Explore every episode of the podcast The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and motivation for the masses
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Amazing Heat-Protein Recovery Protocol | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:11:26 | |
I was recently injured. Again! This stupid back. After some research I put together a healing protocol that I used over the course of one day and experienced 85% recovery one day later. That's not nothing! Listen to find out what I did (and what you can do) to recover from injury. | |||
| Top 10 Endurance Training Considerations | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:21:13 | |
First off, more butt crack stories, who knew I had so many? And then I run through a list of things you should consider while maximizing the effectiveness of your endurance training. This list is quite basic but even so I re-learned a few things about what to do and what not to do to ensure I am training effectively. | |||
| I'm Not Ready | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:08:27 | |
I've enjoyed the past 28 days of not working out too much! But now I have to begin a new 8 month training block for Ironman 70.3 Victoria and I don't feel ready. | |||
| Walking Is Underrated | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:04:37 | |
When injured or find yourself with very limited time to train, why not walk? It is much better for maintaining your fitness than sitting still. | |||
| Oh, the Burning! | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:04:47 | |
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 cycle workout, there seem to be hills any way you head so hoping I can find a relatively flat route for my first run. And I'll be looking for some cold coconut water at the end. | |||
| Who Wants to Cycle Some Hills? | 06 Nov 2022 | 00:06:02 | |
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 ridge. Well, go big or go home, I guess. | |||
| Hola! | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:05:19 | |
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, fresh coconut water...but how is it for triathlon training? | |||
| Bring On the Heat | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:06:35 | |
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 recovering from a severe back injury and (almost recovered) foot injury I am psyched to dream of swimming, cycling and running again! | |||
| Not Laughing Through My Tears | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:08:19 | |
I have an injury update. It isn't good news. Please send some love to thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com | |||
| My New Best Friend | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:08:47 | |
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! | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:09:27 | |
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 $$$ | 26 Aug 2022 | 00:06:10 | |
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 that you don't need. | |||
| Pool Peeves | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:10:03 | |
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. | |||
| I'm More Sore Now Than When I Train | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:14:29 | |
Am I alone in feeling more sore during my extended breaks from training than I feel while in the middle of intense training? So weird. But even weirder is when ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BOTS take your podcast script and make one of their own podcasts...about your podcast? We are living in the future, folks. | |||
| Mid-Summer Thoughts | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:08:59 | |
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! | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:16:48 | |
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 need to put in the right training, right amount of training and have the luck to have the right mix of people in your category. Then, use this technique and improve your chances to get a medal. It worked for me! | |||
| What Is Your Relationship With Pain? | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:12:46 | |
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 | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:07:02 | |
I created a strategy for completing tough workouts and in hindsight, it wasn't the best plan. | |||
| Mind-Body Awareness | 14 May 2022 | 00:05:09 | |
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. | |||
| Do something radically different | 06 May 2022 | 00:10:22 | |
| Massage! | 04 May 2022 | 00:08:13 | |
Oh, there is nothing like a good massage. But is it just to feel good? | |||
| Triathlons are expensive! | 03 May 2022 | 00:10:41 | |
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? | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:07:54 | |
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 water swimming, much to my surprise. | |||
| What Do I Do When I'm just Not "Feeling It"? | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:06:39 | |
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 might have found a cure! | |||
| A Half of a Lot Is a Lot! | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:21:53 | |
Wish me luck, I'm about to bite off a race distance that I've only ever done once before. And that, uh, didn't go very well. | |||
| The BEST Workout For When You Are Sick Or Stressed For Time | 02 Jan 2022 | 00:05:26 | |
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 or long that it cuts into your life too much? I have discovered the BEST workout for those times. | |||
| Stress - Is It Good or Bad? | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:11:31 | |
Ever worked out a problem while training? Exercise is great for that! In this episode I hope to bring to your awareness the impact of stress on your physical health and emotional well being and what steps you can take to reduce or eliminate harmful stress. | |||
| Best Triathlon Jokes | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:09:17 | |
Have you heard the "best" triathlon jokes on the Internet? You won't believe what I found. | |||
| The Keys to Discipline | 24 Oct 2021 | 00:09:13 | |
It has taken me years to discover that I am actually a pretty disciplined person. As I thought about it, I realized there are 6 keys to the way I approach my triathlon training that have earned me that reputation. | |||
