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The Working Triathlete Podcast

Author: Derek Stone & Conrad Goeringer

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All things Triathlon, Endurance and Leadership
142 Episodes
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Andrew Cenkner takes on Ohio 70.3 which resulted in a PR of 4:20! He found the sport by looking for a new challenge and completed his first 70.3 on a road bike with flat pedals. We break down each discipline and discuss the 2 transition logistics, crowd support and finish line on Ohio Wesleyan University’s Track. Andrew is a private Day Trader by profession and discusses the importance of discipline and patience in his job and sport and how these principles can lead to an outstanding performance.
John Huber is a Working Triathlete and looked to Crit (cycling) racing for a new challenge. A few lessons were learned after his first race and he was determined to come out on top the next event at the Music City Crits. This race series takes place at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and offers several different courses from week to week. We talk about the lessons learned, the benefits to racing a different format than non-draft triathlon and briefly discuss the cycling culture and how vocal cyclist can be. FYI Cyclist need to be vocal on the race course to ensure everyone is riding safe!
Sometimes before a race, you need a new bike.  And as many triathletes know, bikes and bike parts are hard to come by these days. Check out WT Jason Zinser and not only his great story about the power of a community, but how he persevered in the Clydesdale National Championship.
Coach Derek and Coach Conrad are joined by three Working Triathlete athletes who joined the team for a half marathon run through Yellowstone National Park.  Check out the experiences of Josh, Mark, and Phillip - and see where they finished as a team. Running a National Park race is a low-pressure way we connect with our peers and have fun. Conrad also tells us what to expect for the 2022 National Park race!
Coach Derek and Coach Conrad talk about how the right equipment can make such a big difference in your training and race! Bike tires, clothes, and more - this is an episode you won't want to miss!
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Coaches Derek and Conrad talk about current events including the Olympics, dunking, and 100 full distance triathlons in 100 days!
Seth Gourson never competed in a triathlon before.  How did he finish under 5 hours and earn a qualifying slot at the world championships? Mindset.  Practice.  And executing the coach's plan! The Working Triathlete member joins Derek and Conrad to talk about the race, what he would do differently, overcoming injury and more.  Plus - he drops some personal info at the end you want to hear!
If you want to be inspired to move - let alone participate in triathlon, this is the episode for you! Working Triathlete Member Drew Magid joins the podcast to talk about how tour life with Imagine Dragons left him looking like someone he didn't know ... and what he did about it! Drew shares some practical tips for those that just need to start something (like he needed to) and where it's leading him in 2021.
Working Triathlete Anthony Didian had a running background, but after only 18 months of triathlon training, he's qualified for St. George! Derek and Conrad talk through the brutal conditions Anthony faced in Florida, what he did right, and what he wants to do better the next time.  There are multiple tips throughout this episode to help you be a better triathlete.
Conrad and I sit down with Working Triathlete, Miguel Mattox and talk about his swim background, entry to triathlon and his experience with his 70.3 debut at Florida 70.3. Hint, he wins!
Drills.  Stroke Rate.  What should we be focusing on when training? Conrad Goeringer and Derek Stone talk about swimming fundamentals, what drills may be necessary to improve, and the best filming techniques to quality feedback from a coach. As always - we're here to help you achieve your goals!  Take a listen and please connect with us on any questions you may have. Have questions? contact us by e-mail!  Derek@workingtriathlete.com Conrad@workingtriathlete.com
Conrad and I discuss an article he posted on TrainingPeaks about ways to focus on efficient training.  1. Emphasize frequency and consistency over occasional big days 2. Stop obsessing over volume and instead work on executing a balanced plan 3. Allocate intensity relative to your goals 4. Allocate time relative to your goals—especially for the swim 5. Know your intensity zones and meticulously track fitness metrics 6. Recover intelligently
Conrad Goeringer and myself bring on Jim Green to walk us through the #4 episode of the Performance Pathway.  Trust the Process and Follow the Process!
Get to know Conrad Goeringer and Derek Stone! 
-Josh's entry to the sport -Running slower to increase gains- -Other endurance events -Mental approach during this lockdown  -Duration based training -Supplements we may use
We introduce Jeff and briefly talk about what he does for a living and dive into a personal goal.  Best race double- 5k/3k with PRs  College shenanigans  College Camp  Some Favorite moments (Distance Medley Relay Conference Championships)  "Hope is an excuse for saying nothing" - RIP Coach Ed  Using this time to be better 
I reached out to a few athletes I coach and asked if anyone wanted to be a guest! Jon and I discuss his entry to the sport of triathlon, Covid-19, his favorite adult beverages and restaurant in Nashville! 
A thoughtful response to the recent Noakes et al. review questioning the role of carbohydrates in endurance performance. We explore why fatigue isn’t caused by running out of muscle glycogen, why blood glucose protection is critical, and why that still doesn’t explain elite fueling strategies. Using recent research and real-world endurance racing, we explain how carbohydrate availability supports mitochondrial throughput, late-race durability, and sustained power — even when glycogen isn’t spared.
Most Ironman training plans fail for a simple reason: they assume perfect conditions.In this episode, Conrad sits down with Dallin to unpack why rigid Ironman plans break down in the real world—and what successful athletes do differently. They discuss the common trap of treating training plans like contracts instead of frameworks, how life stress quietly derails even the most disciplined athletes, and why consistency over time matters more than executing a handful of “perfect” weeks.The conversation walks through core Ironman training principles, including sustainable volume, fatigue awareness, purposeful long sessions, and the importance of decision-making over blind compliance. Dallin also explains why he developed the Ironman Universal Plan, who it’s designed to serve, and why flexibility and athlete autonomy are essential for long-term success.
In this episode we pull back the curtain on two often-underappreciated yet hugely decisive traits in endurance triathlon: durability and efficiency. We’ll explore what it takes to sustain output and hold technique deep into a long race, why your efficiency matters more than you might think, and how you can train the physiology of fatigue resistance. You’ll hear how metabolic, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and brain-effort systems all play a role. We'll view all this through pro triathlete and Working Triathlete coach Mitch Ott’s standout day at Ironman Chattanooga as a live example of these principles in action.
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