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
- 174
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Top 10 Endurance Training Considerations
First off, more butt crack stories, who knew I had so many? And then I run through a list of things you should consider while maximizing the effectiveness of your endurance training. Th…
Apparently This Kettlebell Is Wrecking Me
I'm in a fight with my training program. It seems to think that my kettlebell program is too hard and I need to dial things back, take it easy. But I feel fine. Hrumph!
Make Training More Comfortable
You work hard, you sweat a lot, training can be uncomfortable. You owe it to yourself to make it as enjoyable as possible!
My Name Is Structure
I am not a "natural planner". I don't enjoy planning or making lists, that feels too restrictive to me. I want the freedom to change at a moment's notice, make decisions at the last sec…
Packing On The Pounds
Oh, don't we all love the off season/early season when we gain all that extra bodyfat? Not! Every year I resolve not to gain any weight in the post-race season and every year I fail. Si…
Should You Train With Covid?
I think I'm sick. What if it's Covid? Should I train anyway, since I don't feel that sick? What's it's the flu or even just a mild cold? What should I do? Wait, I'm on vacation. I think…
Forget California Surfin'...Run and Run Some More
How do you effectively train without a bike? You run more! I'm into 1 week of a 3 week vacation and have stepped up my running, hoping to keep injury at bay. And who doesn't enjoy runni…
Take a Chill Pill
Vacations are meant to be relaxing. Can you train on a vacation? Sure but what if you can't be consistent? What if you miss many days in a row? What if your plans to stay fit start to f…
I Might Be In Denial
Another season of training is underway! And this time I've decided to take on Ironman 70.3 Victoria (Canada). 1 week into training and some things are working as expected while other pa…
I'm Not Ready
I've enjoyed the past 28 days of not working out too much! But now I have to begin a new 8 month training block for Ironman 70.3 Victoria and I don't feel ready.
I'm More Sore Now Than When I Train
Am I alone in feeling more sore during my extended breaks from training than I feel while in the middle of intense training? So weird. But even weirder is when ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE B…
A Half of a Lot Is a Lot!
Wish me luck, I'm about to bite off a race distance that I've only ever done once before. And that, uh, didn't go very well.
The Cherry On Top
That's it, I've completed my last race of the season, and do I have some stories to tell!
Do you have any race stories to tell me? Please share at [email protected]
Training Feels Like a Drug
I was overwhelmed by the feeling of gratitude after my last training session. I mean, I was SMACKED with an incredible feeling of joy and happiness, almost like I had taken a drug. But …
Life is a Beach
I am in the homestretch of this season. I'm done with training. I'm done with the schedule. I'm just done.
I Don't Want To See The Bottom
Are you the kind of athlete that likes to see the bottom of the lake/ocean they are swimming in? Not me! Are you the kind of person that likes to SEE the moment they are actually livin…
How Much You Bench?
Strength is critical not just for sports performance but also longevity and health span! We all want to be strong so what are we doing about it?
Have thoughts about this episode? I'd lov…
Develop The Mind Of An Olympian
You physically train but do you mentally train? Follow the example of Olympians by giving as much thought to your mental training and you will soon reap even greater performance results…
Be The Hero In Your Own Story
Stop wasting time interacting with strangers on X or Instagram or Reddit or any other social media platform. Invest that time in yourself, in the creation of your own story. Mild intere…
Not a Lonely Weekend
The power of social connection should not be ignored. Make the effort to connect with friends, whether it's a coffee, a walk or an in-depth conversation. Your mental and physical health…