Inside The Big Ring: The Podcast for Endurance Athletes: Recent Episodes
Steven Brandes
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Here we talk about Cheyenne and Erics big wins at Ohio and Muncie!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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www.madisonmultisport.com
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Eric and I breakdown Chattanooga 70.3 and what to expect! Its going to be super warm race and knowing how to handle the conditions will determine how good your day goes!
Eric and I talk on alot of topics all related to pro triathlon right now!
Hope you enjoy!
This podcast can also be found at www.insidethebigring.org and on Apple and Spotify!
Eric Engel, one of the most accomlished Age Group Athletes to walk the planet has joined the podcast to breakdown IRONMAN Texas and also the amazing Pro Fields assembled.
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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www.madisonmultisport.com
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
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My main GOAL for 2025 is to Podium in my Age Group (40-44) at IRONMAN Texas! The purpose of these videos is to show you the journey of training and mindset of my trying to accomplish this goal.
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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In this episode, I break down the most effective off-season workouts for 70.3 and Ironman athletes and why many triathletes waste months doing the wrong kind of training. We cover: Swimming, How to swim Faster NOW to get faster in Races Biking, how to use Low Cadence HIGH power to get stronger and Faster! Running, How to do two different intensities in 1 session Strength, what is the best strength workout to do in the off season Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:25 Best Swim Workout for Off Season 08:40 Best Bike Workout for Off Season 14:10 Best Run Workout for Off Season 23:00 Best Strength Exercise
This is a big episode!
We talk:
IRONMAN TRAINING
OFF SEASON MISTAKES
ATHLETE REVIEW OF TRAINING
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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www.madisonmultisport.com
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
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Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Kelsey WON the overall Age Group race at IRONMAN Chattanooga and came on the podcast to talk all thing training, race sessions, and GOING PRO!
Hope you enjoy this talk!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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www.madisonmultisport.com
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
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Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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LOTS of questions submitted to the podcast! If you want your questions answered, submit them here!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
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Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
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Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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This podcast is all about training in the holiday months and how to set yourself up for success!
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
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Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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www.madisonmultisport.com
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
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Chatted with the OVERALL Female AG winner Kinley Bollinger who just won Boise 70.3! we chatted about her race, her Kona build and we did a deep dive into all things Pro Triathlon right now!
Hope you enjoy the conversation!
Follow Kinley here!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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www.madisonmultisport.com
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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www.madisonmultisport.com
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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3 Athletes will all different training and approaches!
3 Podiums
3 World Spots
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
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Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Want to hear how one of the best age group males train in each sport? Listen in!
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Winner of 70.3 AG St George Women's race Kinley Bollinger came on the podcast and we had a great chat about her development in triathlon and climbing through the ranks!
NO SWIM or BIKE background! and look at where she is now!
We deep dive into all of her training and it was honestly impressive. Such a hard worker!
Hope you enjoy the conversation!
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https://www.instagram.com/kinleybtriathlete/?hl=en
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
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www.madisonmultisport.com
Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Here it is... My Unbound 200 race recap
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Seth Rider is on the podcast and we had alot to talk about!
How he got to become an Olympian
How long it took!
What was his training like in the lead up to the Olympics
Olympic Experience and winning the Silver Medal
Transitionining to 70.3 Racing
How his training has changed
We talk alot of sessions and volumes he does
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181 is filled with triathlon training but alsoa discussion into swim technique and the best approach to developling a swim stroke!
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YOUTUBE Channel
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We do a deep dive into two athlete's training leading into Oceanside and what it took to earn those podiums!
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This podcast is focused on the correct way to use and fix a swim stroke and run form and some examples of how i've used drills to work with athletes!
Hope you enjoy!
Youtube Run Streak Series!
https://youtu.be/8Q7nplj0SLE
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Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
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Key Training Session Blog
https://insidethebigring.org/blog
Learn more about INSCYD testing!
https://insidethebigring.org/inscyd
Looking to do a Consultation with Coach Steve? Talk about your training and which ways to direct your training?
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Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
This podcast is filled with info on how to train for the 1st 70.3 of the season and how to manage the rest of the season
Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching
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www.madisonmultisport.com
Youtube Channel
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https://www.instagram.com/stevenbrandes/
IRONMAN AND 70.3 TRAINING PODIUM PLANS
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You can email Steve at Steven.Brandes at Outlook dot com if you have any questions!
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You can email Steve at Steven.Brandes at Outlook dot com if you have any questions!
We have an amazing interview with Jackie Herning!
We talk on alot of topics!
1) Leading and almost winning the IRONMAN Pro Series (2nd Place)
2) Having two children, then returning to professional racing in a new landscape
3) How she deals with self doubt and comparison
4) Detail into her training
5) Longevity in the sport! How to keep training fun and enjoyable but still productive
6) Setting up goals for 2025!
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https://www.youtube.com/@jackieheringtri
In this podcast, Coach Steve talks about 70.3 Worlds and traveling to the race and what to expect on race day
The main part of the podcast Coach Steve talks about a new athlete and the process of seeing this athlete achieve huge results in 2025!
Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching
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www.madisonmultisport.com
Youtube Channel
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https://www.instagram.com/stevenbrandes/
You can email Steve at Steven.Brandes at Outlook dot com if you have any questions!
Coach Liz from Multisport Mastery comes on the podcast and talks about her race at IRONMAN Florida where she podiumed and earned her Kona Slot! We talk alot about her findings from training and racing the IRONMAN distance again and we dive into athlete performance!
Learn more about Liz at
https://multisportmastery.com/
https://www.msmjhccoaching.com/about-us
Kona World Champs happened and it was awesome! Coach Steve recaps the pro race and the dynamics that occured!
Coach Steve also talks about how to develop short term and long term goals and how to develop a season within using your goals for swim, bike, and run.
If you have any questions reach out!
steven.brandes@outlook.com
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
Are you looking to break out of a pleatau?
are you doing the same fall training as you've always done?
Maybe you are doing too little, taking too much time off
Maybe you need to spend more time address your weakness.
Do you know your strength and weaknesses?
This podcast takes you through it.
If you are looking for a coach, find more information here!
www.insidethebigring.org
Whats the difference between Motivation and Discipline?
