The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

Do you ever wonder why you're doing a certain workout, not just how? This week Coach Matt Sommer joins the podcast to break down some of the most effective workouts to help you train smarter, not just harder. We are tackling bike to run sessions: bike-run bricks, zone 2 runs off the bike, split zone runs off the bike, the longer race rehearsal bricks and more! Coach Matt explains the purpose behind each workout, what systems of the...

Most training platforms were built backwards. They started with what was easy to measure, layered features on top, and ended up with something that looks like training technology but is not actually training intelligence. In this opening episode of the First Principles of Training Intelligence series, Jeff Booher joins Andrew and Carrie to make the architectural case for a different way of building training technology. He walks thr...

Some training days feel effortless, while others feel nearly impossible, and that’s completely normal. This week, Coach Ryan Tibball joins the podcast to break down what athletes should expect to feel during both the development and race prep phases of training. From everyday tiredness to true fatigue, Ryan explains why it’s critical to understand the difference and how to spot the red flags that tell you when to push forward and w...

Today's episode tackles a "weighty" topic: a triathlete's relationship with their body weight. How do you know what weight is optimal for you? Is leaner better? Is there an ideal “race weight” you should strive for? Should you measure body fat percentage and know your BMI in addition to information from a standard scale? Dr. Krista Austin and Advanced Sports Dietician Taryn Richardson answer these questions and more! Krista and Tar...

The new TriDot app might feel like magic but behind it is the TriDot Innovation Team making it all happen. This week, Dr. B.J. Leeper and Coach Ken Presutti join the podcast to pull back the curtain on everything new and improved in the latest version of TriDot. Both athletes and coaches, B.J. and Ken bring a unique perspective as they walk us through the updated app experience, what to look for before, during, and after each worko...

A full-distance triathlon is no small undertaking, it’s one of the most demanding challenges in endurance sports, requiring serious time, discipline, and mental grit. But for those willing to commit, the payoff is extraordinary. In this episode, legendary Coach Kurt Madden joins us to break down exactly what it takes to cross your first 140.6 finish line. From building your ideal support team (coaches, training partners, medics, an...

70.3 grueling miles of swimming, biking, and running can feel intimidating, but it’s absolutely within reach. Fresh off his 12th 70.3 finish, Coach Ryan Tibball joins the podcast to share practical, proven tips for tackling your first (or next) middle distance event. Built around the mantra “nothing new on race day,” this episode dives into what you can dial in well ahead of time from choosing the right race and building a strong s...

What happens when the swim, the first leg of your race, gets cancelled? Fresh off their experience at IRONMAN 70.3 Little Elm, coaches Julie McPhilomy and Tony Washington dive into the reality behind a scenario some athletes dream about…and others dread. From unexpected changes in pre-race fueling to the mental shift required on race morning, they unpack how a cancelled swim can throw off your rhythm, emotions, and overall race str...

The sprint triathlon may be the shortest distance in the sport, but for many athletes it can feel like the toughest and it definitely hurts the most! To help you race smarter (and hurt a little less), Coach Ben Sommerville joins us this week with eight practical tips to prepare for your next sprint triathlon. From having a solid race-morning plan (yes, including parking), to knowing the course, understanding the rules, and pacing y...

Coach Nolan McKenna is fast, world-class fast. Nolan recently qualified to represent Team USA at the Ultra Marathon World Championships in New Delhi, India, and he joins Carrie to share his journey to the global stage. From his early days as a collegiate runner training largely on his own to discovering TriDot and completely transforming his approach, Nolan explains how smarter training helped him chase big goals while staying heal...

Fueling for training and racing isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially for women. In this episode, host Vanessa Ronskley is joined by Taryn Richardson of The Triathlon Nutrition Academy to dive into the key nutrition strategies female athletes need to know. Taryn breaks down how to ensure you get enough carbohydrates, protein, and fats to support performance, recovery, and long-term health. She shares her thoughts on supplements, expl...

We all know sleep is critical for performance and recovery but how do we actually get better at it? In this episode, Sleep Is A Skill creator Mollie Eastman and The RunDot Running Podcast's Carrie Tollefson join Vanessa Ronksley to break down how to improve your sleep in practical, actionable ways. We cover what sleep really does for the body, how much you need, and how it directly impacts performance and recovery. Then we get into...

Understanding how to stay in your training zones is key to smarter run workouts. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about zones and how to use them effectively. Coaches Brandy Ramirez and Matt Davies explain how TriDot determines swim zones, which gadgets and metrics best help you monitor them, and how to consistently stay in the right zone during your workouts. They also share strategies for hitting your ta...

Understanding how to stay in your training zones is key to smarter run workouts. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about zones and how to use them effectively. Coaches Kurt Madden and Jason Verbracken explain how TriDot determines bike zones, which gadgets and metrics best help you monitor them, and how to consistently stay in the right zone during your workouts. They also share strategies for hitting your ...

Understanding how to stay in your training zones is key to smarter run workouts. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about zones and how to use them effectively. Coaches Elizabeth James and Stephen Horan explain how TriDot determines run zones, which gadgets and metrics best help you monitor them, and how to consistently stay in the right zone during your workouts. They also share strategies for hitting your ...

Do you ever wonder why you're doing a certain workout, not just how? This week Coach Ben Sommerville joins the podcast to break down some of the most effective swim workouts to help you train smarter, not just harder. We are tackling swim sessions: Broken 200s, Broken 1500s, Broken Ladders, Threshold 150s, Sprint 50s and more! Coach Ben explains the purpose behind each workout, what systems of the body they target, and how to execu...

You’ve done the training. You’ve logged the miles. Now it’s finally race time! But not all races (or race weekends) are created equal. In this episode, we’re joined by Andre Lapar from Clash Endurance to break down how to make the most of your entire race weekend experience. Andre shares practical insights on how athletes can elevate their weekend, common mistakes racers make (and how to avoid them), and smart strategies for race m...

Wind: A Triathlete's nemesis...until today, we are breaking down the best ways to train and maximize your workouts when the winds are blowing. Coaches Ryan Tibball and Brady Hoover join Andrew this week to break down how the wind affects your training across all three sports. From gaining confidence handling your bike to adjusting your bike set up to handle wild winds. How do you dress for the wind? Do you need to change your fueli...

Do you ever wonder why you're doing a certain workout, not just how? This week Coach Elizabeth James joins the podcast to break down some of the most effective bike workouts to help you train smarter, not just harder. We are tackling the doozie bike workouts: Big Gear, Threshold Intervals, Threshold and Hold, Step Ups, Over Unders, and more! Coach Elizabeth explains the purpose behind each workout, what systems of the body they tar...