When swimmers and triathletes want to get faster in the water it’s not often a matter of training harder. Fitness can only take a person so far in swimming. The most effective way to increase speed and endurance is by improving your technique. Brenton Ford, former National Swimmer and elite Swimming Coach, Winner of Australian National Masters Swim Coach of the Year, realised the traditional coaching methods he’d been taught growing up didn’t work for a lot of swimmers (especially those without a swimming background). So he founded “effortless swimming”, a way to work with and share the methods that he'd had success with, with a larger audience from all over the world. We are very excited to have Brenton join us on the podcast today as he helps Triathletes from around the world improve their swim technique to have a more enjoyable swim experience in a race. In the episode we cover: The most common correction Triathletes need to make with their swimming The skill vs fitness component of swimming How long it should take someone to improve their swim Are some swimmers just unable to improve How much should triathletes be focusing on swimming drills and technique in their swim session compared to training for fitness? How much time do you think you should spend between indoor and outdoor swimming if you’re an outdoor competitor like a triathlete? PLUS Brenton shared his secrets around his '5 Core Principles of Swimming' 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.

On today's episode we got to speak to Australia's current number 1 ranked Triathlete Natalie Van Coevorden. Natalie comes from a swimming background, has competed now at seven world championships for Australia from junior to elite. She trains and competes both domestically and internationally, mostly on the WTS (World Triathlon Series) circuit where she has finished as high as 11th in the world. She got her first World Cup podium in 2013 and her first WTS podium in the 2018 season where she was 3rd place at WTS Abu Dhabi  Her most recent goals have been to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics which as you'll hear in the conversation has been interesting to adapt to. We also covered: What it's like to train and race on the pro circuit at the elite level Mentally and physically competing against the world's best The role of nutrition in her recovery The importance of strength and conditioning Covering all bases, including psychology How she is preparing for Tokyo 2021 This was a great insight into the mind of a professional and she showed why she is currently one of the world's best triathletes, leaving no stone unturned in her pursuit of success. 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.

On last weeks podcast we discussed 3 workouts you absolutely must include in your training week. In this episode, we’re looking at 3 common training sessions that most athletes are doing, which you absolutely should NOT be doing. In other words, 3 workouts you should be avoiding like the plague. We discuss them in detail in this episode. And as always, the sessions we've picked will be considered controversial. Why? Because they're most people's FAVOURITE sessions! Does that mean you have to do only boring, unenjoyable sessions to improve? No. So which common sessions aren't actually the best for you? Listen to the episode to find out. Plus, we are all about POWER, but what if your power meter doesn't work? What are your next best options?   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.

There are a wide range of sessions you could do, but in this episode we ask the question, what are the must do’s? What are the training sessions you cannot miss? From a coaching perspective, all training sessions are created equal, and in an ideal world we don't miss any sessions. But if we had to pick, which ones are really the most valuable sessions? What are the sessions that give you the most bang for your buck? If you were going to miss a session, god forbid, which ones should you make sure you never miss? We discuss the top 3 in this episode. We also discuss another world example of persistence paying off. AND what are 'Micro Breaks? And how can they help transform your mental game when racing?   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.

Cramping. If you're an athlete that cramps regularly, that word will send shivers down your spine. The violent, random, sharp muscle spasm that is cramp is one of the worst things to experience in an endurance event. So what can we do about it? The solutions to cramping range from old wives tales to contradictory scientific research.  So we invited Matt Donnelly, physiotherapist specialising in post graduate study of the musculoskeletal system, who has experimented cramping hypothesis and solutions on our very own Head Coach Gerard. In the episode we cover: What is cramping? Why cramping has less to do with the muscle and more to do with the brain The biggest myths around what causes cramping New research suggests dehydration has NOTHING to do with cramping? What about electrolytes? How does age affect cramping The genetic link of cramp What we can do about cramping once it hits What we can do to prevent it 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.

Over the last few weeks we've had some great questions from our TriVelo athletes about their training and racing. So in today's episode we decided to answer those questions and share some of the great conversations we've been having. Today's topics included: Celebrating Australia Day at the Giro Did our INEOS prediction come true? The state of cycling in Australia and around the world What's harder, riding or running? Why runners can make great cyclists How cycling can help runners How to know if you're being "too" conservative Is your training getting you out of bed in the morning? What's your 2, 3 or 5 year goal? Gerard's 5 year goal The number one factor to base your improvement on 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.

Dane is an elite marathon runner, a physiotherapist and a man who loves running so much he started his own running blog and podcast, just so he could talk more about running! His impressive palmares include: A Marathon PB of 2:22:40 Winner of 2019 Adelaide Marathon and 2018 Hobart Marathon A Half-Marathon PB of 1:07:49 We got to ask Dane all about his running career, the mistakes and lessons that have got him to where he is now, his physio career specialising in running injury, and a whole lot more. This was one of our favourite episodes to record and you'll find out why. It was another long one so strap yourself in! We discussed: Our special connection to Dane at TriVelo Dane's best and worst marathon results Handling continuous setbacks that can overwhelm you Goal setting secrets The biggest injury lessons he's seen as a physio What other sports can learn from running How each individual can approach injury The overarching principles of injury you need to know Thanks to Dane for chatting to us. You can check out Dane's podcast 'Run Culture', he also recorded an episode with Gerard. 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.

It's been a while, but more and more of us are looking to 2021 with genuine races on the calendar again. So which race should we pick? Should we go for an IM? A 70.3? The biggest Gran Fondo? In this episode Gerard breaks down the factors his athletes MUST consider when selecting a race. If you don't do these things, you risk having a horrible race experience. In the episode we talk about: Turning a covid mistake into a major cycling win How to sprint well at the end of a race Being a good runner vs a good triathlon runner The race Gerard did this year which ranks as hard as Kona Ironman Gerard's minimum requirements of an athlete who wants to do an Ironman How many hours should you really be training for? How long should your longest ride and run be? (Hint: I bet it's longer than you think) The list of questions you need to answer if you expect to complete a triathlon As always, we covered a lot! 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.

On this week's episode, we interviewed special guest Brodie Sharpe. Brodie is a qualified physiotherapist and host of 'The Run Smarter Podcast'. Running Smarter to Brodie is about giving evidence-based advice to runners and breaking down common running misconceptions and myths that aren't serving them. This episode is so important for athletes to listen to, especially if you want to stay on top of your injuries. We discussed: The most common myths/misconceptions that Brodie sees regularly A trusted rehab principle that has become outdated overnight The newest acronym in recovery How to what is good soreness vs bad soreness How to know when an injury is really an injury Brodies biggest tips for injury prevention The secret role of the mind in recovery Does your personality type give you a higher chance of injury? How to get the most out of your muscles, tendons and joints, no matter what age or level  We had a great time chatting to Brodie and look forward to having him on again to discuss some more specific injury topics in depth. 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. You can find Brodie's podcast on any available platform: 'The Run Smarter Podcast' or on instagram @runsmarterseriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are your expectations of yourself realistic? Do you expect faster results than you're currently getting? Is this a problem with your coach, your program or you? In this episode we talk about understanding where you are on your own journey, and how to know what to REALISTICALLY expect from yourself, whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced athlete. Podcast Highlights: The 'Never Say Die' attitude strikes again! Why going from zero to hero is a bad idea The one thing I have to tell every beginner athlete The negative side of being well trained It's physically impossible to improve all the time, so why do we get upset? How to analyse your own progress (key factors to look for) Why motivation is your best friend and worst enemy And finally,  My advice on expectations that I want every athlete to hear 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.