The Working Triathlete Podcast

What is it like to race a 70.3 while 11 weeks pregnant?  

How quickly can one bounce back to triathlon training and racing after having a child?  

Is it possible to reach new levels of fitness after having a baby?  

In this episode, we chat with Working Triathlete Ana Thompson, who executed an impressive season of triathlon racing in 2021 just months after having her first child.  Learn how she balanced training racing, family, and work AND how she successfully completed Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells while 11 weeks pregnant!

Learn how to swim better, faster, stronger with Vasa CEO and founder Rob Sleamaker.  Regardless of your swim background or experience, you will benefit from a targeted approach designed to address your unique situation, limiters, and goals. In this podcast, we discuss how triathletes should approach swim training to efficiently improve strength, technique, and fitness.  We cover strategies to enhance your swim stroke both in the water as well as on land with the Vasa SwimErg/Trainer.

Rob Sleamaker and Vasa have been great friends with Working Triathlete for a number of years.  Conrad Goeringer co-wrote Triathlon Freestyle Simplified with Rob in 2020, and many Working Triathletes benefit from Vasa's resources and products.  Check them out at https://vasatrainer.com/.  For a limited time, we are excited to offer listeners of this podcast 10% off Vasa products (including the SwimErg!) with the code: Bonus-workingtriathlete.

Introducing another new coach to the Working Triathlete Family - Derek Owens.  IG: OwensDerekS

Also, coach Derek Stone has an announcement as well...  

Working Triathlete Coaches Conrad and Miguel discuss the 2022 race/event calendar, training strategies, long-term fitness development, the psychology of training and racing, the importance of structuring your day, listening to your body, the joy and benefits of leaving your watch at home, and more!

Check out the Miguel and Jenna channel on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JennaMiguel-FreestyleTri

Coaches Derek ([email protected]) and Conrad ([email protected]) discuss questions from our athletes from our Ask Me Anything. They'll discuss everything from where to start, how to breathe, and what kind of wetsuits can make you faster in the water.

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Derek and Conrad discuss goal setting, workout routines, building habits, and the importance of setting realistic, S.M.A.R.T goals.

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Happy New Year!

As we look ahead to 2022, we want to arm our athletes with the proper tools to succeed and reach their goals. January will be a dedicated swim month for the Working Triathlete communication with an emphasis on improving swim technique and frequency. Coach Conrad and Coach Derek will also be providing additional content for the group including tips, video analysis and more! If you are interested in joining the community, check out www.workingtriathlete.com. Be sure to leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more athletes. 

Contact Derek: [email protected] 

Contact Conrad: [email protected] 

Conrad and Derek chat with tech entrepreneur and Working Triathlete Bjorn Larsen about his hyper-efficient build to Ironman Arizona.  Bjorn not only battled injuries, a busy family schedule, other hobbies and a busy career, but he also had some unique challenges around and on race day.

Coaches Conrad and Derek discuss a lot about the faster times we are seeing in triathlon among the pro and age group field.