Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
The Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast is the place to go if you're an age group triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimrunner, or any other type of endurance athlete. Every Friday on the Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast you'll hear fun, engaging and informative endurance-related conversations led by Taren, proving that ordinary people CAN accomplish extraordinary things.
For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and beginner's guides go to https://mymottiv.com/
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 344
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Taren did his first race in 3.5 years. Are Ultrarunners Mentally Strong or Weak? Do you Need a Day off From Training?
This week on the podcast, we discuss Taren's first "race" in three and a half years. We dive into a study about endurance athletes and mental health issues. And we have a solid Q&A section, includi…
How I Think We Can Fix Triathlon. Does Beet Root Juice Work? What Distance Triathlon Should you Do?
It's a solo-Taren show this week, as NTK is on a mini-vacation. On the podcast Taren talks about how he thinks triathlon can be fixed, whether beet root juice works, and which distance of triathlon …
Where do the Fastest Triathletes Come From? Running Technique Pose Method.
Great info on where the fastest triathletes come from, the running "Pose" technique, bike tire sizes, and more! To get a training plan for free, visit mymottiv.com!
Time Efficient Endurance Training Plans. Carb Controversy. Garmin Fitness Recommendations are Silly.
On the podcast this week, we talk about time efficient endurance training plans, the controversy around carbohydrates (carbs), and why Garmin's fitness recommendations are straight-up silly. To get …
Taren Got Put In His Place on the Bike. Is Ironman Getting Lame? How to Open Water Swim Safely
On this week's podcast, Taren got put in his place on the bike. WE answer the question, is Ironman getting lame? And, how to open water swim safely. To train for free, visit mymottiv.com!
Even Taren Needs a Reminder of the Basics. Creatine for Endurance Athletes. Painkillers While Training?
This week on the podcast, even Taren needs a reminder of the basics (specifically, rest!!) Creatine for Endurance Athletes. Painkillers While Training? For a free training plan, head over to mymo…
Ironman Press Release is Questionable. How Much Heavy Lifting Will Impact Performance
On this week's podcast, we discuss how the media release announcing the IRONMAN CEO's retirement is fishy and what it means for the sport... we also talk about how much heavy weight lifting will impa…
NTK's new exercise protocol is ridonkulous. What I’d do differently if I could start over
NTK's new exercise protocol is ridonkulous. What Taren would do differently in his race career if he could start over. To start training for free, visit mymottiv.com and sign up for a free training …
MOTTIV Gear is Now Available! Loneliness is as bad as Smoking? How Often Should You Performance Test?
No Triathlon Kim (NTK) is back from vacation and joins Taren again on the podcast. This week: MOTTIV Gear is Now Available! Loneliness is as bad as Smoking? How Often Should You Performance Test? …
My running career might be…over? Brain Pain Training. Disc Wheel vs No Disc Wheel
Taren is flying solo on the podcast this week. He discusses that his running career might be over, due to an injury. He also answers questions about Brain Pain Training and Disc Wheel vs No Disc Wh…
Running Career Ending Injury. The Best Race for Your Body Type. The Best Cadence for Run Intervals
Will Taren ever run again? We talk about that on the podcast today, after a foot injury he recently sustained. We also talk about the best race for your body type, and the best cadence for run inte…
All In One Nutrition Products. First Half Ironman Success After Weight Loss. Training for Hills on The Bike
Former 400lbs athlete loses over 150lbs and completes his first IM 70.3 training with MOTTIV, we talk about his story as well as all-in-one nutrition products, and training for hills on the bike. Fo…
MOTTIV Coaches seeing Huge Success. What’s the Most Important Discipline in Triathlon?
The coaches who wrote our MOTTIV training plans are having great success in their own racing! We chat about that, some other training news along with MOTTIV wins. Plus, another fun Q&A session, inc…
Super Shoes are Safe. Surfing Taren? New and Improved How to Breathe When Swimming
Are super shoes causing injuries? We get into this topic that's been making headlines lately (spoiler alert: they're not) -- and discuss some good shoe choices for amateur endurance athletes. Also:…
Pros Doping in Triathlon (Shocker), Bike Saddle recommendations, Swapping Endurance Training for Alternatives?
On the podcast this week, Taren answers a popular question, giving his thoughts on the Colin Chartier doping in triathlon news that broke a couple weeks back. We also talk bike saddle recommendation…
COVID Fitness Recovery, Avoid Major Injuries, Scariest Parts of Our Business
On the podcast this week, we talk about how age-group endurance athletes can avoid major injuries, and in the listener-submitted Q&A, we talk about the hardest and scariest parts of owning a business…
Finally got COVID, Super Intense Bike Workout, Should I go Back to Triathlon Taren?
On the podcast this week, Taren is solo as NTK recovers from COVID. He talks about the super intense bike workouts he's been doing, and in listener-submitted Q&A, he's asked if he's going to go back…
New Bike Day, Affordable Gear Announcement, and Tri Bike Comfort
On the podcast, this week, we talk about Taren's new Canyon bike (his dream road bike!), the announcement about our affordable gear soon to be for sale, and we answer listener questions about triathl…
Running Technique Work. Fact or Fiction?
We're talking about run technique on this week's edition of the podcast. Taren is joined by Brodie Sharpe, a physiotherapist who specializes in running injuries and author of the book "Run Smarter", …
Complete Beginners Guide of the Best Running Gear for Women
Running may seem like it should be the same for everyone, but when it comes to running for women, there are a whole different set of considerations. On the podcast this week, we talk to the former E…