In this episode, BigMetz sits down with Matt Botrill—legendary time trialist, national champion, and renowned cycling and triathlon performance coach—to unpack the secrets of going faster. Matt shares his journey from elite racer to high-performance coach, explaining the mindset, training principles, and aerodynamic optimization that separate good athletes from great ones. We cover:

• Matt’s transition from competitive racing to full-time coaching
• The critical role of aerodynamics in time trialing and triathlon
• His approach to individualized training plans
• Common mistakes endurance athletes make in pacing and bike fit
• Real-world case studies of athletes gaining significant time through small adjustments
• How technology and data analysis are transforming endurance coaching

Whether you're a cyclist, triathlete, or coach, this episode is packed with practical tips and insights to help you improve your own performance.
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BigMetz is joined live post-race from Ironman Boulder 70.3 by all three Podium finishers, including: Kevin McDowell, Colin Szuch, and Sam Appleton. Hear how their each of their races unfolded and the the adversity they had to overcome just to get to the start line - or at the start line! You'll love our live Podcast with these gracious guests.
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BigMetz is joined by Flora Duffy, 2021 Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist in Women's Triathlon. Bringing home her native country, Bermuda, its first Olympic Gold Medal is a significant achievement. BigMetz and Flora discuss her journey to the pinnacle of sport, her struggles with injury, her endurance mindset and her amazingly positive spirit and attitude. Flora changed the way female athletes race triathlon and her imprint on the sport is legendary.
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BigMetz is joined by Brad Miles, Founder and CEO of  @levermovement . From humble beginnings, through hard work and persistence, Brad shares his ethos of building a foundational company in endurance sports. BigMetz has personally used Lever to help him successfully recover from achilles surgery. He and Brad discuss training protocols, going from concept to production, building a scalable company, and finding a niche in sports training. Used by top triathletes and runners across the globe, the Lever has become a staple for injury prevention and recovery. Brad's journey is inspirational to entrepreneurs and athletes alike!
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BigMetz is joined by Hannah Shell, professional Gravel and MTB racer. Juggling a full time job while successfully being an elite pro racer, Hannah shares a unique perspective into the emerging world of professional racing. BigMetz and Hannah discuss balancing training protocols, managing a social media presence, all while being a working class pro athlete. She inspires the discussion around preparing for Unbound, the evolution of sponsorship in gravel racing, and her goals for the future and future of female gravel and MTB racing.
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BigMetz sits down with Charlie Lawrence, 50 mile World Record holder and distance runner extraordinaire. Charlie has a unique perspective into the world of professional endurance sports. You won't want to miss Charlie's journey from his amazing running background in Minnesota, to competing successfully at the collegiate level and now world professional scene. His candor and wit liven the discussion around the evolution of sponsorship in distance running, his regimented training program, and his goals for the future and future of the sport.
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BigMetz sits down with Siri Lindley, World Champion, Coach extraordinaire, motivational speaker and cancer survivor. An eternal optimist and source of of inspiration to many across the globe, Siri's impact on triathlon and life are legendary. From overcoming adversity in sport to battling cancer, Siri's "Don't Give Up" attitude persists across all aspects of her life. An amazing documentary encapsulating Siri's unbridled spirit can be seen in the upcoming film "Tri Me - The Siri Lindley Story." Don't miss Siri's perspective on training, embracing a positive mindset in life and sport, and coaching world champion athletes. #ironman #triathlon #swimming #cycling #running #mindset #motivation #runningmotivation #fckcancer #coach #survivor
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BigMetz sits down with 6x Ironman World Champion Mark Allen. Widely considered the GOAT of men's triathlon, Mark's impact on and off the race course continue to be an enduring legacy in triathlon. His preparation and mindset are legendary and you won't want to miss Mark's perspective on training methods, spirituality in sport, and coaching high-performance age-groupers and pros. #ironman #triathlon #swimming #cycling #running #mindset #motivation #runningmotivation
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BigMetz sits down with 4x Ironman World Champion Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae. Rinny's performances and impact on and off the race course are a lasting legacy in the endurance sports world. As she transitions from being an elite pro athlete to business leader and fitness enthusiast (and always a "mum"), she to continues to explore ways to maximize her performance in life and sport learned throughout her extraordinary career. You won't want to miss Rinny's perspective on balancing motherhood and family life, having a high-performance team, and managing parenthood and business with husband and pro triathlete Tim O'Donnell. #ironman #equalityinsports  #triathlon #swimming #cycling #running #mindset #motivation #runningmotivation #parenting
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BigMetz sits down with Eli Hemming, ultra trail distance runner extraordinaire and former professional triathlete. Eli has a unique perspective into the world of professional endurance sports. You won't want to miss Eli's insights into how he successfully transitioned to professional ultra trail running, the evolution of the ultra running scene, his intense training, and living and working on a ranch.
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