The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

On the heels of the announcement that he'll soon be calling his last race, Mike Reilly, “The Voice of IRONMAN,” joins us for today's episode! And we’ve got plenty of memorable moments to share from his career. Listen in as Mike shares what led him to the microphone, a typical IRONMAN day for the famous announcer, and how the iconic finish line call "You Are An IRONMAN" came to be. Tune in for a st...

Today's episode tackles a "weighty" topic: a triathlete's relationship with their body weight. How do you know what weight is optimal for you? Is leaner better? Is there an ideal “race weight” you should strive for? Should you measure body fat percentage and know your BMI in addition to information from a standard scale? Dr. Krista Austin and Advanced Sports Dietician Taryn Richardson answer these...

Professional Triathlete Cody Beals is known for being radically transparent with information about his career. From sharing session metrics to training-related health issues he's experienced to his finances as a pro triathlete, Cody doesn't withhold! On today's episode, Beals talks about his Tri journey and provides insight into the business and financials of being a professional triathlete. What...

From a small group of athletes in California, to the expansion into a worldwide sport, the popularity of triathlon has grown tremendously. Today's episode brings together the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All-Time, TriDot Coach Mark Allen, and a behind-the-scenes visionary who has contributed greatly to triathlon's growth, Scott Zagarino. These two remarkable athletes, having been on the triathlon...

We're back for another episode answering YOUR questions! TriDot coaches John Mayfield, Joanna Nami, and Jeff Raines are in the hot seat on this round-robin, rapid-fire episode! Learn how to best plan your season for a peak performance, shorten your transition times, and combat post-race nausea. Listen in as the coaches talk about returning to training after illness, implementing a run/walk strateg...

Triathlon can be an expensive sport. But you don't have to break the bank to race! On today's episode, coaches John Mayfield and Elizabeth James present 18 money-saving hacks. Listen in for tips on how you can save on race registrations, gear, travel, lodging, and more! A big thanks to UCAN for being a long time partner of the podcast! At TriDot we are huge believers in using UCAN to fuel our trai...

Taking care of your skin is crucial to staying moving, both in training and on the race course. So today we are hitting a crucial topic for multi-sport athletes: skin care! Craig DiGiovanni, one of the original founders of Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products, and Coach Jeff Raines talk through the typical skin ailments athletes face. Then Craig discusses how to thwart the negative impacts of unpleasant...

Success in triathlon is influenced by many, many factors, more than in other sports. The biggest factor is your "engine" but there are countless skills that will earn you "free speed" and drop time from your performances. On today's episode, TriDot coaches John Mayfield and Joanna Nami cover 16 skills that will have you racing faster than ever before. From the swim start to the finish line, listen...

Your best race performance requires you to toe the line in a prepared and healthy state. In fact, health is the foundation upon which training and peak race performance sit. There's no doubt that triathlon training puts the body through significant stress, and that stress must be paired with proper recovery. So what's the best way to stay healthy and injury-free this season? On today's episode, Dr...

How is your riding position? On paper, a bike fit is an applied science. In practice, a proper bike fit is an art. In a space where a few millimeters here and a few degrees there make all the difference, it’s no wonder that many triathletes will travel far and wide to find a fitter that knows his or her craft. Joining us for today's show, to teach us everything triathletes need to know about bike...

Today’s episode features Mark Allen, ESPN’s Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time, a legendary triathlon coach, and the NEWEST MEMBER of the TriDot Family! You’ll hear from Mark himself how he ascended to the top of the sport, conquered his demons through a shift in mindset, and won the 1989 IRONMAN World Championship in an epic duel known as “Iron War.” Hear why Mark chose TriDot to write the ne...

I scream, you scream, we all scream for caffeine! While you are likely familiar with the stimulating effects of caffeine, do you know how to optimize your fueling approach utilizing this legal performance enhancer? Caffeine is one of just a handful of substances scientifically proven to make a difference. On today's episode, Andy Blow and Matt Bach talk about using caffeine in the right amounts, i...

