Trust the Process Triathlon Podcast

Coach Mike interviews 6 Time Triathlon National Champion Jim Hallberg.

Summary

Coach Jim Hallberg shares his journey in endurance sports, from starting in cross-country and track to transitioning to triathlon.

He discusses the importance of patience and progression in training, as well as the key workouts he uses to prepare for national championships.

Jim also emphasizes the role of strength training in improving performance and preventing injuries. He highlights the significance of focusing on large muscle groups and engaging the posterior chain.

Overall, Jim's experience and coaching philosophy emphasize the importance of consistency, efficiency, and discipline in training for endurance sports.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:18 Starting in Endurance Sports

07:12 Winning National Titles

10:07 Going Pro

13:17 Patience and Progression in Training

20:11 Importance of Strength Training

25:26 Training Zones and Variations

27:43 Strength for Running off the Bike

‍In this episode, Coach Mike Ricci interviews members of the CU Triathlon team as they prepare for their conference championship and nationals. Madeline and Devin share their journey into triathlon and their roles within the team. Coach KJ discusses her background in swimming and her transition into coaching. The team emphasizes the importance of fundraising to support their races and the upcoming crowdfunding campaign. They also highlight the team's focus on process-based goals and the importance of a supportive team culture. The episode concludes with information on how listeners can donate and support the team.

Takeaways

• The CU Triathlon team relies on fund raising to support their races and subsidize costs.
• The team emphasizes process-based goals and a supportive team culture.
• Coach KJ has seamlessly transitioned into her role as coach and has brought a focus on swim workouts and maintaining team traditions.

The team is focused on preparing for their conference championship and nationals, with a goal of performing their best and enjoying the experience.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Team Background03:06 Roles and Fundraising05:55 Preparations for Conference Championship09:03 Coach KJ's Impact on the Team12:00 Coach KJ's Transition and Comfort with the Team14:58 Coaching Moments and Frustrations19:46 Fundraising and Support

21:30 Closing Remarks and Good Luck‍

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Mia Keller finished last in her 1st Olympic Distance Triathlon. This didn't deter Mia but motivated her to see what she could accomplish. She has since qualified 2 times for the Ironman World Championship; once in Kona, and once for the for the upcoming race In Nice, France. Mia also battles Ulcerative Colitis (UC), which is also known as Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBD). She has yet to find the perfect solution for her disease and it certainly affects her training more than 2 weeks per month. Mia isn't deterred as much as she's motivated to find a solution so she can really find out what a perfect training block feels like and how much better she can race without worrying about UC. Please share this episode with your triathlon friends and give us a like and a follow. If you have any questions pertaining to triathlon, please contact us at [email protected]

Matt Cicchinelli is a retired US Marine with almost 20 marathons under his belt. After a life time best of 3:15 many years ago, Matt has been chasing the podium, year after year. His recent best has been 3:39. He reached out to D3 about a year before planning his goal of getting on the podium at the Marine Corps Marathon. This is another example of a D3 Athlete working with their coach together to accomplish a goal that may have been a reach, but with great planning and a great work ethic, once again we see the end result: Mission Accomplished! If you like our show, please share with your friends and give us a like and a follow. If you have any questions related to training or racing, please reach out to us at [email protected] - thank you!

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In this episode we sit down with D3 Coach and triathlete Dave Sheanin. Dave balances so many things in life and does them all at a high level. On top of his day job as a COO, Dave also volunteers with Athletes In Tandem, where he'll tow, pull and push an athlete across a triathlon course. Dave also volunteer coaches with the University of Colorado Triathlon Team and has been doing so for 14 years. He was named the USAT Community Impact Coach of the Year for his volunteer work. Dave certainly has a great perspective on life and this episode is well worth your listen. Please give us a follow, share with your friends and let us know your thoughts!

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On this week's podcast we are chatting with D3 Athlete Cathy Casey. Cathy has a long career in triathlon and had her sights on Ironman Hawaii for a number of years. This was the year she made it happen. The only problem was that in her buildup she had a nagging Achilles injury. Listen to how she got through it and made the most of her special day in Hawaii. I hope you enjoy this episode with Cathy. Please let us know if you have any questions that are triathlon related - you can reach us at [email protected]