Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Today's episode features Emma Jeffcoat, one of Australia's top triathletes with a decade-long presence in the global triathlon level. She boasts a wonderful career already with 13 Professional wins, 26 podium finishes, and representing Australia at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Tune in to gain raw insight into her triathlon journey, including the psychological work she has undertaken; essential for all athletes dealing with varying results, managing consecutive injuries, and facing the weight of expectation around major events like the Olympics. Emma's story exemplifies that success in sports extends beyond training, emphasizing the importance of the individual behind the training. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction00:41 - Introducing Professional Triathlete: Emma Jeffcoat03:40 - Emma’s Training Session for the Day05:45 - Emma’s Rehab Running Program09:30 - Journey Through Injury15:00 - Managing Injury Mentally22:15 - Taking a Much Needed Break 24:40 - Stresses that Contribute to Injury31:15 - Preparation for Paris after Injury39:15 - Tokyo Olympic Experience43:00 - Key Takeaways from the Olympics46:00 - Training Sessions for Tokyo Olympics56:15 - Emma’s Best Training and Racing1:01:10 - Training Volume for Olympics1:08:45 - Run Training after Injury1:11:05 - Fueling Properly to Improve Performance If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. What Jakob Ingebrigtsen is doing in athletics right now is insane. He's the current 5000-meter World Champion 1500 meter Olympic gold medalist and last weekend he obliterated the rest of the field in a world record for the 2-mile distance. He won by a massive 4 seconds where he was so far out in front of the rest of the field, it actually looks like a high school race. Plus he's only 22 years old, meaning we could be witnessing the start of one of the most historic athletic careers in history.  So how is he so good? And what is he doing differently from all the other athletes out there?  The Ingebrigtsen family including his father, who is his coach are renowned for some of their strange or unique methods and approaches to training and racing. And today, we're going to discuss 15 of their known training and racing principles that have propelled him to this level. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction02:20 - Gratitude04:15 - Gerard’s Recovery Journey07:30 - Training Opportunities and Motivation10:15 - Paris Diamond League World Records12:50 - Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Training Principles17:00 - Principle #1: High Volume21:00 - Principle #2: Consistency (No Rest Days)22:40 - Principle #3: Conservative (Health is Priority)24:40 - Principle #4: Don’t Go too Hard in Training26:30 - Principle #5: Minimal Track Sessions29:30 - Principle #6: Must Do Hill Repeats32:00 - Principle #7: Use Races for Intensity34:40 - Principle #8: Race All Year Round37:25 - Example Training Week42:20 - Principle #9: Good Quality Sleep43:30 - Principle #10: Eating Easily Digestible Foods 45:30 - Principle #11: Conserve Energy for Race Day45:55 - Principle #12: Pre-race Nerves (Practice to Calm Yourself)50:00 - Principle #13: Having a Race Plan, but Be Open Minded53:45 - Principle #14: Get to Your Race Pace as Fast as Possible56:15 - Principle #15: Aim for Negative Split If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Welcome to the 2nd part of our two-part episode on training skills to improve your speed. The significance of these skills in your training and racing cannot be overstated, hence we find ourselves presenting this topic in two parts. In our previous episode, we focused on effective training specificity, understanding patience in improvement, mastering the art of data utilisation against your own individual needs, and more. Tune in as we go through our biggest lessons in Part 2.   Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Gerard's Recovery Journey 03:00 - Benefit of Technology 05:30 - Women’s 1500m World Record 10:25 - Exciting Diamond League Performances 15:45 - Taking The Risk. 17:00 - Top Training Skills to Master Continued 18:10 - Ability To Adjust Execution and Expectations 23:35 - Taking Ownership 26:00 - Looking At Data Objectively 36:40 - Identifying Key Sessions in Training 42:00 - Ability to Identify and Understand Strengths and Weaknesses 48:00 - Testing Improvements 50:20 - Get This One Right! CONSISTENCY 54:15 - Personal Favorite Skill If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Take a moment to reflect on your training abilities. Are you truly proficient in training? Do you believe your training methods yield effective and efficient results? It has been observed that even when two athletes are provided with identical training programs, their experiences and outcomes can vary significantly. Training well is an art. In this episode, we will guide you through the essential training skills you should strive to develop in order to maximize your training potential and ultimately enhance your performance.  Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:45 - Trusting the Process03:30 - New Shoe Rotation05:25 - Lionel Sanders’ Nutrition13:10 - Form is not Forever18:40 - Seeing pros at the start of the season vs the end20:50 - Top Training Skills to Master21:17 - Preparing Properly for a Session27:55 - Being Patient with Improvement38:45 - Getting and Understanding Data43:18 - Respecting Your Ability If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Professional athletes, particularly triathletes, cyclists, and runners, typically train for 25 to 35 hours per week. However, the average age group athlete typically has a maximum of 10 to 15 hours to train, with a more realistic range of six to 10 hours.  In this episode, we will discuss why it is not advisable to follow the exact same training program as a professional athlete. While we aim to learn from the pros, we only want to model not copy their methods to improve our own training. Otherwise, we are setting ourselves up for failure by attempting to adhere to an unrealistic program.  Tune in to find out the optimal weekly training volume for the age grouper. Timestamps:  00:00 - Introduction01:20 - Gratitude04:00 - Gerard’s Recovery Journey12:00 - Why We Do This Every Episode18:45 - Incredible Racing Experience in China23:00 - Coach Gerard's Race Team Tactics26:00 - Racing and Surviving a Breakaway35:45 - How Did Roglic Win The Giro?38:38 - Top Athletes Still Make Mistakes46:40 - Age is NOT a limiter49:00 - Friendship in Sports: Cavendish and Thomas51:50 - Training: Age Groupers vs PROs59:00 - Training Expectations and Motivations1:05:00 - Our Biggest Training Myth Dispelled1:09:00 - The Love/Hate Relationship of Training   If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the essentials of preparing for an Olympic triathlon, including effective swim, bike, and run training strategies. Learn about the emotional journey of recovering from injury and how mindset impacts performance. Discover the importance of race simulations and nutrition planning to sustain energy levels. The discussion also touches on balancing physical sensations with data analysis while racing. Real-life stories from athletes highlight the unpredictability of competition and the need for resilience and adaptability.

