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The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and motivation for the masses

In this podcast I share the trials and tribulations of a middle-aged amateur triathlete. Take me along with you during your workout to hear about my personal experiences of training and racing and get some motivation to utilize for your own workouts. I"m not a coach. I"m not an interviewer. I"m a fellow triathlete! Feel free to reach me with comments or feedback at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.comFeel free to check out my YouTube channel as well:

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14:21

Did 70.3 Training Make My Standard Distance Slower?

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2025/06/30

Send us a text The big question this year - would exclusive 70.3 training lead to a slower Olympic Distance race? Listen and find out. Support the show

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16:26

Proper Triathlon Pacing

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2025/06/22

Send us a text I’ve raced according to: heart rate, pace, speed and power. But these days it’s all about Rate of Perceived Exertion. Support the show

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20:24

Red Light Therapy and Triathlon Training Recovery

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2025/06/16

Send us a text I splurged on a red light/near-infrared (NIR) device. So far, I'm loving it. I swear, it has reduced the pain of my patellar tendinopathy. Or it could just be placebo effect :) What is red light therapy? How can I, as a triathlete, use it to enhance my energy and recovery? I'll get into it.

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21:41

Add Ritual To Your Training

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2025/06/09

Send us a text I've started adding ritual to my non-athletic life and I'm really enjoying it. So, why not add ritual to some of my triathlon practices?

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10:00

It's Time To Be Brave

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2025/06/02

Send us a text I've got 70.3 fitness, what should I do with it? Play it safe? Do the same-old-same-old? Or should I take some risks, should I learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. It's time to do some extra racing, throw caution to the wind, get out there and risk failure. How exciting!

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19:47

Ironman 70.3 Victoria Taught Me a Few Things

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2025/05/28

Send us a text I didn't think I'd learn much during this race. But, oh boy, did I ever.

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20:16

I Don't Feel Ready

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2025/05/19

Send us a text Is it just me or do many of us suffer from pre-race DOUBT? I've put in the training for 8 months yet I don't think I'll perform to my highest standard. How can that be? Do you ever feel that way? Please share at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com

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23:44

The Mind-Body Connection in Triathlon Training

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2025/05/12

Send us a text We are all used to training our bodies for peak performance but what training our minds? Welcome Stoic Journaling! If you decide to journal, drop me a line and let me know how it's going at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com

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12:11

Ironman 70.3 Obsessions

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2025/05/05

Send us a text As my race draws closer, I'm starting to obsess over details!

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11:19

First Swim of the Year...And Another Injury?

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2025/04/28

Send us a text I hate to sound like a broken record but I may have hurt myself again. Will I ever learn?

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18:38

A Punch To The Gut

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2025/04/21

Send us a text I'm injured, again! Vaccine sickness, nerve compression. When will it stop? Time to bring out my mantra around accepting what I can't control.

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19:08

Is Triathlon Training Bad For Your Knees?

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2025/04/14

Send us a text My mom is worried about my knee health? Should she be?

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20:23

Triathlon Encouragement

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2025/04/07

Send us a text We were all newbies at one point! Every newcomer to the sport is nervous or anxious about some element of triathlon and in this episode I think back to my first time in the sport, how each element gave me some issues and how I eventually overcame.

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17:54

How To Gain Free (sort of) Speed

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2025/03/31

Send us a text Many of us want to be as fast as possible in our races. Imagine if someone handed you a voucher that removed minutes from your race time for free (or a small fee)? Many of us would take that deal. Well, turns out that you CAN buy "free" speed.

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13:28

Am I Ready for My Upcoming Ironman 70.3 Victoria?

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2025/03/24

Send us a text How do we know if we are ready? What thought plague our minds? Are waterproof shoes actually waterproof? In this episode I share with you all my hopes and fears!

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16:27

Am I Training Hard Enough?

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2025/03/17

Send us a text How do you know where that sweet spot is between training hard enough and training too hard? Is training too hard (to your detriment) even a thing? In this episode I wax poetic about the perils of overtraining.

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14:29

The Best Triathlon Distance

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2025/03/10

Send us a text All things considered, what is the best race distance? It's the one you that works best for you.

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11:46

Do I Have To Do An Ironman?

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2025/03/03

Send us a text What makes a "legit" triathlete? Doing an Ironman? What if I don't want to do an Ironman, what if I don't have the time to train, what if all I can do is Sprint distances, does that make me a lesser triathlete? NO. If you race any distance, it all involves swimming, cycling and running as best as you can and THAT is the definition of a triathlete. Hold your head proud. You [name] are a TRIATHLETE!

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16:38

Common Triathlon Training Mistakes

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2025/02/24

Send us a text What are some of the most common triathlon training mistakes and how can we avoid them? Buckle up as I go through a list and be sure to grab your lube and use it generously (thus, avoiding mistake #8).

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15:31

Triathletes Are Lovely Unicorns

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2025/02/17

Send us a text As a triathlete, you are special. You are participating in a sport that is not common, that many people shake their heads at as something that is extreme or unattainable. But you do it! You train consistently and reap all of the rewards of this fantastic sport. So take a moment to reflect on the fact that you are doing something special! Way to go, athlete.

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