Endurance Hour: Recent Episodes
Dave Erickson
Dave Erickson, Roger Thompson and Wendy Mader take you inside the world of endurance sports with real world insight, interviews, news and advice.
On this episode: What To Do In The Off-Season, Our Favorite Training Tools, Wearables, and Equipment, When Should You Hire A Coach, Understanding Your Baseline Fitness Prior To Starting a Training Plan, Transition Tips for First Time Triathletes and much more.
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On this episode: How To and What To Prioritize Your Triathlon Budget Towards, Marathon Runners Looking To Add Triathlon To Their Resume, How To Go From an Ironman to a Marathon Training Plan, Rebuilding Strength in the Post Season, Plus How Would you Describe Your Athletic Dreams to a Friend Over Dinner and so much more.
Full Training Plans List on Training Peaks Here: LINK
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Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On this episode: Deep Dish Wheel Pros and Cons, In-Water Swim Starts, Key Training Tips for a 112 mile bike ride, Post-Season Training Thoughts, Should You Do An Ironman Twice In One Year, Mindset as an Athlete Before the Ironman World Championship and so much more.
Full Training Plans List on Training Peaks Here: LINK
33% Discount Code on Training Plan Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On this episode: Ironman 70.3 World Championship Preview and Trivia, 50% off Training Plan Discount Announcement, Pushing Too Hard on […]
On this episode: Our 50% off Training Plan Discount Announcement, Triathlon Racing, Training and Nutrition Logistics, Wendy’s First Sprint Triathlon […]
On this episode: Heart Rate Running Zones, How To Improve Self Belief As A Triathlete, When Should You Add Swimming […]
On this episode: Swim Angels At A Triathlon, Does One Triathlon Make You A Triathlete, Is One Year Enough Time […]
On this episode: Swimming Fast Enough to Make the Cutoff, How To Prepare and Minimize Mechanical Issues on the Bike, […]
On this episode: How and When To Combine Your Ironman Training Plans, Tips and Tricks on Getting Water Bottles at […]
On this episode: Top Mistakes Athletes Make in Training, How to Prepare for a Cold Open-Water Swim, Potential Non Ironman […]
On this episode: How to determine FTP without a power meter, how to choose your triathlon clothing for race day, […]
On This Episode: What’s Your Favorite Distance and Why, How Can You Simulate A Sprint Distance Triathlon Indoors, The Value of Bike-Run vs Swim-Bike Brick Workouts, What’s the Start of An Ironman Really Like, What’s Normal for Effort and Heart Rate During Early Season Training, How Often Should You Train in Aerobars, How Often Should You Buy a New Bike Helmet and So Much More! Thanks for listening.
Full Training Plans List on Training Peaks Here: LINK
33% Discount Code on Training Plan Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On This Episode: Do Swim Fins Really Work, Running Shoes and Feet Swelling, Standing vs Sitting on the Bike When Riding Hills, What Are Dead Spots in the Pedal Stroke, Triathlon on a Budget, Resting Between Swim Sets, How to Handle Pre-Race Nerves, Preparing for A Sprint Triathlon, How To Handle Big Waves in Open Water Swimming and So Much More! Thanks for listening.
Full Training Plans List on Training Peaks Here: LINK
33% Discount Code on Training Plan Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On This Episode: Performance Enhancing Drugs and Triathletes. Thanks for listening.
Full Training Plans List on Training Peaks Here: LINK
33% Discount Code on Training Plan Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On This Episode: Why Lionel Sander Trains Indoors, Overcoming Open Water Swimming Fears After Time Off, Cycling Cadence and Hill Riding, Why Do Athletes Need Recovery Weeks plus Improving FTP on Zwift Rides. These topics and more! Thanks for listening.
Full Training Plans List on Training Peaks Here: LINK
33% Discount Code on Training Plan Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On this episode:Wendy’s Knee Surgery Update, Our $99 Training Plan Special is Ending Soon, How To Keep Your Swim Cap From Falling Off, Special Needs Food Challenges, Running with Nutrition, Altering Your Training Plan, How To Stop Your Swim Goggles from Fogging Up, And Once a Triathlete, Always A Triathlete? These topics and more! Thanks for listening.