| The Triathlon Gear and Tech That I Love! | 17 Oct 2021 | 00:20:46 | |
We've heard that triathlon can be an expensive sport because of all of the gear and technology that it requires. The good news is it actually "requires" very little gear. Then why do so many of us own so much stuff? Well, mostly for comfort and a some for performance enhancement. Over the years I have grown used to, and fallen in love with, certain pieces of gear and in this episode I walk through those most cherished items in my arsenal. | |||
| Does Multisport Training Make You a Faster Runner? | 10 Oct 2021 | 00:05:49 | |
Is there a better way to train to be a faster runner? Wow, is there ever! | |||
| Swimming Stories, Part 2 | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:21:06 | |
In this podcast I continue with the theme of "things that happened to me while swimming" and this time get into not one but TWO stories that involved me almost dying! Some lessons to learn here. | |||
| Swimming Stories, Part 1 | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:10:34 | |
Chances are, as a triathlete swimming is your least comfortable discipline. Most of us have a love-hate relationship with swimming and I share a couple memorable stories with you. Have you ever had to apply mouth-mouth resuscitation to a living pimple factory? I share all of the gory details. | |||
| I Love Not Training Between Seasons...Or Do I? | 19 Sep 2021 | 00:09:11 | |
Let's face it, we can all use a good break from scheduled training between seasons. It is good for us both physically and mentally. So why are there elements about this break that I really don't like? Am I weird or do you experience some of the same emotions? | |||
| 2021 Vancouver Triathlon Race Report - Get In My Head | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:14:07 | |
What thoughts do you have before and during a race? Are you 100% focused on the swim, bike and run? Are you 100% confident? What things run through your head? | |||
| The Cherry On Top | 08 Sep 2024 | 00:17:12 | |
That's it, I've completed my last race of the season, and do I have some stories to tell! | |||
| Pre-race Triathlon Thoughts | 06 Sep 2021 | 00:13:56 | |
I face the same fears before every triathlon race. Lately, I seem to have found some mental antidotes to those fears that enable me to enjoy this sport more fully. Perhaps you can relate? | |||
| Triathlon Training Injuries | 29 Aug 2021 | 00:08:39 | |
Have you ever been injured but trained through it? What about having the feeling of something not quite feeling right and training through that? Ever ask yourself why you trained through mild to moderate pain? There are 9 days to go before I race in an event that I've been training for for 2 years...and I injured myself! I am so tempted to keep my training schedule... | |||
| Facing Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:17:53 | |
In this episode I challenge the notion that we should "overcome" obstacles rather than define them and find ways to work over, under or through them. I share the greatest challenge and obstacles I've had to work through in my life. | |||
| Running Thoughts | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:34:23 | |
In this episode I ruminate about: | |||
| Introduction to The Lonely Triathlete Podcast | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:02:58 | |
In this episode I introduce who I am and why I created this podcast! | |||
| Training Feels Like a Drug | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:08:34 | |
I was overwhelmed by the feeling of gratitude after my last training session. I mean, I was SMACKED with an incredible feeling of joy and happiness, almost like I had taken a drug. But I did take a drug, the training drug. I'm convinced that training does more than just make you physically healthy, I think it lends itself to emotional health, too. | |||
| Life is a Beach | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:09:59 | |
I am in the homestretch of this season. I'm done with training. I'm done with the schedule. I'm just done. | |||
| I Don't Want To See The Bottom | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:16:56 | |
Are you the kind of athlete that likes to see the bottom of the lake/ocean they are swimming in? Not me! Are you the kind of person that likes to SEE the moment they are actually living in, as they live it? And do you? | |||
| How Much You Bench? | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:08:51 | |
Strength is critical not just for sports performance but also longevity and health span! We all want to be strong so what are we doing about it? | |||
| Develop The Mind Of An Olympian | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:25:21 | |
You physically train but do you mentally train? Follow the example of Olympians by giving as much thought to your mental training and you will soon reap even greater performance results! | |||
| Be The Hero In Your Own Story | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:11:54 | |
Stop wasting time interacting with strangers on X or Instagram or Reddit or any other social media platform. Invest that time in yourself, in the creation of your own story. Mild interest or limited investment in others' lives is fine but admit it, you've been wasting a lot of time and deep down inside you don't want to continue. It takes intention and focus and effort...but you CAN do it! | |||
| Apparently This Kettlebell Is Wrecking Me | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:14:30 | |
I'm in a fight with my training program. It seems to think that my kettlebell program is too hard and I need to dial things back, take it easy. But I feel fine. Hrumph! | |||
| Not a Lonely Weekend | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:06:49 | |
The power of social connection should not be ignored. Make the effort to connect with friends, whether it's a coffee, a walk or an in-depth conversation. Your mental and physical health will benefit! | |||
| Lake Whatcom Triathlon | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:11:33 | |
I hope you enjoy my brief race report from this year's Lake Whatcom Triathlon near Bellingham, WA, USA. I was attempting a personal best at this course in my 3rd consecutive race there. My experiment? Increase my weekly training hours from 5-6 to 7-8. | |||