The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

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...

Building a strong body is essential for sustaining triathlon success. This week strength savvy Coaches Matt Sommer and Elizabeth James walk us through the benefits and best practices for triathlon strength training. Building strength is more than just lifting heavy weights - it's also mobility, stability, and recovery. From walking into the gym for the first time, to advanced tactics for experienc...

Whatever address you call home, where you live presents challenges and opportunities for your training. Whether you live in the heart of a major city or the remote countryside, at high elevation or at sea level, or even somewhere flat versus somewhere hilly, you have to adapt to get the most out of your training. Coaches Will Usher and Tony Washington bring their tips for training where you live....

When the triathlon race season comes to a close triathletes enter what has traditionally been called the offseason. Thankfully all this time off from racing doesn’t mean we have to take time off from improving our fitness. Today, coaches Brady Hoover, Jeff Raines, and Ryan Tibball share how to make the most of your offseason. They’ll discuss extra rest and recovery, focusing on a single discipline...

We're back for another episode of answering YOUR questions! TriDot coaches Jeff Raines, Elizabeth James and Jenn Reinhart are in the hot seat on this round-robin, rapid-fire episode! Learn how to ease back into training after injury, incorporating more strength work to your workout schedule, and tips for open water swimming when open water isn't nearby. Listen in as the coaches talk about tubeless...

For the last two years The TriDot Triathlon Podcast has ended the show with a tip from a TriDot coach. Today we celebrate our 100th coach cool down tip! Vanessa Ronksley joins Andrew Harley to look back on her favorite recordings. From what Vanessa tells herself everyday to the tip that is really ten tips, we recall some of the best cooldowns over the last hundred episodes. We discuss identity, tr...

Do you know how to dial in your training zones for each workout? Have you mastered how zone 4 pace feels in the water or zone 2 heart rate feels on a run? An athlete's fitness is constantly changing so therefore the the feel of each training zone will change as well. This week Coaches Jeff Raines and Ryan Tibball join the podcast to discuss the importance of training at a variety of paces and shar...

Inspired by popular demand, we proudly present the official 2024 TriDot Podcast holiday gift guide! Whether you are a new or seasoned athlete, getting new gear or replacing something old, our team has ideas for you! Coaches Brandy Ramirez and Chris Navin join Andrew Harley to share their favorite gift ideas for any athlete across multiple budget amounts. From stocking stuffers to bike upgrades, el...

A habit is a routine behavior that is often subconsciously repeated - and we all have good habits and bad ones. Today, Coach April Spilde and Coach Rich Soares join the podcast to share how to break away from bad tendencies and create positive behavioral patterns. Coach Rich shares some tips on how to translate this into your triathlon training while Coach April discusses how to rewire the brain t...

When the holiday season ramps up it can be difficult for a dedicated triathlete to balance training with family time and seasonal celebrations. Coach Raya Usher and Coach Brady Hoover bring an abundance of holiday spirit and coaching wisdom to help us find the right balance. Brady shares his secrets to training while traveling while Raya reminds us to prioritize the most important workouts! You'll...

Some triathletes enter the sport and exit relatively quickly. Others plug in and stay for a while. But then there are lifers, who start their triathlon journey and stay as long as possible. Fresh off of his 50th IRONMAN, Coach Kurt Madden joins Coach Jenn Reinhart to share how they have both stayed in the sport for almost 50 years. They’ll discuss strategies for keeping your body healthy, maintain...

How do cheerleading, modern pentathlon, roller derby, and racing cars all connect to triathlon? In this episode, Coach Joanna Nami and Vanessa Ronksley talk to ten athletes who came to triathlon from different sporting backgrounds. From tennis to wrestling and even surfing, these athletes share their athletic experiences and provide wisdom learned along the way. What lessons carried over? What bec...

If we told you that the triathlon legends of yesterday are teaming up to coach the legends of tomorrow, would you want to know more? Today on the podcast Mark Allen, Matt Bach, and Andrew Harley talk all about TriDot Legends, the TriDot subscription level where award-winning triathlon training meets guidance from triathlon's greatest icons so you can build your own legacy. Come learn what legends...

