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
Oh, the Burning!
Sweat stings my eyes in this humid podcast, coming straight from Costa Rica. I head out on my first run workout in almost 2 months, giving my back a test in the process. As with my cycl…
Who Wants to Cycle Some Hills?
Did I mention that the Pacific coast of Costa Rica is quite HILLY?! Wow. I set out on my first cycling workout to Playa Hermosa. The challenge? It's on the other side of a significant r…
Hola!
Estoy muy bien! I am coming to you live from Costa Rica! The land of "pura vida (pure life). I have to say, this is a taste of paradise. Beautiful beaches, warm ocean, sun, palm trees, …
Bring On the Heat
I am taking off soon for an extended vacation to Costa Rica! I am so excited to visit that country (again) and to resume my triathlon training. I haven't trained since Sep 5 and after r…
Not Laughing Through My Tears
I have an injury update. It isn't good news. Please send some love to [email protected]
My New Best Friend
I made a new friend. Or perhaps we were just reacquainted. Either way, they came into my life at the perfect time. We might even share this friend?
To Podium or Not To Podium!
I finished my second (and last) Olympic Distance triathlon this year and I was faster here and slower there. My thoughts follow!
Let Me Save You Some $$$
I made a mistake, or was it an oversight? In either case, it cost me some extra money. I want to share with you a simple, simple tip that can potentially save you an extra bike expense …
Pool Peeves
I can stay silent no longer! Basic swimming etiquette is being ignored on the daily and I just have to get stuff off my chest.
Email me at [email protected]
Mid-Summer Thoughts
Musings on swim, bike and run training from the middle of a Canadian summer.
Do THIS to improve your chances of climbing the podium at your next race!
After 24 years of racing I finally, finally, placed 3rd in my age group in a triathlon! And, I used a technique that I discovered in one of my first races to do it. First of all, you ne…
What Is Your Relationship With Pain?
Pain...suffering...discomfort. As endurance athletes, it is with us a lot. How we relate to it often determines how well (or how happily) we perform!
I Fell Into a Trap
I created a strategy for completing tough workouts and in hindsight, it wasn't the best plan.
Mind-Body Awareness
You'd think this comes naturally, but it's actually a trainable skill. in this episode I reflect on the important of being in tune with the status of your energy systems.
Massage!
Oh, there is nothing like a good massage. But is it just to feel good?
Triathlons are expensive!
I'm bummed. Not only are triathlons expensive but there aren't very many of them close by! What I've decided to do in 2022 to get around this conundrum.
Can You EVER Learn To Enjoy Open Water Swimming?
I've always had a love-hate...mostly dislike relationship with open water swimming. But to get better at it you need to do it, right? Well, I figured out how to actually enjoy open wate…
What Do I Do When I'm just Not "Feeling It"?
Do you ever dread the start of a workout? Maybe your legs are too tired from past workouts, maybe you had a late night, maybe you don't have the emotional energy to really dig deep? I m…
The BEST Workout For When You Are Sick Or Stressed For Time
You know those days when you feel like you are fighting an illness, are extra rundown or are on vacation and just need a workout that is tough enough to challenge you but not so hard o…