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.   Of course we need to discuss THE event of the olympics games which is the track and field. And we’ve got Ex-Olympic Athlete from the 1996 Atlanta Games, 2 x Australian 5000m Champion and 1 x 10000m Champion, Julian Paynter.  It cannot be understated just how special the Olympics are. And in this episode we dissect the highest of highs to the lowest of lows across all athletic performances (how good were our Aussies!). Plus Jules offers his insight into dealing with the pressures and the mental games you go through as an athlete and how to get through it. Keys to the episode: The performance that left the whole country with goosebumps How to race bravely Why experience counts on the big stage Our favourite moments from the athletics The importance of a pre race routine Just as important is a personal post race analysis Julian’s predictions for the 2024 Paris games How to pick yourself up after a bad race An easy tactic to take any nerves/pressure off yourself The value in community sport If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. 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.   On today’s episode we are joined by swim expert Brenton Ford.  We discuss the best results from the Olympics and what triathletes can learn from Olympic swimmers. But more importantly, what are some things that Olympic swimmers do that triathletes should NOT do? Plus we ask Brenton some of the most asked questions from triathletes about how to improve their swim leg. Keys to the episode: Going through the best olympic moments from the pool Why Brenton predicted Titmus would beat Ledecky a month before the Olympics The story behind ‘that crazy coach’ celebration and why it’s more special than you realise An olympic swimmers typical training schedule Could swimmers improve their pacing even though they’re at the top level? The best technique tips triathletes can take Why Brenton was resistant to FORM goggles, and do we Olympic swimmers should use them? How many aspects of your stroke should you work on at once? How long should you spend on a swim drill before moving on to a new one? Recommendations for swim training when pools are closed What percentage of a session should be on drills vs the main set?  What kick beat is recommended in a sprint distance tri vs 70.3 or up to ironman? The most efficient way to spread your fingers If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. 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.   The Olympics brings with it a chance to see athletes at the top of their chosen sport, compete in a once in a 4 year event and show us how good they can be. We get to learn so much, the success stories, the failures, triumphs and tribulations, training schedules, family support, it’s the entire story behind each athlete that makes the Olympics so special. So of course we’re talking about the best and worst of the Olympics so far! And a reminder, if you like our podcast the best thing you can do for us is leave a 5 star review and a positive comment! Keys to the episode: Question from a listener: What % of FTP should i use doing workouts on the trainer compared to outside? Do indoor and outdoor power numbers really differ that much? The story of the olympics so far starts with P Why two MOrrocans who ran the most embarrassing race outperformed everyone How surges can drastically hurt you Running your own race in championships at games Breaking down the triathlon bike leg power zones How much water should you drink in an Olympic distance? Which sport had the worst race execution so far? Our favourite medal of the Olympics so far If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. 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.   To start today’s episode we’d like to say thank you to all our new and old listeners, the podcast is growing and we’d love it if you left us a 5 star review, a positive comment and shared it with others in the cycling/triathlon community! Looking back over every episode we’ve done, we’ve learnt some absolutely brilliant lessons from our podcast guests. If you’re new to the podcast, we wanted to revisit some of the best lessons from our interviews. And if you’re a long time listener, we know you’ll enjoy refreshing some of these lessons just like we have. Keys to the episode: The race that put zwift on the map Even the pros don’t sacrifice the balance with their families  Finding the limit of what your body is capable of How far you can push your body with proper preparation and confidence How important technique is in swimming compared to the other two disciplines Why you only need minor tweaks to drastically improve your swimming! Using food to get the best result out of your body The value of consistent ‘C Races’ Having confidence in your ability Not being intimidated by your opponents  You’re still a chance no matter how old you are, but allow your program to suit your age When you race you have to get into a racers mindset The value in being cool, calm and collected Not letting equipment hold you back Not letting your body hold you back If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. 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.   