Michigan 70.3 Recap
USAT Nationals Recap
Off Season Blues
How to over come them
How to train during this time
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In this podcast we talk about 2 athletes, MIchael and Leah and how they trained to earn their big races at IM Lake Placid and IM Wisconsin.
Michael had his career best IM Race, running a 3:11 Marathon and Leah raced her first IM and came away with a 4th place and Kona Slot!
Both trained very different and we dive into their training.
Find more information about Coach Steve at
www.insidethebigring.org
www.MadisonMultisport.com
Today Coach Liz Waterstraat and myself talk all thing IRONMAN Wisconsin!
We cover the course, the colder temps, DOs and DONTs on each of the 3 legs of the race.
You can find Coach Liz at Multisport Mastery
https://multisportmastery.com/
https://www.instagram.com/msmjhccoaching/
You can find more podcasts and info about Coach Steve at
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and
www.madisonmultisport.com
This podcast is actions packed :)
1) We are with question and answer on a variety of topics!
2) 3 key sessions for Swim, Bike, and Run!
3) We talk about 2 athlete's training where they won overall races and podiums!
If you have any questions you want to submit, consultations, or coaching. Visit www.insidethebigring.org
This was a great podcast with one of the best sports dieticans ive met and worked with. Kyla thrives on the performance of endurance athletes and her results with athletes speak for themself Learn more about Kyla Here!
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Nutritional Revolution Podcast
------------- KYLA CHANNELL FOUNDER, MS Nutrition & Human Performance BOOK 1:1 COACHING PACKAGE BOOK PREMIUM PACKAGE Credentials
- MS Nutrition & Human Performance
- BS Clinical Nutrition UC Davis
- Owner and Founder of Nutritional Revolution
- 2 year Sports Nutrition Diploma from the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- Degreed Sports Nutrition Practitioner
- VIS Expert™
- Nutrition Advisor for HeroFuel
Kyla is a Degreed Nutritional Practitioner, specializing in elite athlete fueling for each unique sport and sex differences between athletes.
Sports Nutrition is a constantly changing field due to all the new scientific research coming out. It’s important to know which journal article results are actually relevant and statistically significant for a client. Kyla keeps up to date on the latest scientific research, attending monthly conferences and webinars to keep her athletes informed and performing their best. Not only does Kyla work one-on-one with clients, but she also gives Nutrition Seminars to teams and gyms (Click here to request a seminar).
THROUGH WORKSHOPS, ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTS AND MEAL PLANS, KYLA SPECIALIZES IN HELPING CLIENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING: * Properly fueling the body for specific sports and hobbies to enhance performance * Increasing energy levels naturally and keeping levels stable throughout the day * Improving sleep habits using food * Transitioning to a healthy nutrient dense lifestyle * Decreasing body weight, increasing lean muscle mass and decreasing body fat percentage * Adapting an anti-inflammatory diet * Increasing awareness of food and macronutrient affects on ones body * Food pairing to utilize fat stores and decrease insulin response * Adapting to a healthy lifestyle to avoid food allergens and food sensitivities
Learn more about Kristen here! Clear Path Counseling and Wellness: https://www.clearpathmadison.com/ Mental Edge Racing: https://www.mentaledgeracing.com/ Kristen Radtke is a Licensed Professional Counselor, High Performance Coach, and competitive triathlete dedicated to holistic, body-centered psychotherapy and high performance for sport, work, and life. Kristen owns and directs two practices in Madison, Wisconsin: Clear Path Counseling and Wellness and Mental Edge Racing. In both practices, she focuses on helping people optimize their mind-body connection to promote healing and personal change. As a therapist at Clear Path, Kristen specializes in treating trauma, attachment disturbance, mood disorders, and relationship dynamic issues. In her work with endurance sport athletes at Mental Edge Racing, Kristen trains individuals, groups, and teams in psychophysical techniques to optimize performance. In both her clinical practice and her athletic coaching, Kristen frequently employs meditation and mindfulness techniques to help clients accept and skillfully work with whatever arises in their minds, bodies, and lives. Trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Zen Meditation, and Athletic Performance Enhancement, Kristen’s passion lies in helping people develop insight into the complex interplay of their psychological, emotional, and physical systems. Kristen believes the development of embodied insight to be a crucial aspect of any discipline or craft. Both Clear Path Counseling and Wellness and Mental Edge Racing frequently host workshops, training clinics and retreats in the United States and Europe. In addition to private sessions for individuals, couples and families, Kristen offers therapeutic movement classes, group psychotherapy, and meditation retreats. She works with public and private organizations, community agencies, colleges, and universities to deliver customized wellness programs, and seminars. As a consultant for mental health providers, Kristen conducts supervision, intake evaluation research, level of care assessments, and program efficacy research.
In this podcast, we talk about 3 of my athletes and the training they did that went into their podium performances!
steven.brandes@outlook.com
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https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
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The amazing Kristen Yax joins us and talks through alot of wonderful topics!
1) Zwift Tri Academy Team
2) Switching Coaches to Mirinda "Rinnny" Carfrae
3) Changes in Training
4) Winning IRONMAN California and 70.3 Oregon
5) How to continue when you've accomplished so much
In this episode we go through questions in a rapid fire! Thank you for sending in the questions, if you have more please send them to
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Deep dive into coaching topics!
1) Coming off of a big running injury, what did we change to allow this athlete to run 2 personal bests in the 5k and training!
2) As we age, how should we adjust training to accompany this? In this topic, we had a hard conversation on how we train, turning one's idtenity around, and what are metrics we use to gauge progress.
3) Is Zwift Racing helpful for triathletes? If so, how do you structure it into the training program?
If you have anymore questions, reach out
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This was a fun conversation with legendary guest Coach Liz comes back on the podcast for the 3rd time to talk all things triathlon racing and coaching.
1)How do you develop someone to push harder
2) Thoughts on the IRONMAN and t100 series
3) Olympics
4) Will Gwen make the Olympic Team
5) What is needed to race well
6) What do athletes get wrong about coaching
7) What do coaches get wrong about coaching
https://www.instagram.com/liz.waterstraat/?hl=en
https://multisportmastery.com/
Great conversation
Great topics
In this off season, Coach Steve talks through his big changes he's made to his training this off season and the improvements he's seen so far!
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In this episode we talk on FTP training and how to direct your training after an FTP Test.
