to your triathlon experience? Today's episode takes a deep-dive into this question. Join TriDot's Director of Coaching, John Mayfield, and coach Jeff Raines, as they offer insight into the coach/athlete relationship. John and Jeff discuss how utilizing the services of a qualified coach can improve not only your performance, but also your enjoyment of the sport. Find out if par...

You’ve seen the tagline: RemoteRacing is REAL Racing with REAL Results. Behind this tagline is the promise that RemoteRacing is a fair competition, with practical execution, and comparable results. As more and more Remote Races enter the triathlon season, the podcast crew is here to power you towards your BEST possible results. On today’s show, TriDot software engineer Cory Gackenheimer and coach...

We're back for another episode answering YOUR questions! TriDot coaches John Mayfield, Elizabeth James, and Jeff Raines are in the hot seat on this round-robin, rapid-fire episode! Learn how TriDot calculates your planned FTP for future races, and pick up tips to better your bike handling skills. Hear how to combat post-race blues and avoid the bonk on the run. Listen in as the coaches talk about...

How can ketones boost your overall health and well-being? University of Oxford Professor of Physiological Biochemistry, Dr. Kieran Clarke, returns to the podcast to share how your body interacts with ketones differently from other fuel sources. Listen in as Dr. Clarke shares how this novel and exciting fuel source can be used for improving body composition, increasing mental clarity, maintaining a...

Is there an age where you shift from trying to set all-time personal records to being the best you can be at your current age? Today's episode features two stand-out veteran athletes, triathlon legend Kurt Madden (66), and pro triathlete Dede Griesbauer (51), who share their wisdom and tangible tips for excelling in triathlon as your age advances. How does training, nutrition, and mindset change a...

You've heard that swimming is all about technique. But how can you assess and improve your freestyle stroke? On today's episode, two expert coaches, Jeff Raines and Joanna Nami, identify some of the most common stroke deficiencies. Then they break down the freestyle stroke, provide an outline for improvement, and address how to best adapt your stroke to open water swimming. Learn what each coach l...

With so many running shoes on the market, how do you select the right shoe for you? On today's episode, host Andrew Harley is joined by Thomas Neuberger and Meaghan Murray, leaders of Believe in the Run. For over ten years, Believe in the Run has provided their readers with straightforward write-ups and engaging video reviews. Their goal is to provide detailed information to guide your next gear c...

With all the swimming, biking, running, stretching, and lifting you do to train for a multi-sport lifestyle, you put your body through A LOT! Chances are you've dealt with an unpleasant ache or pain. Today's episode is part two in a three-part series covering injury prevention for various portions of your body. In part two, Dr. B.J. Leeper provides an injury-prevention-focused anatomy lesson on a...

Your best triathlon season awaits! On today's episode, coaches John Mayfield and Elizabeth James provide 19 tips to help you make the most of your training sessions and prepare for race day. This episode is packed with practical information to help you maximize your fitness gains, skills, and enjoyment of the sport. From race-day skills to strength training, nutrition, mental training and training...

Join coaches John Mayfield, Elizabeth James, Matt Bach, Jeff Raines, and host Andrew Harley, as they reflect on some of their favorite TriDot Podcast episodes from the past year. Revisit the year's top coaching tips, highlights from key episodes, and special moments with guests of the show. Whether you're a first-time listener or long-time subscriber, there's a piece of advice in here for you! Fin...

Many triathletes say that they've "learned a lot" while training for an IRONMAN. But what exactly did they learn? On today's episode, host Andrew Harley interviews two athletes who belong to the IRONMAN class of 2021. Why did they choose to race the 140.6 distance, and how did they choose which event they wanted to complete? What did the physical and mental preparations teach them? Is there anythi...

Triathletes are often referred to as "endurance athletes." But is it endurance that we build during training? Or is it stamina? The terms stamina and endurance have been commonly, but mistakenly, used interchangeably. Join coaches John Mayfield and Jeff Raines as they explain the difference between stamina and endurance. Jeff and John also discuss how to build stamina, how to build endurance, and...

So many races, so little time —how do you choose which ones to put on your schedule? On today’s episode, coaches John Mayfield and Elizabeth James walk you through planning your perfect season. Learn what to consider when scheduling, such as how long your season should be, how often you should race, incorporating lower-priority events, and more! Make next season your best one yet with some intenti...

How can you keep your training up when the temperatures go down? On today's episode, our northernmost coaches Matt Bach and B.J. Leeper provide cold weather training tips. How will the cold impact your ability to train? What should you wear? What happens to you biologically when training in frigid temperatures? Should your hydration strategy change in the winter time? Matt and B.J. answer all of t...

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For the first time in TriDot Podcast history, we have a podcast takeover! John Mayfield and Elizabeth James serve as your hosts, while Andrew, "The Captain of the Middle of the Pack," is put in the guest seat to share all about his first IRONMAN. What started as a few months of preparation turned into years of training due to cancellations and deferrals, but his moment finally arrived! In celebrat...

A brief summary of this episode

With all the swimming, biking, running, stretching, and lifting you do to train for a multi-sport lifestyle, you put your body through A LOT! Chances are you've dealt with an unpleasant ache or pain. Today's episode is part one in a three-part series covering injury prevention for various portions of your body. In part one, Dr. B.J. Leeper provides an injury-prevention-focused anatomy lesson on a...

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