The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and motivation for the masses
In this podcast I share the trials and tribulations of a middle-aged amateur triathlete. Take me along with you during your workout to hear about my personal experiences of training and racing and get some motivation to utilize for your own workouts. I'm not a coach. I'm not an interviewer. I'm a fellow triathlete! Feel free to reach me with comments or feedback at [email protected]
Feel free to check out my YouTube channel as well: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lmUEgk9FHNnRFqdgGzL2w/featured
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 173
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Avoid Burnout
Or, rather, recover from burnout or potential burnout. You train hard but do you recover equally as hard? I'm talking end-of-season recovery. Do you do that hard? Maybe you should?
Mind Over Muscle
Your attitude matters! The way you approach a training session, your self-talk and beliefs, all contribute to either a positive or negative impact on your short and long -term performan…
Gel Packets and Index Funds
Triathlon training has a lot in common with financial investing. I went from having almost nothing saved for my retirement at 40 years old to being able to comfortably retire (at least …
Don't be THAT Person at a Party
You know, the person that only talks about triathlon? That only talks about racing? That only talks about that one subject every...single...time. Don't be them! You have my encouragemen…
You’re Running The Wrong Direction!
Track etiquette, I get into it. The Runna app, I get into it. Blue-green algae in most of our local lakes, gotta get out of that!
Do Vaccines Mix With Triathlon Training?
I took the last week off, and even if I hadn't decided to voluntarily, that last shingles vaccine did me in something fierce so I wouldn't have had a choice but to take some time off! C…
Take a Triathlon Break
Taking an extended (but short term break) from training can reap many rewards!
More Learnings from the Victoria Half Triathlon
I did my second Standard Distance race in 2 weeks. Was I able to compete? Did I blow up or was I recovered? Listen to find out. And I'll tell you in advance, I learned a few things tha…
Time To Enjoy All That Training
The bulk of your training is behind you, racing is in front if you. Enjoy it! This is what a winter/spring of training is for. Get immersed in it. Be a spectator as well as a racer. Soa…
Did 70.3 Training Make My Standard Distance Slower?
The big question this year - would exclusive 70.3 training lead to a slower Olympic Distance race? Listen and find out.
Proper Triathlon Pacing
I’ve raced according to: heart rate, pace, speed and power. But these days it’s all about Rate of Perceived Exertion.
Red Light Therapy and Triathlon Training Recovery
I splurged on a red light/near-infrared (NIR) device. So far, I'm loving it. I swear, it has reduced the pain of my patellar tendinopathy. Or it could just be placebo effect :)
What is r…
Add Ritual To Your Training
I've started adding ritual to my non-athletic life and I'm really enjoying it. So, why not add ritual to some of my triathlon practices?
It's Time To Be Brave
I've got 70.3 fitness, what should I do with it? Play it safe? Do the same-old-same-old? Or should I take some risks, should I learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. It's tim…
Ironman 70.3 Victoria Taught Me a Few Things
I didn't think I'd learn much during this race. But, oh boy, did I ever.
I Don't Feel Ready
Is it just me or do many of us suffer from pre-race DOUBT? I've put in the training for 8 months yet I don't think I'll perform to my highest standard. How can that be?
Do you ever feel …
The Mind-Body Connection in Triathlon Training
We are all used to training our bodies for peak performance but what training our minds? Welcome Stoic Journaling!
If you decide to journal, drop me a line and let me know how it's going…
Ironman 70.3 Obsessions
As my race draws closer, I'm starting to obsess over details!
(and yes, I'm aware FTP = Function THRESHOLD Power, brain fart detected!)
First Swim of the Year...And Another Injury?
I hate to sound like a broken record but I may have hurt myself again. Will I ever learn?
A Punch To The Gut
I'm injured, again! Vaccine sickness, nerve compression. When will it stop? Time to bring out my mantra around accepting what I can't control.