Join us as we dive deep into the recent doping ban of American pro triathlete, Collin Chartier, and share our response to this controversial issue. In this podcast, we'll bring you our thoughts on the ban and explore its impact on the world of triathlon. We'll examine the science behind the banned substance, the ethics of doping in professional sports, and the potential consequences for Chartier and the sport as a whole.

Join Coach Derek and Coach Conrad as they discuss some of the common data traps that triathletes often fall into, and the effects these can have on an athlete's confidence. While data is undeniably helpful for tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement, it's equally important for athletes to recognize when to rely on their instincts and perceived effort during training. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between data and intuition in triathlon, and share tips for finding the sweet spot that leads to optimal performance.

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Derek and Conrad discuss Working Triathlete's Bike Partner, Quintana Roo and answer questions from their athletes.

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Learn mental strategies and hacks to achieve higher-quality triathlon training, including:

Dr. Jim Taylor is an internationally recognized authority on the psychology of performance.  He has written 19 books, and thousands of articles, and has appeared on the Today Show, GCN, and GTN.  He is also one of the best triathletes in the world in his AG, earning bronze at the World Triathlon Championships in Abu Dhabi in 2022.

Triathletes often struggle to improve their swim.  In this podcast, we discuss how intermediate swimmers can achieve swim breakthroughs.

Learn:

-How much you need to be swimming to improve

-Common pitfalls holding triathlon swimmers back

-Principles to guide swim training

-Real-world examples of triathlon swimmers achieving breakthrough

-How to structure a training cycle

In this podcast, Working Triathlete Coaches Conrad Goeringer and Derek Stone talk about the different types of periodization and break down an annual training cycle. Learn:

-What is linear periodization and who could benefit from using this approach

-How long course athletes may use reverse periodization

-The best way to implement block training

-The different phases of a training cycle

In this podcast, Working Triathlete Nutrition and Recovery Coach Alex Goeringer discusses how endurance athletes should think about macronutrients.  Learn:

-Why carbohydrates really are king

-The potential pitfalls of a keto/low-carb diet

-How many grams of carbohydrates, protein, and fat you should consume each day

-The best sources of protein and fat

-How to fuel for workouts now and as a race approaches

-The latest science as it relates to intra-workout and intra-race fueling

-How your diet should change as a race approaches

Working Triathlete Nutrition and Recovery Coach Alex Goeringer joins the podcast and  discusses:

-The science behind caffeine

-How to maximize caffeine’s ergogenic effects

-Myths surrounding the substance

-Why eating more can improve body comp

-The importance of losing weight slowly

-Whether or not cardio attenuates strength gains

In this podcast, learn:

-How USAT calculates points for races and ranking

-Why the club scoring at the USAT Multisport National Championships doesn't encourage participation and how it could be improved

-More about the WT Elite Team

This podcast breaks down the USAT Club scoring at Multisport Nationals and also dives into how individual scores are calculated for annual members. 

Derek and Conrad talk about how the Club scoring could be revised to enhance the experience and encourage more participation. Additionally, Conrad and Derek discuss the importance of USAT individual scoring for athletes looking to make the leap to the pro field and how you might be able to target events to earn a higher score. 

2023 will be the first year of the Working Triathlete Elite Development team and you can hear more about the goals and objectives in this podcast!