Coach Conrad interviews Coach Derek about his race at Ironman 70.3 North Carolina that took place this weekend. Take a listen to get a glimpse into how the race unfolded and what decisions were made based on race conditions. Coach Derek also talks about his approach to training while working as a full time coach and also balancing time with the family as a new(er) father. Later in the podcast, Coach Conrad brings up the extraordinary conditions at Ironman Waco and what athletes need to consider if they are pursing a Kona slot. 

Have questions? E-mail us at [email protected] 

Have you wondered what it is like to race the Ironman World Championships? Coach Conrad faced the elements of the most iconic race in triathlon last weekend and we break it down in this podcast! 

Many triathletes are about to enter the “off season” and if you’re looking to become a better athlete, there are principles you need to apply during this time. Listen in as Coach Conrad and Coach Derek talk about what athletes should and should not be doing during the winter months to help you become a faster triathlete. 

The Ironman World Championships has made its return to Hawaii for the first time since 2019 and we have several coaches and athletes on the Big Island preparing for the races! Listen in as we discuss some of the observations made by the coaches as they encounter the majestic hills heat and winds of Kona! We wrap up the podcast with our podium picks and want to hear your picks as well. Be sure you let us know on Spotify! 

Learn how to:

-Use positive emotions to enable relaxation and overcome pain

-Increase your pain tolerance through specific workouts

-Be conscious and deliberate about processing pain

-Implement strategies during races to better cope with pain

-Harness discomfort to enhance pride and inspiration

Learn:

-How every race can be a good race if we redefine what we interpret as success and failure

-Defining ourselves by our results can damage our motivation

-Each race will present us with a new set of challenges, and it is our goal to overcome those challenges

-It is hard to have a perfect race and we need to be prepared for adversity

Learn more about Dr. Jim Taylor here.

Going Pro?

In today’s Coaches and Coffee episode, we discuss the concept of going pro. It is a question we have all heard in our triathlon communities and the answer is not as simple as we might think. We talk about why some age group may take the leap and why others continue to race as an amateur and explore other ranking systems. We wrap up the podcast by discussing pro triathlon team models and how that can enhance the athlete and fan experience as well as Working Triathlete’s own experience with team success.

If you would like to discuss triathlon coaching with any of our coaches, you can e-mail us at [email protected]! 

Learn:

-How expectations can ruin your triathlon experience and stifle performance

-Enjoy your triathlon journey and perform better by managing goals, not expectations

-Why outcome goals and process goals are paths to better performance and fulfillment

-How to ensure that no race is a bad race

Learn more about Dr. Jim Taylor here.

In this podcast, Working Triathlete Coaches Derek Stone and Conrad Goeringer cover the rolling topics: 

-Lucy Charles-Barclay wins the World Triathlon Long Distance Championships

-The Collins Cup: Ryf and Blum dominate

-Traits of athletes who overtrain

-How to avoid burn-out

-Altering your mindset to become more consistent