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 thelonelytriathlete@gmail.comFeel free to check out my YouTube channel as well: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lmUEgk9FHNnRFqdgGzL2w/featured
First Swim of the Year...And Another Injury?
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I hate to sound like a broken record but I may have hurt myself again. Will I ever learn?
A Punch To The Gut
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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.
Is Triathlon Training Bad For Your Knees?
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My mom is worried about my knee health? Should she be?
Triathlon Encouragement
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We were all newbies at one point! Every newcomer to the sport is nervous or anxious about some element of triathlon andĀ in this episode I think back to my first time in the sport, how each element gave me someĀ issues and how I eventually overcame.
How To Gain Free (sort of) Speed
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Many of us want to be as fast as possible in our races. Imagine if someone handed you a voucher that removed minutes from your race time for free (or a small fee)? Many of us would take that deal. Well, turns out that you CAN buy "free" speed.
Am I Ready for My Upcoming Ironman 70.3 Victoria?
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How do we know if we are ready? What thought plague our minds? Are waterproof shoes actually waterproof? In this episode I share with you all my hopes and fears!
Am I Training Hard Enough?
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How do you know where that sweet spot is between training hard enough and training too hard? Is training too hard (to your detriment) even a thing? In this episode I wax poetic about the perils of overtraining.
The Best Triathlon Distance
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All things considered, what is the best race distance? It's the one you that works best for you.
Do I Have To Do An Ironman?
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What makes a "legit" triathlete? Doing an Ironman? What if I don't want to do an Ironman, what if I don't have the time to train, what if all I can do is Sprint distances, does that make me a lesser triathlete?
NO. If you race any distance, it all involves swimming, cycling and running as best as you can and THAT is the definition of a triathlete. Hold your head proud. You [name] are a TRIATHLETE!
Common Triathlon Training Mistakes
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What are some of the most common triathlon training mistakes and how can we avoid them? Buckle up as I go through a list and be sure to grab your lube and use it generously (thus, avoiding mistake #8).