With more live race coverage, social media posts, and YouTube channels, you have better access to the lives and training secrets of pro triathletes than ever before. And while there are many things you can take from the tri life of the pros and apply to your own training and racing, there are other things that you shouldn't adopt. On today's episode, Ironman Champion Matt Bach and Pro Triathlete E...

Whether it’s on 4 wheels or two blades, Billy Monger was born to race. As a young race car driver, Billy lost his legs after a mid-race wreck. Today Billy is a professional Formula 1 broadcaster who is always looking for a new challenge. This week, Billy will attempt to break the World Record for a double amputee at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona and has been raising money for Comic Relie...

With day to day triathlon training, it can be hard to enter every workout feeling strong and energized. On this episode, Coaches Elizabeth James and Ryan Tibball share their strategies for beginning every workout in a positive place. How is your body feeling? What is your personal ideal workout time? How dialed in is your nutrition and hydration? Are you getting enough recovery? All of these are i...

Every triathlete dreams of a flawless build up to that big upcoming A-Race. But reality rarely delivers an obstacle free path to the finish line. Vanessa Ronksley's training for the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice was far from ideal. On today’s episode, her story serves as a case study for how one athlete and coach made necessary adjustments to the A-Race preparations. Vanessa recalls the range...

How do synchronized swimming, basketball, gymnastics, and hockey all connect to triathlon? In this episode, Coach Matt Sommer and Andrew Harley talk to eight athletes who came to triathlon from different sporting backgrounds. From rowing to figure skating and even equestrian, these athletes share their athletic experiences and provide wisdom learned along the way. What lessons carried over? What b...

Do you know someone who is interested in triathlon, but they're not quite sure where to start? This episode is for them! Coaches Jasmine Moezzi and Rich Soares join host Andrew Harley to share 11 tips to begin your journey. Jasmine and Rich found triathlon from different athletic backgrounds and share their stories as well as lessons learned along the way. Whether you want to be a leisurely triath...

Do you enjoy the fast and furious style of sprint, super sprint and Olympic distance triathlons? Coaches Raya Usher and Chris Navin join host Andrew Harley to share five skills to master for short course racing. Raya and Chris have raced and coached for many years and stress the importance of learning how to race at threshold without blowing up! From working on your bike skills, to knowing the rul...

Do you have an unconventional schedule and still want to train and race to your maximum potential? Do you struggle to fit in training with travel? Can you still prioritize nutrition while on the road? Coaches April Spilde and Julie McPhilomy join host Vanessa Ronksley to share how they balance training, racing, and their social life with their non-traditional work schedules. From April's service i...

Are you ready to become an IRONMAN but not sure where to start? The full distance is intimidating and can seem exponentially more daunting than an IRONMAN 70.3. Andrew Harley and Vanessa Ronksley have learned A LOT hosting the podcast and this week they'll share the 10 tips they personally provide to friends who ask for their advice about stepping up to IRONMAN. TriDot will have you physically rea...

A new week, a new integration! Zwift and TriDot have joined forces for a top notch indoor training experience. On this episode, Zwift's Global Product Marketing Specialist, Joseph "Joe" Battisti, and 5x World Champion, Craig "Crowie" Alexander, join host Andrew Harley to reveal how this integration strengthens and motivates your cycling. After logging numerous and mundane indoor miles, Joe found Z...

What if we told you new goggles could help you nail your next TriDot swim workout? TriDot and FORM Smart Goggles have joined forces to enable athletes to follow their workout in the water better than ever before! FORM's Director of Business Development, Scott Dickens (a former Olympic swimmer), joins Coach Dan Caskie and Andrew to discuss the recent integration and how it can elevate your swim exp...

With three different sports and lots of equipment, the likelihood that SOMETHING goes wrong during a triathlon is high. But how you react can make or break your race! On this episode, Coaches Kurt Madden and Louise Strydom join host Andrew Harley to alleviate your anxieties about what troubles could arise. Kurt and Louise not only share their personal stories of perseverance, but also offer valuab...