We can learn so much from the pros. But not just from their triumphs, we learn just as much, if not more from their mistakes. It’s great to see that they are human and yes, they too make mistakes. So in this episode we discuss our top 7 takeaways from an action packed Tour de France. Keys to the episode: Breaking the Ironman world record The greatest Ironman athlete of all time’s number 1 tip to success The lesson that couldn’t be clearer from the Tour The mistake that a young Aussie made that cost him a stage Why Pogacar may never win a tour again Team Ineos finally blunder a tour? We discuss what went wrong for them Our FAVOURITE moment of the tour Is Wout Van Aert going to be the greatest cyclist of all time?  The temperamental nature of FORM and how to use it to your advantage The key training session the tour showed will make you a better rider What you need to do to be a more well rounded athlete If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. 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’s the fastest way to improve your FTP? How do I increase it over 12 weeks? What would be the best program? What sessions should I do? When should I do them? These are some of the most common questions we get around FTP improvement.  So in this episode we explore the most effective ways to build your FTP over a 12 week block. Keys to the episode: Why age is no barrier to FTP What’s the “true” peaking age? How long should you rest after an Ironman? How to recover well from an Ironman Unlocking the keys to the FTP safe Which training zones to avoid in order to increase your FTP How much Zone 2 is required in an FTP program? The famous FTP session guaranteed to improve your cycling performance What to do at the start of your program vs the end Is it even worth improving your FTP as a triathlete? If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. 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’s special guest is a little bit closer to home, a member of both the Donnelly and TriVelo family, Shauna Donnelly. In 2019 Shauna had a year from hell. At just 30 years old, she was faced with the news that no one ever wants to hear. What followed was a remarkable journey of resilience and perseverance, pain and trauma, but most importantly strength and willpower to just keep fighting and moving forward. You might think you can predict how this story will unfold, but I guarantee you Shauna will pleasantly surprise you from the very first question. The chat that follows is raw, emotional, painful at times but overwhelmingly touching and profound.   We have learned so much from Shauna, and we are grateful she was willing to come on the podcast and share her story. We hope that it may inspire you for when life inevitably does not go as planned. If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. 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.   We are LOVING all the action and drama Le Tour is bringing this year. We sit down to discuss the epic moments that have made up episodes 6 to 9. We hope you enjoy our review and analysis as Gerard puts his coaching hat on assessing the performance of certain riders throughout the race so far.   If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly.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.   We're so excited that Le Tour is back that we're doing spontaneous Tour de France episodes over the next few weeks to talk about everything to do with the world's greatest bike race. We're 5 stages in already and there has been too much drama to be able to cover in one episode! Today we talk about everything that's happened so far, including the amazing breakaways performances, the fairytale story of the year, the greatest lessons to learn from a cycling coaching perspective and how the race will unfold over the coming weeks. This episode is audio only, our weekly Tuesday episodes will still be released as per usual.    The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly.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 on the podcast are very excited to bring you an unbelievably insightful guest Dave McNiell is a professional runner from Melbourne, Australia He is a dual olympian, competing in the 10 000 metres at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 olympics, with a best place of 16th in the 10000 final at rio with a blistering time of 27:51 He holds a blistering PB of 27:45 for the 10km, and recently ran a PB AND Olympic qualifier in the 5000m of 13:13, which he is hoping will get him a spot on the team to represent Australia at the Olympics for the 3rd time. What was most impressive about Dave wasn’t his athletic achievements, it’s the way he thinks about the sport and the way he goes about things. This was a truly enjoyable conversation. Keys to the episode: Why improving every session isn’t sustainable How to use others around you to lift you up The key factors that resulted in a PB after 9 years Why training less has resulted in improved performances You don’t have to keep changing your sessions up The ultimate contradiction for athletes: you need to be more relaxed to perform better Key mindset tricks to help performance and avoid sabotaging your performance How Dave reduced performance anxiety Two magic lessons to approaching your race You need to find a level of training that is repeatable (and enjoyable)   If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.