Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice TriVelo Coaching

Welcome back to another case study.

Today we’re talking about an athlete who had two clear objectives:1. Finally see some improvement2. Be able to finish a 70.3

And not just finish, but finish strong running the whole half marathon.

She came to us quite frustrated at how hard she was training, yet how she was seeing no improvement.

Tune in to see what he did in her training to tick both her goals!

Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Why Athletes Don’t Improve04:30 - Where Was This Athlete?07:00 - Using The Wrong Bike12:00 - Endurance Ride: Goal and Purpose14:30 - Running Sessions: Endurance VS Intensity19:30 - Confidence in the Race21:10 - Race Execution23:45 - Surviving Your First Half Ironman

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
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Contrary to popular belief, being endurance fit doesn't automatically translate to being triathlon fit. 

In this episode, we dissect the unique demands of triathlon and uncover the essential training methods needed to excel in this multifaceted sport. 

From swim to bike to run, we'll unravel the top priorities that will propel you towards triathlon-specific endurance and race readiness. 

As always this episode is brought to you by Giant. For all your bike training and racing needs, ride life, ride giant.

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00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Gratitude03:30 - Cyclings Cardinal Sin08:05 - Where To Spend More Time Training?16:25 - How To Boost Triathlon Endurance16:50 - The Number 1 Priority21:30 - When To Start Doing More25:00 - What’s The End Goal?32:30 - Base Endurance VS Race Endurance36:20 - Calculating Your Race Intensity38:50 - Proper Fueling41:05 - VO2 Max SessionsIf you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
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Welcome back to another case study!

In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Tommy, a triathlete whose story begins as a classic tale of perseverance. Join us as we uncover the challenges Tommy faced, from a chance encounter in the toilets to his underpreparedness at Geelong in 2023. Despite finishing 90th in his age group out of 105, Tommy's determination shines through.

Tune in as we explore the highs, lows, and lessons learned from Tommy's triathlon journey.

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00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Athlete Introduction and Background03:15 - Athlete Results: Data Comparison06:30 - Previous Training Background09:30 - Good Runner; Lacking Endurance12:30 - Changes in Training and Improvements14:30 - Lessons for Age Group Athletes18:10 - Finding Consistency in Training22:45 - Stop Trying to be Perfect23:20 - Learning How To Ride Better26:30 - Training Process and Progress

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
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Is there an optimal cadence you should be cycling at?

Is lower cadence or higher cadence proven to be a more efficient way of riding?

More specifically, is your current cadence slowing you down?

These are the questions we’re answering in today’s episode.

As always this episode is brought to you by Giant. For all your bike training and racing needs, ride life, ride giant.

Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction00:45 - Gratitude04:10 - Cycling's Unwritten Rule08:10 - Cycling's Devastating Crashes14:55 - Flanders and Roubaix Review26:15 - Cadence and Gear Selection27:30 - The Most Efficient Cadence31:30 - Training Broad Cadence Range35:00 - Athletes and Gear Range38:45 - Changing Gears Properly48:10 - How To Stay in Your Power Range54:40 - Training How You Race56:30 - Hands on the Lever

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
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Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Heart Break in Tokyo: Gen Gergson's Marathon Journey05:10 - Finding Triumph in Adversity08:45 - Gen Gregson's Session of the Day12:45 - How to Deal with Setbacks15:30 - Recovering From Injury17:35 - Olympic Selection Preparations21:20 - Fun and Challenging Training Sessions22:17 - Training and Overcoming Fear From Injuries27:15 - Cross-Training Between Marathons31:10 - Mindset Shift: Less is Okay35:01 - Huge Leap in Valencia47:20 - Running, Injury Recovery, and Pregnancy56:30 - Half-Marathon to Marathon Journey01:00:44 - Training Sessions: GC to Valencia01:06:20 - Marathon Mid-week Sessions01:11:30 - Gen's Taper Weeks01:15:00 - Running Pain Free01:17:00 - Fun and Family01:22:30 - Success: Process VS Outcome

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
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Maximize Your Race Day Potential!

In today's episode, we're delving into the 4 key sessions crucial for reaching peak performance. 

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting your journey, we've got you covered with practical sessions and guidance to ensure you're race-ready. 

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Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:50 - Gratitude03:50 - Should You Hi 5 Other Athltetes?05:30 - Is Drafting Cheating For Age Groupers?10:00 - Tour of Flanders Predictions 14:00 - Race Ready Preparations18:50 - Aligning Ability & Expectations26:00 - Gerard Wins Another Aus Title28:40 - 4 Race Ready Key Sessions29:00 - Session #1 34:30 - Session #2 42:00 - Session #3 45:00 - Race Over-fueling47:45 - Session #4

If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
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