Full Training Plans List on Training Peaks Here: LINK
33% Discount Code on Training Plan Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On this episode:Wendy’s Knee Surgery Update, Why We Produce Time Based Training Programs vs. Distance Based, How To Add an Ironman to Your 70.3 Training Schedule, Overcoming First Time Triathlon Jitters, Swimming Time Trade-Offs, How and Why Older Athletes Can and Need to Maintain Strength, Endurance and Muscle Mass plus Purging for Long Time Triathletes. Thanks for listening.
Full Training Plans List on Training Peaks Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On this episode:Big Surgery News, Swim Fins and Cramps, Lactate Threshold Testing, Descending Sets, Swimming and Sprint Triathlon Training, Power Based Bike Workouts, Outdoor Riding and other random topics. Thanks for listening.
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On this episode:Birthday Hair, Penny-Pinching Triathletes, Properly Preparing for Your Race, How To Fuel For Your Needs, Deep Discounts on Training Peaks and other random topics. Thanks for listening.
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On this episode:Swimming paddles and what’s the right size and why, How does aerobic workouts help your speed overtime, The importance of a High-Fun Value workout, Training around your work/life schedule, Descending Swim Sets and the Purpose plus much more.
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On this episode:Long Sleeve Wetsuits vs. Short Sleeve and/or Core Shorts, How To Make Up For a Bike Workout When You’re Traveling, Indoor Cycling Apps and Drills, How To Boost Your Immunity with Cold Water, How To Adjust Your Plan When You Only have 5 Days A Week to Train so much more.
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off – https://thecoldplunge.com/products/plunge
On this episode:When Should You Choose a 12 Week, 16 Week or 24 Week Training Plan, The Most Spectator Friendly Ironman Course in North America, Exercises for Flexibility, Mobility and Strength, Daily Morning Cold Plunges with Dave, How to Build Up to an Ultra Running Event and so much more.
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
On this episode:Foggy Goggle Syndrome, Training Plans vs Coached Training Plans, How To Restart Your Endurance Training, Ironman 70.3 New York Details, The Pros/Cons of Inaugural Races, Upcoming Training Plans for Ironman Arizona, Lake Placid, Coeur d’Alene and Chattanooga and so much more.
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
On this episode: Bike cages or clip on pedals, the Pros and Cons of racing Ironman Arizona, Ironman Florida and Ironman California, Our Preferred Indoor Cycling Training Application, How To Handle Body Contact When Open Water Swimming, A Brief History of Ironman 70.3 Boulder, Reflecting on the Ironman VR series and so much more.
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
On this episode: We Make a HUGE Announcement about Our Training Plans on Training Peaks, New Year’s Resolutions, The One Fitness Activity We Would Do For the Rest of Our Life, Pre-Made Training Plans vs. Guided Training Plans and so much more!
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
On this episode: Gwen Jorgensen Returns to Triathlon, Different Challenges Swimming with a Pull Buoy, Recovering From an Ironman, Running Shoes for the Snow and Ice, Season Highs and Lows and Lessons Learned for Dave and Wendy, 2023 Racing Plans and Goals and so much more! Have a great holiday and a safe New Year.
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off at TheColdPlunge.com
On this episode: Dave and Wendy Take a Deep Dive on the Ironman World Championship Splitting Up, Update on our Annual December Swim and Accountability Challenges, Who’s Faster Swimming Down Stream, How Do You Know You’re Ready to Start Training for an Ironman, Understand When You’ve Reached an Optimal Amount of Recovery for Your Next Training Session plus First Time Ironman Training Preparation Tips.
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off at TheColdPlunge.com
On this episode: Dave Erickson recaps, in detail, his 6th Ironman finish at the 2022 Ironman Arizona race this year!