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. This episode features the expertise of running shoe specialist, Mitch Lorkin. Mitch has been on the podcast before and in the last episode, gave a great overview of running shoes and shoe selection. In this episode, we really focus on what you need to understand with the technical aspects of shoe design, and what you can safely ignore. Join us as Mitch shares valuable insights on how to choose the right shoe for your needs. Mitch also highlights common mistakes people make when picking their running shoes, and finishes by providing the best tips you can keep in mind when you're picking your next shoe.  Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner, this episode is packed with practical advice that will help you maximize your running potential and performance with a shoe that suits you.   Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Mitch's Session of the Day 02:00 - Mitch's Thoughts on Cycling Shoes 03:00 - Running's Impact on Cycling Strength 04:20 - Balance Between Feel and Technicality 07:45 - The Categories in Selecting Shoes 11:30 - The Next Big Change In Footwear 14:40 - The Importance of Understanding Biomechanics 15:30 - Neutral Vs Structured Shoe 17:40 - Shoe Type Indicators 21:00 - Top Shoe Categories in The Market 23:50 - Frequently Sold Neutral Trainers 25:20 - Super Shoe Technology 27:45 - Top Super Shoe Brands 30:00 - What People Need to Know About Shoes 36:30 - Foot Mechanics for Pro Athletes 44:10 - Pro Tips on Choosing a Shoe   If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. In today's episode, we have an exciting lineup of topics to discuss. From the recently concluded Boston and London marathons, to the end of the spring classics racing season, and a shocking revelation in the world of triathlon, there's plenty to keep us engaged.  If you've been following the news lately, you might have already heard about the big doping scandal that has rocked the triathlon world, and we'll be diving into the details of that as well. So sit back, relax, and get ready for an action-packed episode!   Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Gratitude 02:50 - PTO Ibiza 08:45 - Triathlon Doping Scandal 19:15 - Bank of Fitness: Brett Robinson’s Form 22:25 - Boston Marathon: Kipchoge Humble in Defeat 25:35 - London Marathon: Kelvin Kiptum’s Incredible Performance 31:50 - Sifan Hassan’s Impressive Marathon Debut Win 36:45 - Spring Classics Performance: Demi Vollering 40:40 - How PROs Beat PROs? 44:00 - Summer Racing Series: Learn From The PROs   If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Today we have a really exciting announcement: we are launching our second podcast, The Alt Route Podcast. We’re finding more and more people are turning to alternative cycling training and racing events, and we think it’s worth talking about. Therefore the podcast will be bringing you training and racing advice, event updates and analysis of the professional racing scene. This podcast is going to be hosted by our cycling coach here at TriVelo Nick Locandro. Not only is Nick a highly talented cyclist himself, he is an enthusiast about everything to do with off road cycling; gravel, mountain bike and anything adventure related.  This Alt Route Podcast is dedicated to covering the exciting and challenging off road and alternate events that is growing enormously in popularity around the world. So if you’re a fan of anything off road this podcast is for you. Nick will also be joined in special episodes by professional cyclist Brendan Trekky Johnston. Trekky is a five time Australian mountain bike champion, winner of the Dirty warnie, honorable National Road series overall winner, third in the men's national elite road race, top 10 on the general classification of Tour Down Under, national gravel champion and one of 35 athletes selected in this year's lifetime Grand Prix series in America. He is also a member of the giant off road team and will be joining Nick to discuss a lot of the races and events happening throughout the year So in today’s episode we are joined by both Nick and Trekky to talk about the new podcast, some of the pro races that have just taken place and more about off road training and racing.    Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - The Belgian Waffle Ride 07:00 - Race Gear Selection 12:00 - High-Level Racing Preparation 16:15 - Gravel Racing Podcast: Alt Route 18:30 - Great Atmosphere of Gravel Racing 21:30 - The Love for Endurance Racing 27:20 - Gravel Racing Challenge 32:50 - Australian 3 Peaks Challenge 32:40 - Gravel Cycling Training 38:28 - Exploring a New World in Endurance Rides 40:30 - Trekky’s Training Block 47:00 - Load Management and Avoiding Burnout 49:30 - Life Time Grand Prix 55:30 - Opportunities in Gravel Racing 57:30 - Alt Route Podcast Goal and Plans If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Join us in this episode as we delve into the exciting moments that have taken place in the spring classics racing these last few weeks. After spending two incredible weeks in Belgium and France, we got to see up close what makes the pros so good, and what we can take from their training and racing tactics. These lessons apply to any triathlete or runner, and not just cyclists. And as amateur athletes there are key things you want to do that the pros do, and key things that we should be avoiding! Plus, we raced the Paris Roubaix Gran Fondo and rode as a team to try and win it, listen in to hear how we went. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Gratitude 07:15 - Cobbles and Tire Pressure 12:00 - Cobbles: Is Riding Fast Better Than Riding Slow? 17:30 - What Makes the Pros Truly Different 20:45 - Things To Focus On To Win A Race 30:10 - When To Attack In A Race 41:20 - Understanding The Art of Racing 45:35 - When It's Okay To Burn Your Matches 50:15 - Ultimate Race Positioning 56:50 - Epic Spring Classics Experience 1:19:40 - The Famous Roubaix Velodrome If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.