Understanding what is your FTP
Why is developing FTP so important for Triathletes
How long should you be able to hold it
Is FTP a number or a range
Different training models to train it
How to use FTP to determine 70.3 power
What kind of workouts SHOULD/COULD you be doing in Janruary?
Bike: Vo2 Max Tabatas
Run: Hill Sprints
Swim: Specific Swim Drills
Listen more and if you have any questions, check out www.insidethebigring.org
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We talk through off season testing for swim, bike, and run and what tests are best to do in each sport and how to progress it!
This is a 3 part podcast where we tackle 3 topics
1) 3 day swim analysis
2) Fatloss process
3) identifying limiters, using vo2 max as a way to predict FTP growth
LETS GO!
Here is the wind tunnel episode where we talk about the results of my wind tunnel testing and also talk about base training sessions you should think about doing!
If you have any questions, let me know!
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The interview finally happened! Nicole and I sat down for an interview and talked through her 2023 breakthough season. How it started and what all took place.
Hope you enjoy!
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6 podiums
3 age group wins
2 2nd place finishes
1 4th!
Learn the in and outs of how these athletes trained and developed for these performances!
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Coach Steve got to race at IRONMAN Chatty and he breaks down the training he did, pacing, power, and nutrition strategy used.
If you're looking for coaching in 2024 and beyond, let me know here!
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Huge weekend at AG Nationals.
7 Podiums
3 Top 3 Overall
1 Pro Card Qualification
1 Overall Win
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We get into Age Group Nationals, Door County, Swim Consultation, and some training talk!
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Youtube IMWI Moment Video on Hill Training
https://youtu.be/T5PQOQ3KYVI
A good question came from one our listeners about which direction of training and racing is best for 70.3 training made this episode possible!
Athletes Michael Ross and Mark Lund come on the podcast and we talk on alot of topics, hope you enjoy!
Jim Manton's Video
https://youtu.be/ao_g_-8g7dY
Dr Alex Harrison Nutrition Video
https://youtu.be/143-xAjbgzg
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Here we go!
Race Season is here!!
Take a listen to the beginning phases of sub 10 hours at IM Chatty on 10 hours a week of training!
We dive into Threshold training, low cadence, big rides.
If you're interested in coaching or a consultation, follow the link!
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I needed a change, a big new stimulus to the system after years of the same FTP.
So for 3 weeks, I did a big Vo2 max block to see if it would move the needle...and it did!
Hope you enjoy!
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Dr. Alex Harrison, creator of the amazing day-to-day nutrition app Saturday Morning gives you updated nutrition guidance on your day to day training.
https://www.saturdaymorning.fit/
Alex also has a very good youtube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@SaturdayProFuelAndHydration/featured
Check him out on Instagram as well
https://www.instagram.com/dr_alex_harrison/?hl=en
Mark went to visit one of the best bike fitters and aerodynamicists, Jim Manton or ERO Sports. (https://erohighperformance.com/)
We also talk about his latest bike lactate testing and the training we will be doing with the results.
Hope you enjoy!
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Michael has been on the podium 3xs at the 70.3 and IM world championships.
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He's also showing no signs of slowing down. We dive into his training and mental outlook and how thats changed as he's progressed in the sport
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This is a training talk!
We dive into the training that Eric did on his build to IMLP where he qualified as well as the training for Kona in 2022.
Hope you enjoy!
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Coach Liz from Multisport Mastery (www.multisportmastery.com)(Instagram: @MSMJHCCoaching) came on the podcast and we talked about Norwegian Training and it is applicable to age group athletes
At the end, we also talk about aging athletes and a small coaching discussion
Hope you enjoy it!
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Are you looking for some training ideas for December? Are you in a plateau and not sure how to get out of it? Give these workouts a try and they may help!
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As a coach, I love talking about athlete development and the different ways athletes get to the top. In this podcast, I talk about how a high-level cyclist got into triathlon and how we developed his swimming and running to be a top age-group athlete!
If you're interested in coaching, send me a message at www.insidethebigring.org
ITS A BIG ONE!
Coach Steve talks about his PR race at IRONMAN Chattanooga and what went into his day.
We also recap IRONMAN Wisconsin and 70.3! 4th place female pro and 4 more Kona qualifiers!
Hope you enjoy it!
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Here is the latest Youtube Video
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Here is the latest Youtube Video
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For any more information on coaching and podcast, check out
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1) You are who you tell youself. If what you tell yourself is negative, you won't likely improve
2) Listener question: How do i know if im ready for IRONMAN?
3) Tips from World Champ Podium Michael Ross
4) Coach Steve breaks down his recent 70.3 performance
1- Coach Steve talks about mid-season burnout and how he dealt with it
2- Coach Steve is racing Lake Country Half Distance this weekend and he talks about how he prepares for a race where he wants to be competitive
3- Negative Split rides and why they are important
4- Do you need to progress intervals every week to see improvement?
5- Ohio 70.3 podiums and race breakdowns.
Hope you enjoy!
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In #126 Coach Steve recaps some recent results and also talks about key training sessions for the summer that some of his athletes are doing.
125 was an awesome interview with Bob Seebohar talking about ways to become a better endurance athlete through nutrition. Adding in different nutrition protocols can help you become a healthier individual, become a more metabolically efficient athlete, and likely to improve body composition.
To be clear, Bob does not promote a Keto Diet and we dive into this topic of going too low on carbohydrates.
We talk a lot on
1) training modalities and how training intensity influences different energy burn rates,
2) how much of improving fat burning is training vs daily nutrition
3) Symptoms you are too much of a Carb burner
4) Improving body composition
5) When do you start to see your cross-over point
Check out more with Bob below!
https://www.enrgperformance.com/bob-seebohar
https://www.allaroundsnackco.com/
https://www.metabolicefficiency.org/
You can take a listen on what Coach Steve has been doing training-wise the off-season to be competitive at IRONMAN WISCONSIN in September.
I talk about alot about the exact workouts, volumes, stroke changes, and training phases i've gone through. I hope you enjoy!
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Youtube Interview w/ Jon from Flo Cycling Wheels
https://youtu.be/ixApSg4_Krk
Here is the second installment with the training and racing with Jess Barrett as she prepares for IRONMAN World Champs in Kona Hawaii.
We talk a lot about Jess's current training, workouts, mind space, races that have happened, and mistakes we've made.
