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My First Triathlon. In this five part series, we are joined by veteran QT2 coaches Jackie Miller and Eric Kahl. Collectively, they have helped 100s of people get to the starting line of their first triathlon. Jackie and Eric share their insights on everything a beginner should know before lining up for their first race.

Episode 4 focuses on the final weeks and days leading up to race day. This is the time to make your lists and pul...

My First Triathlon. In this five part series, we are joined by veteran QT2 coaches Jackie Miller and Eric Kahl. Collectively, they have helped 100s of people get to the starting line of their first triathlon. Jackie and Eric share their insights on everything a beginner should know before lining up for their first race.

Episode 3 dives into the heart of things - how do you train for your first triathlon. Coaches Jackie and Eric dis...

My First Triathlon. In this five part series, we are joined by veteran QT2 coaches Jackie Miller and Eric Kahl. Collectively, they have helped 100s of people get to the starting line of their first triathlon. Jackie and Eric share their insights on everything a beginner should know before lining up for their first race.

Episode 2 focuses focuses on the equipment you will need to train for and race your first triathlon. Coaches Jack...

My First Triathlon.

In this five part series, we are joined by veteran QT2 coaches Jackie Miller and Eric Kahl. Collectively, they have helped 100s of people get to the starting line of their first triathlon. Jackie and Eric share their insights on everything a beginner should know before lining up for their first race. 

Episode 1 dives into the factors to consider in picking your first race - from distance to location to timing to...

Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon. In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day.

For Episode 10 - Keep Your Calm, we welcome QT2 Systems Coach Anne Basso. It's race time! Over the past several months, you have put in countless hours of training. You've made smart nutrition cho...

Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon. In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day.

For Episode 9 - Perfect Your Taper, we welcome QT2 Systems Owner and Head Coach Tim Snow. You've trained hard for the past few months, methodically following your training schedule, and now your A...

Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon. In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day.

For Episode 8 - Nail Your Race Fueling, we welcome QT2 Systems Coach and The Core Diet Registered Dietician Anne Rollins. On race day, you are in 100% control of what you eat and drink. Race fueli...

Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon.

In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day. For Episode 7- Don't Skip the Strength Training, we welcome QT2 Systems Coach Jennie Hansen. As a physical therapist, long time athlete and experienced coach, Jennie knows the importance of streng...

Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon. In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day.

For Episode 6 - Mastering the Run, we welcome QT2 Systems veteran coach Doug Maclean. Around QT2, Doug is known for his ability to coach athletes to run well off the bike at long course events. As...

Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon. In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day.

For Episode 5 - Mastering the Bike, we welcome QT2 Systems Coach Molly Zahr. With almost twenty years of coaching and even more years of racing under her belt, Molly has seen it all. In this podca...

Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon. In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day.

For Episode 4 - Mastering the Swim, we welcome QT2 Systems' resident swim expert Coach Vinny Johnson. For many, the swim is the leg of a triathlon which causes the most feelings of discomfort, anx...

Crossing the finish line, I was overcome with joy, emotion, gratitude, and relief. It was more than the end of a race; it was proof that I am stronger than my fears. I push hard but race smart. I don’t give up! I am so grateful for the lessons I have learned through the trials and tribulations of this beautiful sport called triathlon. It is so much more than a sport to me; it is a representation of how I like to live my life. I wan...

I toed the line in the “City of Runnerly Love” on November 21.  I was, more than anything, grateful to be healthy and ready to run.  As with any marathon, I had the nervous of energy of what might be.  Would I be able to complete the 26.2 miles?  Would I feel strong?  Would I run fast?  Would I run smart? I took a moment to pause, smile, reflect and find my inner confidence.  In listening to the “We Can Do Hard Things” podcast the ...

Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon. 

In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day.

You have a season plan, so now what? To be able to race your best, you need to be able to get to the starting line healthy. That takes consistency - not just in training but also in taking care o...

Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon.

In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day.

In Episode 2, Coach Eric Kahl digs into season planning - what is it, why is it important, what elements go into creating the plan. Coach Eric also discusses what situations may trigger a modifica...

Want to race faster? Finish stronger? Stand on the podium? Tune into QT2's podcast series 10 Tips to Crush Your Next Triathlon. In this series, we will be joined by our coaches to talk about all that goes into performing well on race day. And it all starts at the beginning - picking your race. For Episode 1, Pick the "Right Race", we welcome QT2 Coach Jackie Miller. Jackie walks through the various factors you should consider in pi...

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At QT2 Systems, our mission is to help others achieve goals, cross finish lines, gain healthier minds, bodies, & spirits, and have some fun along the way. With a proven s...

Have you ever wondered about the life of a professional triathlete? In this podcast series, we interview current and retired QT2 Systems Professional Triathletes, exploring the path to earning (and maintaining) a pro license, the nuts and bolts of training and racing, and the ups and downs along the way. The guests also share how being a pro triathlete shaped their lives, and what advice they would give to their younger selves.

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Have you ever looked back at a day in your life, and said "WOW - I Can't Believe I did That!"? In this podcast series, listen to QT2 athletes tell the stories of how they achieved goals that they once never dreamed possible.

Season 2, Episode 8 features QT2 athlete Jason Howard, coached by Bob Richter. Jason's journey in the sport of triathlon began just eighteen months ago. In the spring of 2023, Jason, a long-time runner, was sid...