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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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20:45

Triathlon Training Motivations

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2025/02/10

Send us a text I realized that I have had many different motivations to train over the years. What keeps you sitting on the bike in sweaty discomfort? What drives you outside in the rain for that long run? What gets you to the pool when all you want to do is stay snuggled up in bed under warm sheets? I would propose that whatever it is today might be different tomorrow.

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15:53

Ironman 70.3 Nutrition, Training Plans and Bowel Pain

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2025/02/03

Send us a text I did it, I officially signed up for Ironman 70.3 Victoria in May. In my research I learned that the jury seems to be out on the proper amount of carbohydrates to ingest per hour - is it 90 grans or as much as you can physically tolerate? I also observed a lot of angst amount newbie triathlete about the optimal training plan. Oh, and I spent some time writhing on my bathroom floor.

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13:58

The Importance of Being Present During Training

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2025/01/27

Send us a textMany of us, myself included, rush through training to just get it done. We mindlessly prepare our bags, drinks, equipment, perhaps drive to a location, do the workout and then get back home. And repeat. And repeat. What if we were more aware of all of these small steps in preparation and very aware of the actual training session itself - how it felt, what it looked like? What if we were more present during our life, wouldn't that make life itself more interesting?

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7:06

Triathlon Training and Weight Loss

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2025/01/20

Send us a textEver wonder why it seems the longer and harder you train the slower you lose weight, if at all? In my experience, exercise or caloric expenditure has far less influence on weight loss than this other thing.

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9:56

Contaminants in Protein Powders?

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2025/01/13

Send us a textHave you checked to make sure your supplement company 3rd party tests its protein powders for heavy metals?Email me to find out what brand of protein powder I settled on. https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/09/health/protein-powder-heavy-metals-wellness/index.html

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18:24

Setting 2025 Triathlon Resolutions

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2025/01/06

Send us a textIt's that time of year again, resolution time! I have an easy, quick (15 minute) process that will walk you through analyzing your 2024 triathlon experience and set intentions for a fantastic 2025.Answer these questions by writing them down (or using a note app):With respect to TRIATHLON,1.) What were your highlights of 2024?2.) What were some of your biggest challenges?3.) What did you learn about yourself?4.) What are you going to STOP doing in 2025?5.) What are you going to S...

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13:50

Run Training By RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/12/30

Send us a textI used to train by heart rate zone, loved it. Then I moved to training by pace, loved it even more. Then I discovered training by RPE and it's been a game changer. Free yourself from your smartwatch and learn to run by feel.Incidentally, all my podium finishes have been after racing by feel. I know, seems unlikely but it's true.If you enjoyed this podcast in 2024 please consider subscribing and telling a friend, Leaving a review also wouldn't hurt if you have the time. Let's mak...

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14:14

Am I Cursed?

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/12/23

Send us a textAnother week another illness/injury. I'm starting to wonder if I'm cursed or if this is just a day in the life of a triathlete? But I'm not letting it get me down, training through!

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47:25

I Like To Do Hard Things

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/12/16

Send us a textThat title comes from a conversation I had with my friend, Jarris Neufeld. Jarris just completed Ironman Indian Wells 70.3 as his first ever 70.3 (and only second triathlon ever!).How does one bang off a 70.3 with minimal training? Why would someone do that? What motivates such a person? Well, listen to my conversation and find out.

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11:26

My Amazing Heat-Protein Recovery Protocol

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/12/09

Send us a textI 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.

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21:13

Top 10 Endurance Training Considerations

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/12/02

Send us a textFirst 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.

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14:30

Apparently This Kettlebell Is Wrecking Me

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/11/25

Send us a textI'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!

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19:55

Make Training More Comfortable

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/11/18

Send us a textYou work hard, you sweat a lot, training can be uncomfortable. You owe it to yourself to make it as enjoyable as possible!

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9:42

My Name Is Structure

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/11/11

Send us a textI am not a "natural planner". I don't enjoy planning or making lists, that feels too restrictive to me. I want the freedom to change at a moment's notice, make decisions at the last second, be free! And yet, once I embarked on following a structured endurance plan, everything got better and I'd never go back to winging it again.

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11:31

Packing On The Pounds

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/11/05

Send us a textOh, don't we all love the off season/early season when we gain all that extra bodyfat? Not! Every year I resolve not to gain any weight in the post-race season and every year I fail. Sigh. I've learned to embrace it and I'm even wondering if it isn't actually beneficial? Beneficial you say? Yeah, I'm probably just justifying my extra fluffiness.Btw, if you have experience with those swim trainers (e.g. VASA) can you drop me a line at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.com and let me know...

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11:47

Should You Train With Covid?

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/10/28

Send us a textI think I'm sick. What if it's Covid? Should I train anyway, since I don't feel that sick? What's it's the flu or even just a mild cold? What should I do? Wait, I'm on vacation. I think I have my answer.

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9:53

Forget California Surfin'...Run and Run Some More

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/10/21

Send us a textHow do you effectively train without a bike? You run more! I'm into 1 week of a 3 week vacation and have stepped up my running, hoping to keep injury at bay. And who doesn't enjoy running in Napa Valley? Summer temperatures and sunscreen and horses and... scorpions and snakes. Ya, there's that.

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12:50

Take a Chill Pill

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/10/14

Send us a textVacations are meant to be relaxing. Can you train on a vacation? Sure but what if you can't be consistent? What if you miss many days in a row? What if your plans to stay fit start to fall apart? Chill out, I say.

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7:59

I Might Be In Denial

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/10/06

Send us a textAnother season of training is underway! And this time I've decided to take on Ironman 70.3 Victoria (Canada). 1 week into training and some things are working as expected while other parts of my plan just haven't fallen into place yet. But that's OK because it is early i the season and this is the best time to make mistakes, try something new and figure things out.

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8:27

I'm Not Ready

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and... ·

2024/09/30

Send us a textI'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.

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