A lot of people enjoyed the first episode we did and you get to follow along with someone preparing for one of the biggest races in our sport
Episode #115 is the first interview we did
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122 may be one of my favorite episodes. The talk is with two fantastic coaches on a very important topic... LONGEVITY in endurance sports.
I hope everyone enjoys the talk.
Elizabeth from Multisport Mastery
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Marni from TriMarni Coaching
https://www.trimarnicoach.com/
World Champ Eric Engel comes on the podcast and we talk about his training into St George World Champs, we also talk about motivation, dealing with imposter syndrome, race anxiety, and breaking down his race at St George. Follow eric at
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https://www.slowtwitch.com/Interview/The_Fast_and_Engaging_Eric_Engel__8108.html
https://insidethebigring.org/blog/2021/10/19/3rd-overall-at-703-worlds-eric-engel
In episode #120 we talk with Jon Thornham with FLO Cycling about all things cycling and how to optimize your set up. Tire presure, tire size, tire selection, aerodynamic wheels, how deep of wheels should you run?
Great talk!
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Olivia came on the podcast and we had a great talk on a variety of topics
1) Her progression in this sport
2) Making IRONMAN bigger than herself
3) Her ups and downs with finding the right coach
4) Key training sessions Olivia finds helpful
5) WINNING 70.3 Michigan in 2021
IN episode 118, we bring on everyone's favorite coach Jason Lentzke and new to the show Josh Venis to talk about the upcoming IRONMAN World Championships in St George, we break down the course and pick who we think will win the race!
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We also talk about key swim, bike, and run sessions we prescribe with our athletes looking for peak perfomance and podium spots.
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This is essential three coaches talking about workouts. Love it!
Here is the second part of our conversation with David and Jason where we talk over
1) Discussion of athlete development from short course racing to long course racing
2) HRV usage
3) Blood Glucose Monitoring
4) Lactate Testing and Usage
Today we talk with coaches David Tilbury-Davis and Jason Lentzke.
This is a two part episode and during this part we talk about Polarized vs Pyramidal Training, Key training principles for high performing athletes, and key training for IRONMAN performances!
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This is the first installment of Jess's training up to Kona! We will be having these check ins talking about what shes doing, what shes racing, the mental ups and downs along the way.
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Episode 114 brings Mark Lund where he talks about his heroic day at 2021 IRONMAN Wisconsin where he won his AG and earned himself a Kona Qualification
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We also talk about his training and development that helped him get there!
Two athletes in the studio! Amanda Marek and Jess Barret came in together and we talked about what it took for them to get to Kona. Both athletes qualified at IRONMAN Wisconsin. In 2019 Amanda was the overall female age grouper and in 2021 Jess was the 40-44 Age Group Winner.
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Super fun episode!
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Bob started his triathlon career with no endurance background and earned himself a Kona Qualification spot.
What's even more special is his approach to his big race at IRONMAN Chattanooga, he did 3 races in 3 weeks.
1) 70.3 Madison where he earned another World Championship slot
2) 70.3 World Championships
3) IRONMAN Chattanoha where he Kona Qualified
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We dive deep into a lot of topics that you will enjoy!
In this podcast, Coach Steve talks through the progression with one of his athletes on his way to 70.3 World Championships. We also talk about his weekly/monthly metrics... workout progressions... changes in phases... how we used INSCYD testing to progress FTP over 5%. And its all over in less than 25 minutes!!!
For more information on INSCYD testing
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Jason is back and we talk about all things triathlon!
Kona cancelled, Collins Cup, and Lionel Sanders recent decision
In this podcast, coach Steve talks through one of his staple bike sessions for IRONMAN and 70.3 bike development
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In this episode Coach Steve talks through his take on the Olympic Triathlon results!
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In this Coach Steve talks through common mistakes that athletes make in the Championship part of the season as well as some key training sessions for 70.3 and IRONMAN distances in this phase.
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In this podcast, Coach Steve talks through an athlete's early season training to IRONMAN Wisconsin who has ambitions and ability to Kona Quallify.
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In this podcast Coach Steve talks about his experience with Block Periodization, his workouts and structure for the block.
Also talks about swim bike and run testing
Where did this come from!? Ben Kaunte comes on the podcast to talk through his epic finish at Challenge Miami!
We talk through his race at Challenge Miami, how the race played out racing some of the best in the world and finishing on the podium with Jan Frodeno and Lionel Sanders
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Here we go, another big one on the schedule! Coach Jason and Steve talk through the race!
In this podcast, Coach Jason and I talk through "OFF Season" or Pre Season... and our thoughts on it. The type of workouts and phases to work through.
Hope you enjoy!
This is a BIG podcast with an amazing athlete!
Jana won the female 35-39 win at the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship and was the top age group female at the 2019 North American Championships at IRONMAN TEXAS!
Find more information about Jana here!
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This is a fantastic interview with Coach Dylan Johnson.
We go into Dylan's background as a cyclist and how he's gotten to the place he is now with top finishes at BWR Cedar City, Dirty Kanza, and his win at Sugar Cane 200.
We also talk a lot about his youtube channel, what has been his favorite ones to make, and road blocks he's run into along the way
Finally, we talk in detail about training topics such as Polarization, Low Carb, Zwift structured workout, strength training, and HRV.
You can find more info about Dylan here:
https://www.dylanjohnsontraining.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf1xvRN8pzyd_VfLgj_dow
In this Podcast, Coach Steve breaks down his 8 tips for improving your swimming.
Also, here are some links to some of the information that was provided
Catch Phase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QynymK__pOs&list=PLZ0_QgMLzLCIKZt1mS1cpSUU_Y29EbTZl&index=9
Dropped Elbows
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfh6nOWBMbA&list=PLZ0_QgMLzLCIKZt1mS1cpSUU_Y29EbTZl&index=11
This is a quick podcast that runs through a type of bike session that I believe will be helpful to your training.
Enjoy!
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Coach Jason and I talk through the women and men's professional races at Challenge Daytona!
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The final installment of Big Ring Origins and the path that Coach Steve has taken for his coaching. This was unquestionably the most intense chapter of coaching, but the one with the biggest reward, learning, and challenges.
