The Working Triathlete Podcast

The coaches get in a spirited discussion about Magnus Ditlev controversial DQ at Challenge Budva-Montegero and on some little-known rules that you should be aware of before your next race. Did you know crossing the finish line side-by-side with a friend is against the rules?  Hear about that along with substances that athletes have gotten suspended for as well.

Coach Conrad hit a big goal of a sub-9:00 performance in Muncie ... but was it enough to qualify for Kona? Coach Derek talks to him about the course, the race plan, what went right, and what Conrad wants to improve on before the next big Ironman!

Conrad coaches for Working Triathlete but now is preparing to take on Ironman Indiana. He talks with Coach Derek and breaks down the race strategy for this event with the swim, bike, and run - plus how they coach their athletes heading into triathlons. Don't think you can do a triathlon?  The coaches disagree and give tips on finding the race that suits your strengths as well.

With St. George, UT being a return location for this event next year, Derek and Conrad break down the course and the 2021 race, with what to prepare for in 2022! How crazy was the weather at this year’s 70.3 World Championships in St. George? How did the pro race unfold? What was the course like? Is it possible to ride up Snow Canyon on a fixie? With the World Championships coming back to St. Geor...

Derek and Conrad talk about the upcoming World Championships in St. George, UT.  Top picks in the pro fields, navigating the course and the coaches answer your questions.  Even if you're not racing, there's practical advice on time zone body clock adjustments, starting the race later than normal, nutrition during the race, and more!

We sat down with Working Triathlete, Seth Gourson and discuss the importance of cultivating habits to build consistency.  Episode Notes:  3:17 Why is consistency important to us?  10:08 Framework for consistency  20:30 Something is better than nothing  22:45 Advice from Coach Derek  25:40 Start to build consistency  32:30 Trick/hacks from Seth, Conrad, and Derek&...

Charlie is a Working Triathlete from Houston, TX who wanted to change up multisport training and decided to ascend a mountain! Charlie talks about how he balances the training with his young family and demanding career and gets into the story of climbing Mt. Rainier!

Andrew Cenkner takes on Ohio 70.3 which resulted in a PR of 4:20! He found the sport by looking for a new challenge and completed his first 70.3 on a road bike with flat pedals. We break down each discipline and discuss the 2 transition logistics, crowd support and finish line on Ohio Wesleyan University’s Track. Andrew is a private Day Trader by profession and discusses the importance of discipli...

John Huber is a Working Triathlete and looked to Crit (cycling) racing for a new challenge. A few lessons were learned after his first race and he was determined to come out on top the next event at the Music City Crits. This race series takes place at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and offers several different courses from week to week. We talk about the lessons learned, the benefits to racin...

Sometimes before a race, you need a new bike.  And as many triathletes know, bikes and bike parts are hard to come by these days. Check out WT Jason Zinser and not only his great story about the power of a community, but how he persevered in the Clydesdale National Championship.

Coach Derek and Coach Conrad are joined by three Working Triathlete athletes who joined the team for a half marathon run through Yellowstone National Park.  Check out the experiences of Josh, Mark, and Phillip - and see where they finished as a team. Running a National Park race is a low-pressure way we connect with our peers and have fun. Conrad also tells us what to expect for the 2022 National...

Coach Derek and Coach Conrad talk about how the right equipment can make such a big difference in your training and race! Bike tires, clothes, and more - this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Coaches Derek and Conrad talk about current events including the Olympics, dunking, and 100 full distance triathlons in 100 days!

Seth Gourson never competed in a triathlon before.  How did he finish under 5 hours and earn a qualifying slot at the world championships? Mindset.  Practice.  And executing the coach's plan! The Working Triathlete member joins Derek and Conrad to talk about the race, what he would do differently, overcoming injury and more.  Plus - he drops some personal info at the end you want to hear!

If you want to be inspired to move - let alone participate in triathlon, this is the episode for you! Working Triathlete Member Drew Magid joins the podcast to talk about how tour life with Imagine Dragons left him looking like someone he didn't know ... and what he did about it! Drew shares some practical tips for those that just need to start something (like he needed to) and where it's leading...

Working Triathlete Anthony Didian had a running background, but after only 18 months of triathlon training, he's qualified for St. George! Derek and Conrad talk through the brutal conditions Anthony faced in Florida, what he did right, and what he wants to do better the next time.  There are multiple tips throughout this episode to help you be a better triathlete.

Conrad and I sit down with Working Triathlete, Miguel Mattox and talk about his swim background, entry to triathlon and his experience with his 70.3 debut at Florida 70.3. Hint, he wins!  

Drills.  Stroke Rate.  What should we be focusing on when training? Conrad Goeringer and Derek Stone talk about swimming fundamentals, what drills may be necessary to improve, and the best filming techniques to quality feedback from a coach. As always - we're here to help you achieve your goals!  Take a listen and please connect with us on any questions you may have. Have questions? contact us by...

Conrad and I discuss an article he posted on TrainingPeaks about ways to focus on efficient training.  1. Emphasize frequency and consistency over occasional big days 2. Stop obsessing over volume and instead work on executing a balanced plan 3. Allocate intensity relative to your goals 4. Allocate time relative to your goals—especially for the swim 5. Know your intensity zones and meticulously tr...

Conrad Goeringer and myself bring on Jim Green to walk us through the #4 episode of the Performance Pathway.  Trust the Process and Follow the Process! 

-We chat about our challenges buying a new home  - A brief chat about Challenge Miami  - Buying items to help you or to motivate?  - Camp!  You can reach us at derek@workingtriathlete.com and conrad@workingtriathlete.com 

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