Episodes

  • Legends Assemble! The Newest TriDot Experience is Live

    Legends Assemble! The Newest TriDot Experience is Live
    Nov 4 2024
    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 are involved and how this coaching collaboration will make your training experience legendary!
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    59 mins
  • Revisiting Learning From the Pros: Things to Emulate, and Things We Shouldn’t

    Revisiting Learning From the Pros: Things to Emulate, and Things We Shouldn’t
    Oct 28 2024
    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 Elizabeth James discuss what things you should and shouldn't emulate. Listen in as they discuss racing at the elite level and the similarities and differences for training and racing that can be applied for a triathlete at any performance level.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Billy Monger: The Double Amputee Racing for an IRONMAN Record

    Billy Monger: The Double Amputee Racing for an IRONMAN Record
    Oct 21 2024
    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 Relief every step of the way. Joined by his coach, Will Usher, we learn how they prepared Billy for this big goal on the Big Island all while overcoming the adversities of being a double amputee. By the end of this episode, you'll be tracking and cheering for Billy! To support Billy’s mission of raising funds for Comic Relief, click here: https://www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday/challenges/billy/
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • From Blah to Ya! Energizing Your Training Sessions

    From Blah to Ya! Energizing Your Training Sessions
    Oct 14 2024
    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 important for maintaining energy levels. Elizabeth and Ryan cover all of this and more to help you start your next workout better energized!
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Adjusting for Obstacles During Your A-Race Preparations

    Adjusting for Obstacles During Your A-Race Preparations
    Oct 7 2024
    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 of emotions she felt throughout the training cycle, the race itself, and at the finish line while Coach Ryan Tibball spills the coaching secrets used to power her to race-day success! There is 1 week left to purchase a limited edition TriDot Podcast run shirt. The sale closes on October 13th. https://www.varlocustom.com/tridotpod
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Athlete to Triathlete: 8 Transition Stories from 8 Different Sports

    Athlete to Triathlete: 8 Transition Stories from 8 Different Sports
    Sep 30 2024
    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 became a challenge to overcome? Listen in as our athletes provide specific moments in training and racing where their past sporting endeavors had an impact on triathlon. To commemorate National Podcast Day, we are excited to release our commemorative TriDot Podcast run shirt and tri suit kit store, hosted by Varlo Apparel. Varlo empowers all humans to conquer the goals of tomorrow. Logistics of our Varlo Kit Store: 1. The store will be open for purchases through October 13, 2024 at this link -- https://www.varlocustom.com/tridotpod 2. Expected arrival of goods is approximately 9 weeks after team store is closed on October 13th. Visit Varlo online: varlosports.com Varlo Instagram: varlo_apparel
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • You Can Be a Triathlete! 11 Tips for Success

    You Can Be a Triathlete! 11 Tips for Success
    Sep 23 2024
    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 triathlete or have ambitious goals like becoming an IRONMAN, surrounding yourself with the right people is essential. From the importance of a coach, to time management tips while learning to juggle three sports, and even the gear a new athlete must have, Jasmine and Rich will have you ready and motivated to sign up for your first race. Most importantly, get the photographs and HAVE FUN!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 5 Skills to Become a Savvier Short Course Triathlete

    5 Skills to Become a Savvier Short Course Triathlete
    Sep 16 2024
    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 rules for your specific race, and the importance of nailing your swim start, Chris and Raya's five skills to practice will help you become a faster, smarter, and savvier short course athlete!
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    1 hr and 1 min