See Our Swim, Bike, Run and Triathlon Training Plans on Training Peaks Here: LINK
Cold Plunge Discount: Use “Dave150” for $150 off at TheColdPlunge.com
On this episode: Wendy’s 50K Trail Running Adventures, Dave and Wendy’s Mental Strategies To Help You Stay Present and Focused […]
On this episode: Why Is Strength Training for Triathletes Important, How Many Events Should You Do Every Year and How […]
On this episode we talk about the Average Ironman Times for Age Groupers, The Pros and Cons of Doing a […]
On this episode we talk with Kona Coach Wendy Mader following her 10th finish at the 2022 Ironman World Championship […]
On this episode we talk with Wendy in Hawaii as she prepares for the 2022 Ironman World Championship. We discuss […]
On this episode we discuss our favorite go-to Post Race Meal or Snack, The Pros and Cons of Providing Aid […]
On this episode we discuss Managing Nutrition and Hydration Needs During Heat and Humidity, Training for an Ironman and Burning […]
On this episode we discuss Defining the Term ‘Fit’, Recent Examples of Lessons Learned on Race Day, We Go Over […]
On this episode we discuss Training to Finish verses Training to Perform, Cold Plunge Energy, The Power of Why, and […]
On this episode, Altering Your Wetsuit for Open Water Swimming, Supplements for Age Group Triathletes, Ultra Running Tips and Advice […]
On this episode, the importance of stroke rate and the benefits of kicks sets, tips on running a marathon between […]
On this episode, The Benefits of Vertical Kicking and Swim Fins, What Do You Eat During the Ironman, What is something […]
On this episode, How To Prepare for a Hilly Bike Course Without Hills Nearby, Running on a Woodway Treadmill, Tips […]
On this episode, Dave’s New Cold Plunge Experience plus Discount Code, How To Modify Your Run Workout with Walking, Are […]
On this episode, Signs of Overtraining, Swimming without Your Goggles in Open Water, New Wetsuit and Special Discount, Should You […]
On this episode: Does the “Hotter” Weather Change Where and When You Run, How To Develop Mental Skills When You […]
On this episode: Liquid Only Fuel vs Liquid and Solid Food During a Race, At What Speed(s) Should You Switch […]
On this episode: Aerobar Hydration System Pros and Cons, How Often Should You Swim with Paddles and a Pull Buoy, […]
On this episode: Dave’s Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene post race report, lessons learn and Components of a Race Report. Join […]
On this episode: To Train or Not To Train when Sick, How to Navigate Your Taper Week Before a Big […]
On this episode: How Can Athletes Qualify for Kona or Ironman 70.3 Worlds? How Many Weeks Should You Wait Between […]
On this episode: When Is It Too Late to Train for an Ironman, How and Why It’s Good To Realign […]
On this episode: Riding Hills in the Saddle verses Standing Up, Run/Walking Your Marathon, How Long is Your Long Ride […]
On this episode: Solutions for Time-Starved Triathletes, How Long is Your Longest Ride Before an Ironman 70.3 Race, How Do […]
On this episode: What Happens If You Take 6 Months Off From Swimming, What Kind of Gear To Pack on […]
On this episode, How To Ride in Strong Head Winds and Cross Winds, Changing Race Kits in Transition, How Long […]
On this episode, Core Work and Injury Prevention, Swimming Nose Clips; Advantages and Disadvantages, Chainring Sets and Combinations, Traveling with […]
On this episode, Imposter Syndrome, Training vs Racing Mindset, Why Failure is Necessary, Enjoying the Process vs. the Outcome and […]
On this episode, Pros and Cons of Clip in Pedals, Time vs Distance for your Bike Workouts, The Value of […]
On this episode, Riding and Running Outside Results and Impact vs Indoors, Half Marathon Training Prep for Beginners vs Seasoned […]
On this episode, we Celebrate Wendy’s Birthday and her INSANE history of birthday celebrations, How to Deal with Increased Food […]
On this episode, How to Tri on a Budget, especially for Newbies, How to avoid burnout during training, How your […]
On this episode, When To Start Running Hills Before Your Hilly Event plus the Benefits of Hill Training in General, […]
On this episode, the Pros and Cons of Traveling with your Bike, How to Replicate an Outside Ride on the […]
On this episode, What is Cupping Massage and How it Works for Recovery, Transition Tips and Tricks, Bike Fit Issues, How Do You Measure Training Progress, How Fueling Differs Based on the Distance You Race and the New Discount Codes for 2022 . Join us in the “t2Endurance Club” on Facebook and find us elsewhere online by searching “Endurance Hour”. Thank you!