USAT High performance
MMTT
LifeTime Fitness
A lot of good moments and frustrations along the ways
Coach Steve is joined with Coach Jason Lentke from Toro Performance https://www.toroperformance.net/
https://www.instagram.com/jlentzke/
In the podcast, we discuss:
1) His race and experience at the Arizona 70.3. This is the first 70.3 in the US since Covid hit and he talks about how the pre-race and race went, and how he took 2nd Overall!
2) Lionel Sanders demonstrated how strong he is by crushing the Canadian Hour Record as well as beating Jen Voight's Hour Record. Incredible effort by Lionel! How will this translate to Daytona?
3) Jason and Coach Steve talk about the dynamics that we see playing out at the PTO Daytona race with so many ITU athletes versus long distance athletes. We make our picks!
4) Lastly, we talk about IRONMAN Florida and will it be a Heather Jackson and Sam Long domination? Or will we see Cody Beals, Matt Hansen, or Chris Leiferman take the win?
We are excited to see racing back!
In this episode of Inside The Big Ring, Coach Steve talks about how to manage the offseason, mainly October through maybe December.
What workouts to do?
What to focus on?
What common mistakes are made?
This podcast is short and sweet.
In this podcast, Coach Steve talks through the development and planning for one of his athletes.
He talks about the strengthens and limiters, the workouts they will be focusing on.
Enjoy!
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In this podcast, Coach Steve talks about
1) How running cadence and stride length are important for maximizing speed
2) How too much or too little training load will effect performance
This question and answer is geared towards if you are feeling like you've plateaued, which type of sessions you should do for the bike and run to break out of it.
Big Ring Origins Part 2 is focused on my time with Carmichael Training Systems. The education and experience I gained from CTS is the foundation of my coaching. My time learning from fellow coaches like Kevin Todd, Andy Applegate, Jason Koop, and Colin Izzard is unparalleled.
What an amazing interview with Tim Podlogar on sports nutrition!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timpodlogar/
Website: https://tpodlogar.com/
We dive into many topics
How are carbs used for the body
How are fats used for the body to power training
Keto Diet, the positive and negative effects on training. Who it will benefit and who it may not.
Louise Burke's lastest review
The relationship carbs and fats have with performance
Periodization of Carbs and Fats in your WEEKLY training plan
Maurteen
How am I growing my FTP and swim speeds? What metrics am I using? What workouts am I doing?
Learn here!
Ever wonder how Coach Steve began his coaching career? It is much different than most endurance coaches.
In part 1, Coach Steve goes back over 13 years to 2005 where he began coaching.
In this episode, Coach Steve talks with top endurance strength coach, Kevin Purvis from KP Performance http://www.kpperformanceboulder.com/
Instagram: @KP_Performance
This was an excellent talk where we covered many topics
1) Kevins background
2) Identifying and WHY you do strength, mobility, and core.
3) Utilization of your foot for glute activation
4) Hierarchy of an athlete's process
5)Plyos, agility
6) Rotation based exercises
7) When and How to prioritize exercises in the week
8) Talking Jake Riley, who qualified for the US Olympic Games in the marathon
9) Less of this, more of that
10) Go-to Lift
11) Core "training"
12) training in a pandemic, what to do?
In this episode, Coach Steve talks about his journey back from injury
1) What is Steve's focus in each sport
2) What are the drills and sessions he will do in each sport to help regain fitness
Two great questions were asked
1) Is too much Zone 3 training bad?
2) My fitness and weight have plateaued, what should I do?
If you want to ask a question, head to https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
In this podcast, we talk everything aerodynamics with Jesse Frank who is a Human Performance Engineer with Specialized Bikes. Jesse works in their wind tunnel working with top professional triathlete and cyclists.
In this podcast Jason and Coach Steve review this article written by Coach Joel Filliol.
https://joelfilliol.com/blog/2015/1/3/on-training-and-performance
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Stephen Seiler Paper
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And a nice breakdown form Matt Fitzgerald https://www.8020endurance.com/seilers-hierarchy-of-endurance-training-needs/ Follow Coach Jason Here! http://www.toroperformance.net/
This is a great podcast with fellow coach Jason Lentzke.
We talk about certain traits and habits that we identify as critical for success in sport and whatever else you'd like to apply it towards.
What I like most is how this conversation felt like two coaches just talking about coaching.
Hope you enjoy!
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In this podcast, Coach Steve talks through the dos and don't of how to train during this period.
Did you race get canceled? How do you train now?
Maybe you should try a different approach to training?
Join the FTP Challenge, win a Wahoo Trainer?
In this episode Coach Steve talks through one of his athletes, their beginning point, injuries, and the type of training we are doing for each sport.
We also talk about dealing with injuries
One part of the episode is how deal with people making large statements while disregarding the athlete component. There is alot of information available and knowing how to filter it is important
Part One of Coach Steve's training into IRONMAN St George, American Triple T, and Madison 70.3
In this podcast we talk about the trends some of the best athletes do to be successful. How to avoid falling into traps and moving too far away from what's needed to be successful.
We also reference an excellent a podcast with Vincent Luis that was on The Physical Performance Show podcast.
https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVwaHlzaWNhbHBlcmZvcm1hbmNlc2hvdy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw&episode=MDc2Mzg1ZjMtNjRmNi00MTgzLTg1OTYtN2VhZWU1MzA4M2Nm&hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwje_Lvhm6TnAhUXG80KHf9wDOcQieUEegQIBhAM&ep=6
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3:30 Big News in Ben’s Life and how fatherhood has changed him
7:30 Recap on IMFL Fastest IM Marathon (2:36) and Fastest American IRONMAN time
10:30 2019 IRONMAN World Championships
13:00 Regaining Confidence post injury
16:00 How to race and win Kona
20:00 Will Ben try and qualify for 2020 Olympics
22:00 Areas Ben will be working on in off season
24:30 Improving Mental Side of Sport
25:30 Process vs Outcome
26:00 Coach Ryan Bolton
31:30 Ben’s weekly training hours
33:30 Ben’s development as an athlete
37:40 Ben’s weakness
39:00 Ben’s relationship w/ long term sponsors
41:00 Ben’s switch to Cervelo bikes
44:40 How Ben uses Cercacor
47:00 Projection on James’ IMAZ performance
50:30 Will Ben race IRONMAN St George in 2020
2:00 Introduction
3:00 what motivates DTD
3:30 Difference what separates top performers
6:30 What is DTD Learning?
