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
The Best Triathlon Training Plans
Do you ever wonder what are the best triathlon training plans? Where to find them? Even, how to create them? Well, sit back and get educated as I describe how to get your hands on the m…
Recovering From Catastrophic Injury
If you've ever been minorly injured or especially seriously injured, I believe that you can recover to participate in sport again. Will you recover to the level of performance that you …
You Only Have One Heart So Treat It Well
I underwent a comprehensive evaluation of my heart health today. What did I expect to find? After all, I train 8-10 hours a week, I sleep well, I eat well, I meditate. What I learned…
When Training Becomes Mundane
Do you ever feel like you are getting bored with your training? You are not alone, turns out there are studies on this very phenomenon.
Hey, feel free to drop me a line and let me know h…
One Step Forward Two Steps Back
I'm struggling to gain momentum since injuring my back. Ironically, my back is absolutely pain free but my hip has now decided to flare up and cause me real pain, despite having given i…
How to Deal With Procrastination
Have you ever procrastinated? Ya, we all do! I stumbled on a few practices that helped me break out of a slump today, sharing to hopefully help you break free of some procrastination to…
What Should I Do About High Cholesterol?
I have high cholesterol despite very healthy living. My latest doctor immediately offered cholesterol lowering drugs but is that the right solution at the moment? I researched the lates…
Infant Locomotion aka Baby Steps
1 week and 80% pain free...what's next on my rehab journey. But first, I rattle off the Top 10 countries/cities of my listeners!
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Choo Choo! The Pain Train Rolls Along
I will be releasing new episodes Monday, Wednesday and Friday, detailing how I am overcoming this frustrating back injury. I'd love to hear from you and how you overcame a troubling inj…
I'm Back on the Pain Train
Why do injuries happen? Sometimes we know, sometimes we never figure it out. But either way, dealing with them is not fun.
Commiserate with me at [email protected]
You Can DO it!
Are you struggling with motivation? Are you questioning whether you can (or want to) do you upcoming workout? I've been there. I am there! And I'm here to tell you that you CAN do that …
Carbs Are Magic!
I have rediscovered the power of carbohydrates during training that I used to do on only water.
Feel free to drop me a line at [email protected]
Distances in a Triathlon Among Other Things
I have some new thoughts and experiences to share from my solitary training this month. And I answer a question that I get asked all...the...time.
I Did a Bad Thing. Or Did I?
Yesterday I skipped a workout. I felt momentarily bad but then realized it was a good thing to do.
HeatPod by Hydragun
I've always found great effect using both massage and heat therapy on my tired and aching muscles. Now, with portable far-infrared therapy available, I can take that heat element to the…
So Far So Good
I am a whopping 1 week into the start of my 2023 training plan and it was a very consistent week. Here are the things that I try and do each day:
- 8 hours in bed per night
- 2-3 minute …
New Tools for Recovery
Well, it's a new training season and I will be significantly increasing my training volume, which raises the risk of injury. So, I've adopted 3 new recovery strategies to help ward off …
Happy New Year
Another year of training and racing has come and gone! In this episode I summarize some of the habits and practices that worked (and some the didn't) to produce my highest performing tr…
Life is Like Riding a Rollercoaster
Sometimes things are going really well in your life. Sometimes they aren't. But just like a roller coaster, give it a few seconds (hours, days, weeks, months) and your direction will ch…
Walking Is Underrated
When injured or find yourself with very limited time to train, why not walk? It is much better for maintaining your fitness than sitting still.