Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice

In this episode, we delve into the fundamentals of amateur athletic improvement by cutting through the modern "noise" of endless training theories. Drawing from decades of experience from Supercoach Gerard, we wanted to compare old-school methods with modern elite approaches to provide the BEST practical advice for age-group athletes.

This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes tra...

Grace Thek has recently turned into one of triathlon's top runners, with incredible results across the half Ironman and Ironman distances over the last 12-18 months. But her rise to the top has been far from quick. This episode is a great testament to the slow, patient build to consistent top performances. The most surprising part? How little volume she runs to be one of the best runners in the sport. Find out how in this episode.&...

In this case study episode, Jordy and Gerard analyze the remarkable progression of Ironman 70.3 athlete Ben, who has turned into an elite level of cyclist in less than two years.

20min Test: 249 to 349w
60min Speed: 37km/hr to 44km/hr
90km Time Trial: 2hrs38mins to 2hrs10mins​ ​

Despite battling persistent running injuries, Ben transformed from a novice cyclist into one of the sport's top end age groupers.

Th...

We’re joined by Claudia Hollingsworth, one of the most exciting rising stars in middle-distance running.

At just 21, Claudia has already become Australian Champion across multiple events and established herself on the international stage. In this episode, she breaks down her breakthrough season, training evolution, race tactics, Nationals controversy, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Fresh off a world-leadin...

We sit down with AFL superstar and Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn — one of the most dominant figures in Australian sport — to talk all things footy, cycling, and high performance.

Gawn has built a legacy at the highest level of the game. But what might surprise you is his deep passion for cycling.

We break down the biggest races of the 2026 cycling season so far before previewing what could be an all-time Giro d&rsqu...

Natalie was close to walking away from triathlon altogether after the disappointment of Paris Olympics. Then everything changed. In this episode, she opens up about the low point, the mindset shift, and how she turned it into an explosive start in long course with two straight 70.3 wins and podiums in more 50% of races in 2025. This is the raw story of what ...

The episode provides an analysis of the 2026 Paris-Roubaix men’s and women’s races, highlighting the absolute insanity this race threw at the cyclists! 

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We break down the Tour of Flanders in depth and explain why we think it was one of the best races you’ll see, not boring, but pure chaos, tactics, and world-class aggression.

Then we hit the insane triathlon racing happening right now, the wild results in world athletics, and the performances that have taken the sport to another level. If you love cycling, triathlon, and running at their absolute limit, you’ll love this...

What’s it truly like to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt for a week? In this episode, Tom Page takes you inside the house, the sessions, the routines, and the small habits that make one of the greatest triathletes ever so different.

You’ll hear what Tom and Roland learned up close from Kristian and Hayden Wilde at Geelong 70.3, what surprised them most, and how those le...

This episode is brought to you by GIANT and CADEX.

Olympic gold medalist. Ironman world champion. 70.3 world champion. ITU world champion. First man under seven hours for the Ironman distance. One of the greatest triathletes ever.

On this episode, Kristian holds nothing back.

We asked him whether...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Jaemin Frazer. We genuinely believe in the work Jaemin does, and if anything in this conversation hits home, we'd encourage you to reach out to him directly.

Want to work with Jaemin on your insecurity? Go to 👉 https://jaeminfrazer.com/trivelo

This episode is proudly sponsored by Jaemin Frazer. We genuinely believe in the work Jaemin does, and if anything in this conversation hits...

Riley's FTP jumped 78w in 8 months. His 10km dropped 5 minutes. His swim pace came down over 2 minutes. No endurance background - just structured training done right.

In this episode, we break down the exact program behind his transformation, why training to your numbers every session is the habit most athletes get wrong, and how small pacing mistakes on easy days kill your progress.

This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coachi...

In this episode, we break down nine race-day mistakes smart triathletes avoid. We cover pacing, data, nutrition, transitions, equipment choices, and more

If you want to stop giving away free time and finally race to your potential, this is your race-day playbook.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - The SMARTEST Triathletes Do This
07:50 - Smart Data
20:20 - Nutrition Mistakes
25:20 - Drafting: Okay or Not?
32:...

Leigh Rasti is a case study in long-term improvement. No hero workouts. No big jumps. Just stacking good weeks, year after year.

In this episode, we break down how he’s continued to PB across sprint and 70.3 racing, why his race results improved far more than his test numbers, and how individualised coaching unlocked the next level.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - When Can You Expect A PB?
05:40 - How To Guar...

A new year is the perfect reset.

In this first episode of the year, we share our five biggest do’s and don’ts to help you start 2026 the right way without chasing hype, burning out early, or second-guessing your training.

This episode is about building momentum you can sustain, enjoying the process, and setting yourself up to peak when it actually matters.

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00:00 - Introduction
02:35 - Mistakes and Lesso...

Jimmy Whelan’s career has come full circle. From injured runner to pro cyclist, then triathlon, and now back to running — full time.

In this episode, Jimmy breaks down how years of elite cycling built an engine that translated directly to running. Why the bike gives runners free aerobic gains. How he rebuilt his run safely after injury. And exactly how a 12-week block took him to a DEBUT 61:37 half marathon in Valencia ...

Holiday training sets up the whole season. Get it right and you start ahead. Get it wrong and you spend months fixing it.

This episode breaks down how to train through the holidays without losing fitness or burning out. How to add volume without piling on intensity. How to protect consistency, recovery, and family time. And how to avoid the classic mistakes that leave athletes cooked by January.

We cover clear strategies for both h...

Three TriVelo athletes became Masters World Champions, and this episode breaks down exactly how they did it. We start with Joe Spano, who once asked us why he couldn’t win a single race. Seven years later, after resilience, detail, crashes, setbacks, and a total rebuild of how he trains, he became Time Trial World Champion by five seconds. You’ll even hear the raw phone call he made moments after crossing the line.

We a...

The end of the Ironman season, we review who raced well, who underperformed, and was this years course as tough as expected?

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00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Lucy and Taylor's Rematch
06:30 - Choose Your Race Wisely
08:10 - Hayden Wilde Mindset
10:20 - Geens vs Blummenfelt Battle
17:30 - Geens Celebration
19:30 - You Can't PB Every Race
27:20 - How To Handle Race Pressure
33:15 - Dealing with Roadb...