9:00 Current state of triathlon coaching
14:00 Kona Recap
24:00 What Jan Frodeno Brings to Triathlon. GOAT?
28:00 Discussion on Alistair Brownlee at Kona
32:00 How to view Brett Sutton in Triathlon
36:00 Cody Beals and what’s next
39:00 Setting Training Benchmarks
43:00 Run Technique
47:00 Lionel Sanders
1:00:00 Training Camp w/ DTD
This was such a fun talk with Amanda Marek who won the overall age group women's race at IRONMAN Wisconsin!
Amanda talks through all of her struggles, disappointments, injuries, and successes that lead up to her BIG win at IRONMAN Wisconsin!
It was exciting to talk through her journey to this point.
Hello everyone!
In this episode,
1) Discusses the NEW FTP and Swim contest starting January 1
2) Coach Steve talks about how his training has been going
2) How Coach Steve has been still losing body fat since IMWI
3) Training his limiters this offseason
4) His race selection in 2020
2:00: How did you get into Triathlon
12:30: Balancing training with a toddler and family. How to control the controllables!
17:30: Using stress as energy
20:00: Training for IMWI in 2018 and how Paige crushed it!
24:00 How Paige became a strong cyclist so quickly
27:00 How do you analyze an IRONMAN post-race and go into the offseason
31:00 How running less created actually created injuries
32:30 Going into 2019… did you know you were going to crush it?
34:00 Madison 70.3 2019 Recap and Dealing with Suffering
40:00 Dealing with Pre Race Stress. Taper Cough/Sickness
41:00 Dealing with Menstrual Cycle in Race Week
43:00 IRONMAN Mont Tremblant Race Recap
48:00 Mindset when you finish an IRONMAN with mixed emotions during the race and after
49:30 Qualifying as a PRO but not qualifying for Kona. Discussion
52:00 Where are you in your development? Don’t see yourself chasing Kona? IMMT, dealing with disappoint and success. (not disappoint, but not, internal and external)
55:00 Where does Paige go from here? Where she is in her development
57:00 Where will Paige be in 5 years in Endurance Sports?
58:00 Habits and routines that have helped Paige get where she is!
59:40 Who does Paige look up to in the Triathlon world?
1:01 Paige’s thoughts on the Pro Race at Kona
In this episode, Coach Steve talks about the blood, sweat, tears, drafting, tapering, watts, broken tires, TSS, KJs that went into IRONMAN Wisconsin!
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Time Stamp For Episode 5
30” New Facebook Group
3’ Results on Indoor Training App Poll
4:30 70.3 Recap Female
10:00 70.3 Recap Male
16:20 Sebi Outstanding 70.3 Performance
17:30 Kona Predictions off 70.3 Worlds
21:30 Ben Hoffman Update and Training Schedule
26:00 Steve Pokes Fun of Jame’s Small Calfs
30:00 Tubless, Clinchers, Gatorskins, Latex Tubes Discussion, Tire Pressure
43:00 Risk of over thinking Marginal Gains, Tips on what Marginal Gains to consider
50:00 Bike Position during an Ironman
58:45 Road Bike vs Tri Bike
1:05:00 One Piece of Advise for Beginner and Advanced Athlete
Waxing the Chain is action packed!
1) Cody wins IMMT! Lionel and Sarah earn their spots to Kona!
2) We give our opinions on 70.3 Worlds. The fields are stacked! Will there be drafting drama afterwards?
4) Tapering into an IRONMAN or 70.3? We give our thoughts and different strategies.
We are 6 weeks out from IMWI and its time for the BIG Training!
1) Tapering Talk, when do you start?
2) My weekly average TSS and Training Hours
3) CTL doesnt mean fitness!
4) How I measure my weight loss... its not with a scale.
5) Key swim workout for IRONMAN
6) Common Mistakes!
7) Adding rest days in PEAK IM training.
1) Trainer Road INCREASES Prices! Is Zwift Under priced?
2) Our Kona picks in July
3) Advise to Sarah True
4) Lionel Sanders discussion, Kona Champion in 2019?
5) Brownlee wins an IRONMAN, how will he do at Kona?
6) Training DOs and DONTs for Age Group IRONMAN athletes.
7) Sleeping in a cocoon
1) 8 Weeks to IRONMAN Wisconsin!
2) What it took to win the overall at Door County Sprint
3) Big race for 2020?
4) Training opportunity for 2020... maybe.
We go into the Question and Answer folder for this podcast!
1) Does your FTP fluctuate and change?
2) Is the heat making me slow? How do I adjust to it?
3) Cramping in the 70.3... what did I do wrong?
This is a recording of a Webinar that I did on Zoom. Audio may not be the best, but wanted to share it.
Luke Briggs is your go to individual for your functional strength training and nutrition talk. Luke works with many IRONMAN and endurance athletes on getting to their optimal race weight as well as strength training to make them stronger.
Luke's approach is geared towards developing life habits versus certain unsustainable nutrition fads.
Enjoy!
Find Luke here
https://www.lukebriggsfitness.com/
Learn how to get better in the water with the use of your phone! I recently did some underwater video of myself and was blown away with how poor it was. It ignited a fire in me to get better.
The second part is on how to Develop Muscle Tension in swimming, biking, and running to make you FASTER and also injury free.
Some really good topics and tried to keep it as simple as possible.
Any questions, send them through the website www.insidethebigring.com
Question and answer is back!
1) Steve recaps Tucson, Arizona Camp
2) We go into why arent you getting better?
Train More
Train Less
What type of training
Comparing Training to Pros
That's right, Cindi has entered the podcast world and it was a lot of fun!
We talk about the traits that we find in successful athletes and not so successful athletes.
We also dive deep into Cindi's background, athletic background, retirement, Kona, and our daughter.
We had a lot of fun recording this podcast and maybe there is hope for a round 2?
This is a big episode that's packed with emotion and tears.
Talking on these topics are not easy and not to be taken as "a matter of fact"
This is simply one person's story on going too far, losing life balance, and his discovery to making exercise fun and healthy. There are lessons to be learned from Matt's story that can be applied to many people.
Know WHY you are training! Know what gets you out of the door! Know your goals! They all matter for keeping you happy and balanced.
Hope you enjoy!
In our second episode James and Steve talk about a variety of topics!
