The Working Triathlete Podcast

Derek and Conrad recap the pro race at Chatt 70.3 and breakdown some of the performances from their athletes that lead to a Tri Club Victory. Conrad breaks down the importance of adjusting effort during hot and humid races while Derek stresses the importance of being adaptable when something doesn't go to plan. Take a listen and be sure to join us at our next team event! 

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Learn how the National Champion mixed relay squad edged out nearly 70 other teams to win the National title at the USAT Multisport National Championships. Get the play by play from the four athletes who took home gold and learn more about this awesome race format!  

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Learn how strength and conditioning can make you a better endurance athlete with Dr. Anh Bui. Coach Derek Stone and Coach Derek Owens discuss Dr. Anh Bui's background as an athlete and as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and talk about the importance of adding strength sessions into a training program.Hear how Dr. Anh Bui faced adversity during the Chicago Marathon and how she overcame an injury by adding a strength program to get to the start line of California International Marathon and ultimately reached her goal of a sub 3 marathon! 

Derek and Conrad discuss successes from Oceanside 70.3, Texas 70.3 and share how several other athletes kicked off the season. This set the stage for the podcast, and they discussed what athletes should consider when planning their annual training plan as well as races to consider. Are you looking to qualify for a World Championship? Do you recover quickly? Are you willing to sacrifice some performance to race more often? All these and more are answered in the podcast!

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Marshall Martin is a Working Triathlete, top age-group endurance athlete, and accomplished business professional. He has been competing in triathlons and cycling at a high level (including in a few pro races) for 33 years and has the stories to back it up.  His professional accomplishments are also impressive, serving in the C-suite of both start-ups and multibillion-dollar companies.  He is currently a Strategy and Performance Petra Coach, responsible for helping businesses of various types increase sales, drive growth and formulate an exit strategy.  He is one of the busier individuals on team WT, traveling multiple days each week while still managing to train and race at a nationally competitive level.  However, most importantly, he makes sure his endurance pursuits don't jeopardize the more important things in life.

In this podcast you'll learn:

-How triathlon has transformed over the years, from grassroots racing in speedos with paper registration forms to its current tech-heavy state

-Tips on how to structure training around a busy life

-How to recover while traveling

-How to make sure you prioritize your life well to make sure you don't sacrifice relationships and responsibilities

In this podcast, we chat with Melanie Prohaska, the Marketing and Communications Director for Tri Cle Rock Roll Run.  Get the inside scoop on what it takes to organize, promote, and host a triathlon.  Learn more about how the Tri Cle Rock Roll Run team was able to reinvigorate a historical race and evolve it into one of the premier triathlons in the region.  From permitting, to marketing, to dealing with unforeseen challenges, you're certain to gain a new appreciation for what it takes to pull off a seamless race and for the people that make it happen!

To learn more about Tri Cle Rock Roll Run and sign up for the race, click here.   To learn more about and to donate to the Kids That Tri Program, click here.

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.

Is it possible to gain fitness and train effectively in the same year one becomes a father and starts a business? Chris Thomas, in true Working Triathlete fashion, did it!  And most importantly, he didn't let triathlon become a chore or jeopardize his family and work life.

Learn how: