The Working Triathlete Podcast

What does it take to drop 10 min off your 70.3 PR and go 4:16?  How can you balance a demanding career and a poor training location and still find time to train at a high level?  Learn how Working Triathlete Chris Hague prepared to crush 70.3 Eagleman while teaching at a boarding school in Jordan. From his vegan diet to race strategy, we cover it all in this podcast.

Are you losing cycling efficiency by riding solely indoors? Conrad and Derek discuss the value of riding outdoors and creating a deliberate focus on cadence. Listen in as these two also talk about common mistakes observed at a recent race and personal experience. Tip- don’t take your time in T1! Questions? Reach out to us at info@workingtriathlete.com

Working Triathlete Coaches Derek Stone, Conrad Goeringer, Alex Leandri and Derek Owens get together and breakdown the sub 7 and sub 8 Ironman Distance performances, recap Music City Triathlon and talk about how several athletes doubled up and raced 2 events over the weekend in Middle Tennessee and discuss how we shouldn't let an uneasy feeling before a race or workout determine how we are going to...

Derek and Conrad recap the pro race at Chatt 70.3 and breakdown some of the performances from their athletes that lead to a Tri Club Victory. Conrad breaks down the importance of adjusting effort during hot and humid races while Derek stresses the importance of being adaptable when something doesn't go to plan. Take a listen and be sure to join us at our next team event!  Have questions? Reac...

The Ironman World Championships moved from Kona for the first time in history to St. George, Utah! We discuss if the new venue and course is worthy of the World Championship title and break down our tops picks for the men's and women's field.  Questions? You can reach us at info@workingtriathlete.com 

Learn how the National Champion mixed relay squad edged out nearly 70 other teams to win the National title at the USAT Multisport National Championships. Get the play by play from the four athletes who took home gold and learn more about this awesome race format!   Have Questions? Reach out to info@workingtriathlete.com! 

We had the opportunity to get all the Working Triathlete coaches on for the first segment of Coaches and Coffee! Today, we formally introduce our newest Working Triathlete coach, Alex Leandri! We also discuss several questions that were submitted by listeners and jumped into what is happening when we train in zone 2 and why it is important to use our “feel-ometer” when we race and train. This is a...

Learn how strength and conditioning can make you a better endurance athlete with Dr. Anh Bui. Coach Derek Stone and Coach Derek Owens discuss Dr. Anh Bui's background as an athlete and as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and talk about the importance of adding strength sessions into a training program. Hear how Dr. Anh Bui faced adversity during the Chicago Marathon and how she overcame an injury by a...

Derek and Conrad discuss successes from Oceanside 70.3, Texas 70.3 and share how several other athletes kicked off the season. This set the stage for the podcast, and they discussed what athletes should consider when planning their annual training plan as well as races to consider. Are you looking to qualify for a World Championship? Do you recover quickly? Are you willing to sacrifice some perfor...

Marshall Martin is a Working Triathlete, top age-group endurance athlete, and accomplished business professional. He has been competing in triathlons and cycling at a high level (including in a few pro races) for 33 years and has the stories to back it up.  His professional accomplishments are also impressive, serving in the C-suite of both start-ups and multibillion-dollar companie...

In this podcast, we chat with Melanie Prohaska, the Marketing and Communications Director for Tri Cle Rock Roll Run.  Get the inside scoop on what it takes to organize, promote, and host a triathlon.  Learn more about how the Tri Cle Rock Roll Run team was able to reinvigorate a historical race and evolve it into one of the premier triathlons in the region.  From permittin...

Learn how to swim better, faster, stronger with Vasa CEO and founder Rob Sleamaker.  Regardless of your swim background or experience, you will benefit from a targeted approach designed to address your unique situation, limiters, and goals. In this podcast, we discuss how triathletes should approach swim training to efficiently improve strength, technique, and fitness.  We cove...

Is it possible to gain fitness and train effectively in the same year one becomes a father and starts a business? Chris Thomas, in true Working Triathlete fashion, did it!  And most importantly, he didn't let triathlon become a chore or jeopardize his family and work life. Learn how: Chris worked with Coach Derek to slash training volume while also gaining fitness Adapted his training to...

What is it like to race a 70.3 while 11 weeks pregnant?   How quickly can one bounce back to triathlon training and racing after having a child?   Is it possible to reach new levels of fitness after having a baby?   In this episode, we chat with Working Triathlete Ana Thompson, who executed an impressive season of triathlon racing in 2021 just months after having her...

Coaches Derek and Conrad discuss the Ironman World Championships in Kona's new 2-day format with wave starts, super shoes, and super spikes, and two big tools many cyclists and triathletes use to train- Zwift and Trainerroad.

Introducing another new coach to the Working Triathlete Family - Derek Owens.  IG: OwensDerekS Also, coach Derek Stone has an announcement as well...  

Working Triathlete Coaches Conrad and Miguel discuss the 2022 race/event calendar, training strategies, long-term fitness development, the psychology of training and racing, the importance of structuring your day, listening to your body, the joy and benefits of leaving your watch at home, and more! Check out the Miguel and Jenna channel on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JennaMiguel-F...

Coaches Derek (derek@workingtriathlete.com) and Conrad (Conrad@workingtriathlete.com) discuss questions from our athletes from our Ask Me Anything. They'll discuss everything from where to start, how to breathe, and what kind of wetsuits can make you faster in the water. Please rate this episode on your favorite podcast platform and share it with a friend!

Derek and Conrad discuss goal setting, workout routines, building habits, and the importance of setting realistic, S.M.A.R.T goals. Read more about it here: https://www.workingtriathlete.com/articles As always, thank you for listening.  If the podcast has helped you, please leave us a review or share it with a friend. Happy New Year!

As we look ahead to 2022, we want to arm our athletes with the proper tools to succeed and reach their goals. January will be a dedicated swim month for the Working Triathlete communication with an emphasis on improving swim technique and frequency. Coach Conrad and Coach Derek will also be providing additional content for the group including tips, video analysis and more! If you are interested in...

Conrad and Derek chat with tech entrepreneur and Working Triathlete Bjorn Larsen about his hyper-efficient build to Ironman Arizona.  Bjorn not only battled injuries, a busy family schedule, other hobbies and a busy career, but he also had some unique challenges around and on race day.

Coaches Conrad and Derek discuss a lot about the faster times we are seeing in triathlon among the pro and age group field.

Working Triathlete Coach Derek Stone took on his first standalone marathon in Nashville this weekend! In this episode, Derek talks about the race, how he trained in a short period of time, what he wishes he could've done differently, and the major life changes surrounding the race.

We sat down with Working Triathlete and Swim Coach, Miguel Mattox and discuss his swimming and coaching background and also a had brief recap of Ironman Florida.

Alex overcomes adversity to crush North Carolina 70.3 and finish under 5 hours.  She went from cheering on Working Triathlete athletes at the 2021 World Championships in St. George, UT, set a goal to compete at the 2022 World Championships and claimed her spot on the starting line!  Hear how the race went, how she brings consistency to training, and how the Working Triathlete group motiv...