The Working Triathlete Podcast

By Derek Stone & Conrad GoeringerHealth & Fitness Fitness

The Working Triathlete Podcast episodes

August 29, 2022 How to Frame Expectations so They Don't Ruin Your Triathlon with Jim Taylor, Ph.D. Psychology
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.
54 min
August 23, 2022 Collins Cup, Lucy Charles-Barclay Back, Overtraining, How to Get Motivated, Mindset for Consistency
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
1 hr 4 min
August 12, 2022How to Have a Strong Race from Start to Finish with Jim Taylor, Ph.D. Psychology
In episode 2 in our series with Dr. Jim Taylor, we discuss the frame work how we should be mentally approaching a race all the way through the finish.
Goal #1 (before race): Total Preparation
Just before start, you can say “I’m as prepared as I can be.”
Goal #2 (during race): Bring It!
Definition: giving your fullest focus, intensity, and effort consistently.
Goal #3 (after race): No Regrets
Leave it all out on the course.
Pre-race Preparation:
Monitor physical intensity.

Do pre-race routine.

Do mental imagery.

Breathe.

Review race plan.

Focus based on focus style.
Race Start:
Focus on technique and pace.

Stay within yourself.

Be disciplined (don’t get caught up in mad rush).
Middle of Race:
Monitor physiology and adjust pace.

Stay positive and aggressive.
Finish Strong
Have the fitness to finish strong.

Practice finishing strong in training.

Fuel well.

Recognize there is still fuel in the tank.

Focus on breathing.

Have an aggressive mindset.

Use power words.

Smile.
58 min
August 04, 2022 Coaches and Coffee Part 4: The Great Debate Between Long Course and Short Course
Are you team long course or team short course? In this podcast, Working Triathlete Coaches debate which format takes the crown and discuss some of the pros and cons of each. Listen in and hear what the coaches have to say about what makes long course or short course superior and which distances they prefer to race. The podcast wraps up with several rapids fire questions for Alex Goeringer, Working Triathlete’s Nutrition and Recovery Coach!
1 hr 21 min
August 02, 2022 Breaking Down the Importance of Nutrition and Recovery With Alex Goeringer
Alex Goeringer is a Precision Nutrition L1 Nutrition Coach and Stress Management, Sleep and Recovery Coach. Alex has worked with endurance athletes, music artist and other busy individuals as they progress towards their health and nutritional goals. She joins us on the podcast today to share more about her professional background and how she helps athletes with their health and wellness journey!
In this podcast Alex talks about:
- Endurance-specific principles with nutrition and recovery
- Benefits of working with a Nutrition Coach
- Her approach to coaching clients
- Tips for traveling individuals and more!
1 hr 7 min
July 29, 2022 Why Mental Training is Important for Triathletes with Jim Taylor, Ph.D. Psychology
Episode 1 in our series with Dr. Jim Taylor, where we discuss why mental training is essential for success in triathlon and life.
Dr. Jim Taylor is an internationally recognized authority on the psychology of endurance sports. Jim has been a consultant to USA Triathlon and several professional cycling teams and works with youth, age-group, and world-class endurance athletes in cycling, running, triathlon, swimming, and Nordic skiing.
Dr. Taylor is the author of 18 books, including Train Your Mind for Athletic Success. He has appeared on Global Triathlon Network (GTN) and Global Cycling Network (GCN) and has contributed to Outside Magazine, Triathlete, and other publications. To learn more, visit drjimtaylor.com and his blog, Inside the Tri-Mind blog.
1 hr 4 min
July 13, 2022How to reap maximal mental fitness benefit from your hard workouts, the state of Ironman World Champs
In this episode, learn about:
The Musselman timing ordeal

Excellent pro performances at Challenge Roth

The awkward state of the Ironman World Championships and the risks of abandoning Kona

The physical and mental fitness benefits of the race specific phase of training

How to mentally approach hard workouts so they translate to superior performance on race day
Questions? E-mail us at [email protected]
1 hr 6 min
June 28, 2022 Being Adaptable While Living Abroad
What does it take to drop 10 min off your 70.3 PR and go 4:16? How can you balance a demanding career and a poor training location and still find time to train at a high level? Learn how Working Triathlete Chris Hague prepared to crush 70.3 Eagleman while teaching at a boarding school in Jordan. From his vegan diet to race strategy, we cover it all in this podcast.
1 hr 10 min
June 20, 2022 Should You be Riding Outside More Often?
Are you losing cycling efficiency by riding solely indoors? Conrad and Derek discuss the value of riding outdoors and creating a deliberate focus on cadence. Listen in as these two also talk about common mistakes observed at a recent race and personal experience. Tip- don’t take your time in T1!
Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]
58 min
June 06, 2022 Coaches and Coffee Part 3: Sub 7/8 recap, Multiple Races in a Weekend and More!
Working Triathlete Coaches Derek Stone, Conrad Goeringer, Alex Leandri and Derek Owens get together and breakdown the sub 7 and sub 8 Ironman Distance performances, recap Music City Triathlon and talk about how several athletes doubled up and raced 2 events over the weekend in Middle Tennessee and discuss how we shouldn't let an uneasy feeling before a race or workout determine how we are going to perform that day. Always start the warmup- you may surprise yourself!
Have questions?
Reach out to [email protected]!
47 min