This week on the TTN Podcast, we’re breaking down race weekend, recapping Cactus Man, and talking through the lessons we wish we knew before our very first Ironman. From pacing mistakes and fueling issues to race-day nerves and recovery, we’re sharing the real side of endurance sports and what experience has taught us over the years.

We also talk about what’s been going on at TTN, athlete progress, and how the community continues to grow through training, racing, and supporting one another.

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Whether you’re training for your first sprint triathlon or your next Ironman, this episode is packed with lessons, stories, and motivation to help you keep moving forward.

God. Glory. Grit.

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We’re coming to you LIVE from Tempe and you can feel it… it’s RACE WEEK.

In this episode, Zak, Ashly and Dom dive into what race week actually looks like—from dialing in your training, managing nerves, and locking in your mindset, to the small details that can make or break your day. Whether it’s your first start line or your hundredth, this is the week where everything comes together.

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The TTN community is growing fast—and this episode is all about what that really means.

Zak and Dom dive into the surge of new TTN members, the energy it’s bringing to the team, and why building a strong, supportive triathlon community matters more than ever. From group rides to shared race days, TTN is becoming more than coaching—it’s becoming a movement.

But with growth in the sport comes a new challenge…

We break down the rise of paywalls in triathlon—training plans, content, coaching access—and ask the real question:

This episode gets into:

Whether you’re a beginner or chasing the podium, this one hits on what it means to be part of something bigger.

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In this Coffee Chat episode, we welcome back Dom to talk about what it really looks like to return to training while juggling work, life, family, and everything in between. No hype, no highlight reel—just honest conversation about rebuilding consistency, managing expectations, and staying mentally engaged when motivation isn’t always there.

We dive into what it means to live the “everyday triathlete” life, how to find your rhythm again after time away, and why progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.

Plus, we take listener questions—including the always spicy topic: Why do people hate cyclists? We break down perceptions, road culture, responsibility on both sides, and how we can all be better ambassadors for the sport.

Grab a coffee, settle in, and join the conversation. 

In this episode, Dom Certalic shares his incredible journey from over 400 lbs to becoming a triathlete. We dive into his transformation, his experience at the Ironman Indian Wells 70.3, and the challenges he overcame along the way. Dom reflects on how triathlons became a key to his weight loss success and how we met as coach and athlete. Tune in for an inspiring story of perseverance, mindset shifts, and the power of chasing big goals!       

"In this episode of Tinman Training and Nutrition, Zak breaks down his experience at the T1000 race. From intense training sessions to the highs and lows on race day, Zak shares all the gritty details. Listen in for his personal reflections, lessons learned, and tips for anyone gearing up for their next big triathlon. Don’t miss this in-depth recap, plus a chance to win some cool swag!"

In this episode Carlos and Zak dive into how they got into triathlon and Zak heads to Lake Las Vegas for the first T100. Listen now for the first episode of the TTN Show.