The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and motivation for the masses Todd Sauder

There is a big difference between becoming overtrained vs. overreaching. One is a serious physical issue and one is a planned period of extra stress. How can you spot the difference.

Are you rushing through life? Are you hurriedly trying to get to that next interesting event? Do you feel impatient? Are you stubbing your toes and banging your elbows into things? Have unexplained bruises? That's me! And I figured out the cause!Can you relate? Drop me a line at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com and let me know I am not alone.

You know that weird piece of gym equipment you've seen people throwing around? Ya, that hunk of cast iron that looks just too heavy to actually pick up, let along swing around your head? The kettlebell. It's a miraculous ball of metal! Little did I know that a single piece of equipment would be able to transform my body into a quivering, aching, sore pile of flesh. And I love it!

Triathlon is expensive! The gear, tech, gels and whatnot can cost thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars. I'll never be able to afford to race :( But wait! You actually don't need that much stuff to participate in triathlon. I'll break down the basics for you.Did I miss something essential? Let me know at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com

Major props to The Stoic Coffee Blog for the content of this week's podcast. I've been thinking about the problem of opinions this week. I had a run in with someone on Reddit that centered around opinions. We don't have to have or share an opinion with anyone about anything! How freeing!Disagree? Share your opinion with me at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com. Share your opinion? It's OK because I asked for it :)

I used to be addicted to my heart rate monitor but now I haven't worn one for 2 years. How do I feel about that? I came to grips with it today.