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- Apr 12, 202655 min
What Transfers from Short Course to Long Course Racing
Jack Harrel is a Working Triathlete coach and professional triathlete who recently made the jump from short course to long course racing. In this episode, we break down what actually changes when you move up in distance, what transfers from short course, what gets exposed, and what it takes to perform over 70.3 and beyond.
- Mar 27, 202653 min
What Pros Do Differently (And What Actually Matters for You)
Conrad Goeringer, Mitch Ott, and Caroline Kaplan sit down to break down what actually moves the needle. They talk about bringing intent to every session, why consistency beats hero days, how pros approach recovery and fueling, and the common mistakes amateurs make. Practical, transferable insights you can apply immediately to train better and race smarter.
- Feb 27, 202647 min
The 6 Most Important Movement Priorities for the Ironman Run
The 6 Most Important Movement Priorities for the Ironman RunIn this episode, we break down the real keys to Ironman run performance with a focus on movement quality. We dive into posture under fatigue, cadence control, pelvic stability, arm swing, and what really happens to your mechanics when glycogen drops and stiffness fades. This is not about looking pretty. It is about minimizing energy leaks and protecting pace when it matters most.If you want to run strong off the bike and close instead of survive, this episode is for you.1. Posture under fatigue2. Cadence as a protective mechanism3. Hip stability and pelvic control4. Form when glycogen is low5. Arm swing/rhythm6. Training movement quality in context
- Feb 18, 202636 min
The Most Important Ironman Workouts Nobody Brags About
Everyone focuses on the epic long ride. The monster brick. The lung-busting VO2 session.But the workouts that actually matter for Ironman are often the least glamorous.In this episode, we break down the meat-and-potatoes sessions that build durability — the kind that determines who holds it together after five, eight, or ten hours of racing.We cover:• Frequent supporting runs that build resilience and protect the marathon• Long, steady, form-focused swims that develop confidence and control at Ironman pace• Cycling sessions that distribute tempo throughout the ride to build real fatigue resistanceNone of these workouts are flashy or light up Strava, but they compound fitness over time.Ironman rewards consistency.It rewards durability.It rewards athletes who fall apart the least.If you can train in a way you could repeat for 20 weeks straight, you’re probably on the right path.
- Feb 2, 202644 min
Ironman Swim Training for Working Triathletes: The 5 Things That Actually Matter
Ironman swim training is widely misunderstood. Many age-group triathletes assume they need more swim volume or harder swim sets, when what they really need is better, more efficient swimming that sets up the rest of the race.In this episode, we break down the five factors that matter most for Ironman swim performance, especially for time-crunched athletes balancing training with work and life. We talk about why the Ironman swim is not a fitness test, why economy and calm matter more than raw speed, and how poor swimming quietly sabotages bike power and run durability later in the race.You’ll learn why swim frequency often beats swim volume, how to make technique work actually transfer to racing, and which open-water skills meaningfully reduce energy cost on race day. We also discuss how swim training should be integrated with bike and run training, rather than treated as a separate performance goal.This episode is about leverage. If you want to exit the water composed, preserve energy, and start the bike in control, this is the swim training framework that actually works for Ironman racing.
- Jan 27, 202649 min
If Glycogen Isn’t the Limiter, Why Do Pros Eat So Many Carbs?
A thoughtful response to the recent Noakes et al. review questioning the role of carbohydrates in endurance performance. We explore why fatigue isn’t caused by running out of muscle glycogen, why blood glucose protection is critical, and why that still doesn’t explain elite fueling strategies. Using recent research and real-world endurance racing, we explain how carbohydrate availability supports mitochondrial throughput, late-race durability, and sustained power — even when glycogen isn’t spared.
- Jan 16, 202656 min
Why Rigid Ironman Plans Fail — and What Actually Works
Most Ironman training plans fail for a simple reason: they assume perfect conditions.In this episode, Conrad sits down with Dallin to unpack why rigid Ironman plans break down in the real world—and what successful athletes do differently. They discuss the common trap of treating training plans like contracts instead of frameworks, how life stress quietly derails even the most disciplined athletes, and why consistency over time matters more than executing a handful of “perfect” weeks.The conversation walks through core Ironman training principles, including sustainable volume, fatigue awareness, purposeful long sessions, and the importance of decision-making over blind compliance. Dallin also explains why he developed the Ironman Universal Plan, who it’s designed to serve, and why flexibility and athlete autonomy are essential for long-term success.
- Oct 31, 202552 min
Durability and Efficiency: The Hidden Fitness That Wins Long Races
In this episode we pull back the curtain on two often-underappreciated yet hugely decisive traits in endurance triathlon: durability and efficiency. We’ll explore what it takes to sustain output and hold technique deep into a long race, why your efficiency matters more than you might think, and how you can train the physiology of fatigue resistance. You’ll hear how metabolic, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and brain-effort systems all play a role. We'll view all this through pro triathlete and Working Triathlete coach Mitch Ott’s standout day at Ironman Chattanooga as a live example of these principles in action.
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