Today’s episode features Olympian and Triathlon Hall of Famer, Barb Lindquist. Host Andrew Harley and coach Elizabeth James interview Barb about her dominating career at the Olympic distance and her post-racing career specializing in developing Olympic hopefuls. Join us as Barb recalls pivotal moments from her racing career, including representing the USA at the Olympics, shares what motivated her...

Athlete stories have the power to touch, move, and inspire you. And there is great value in hearing others' experiences and learning from their journeys. On today's episode, host Andrew Harley interviews three athletes who raced IRONMAN Texas. Hear stories of peer pressure to register, racing for a Kona qualification, and redemption from a prior DNF. In this "one race, three journeys” you'll get i...

Do you experience "pregame butterflies" before an event? How do you know if your nervousness and increase in adrenaline are good things preparing you for competition, or pre-race anxiety that may inhibit your performance? On today's episode, coaches John Mayfield and Joanna Nami answer this and more! The coaches identify common causes of anxiety and discuss strategies for easing the anxiousness. L...

Improve your training results by better understanding the "how" and "why" behind your training. Get behind-the-scenes insight into the training optimization that produces your training each day. Learn how to get the most out of your training when life happens and things don't go as planned. Huge thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for partnering with us on this episode. To learn more about Pr...

What has two wheels and flies? You! After you properly prep your bike and dial in your setup for race day. On today's episode, coaches John Mayfield and Jeff Raines walk through all of the considerations for your bike's race day readiness. John and Jeff discuss rolling resistance for wheels, tires, and tubes; ensuring the function of bearings and brakes; and matching your gearing to the hills on y...

Do you du? While swim, bike, then run tops the multisport world as the most commonly raced pattern, it’s not the only race format! On today's episode, coach John Mayfield and experienced duathlete Andy Blow focus specifically on the duathlon. Why should you give a duathlon a go? What differences could you expect in your training approach? What tips will help you race your fastest run-bike-run? Joh...

There's little argument that good nutrition is key to your best triathlon performance. Not only is it important to fuel well during a tough session, but the calories we eat between sessions are important too! On today's episode, expert nutritionist Dr. Krista Austin and pro triathlete Elizabeth James discuss nutrient-dense foods and how to incorporate them into your meals. Dr. Austin defines nutri...

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 three in a three-part series covering injury prevention for various portions of your body. In part three, Dr. B.J. Leeper provides an injury-prevention-focused anatomy lesson o...

If you love data and metrics, you won’t want to miss this episode! TriDot founder and CEO, Jeff Booher, and TriDot Coach, John Mayfield, discuss Fitness, Stress, and Readiness (FSR). TriDot's optimization manages the fitness you are building, the training stress you are facing, and the performance readiness you are achieving so that you can perform at your best, at just the right time, on race day...

That's right - we went there! This episode may get us labeled as "potty mouths," but coaches Matt Bach and Joanna Nami were willing to dump some knowledge on a topic athletes are often hesitant to ask about. Join us for a mostly mature conversation about bathroom basics for triathletes. How do you take care of business pre-race? How do you minimize port-o-potty stops during your next event? To pee...

There's little argument that triathlon is primarily an endurance sport. But some athletes choose to go the extra distance (quite literally!) and endure an extraordinary challenge: an Ultraman. Ultraman Triathlon is a three-day, 515 km (320 mile) multisport race. Today's episode welcomes three ultra-distance competitors: Jason Verbracken, Kurt Madden, and Ande Wegner. Jason, Kurt, and Ande walk lis...

Join us for part one of a two-part episode series focused on short-course triathlon racing! Coaches John Mayfield and Jeff Raines discuss planning and preparation for your next sprint or Olympic tri. Whether you are looking to race your first or your fastest short-course event, John and Jeff offer insight into scheduling your race and making the most of your training. Learn what type of training i...

Join us for part one of a two-part episode series focused on short-course triathlon racing! Coaches John Mayfield and Jeff Raines discuss planning and preparation for your next sprint or Olympic tri. Whether you are looking to race your first or your fastest short-course event, John and Jeff offer insight into scheduling your race and making the most of your training. Learn what type of training i...