Train Smooth

Triathlon Coach

Arts EN ↓ 934 episodes

A daily triathlon podcast that answers your training, racing and nutrition questions.

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#157 foot cramps while swimming 15.04.2018 4:59

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question on how to fix cramps in your foot while swimming. I give some advice and tips on how to get this right.

#156 Becoming a better swimmer 14.04.2018 10:40

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question on how a swimmer who swims 1:55 per 100m with an average swim stroke of 60 SPM can improve.

#155 Pre Training Fuel 13.04.2018 2:47

In this episode, I post a old Q&A I did with Margaret from Fuel Right Nutrition on pre training fuel.

#154 Getting everything in for training for a 70.3 11.04.2018 10:34

In this episode of As The Coach, I answer a question on how to get everything in your training week while training for a 70.3.

#153 Interview with Elly Frank 10.04.2018 29:17

I uploaded an old interview I did with pro triathlete Elly Frank. We talk racing, training, nutrition and the business side of being a pro triathlete.

#152 Rest Days vs Easy Days 08.04.2018 8:58

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question on how to structure rest days and easy days within your training program.

#151 Triathlon Kits 07.04.2018 3:52

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I talk about the new style triathlon racing kits vs the old style kits.

#150 First triathlon - Tips 06.04.2018 7:24

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question on doing your first sprint distance triathlon. I give some advice and tips and talk about what to expect.

#149 Strength training through swim, bike & run 05.04.2018 10:30

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I talk about strength training for triathletes who can't get to the gym and need to look at getting their strength sessions through swim, bike and run. I also talk about core strength sessions at home you can do

#148 Finding the right wetsuit 04.04.2018 6:12

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question on how to find the right wetsuit, ways you can find cheap wetsuits and make shore they are right for you.

#147 what should your Ironman 70.3 swim sessions look like 02.04.2018 7:54

In this episode of "Ask The Coach", I answer a question on what should your Ironman 70.3 swim sessions should look like, how often should you go swimming and I give a training block to follow.

#146 When to taper your strength training 01.04.2018 11:12

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I talk about when to start tapering your gym sessions, what to think about within your strength program for Ironman through to sprint distance.

#145 Train Smarter not harder 31.03.2018 4:53

In this episode I talk about training smarter not harder. I break this down and talk about how to reverse engineer your goals and maybe doing both train smarter and harder could be a better option..... If time is available to do so.

#144 Ironman Swim Training 30.03.2018 5:49

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question on what should your Ironman long swim look like. I give a 12 week program to follow and offer some advice and tips.

#143 Creating your own training camp 29.03.2018 6:51

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question on how to structure your own training camp, what you should increase, what should stay the same, things to consider and many tips along the way.

#142 How long will it take to train for an Ironman 28.03.2018 8:29

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I talk about how long it will take to train for an Ironman, what should your avlable training hours should look like and give many suggestions and ideas.

#141 Cycling Power Meter 101 27.03.2018 5:41

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question on the basics of power meter for cyclists. I talk pricing, where to look for a cheap one, what devices to connect them too and more.

#140 how to include gym into an Ironman build 26.03.2018 12:10

IN this episode of Ask The Coach, I talk a about how to include gym work into a Ironman build, things to consider, how long you should spend in the gym, what to expect from the gym work and other ways you can get strength work in

#139 Tubular wheels and punctures during a race 24.03.2018 7:47

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question on having a set of tubular wheels and being worried having a flat tyre. Things to consider, ways to get into a good mindset.

#138 Using a power within your Ironman 70.3 23.03.2018 9:56

In this episode of "Ask The Coach", I answer a question on how to race with your power meter for a Ironman 70.3. I gave many tips and suggestions for training and race day.

#137 Two quick questions 22.03.2018 6:34

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer two quick questions. One on RE (part of a power meter for runners) and a question on my homemade sports gels.

#2 Talking Pro 20.03.2018 12:01

Jack and I talk about what is going on within the pro field of triathlon.

#136 Waking up early to train 19.03.2018 12:52

In this podcast, I talk about waking up early to train. How to get in the right mindset to get out of bed and get going.

#135 How to set your training around two "A Races" 18.03.2018 5:35

In this episode, I answer a question for a athlete who has a half Ironman and a full Ironman as their "A Race" for this season. I set out some information on how to structure each training block to best reach the goal.

#134 70.3 Training (short sessions vs long sessions) 17.03.2018 10:40

In this episode, I talk about 70.3 training and talk about short sessions vs long sessions. What to consider when creating your own program.