1) Javier Gomez making the switch BACK to ITU and the 2020 Olympics. Does he have a chance to qualify? Can he be a medal contender?
2) Will we see Alistair Brownlee make the drive to the Olympics or Long Course in 2020? Can he still be competitive?
3) Lionels new bike fit. What we are learning in the process
4) James dives into the bike fit process and the errors he sees athletes making. Too low at the front and the consequences the follow? A discussion in crank length and how it effects bike fit
5) Professional triathletes and the Ironman Blame Game. What do do, how to avoid it.
I get into swimming and an article I wrote for TrainingPeaks.
There is alot of information that I wanted to talk through as it can get lost in words.
Enjoy!
Article on TrainingPeaks:
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/off-season-speed-part-2-5-reasons-you-re-not-swimming-any-faster/
David is one of the most intelligent coaches in Triathlon. He's humble, articulate, and very professional. Davids works with all range of athletes, some of whom at World Champion professionals, Ironman Champions, and Age Group Champions.
Find him here: http://www.tilburydavis.com/
David and I discuss topics that range from:
1) Creating Coach/Athlete relationships that work
2) How to plan short, medium, and long term
3) How to maximize the correct training for you
4) Swim training and how paddles can be helpful but also detrimental
5) Strength Training, is it worth it?
6) Learning from Professional Triathletes, is it helpful or harmful?
7) Working with Lionel Sanders, what was implemented
8) Best piece of advise for athletes training in the off season
James and I are forming a new series where we talk about all of the things happening in and around triathlon. The latest race performances, athlete drama, and gear.
In this episode we cover:
1) Drafting at Bahrain 70.3
2) World Record at Bahrain 70.3
3) Lionel Sanders, Lionel Sanders, Lionel Sanders
4) Why Patrick Lange is boring
5) Is Jan Frodeno retiring
...and much more.
What a podcast!
Christine was an awesome guest who dives deep into:
1) How she selected her coach
2) What she has been working on in her Swim, Bike, Run
3) Her daily successful habits she performs that has helped her become one of the best!
4) Handling Pre Race Nerves and how she combats the pain during the race!
Are you training too much?
Are you training too little?
Are you not seeing improvement?
Are you constantly flip flopping?
Are you constantly anxious about your training?
If so, this podcast is for you!
Here we are, Episode #3!
1) How to balance Crossfit and Triathlon Training in the offseason and competitive season.
2) Zwift vs Trainerroad
3) How to balance injuries in Triathlon
Getting to The Hawaii Ironman World Championship is very hard.
You have to have a very strong work ethic. You cant get swayed by all the distractions Triathlon has to offer.
It requires years of training, dedication, good nutritional choices to be one of the best in your age group.
Listen to how one of my athletes earned his spot at Ironman Chattanooga.
We dive into his background, weekly TSS numbers, weekly training hours, weekly workouts!
1) Why is Coaching so expensive
2) Which type of FTP is best?
3) Looking to do a summer Ironman and have big goals, do I need to do a 70.3 in my build up?
1) When can I start training hard again? Coming off my peak race and my body doesn't feel right. What should I do?
2) Training for a Fall Half Marathon, do I still need to swim and bike in my run preparation?
3) When doing a Tempo Run, do you use Heart Rate or Pace? Which one will be your limiter, LTHR or LT Pace?
Kona is getting closer!
Lionel's recent video he talks about him recognizing his 2nd Place Syndrome and that sparked my interest in Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg's book Peak Performance and what I learned from it.
We talk about Lionel and also how to personally deal with Stress and Growth.
We go deep, hold on tight!
Peak Performance:
https://www.peakperformancebook.net/
Lionel's Video Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c28m_Byz9w
2018 Ironman Wisconsin Age Group Women's Overall Champion is on the podcast!
Jacqui came from a running back ground chasing an Olympic Marathon Qualifying Time to eventually focusing 100% on triathlon training.
Jacqui has also come from a 1:17 Ironman swim to a 1:04! She talks about the steps she took to get her to this point.
This podcast is packed with a lot of good information, enjoy!
What an Interview!
Cody and I dove into the details about his training, coaching relationship with David Tilbury-Davis, their lessons on what works and doesn't.
We also discuss the Top 3 things in swim, bike, and run that have helped him the most. There was also a good discussion about aerodynamics.
Hope you enjoy, you will learn alot in this podcast!
Find Cody Here:
https://www.facebook.com/codybealstriathlon/
https://www.instagram.com/cody.beals/
http://www.codybeals.com/
James is one of the best age group triathletes and has the results to back it up winning world titles in short course to 70.3 to winning overall Ironman titles.
James is a family man with 3 kids, a wife, and a full time job. He has to work in training early in the morning and after the kids go to bed.
He is one of the most humbling, down to earth people you will meet.
We talk about his Steelhead win, his training strategies for Kona, and how he measures success.
In this podcast, Coach Steve talks through:
1) If you are dealing with late season drops in motivation, how to fix them. 5 good tips of how to survive these drops
2) If you are entering your off season, how to approach it and not just waste your time
3) Analysis of the Pro Fields of 70.3 Worlds!
It's ON! After a year off of Ironman and learning from my personal mistakes, I've hired a coach and ready to get down to business in accomplishing my best ever Ironman.
Is 9:30 doable at Ironman Wisconsin in 2019? Can I swim 59', Bike 5:10, and Run 3:15? We will see!
Do you have questions you want me to answer? Submit them to the podcast for me to answer!
1) I talk about what qualities I was looking for in my coach
2) How I didn't want to add input into my training, even though I am a coach
3) How I created my goals
4) How I created Strengths and weakness and my plan to over come them
In this episode, Coach Steve talks through the nuts and bolts of how one of his athletes qualified for Kona. This is going to be a new feature as other athletes like to hear about whats required to Kona Qualify.
We dive into the swim, bike, and run training we did. The short term focus balanced with long term desire. And evaluating strengths and weakness.
Also, Tucson Arizona camp information can be found here: https://www.insidethebigring.com/arizona-spring-camp/
This is a special podcast, an interview with PhD and co-author of The Brave Athlete, Calm the F*ck Down and Rise To The Occasion.
Buy his book here:
https://www.velopress.com/books/the-brave-athlete/
Check out his personal website here:
http://www.braveheartcoach.com
In this episode, Coach Steve talks about:
1) The upcoming North Carolina Camp. What each day will look like. How camps can be beneficial.