On this episode, How To Train Around an Abnormal Work Schedule, The Pros and Cons with Replacing one Multisport Training Activity with a Non-Triathlon Related Activity, When Is It Time to Upgrade from a Road Bike to a Tri Bike and Is Swimming 100% Form? By the way, the Endurance Hour Podcast is now 10 years old. Happy birthday us. Join us in the “t2Endurance Club” on Facebook and find us elsewhere online by searching “Endurance Hour”. Thank you!
On this second episode of 2022, How To Navigate Ironman Training with Work and Family, Race Time Expectations, The Truth Behind Having a High Cadence on the Bike, How To Train for Hills When You Don’t Have Hills Where You Live, and Adding Strength Training to Your Triathlon Training and Where You Might See the Benefits. Join us in the “t2Endurance Club” on Facebook and find us elsewhere online by searching “Endurance Hour”. Thank you!
On this first episode of 2022, Time-Based Workouts vs Distance-Based Workouts, Ultra Running Training vs. Ironman Training, How to Stack Your Ironman Season, and the Pros and Cons of Track, Road and Trailing Running. Our emphasis is and always will be, the multi-sport community and sharing our more than 50 years of combined experience as Triathletes and Fitness professionals. Join us in the “t2Endurance Club” on Facebook and find us elsewhere online by searching “Endurance Hour”. Thank you!
On this episode, 10th Annual Christmas Eve Swim Challenge, How to Train For a Marathon off the Couch, the Pros and Cons of Swimming Sets vs Non-Stop Swimming and much more! Our emphasis is and always will be, the multi-sport community and sharing our more than 50 years of combined experience as Triathletes and Fitness professionals. Join us in the t2Endurance Club on Facebook and find us elsewhere online by searching “Endurance Hour”. Thank you!
On this episode, Pros and Cons Swimming with Hand Paddles, New Study on Ice Baths for Recovery, Getting Faster with Age and much more! Our emphasis is and always will be, the multi-sport community and sharing our more than 50 years of combined experience as Triathletes and Fitness professionals. Join us in the t2Endurance Club on Facebook and find us elsewhere online by searching “Endurance Hour”. Thank you!
On this episode, Cross Training options for Runners Dealing with Injuries, The Pros and Cons of wearing headphones cycling and running, How to Qualify for Age Group Nationals and is it Worth It plus How Much Strength Training is Enough and How Your Diet Can Impact Your Results. Our emphasis is and always will be, the multi-sport community and sharing our more than 50 years of combined experience as Triathletes and Fitness professionals. Join us in the t2Endurance Club on Facebook and find us elsewhere online by searching “Endurance Hour”. Thank you!
On this episode, The Pros and Cons of Strength Training Before and/or after your Swim, Bike and Run workouts, The Endurance Hour December Swim Challenge, The Truth Behind Trail Running and Road Speed plus How to Battle Performance Anxiety. Our emphasis is and always will be, the multi-sport community and sharing our more than 50 years of combined experience as Triathletes and Fitness professionals. Join us in the t2Endurance Club on Facebook and find us elsewhere online by searching “Endurance Hour”. Thank you!
On this episode, Will Flip Turns In the Pool Benefit Open Water Swimming, Common Beginner Triathlete Mistakes, How Trail Running Translates into Road Running Speed and Stretch Cords vs Bands. Our emphasis is and always will be, the multi-sport community and sharing our more than 50 years of combined experience as Triathletes and Fitness professionals. Join us in the t2Endurance Club on Facebook and find us elsewhere online by searching “Endurance Hour”. Thank you!
On this episode, Ironman Fueling Lessons Learned, To Kick or Not To Kick When Swimming, Special Needs Bags Pros and Cons, Post Ironman Recovery Mentality and First Time Ironman Racing Tips! Our emphasis is and always will be, the multi-sport community and sharing our more than 50 years of combined experience as Triathletes and Fitness professionals. Join us in the t2Endurance Club on Facebook and find us elsewhere online by searching “Endurance Hour”. Thank you!