2) How to set up your goals for early season races. The mistake most people make
3) How people self sabotage their self when goals are too high
4) Dealing with heat!
In this epiosde we talk about:
1) Bike Fit and how lower isnt better
2) Errors made when transitioining from inside to outside riding
3) How to get the most of your Open Water Swimming
In this Episode, Coach Steve puts out his predictions for Ironman Texas, WTS Bermuda, and St Anthonys Triathlon!
In this podcast, Coach Steve is talking with the Ann Arbor Triathlon Club about the upcoming Madison 70.3 event.
Its hilly, twisty, and hot!
The audio can be quiet at time as this is recording from Skype.
Whats happening in the triathlon scene? Coach Steven Brandes talks about it.
Boston Marathon recap!
Lucy Charles vs Daniella Ryf?
Ben Kaunte's Best Path For Success? Olympics vs 70.3?
Tim Don at Boston Marathon
Alistair Brownlee's Chances at 70.3 Worlds and Kona?
A big race from Jan and Frodeno at Oceanside last weekend. We also preview Ironman South Africa that's happening this weekend.
In this episode, Coach Steve talks about when to use swim paddles in training!
What paddles to use?
What kind of sets to do with paddles?
Also, you can find the video version of this on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naplNt14vqU&feature=share
Some BIG racing happening this weekend!
70.3 Oceanside
70.3 Galveston
ITU Commonwealth Games!
Jan vs Sanders?
Holly Lawrence dominate Oceanside?
Ben Kaunte vs Starky vs Kienle?
Brownlee dominate again?
In this episode, Coach Steve discusses the testing he did that helped him determined which cadences were most efficient for triathlon.
In this episode, Coach Steve talks about things you can be doing to better prepare you to swim in open water!
In this interview, Steve interviews ITU athlete, Matt McElroy. Matt is one of the best American ITU athletes on the circuit. Matt holds a 10k personal best in the 28 minutes, a Duathlon World Championship, and multiple World Cup Podiums!
We talk about:
-How Matt has progressed his swim training from barely being able to swim 2:00 100 yards to 1:05 yard pace.
-What it's like training in a world class training environment.
-How hard ITU racing really is!
-How Matt trains low running mileage but still remains one of the best ITU runners.
This episode Steve talks about what kind of bike testing you should be doing this off season to get the most bang for your buck and help you understand what type of athlete you are, High or Low Force.
The second portion Steve talks through the training peaks article he wrote about cycling workouts to do this winter that will help you run faster off the bike this summer.
4 Week FREE Plans and more!
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/Steven%20Brandes
In this episode we talk about Sweet Spot bike training and how you should implement it at different times of the year, especially the off season!
If you are looking to jump start your training this off season i've built some pre built training plans on training peaks! There are even some FREE 4 week starter plans. Take a look!
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/Steven%20Brandes
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/Steven%20Brandes
James Burke is the man... seriously. Husband, Father of 3, Ironman 70.3 World Champion, ITU AG World Champion, 2X KONA Podium Athlete, IRONMAN Florida and Kentucky Overall Champion. And he has only been in the sport of triathlon since 2012-2013!
He talks about his progression, training, and love for riding on Zwift!
Please rate the show on iTunes or Googleplay through your desktop or your smart phone, it would mean alot!
In this episode, Steve interviews the 2017 Ironman Florida Women's Champion Elyse Gallegos!
Elyse had a banner year placing 13th at the 70.3 World Championships, 5th place (PODIUM!) at Ironman World Championships, and her WIN at Ironman Florida!
This was a fantastic interview!
Elyse didn't grow up swimming, biking, and running. She grew up playing soccer and ballet... now she is an Ironman Champion!
The 1st part of the podcast is Ironman Wisconsin Champion Dani Fisher talking about how she transformed her swimming. Dani never swam till college, where she learned it from scratch. She can now almost break 1 hour. She talks about what she's doing to improve her swimming.
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The 2nd part is Coach Steve talking about aspects of your stroke you can improve to become a better swimming. Focusing on your breathing and your catch phase!
Did you sign up for IRONMAN and have questions on how to structure your training? I answer these questions in the podcast.
Topics:
Off Season Training
Training Blocks
Nutrition
Pacing
Investing into a Coach
Training Plans:
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/Steven%20Brandes
Are you a swimmer who's not getting faster? If so, then this is the podcast for you? You are entering the off season and you need to change things up, please don't just back into the same routine you've always done.
Steve is in KONA!
This is a new push, every month Steve with be presenting 3 workouts to do each week for each sport. Don't take these workouts as the holy grail, if your coach thinks otherwise, listen to your coach. They have your overall plan in mind, but these are good effective workouts to think about.
Swim:
200-400 warm up
3-4 Rounds:
1-3 Drill
1st- 25 FULL Sculling
2nd- 25 Single Arm Right, 25 Single Arm Left
3rd- 12.5 Water Polo, 12.5 Free, 12.5 Water Polo, 12.5 Free
4- 2x25 95% Free R:15
5x50 R:15 *Establish Baseline Stroke Length per 25
10-20x25 R:15
odds: N-1 at 75%
evens: N-1 at 95%
200 Cool Down
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Bike: 15-30min Warm Up
4-6x20" Spin Ups, 90rpm to 120+ rpms. Rest:1min
4-8x20" MAX SPRINT in biggest gear, Rest:3-4 minutes easy spinning.
Run: 1-2 Mile progressive warm up
run to a hill then perform
Marches, High Knee, Butt Kicks, Bounding up the hill, walk down after each.
Then 4-8x20" Max Sprint, Rest: 2-3 minute walk down after each. Dropping a sock after each one to mark your length of the sprint, trying to match each one. Measuring your power production for each.R=
We are PUMPED to have Dani Fischer on the podcast! Straight off her 2017 Ironman Wisconsin WIN! Dani talks about her experience of quickly becoming one of the best age groupers in the worlds and her short stint as a PRO triathlete.
Dani also gets into great detail about her training program, how she got herself out of a serious burnout, as well as how she works her nutrition into her training!
Did you just do an IRONMAN? Are you unsure on what to do next? Whatever you do, don't quit the sport. You would be surprised how many people get chewed up and spit out from the IRONMAN grind. Listen to some good ideas on how to set up a successful season.