Inside The Big Ring: The Podcast for Endurance Athletes

Podcast by Steven Brandes

191: IRONMAN Wisconsin and 70.3 Recap. SO MANY PRs, PODIUMS and Training Talk. IMNZ switcheroo

Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast

09-12
49:46

190: Burn Out, Strength Training, Structure to a PEAK, MAJOR TAPERING MISTAKES

Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast

08-22
45:53

189: Winning Boise 70.3... Kona Training...T100 London and IM Pro Series Talk

Chatted with the OVERALL Female AG winner Kinley Bollinger who just won Boise 70.3! we chatted about her race, her Kona build and we did a deep dive into all things Pro Triathlon right now! Hope you enjoy the conversation! Follow Kinley here! https://www.instagram.com/kinleybtriathlete/?hl=en --- Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast

08-15
49:22

187: Kona Training and Rapid QnA

Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast

07-24
33:19

186: Training Behind Podium Performances! Rockford and Des Moines 70.3

3 Athletes will all different training and approaches! 3 Podiums 3 World Spots --- Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com ---- Check out Coach Steve's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI ---- If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here! www.insidethebigring.org/coaching ---- Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv ---- If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast

07-01
56:25

185: IRONMAN Texas Overall AG Male, Kona Podium, ANDREW HALL

Want to hear how one of the best age group males train in each sport? Listen in!   FOLLOW Andrew Here! https://www.instagram.com/andrewtrihall/?hl=en ---- Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com   Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv   If you are into PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast

06-17
01:26:54

184: FULL Training Talk w/ Kinley Bollinger (St George 70.3 Overall AG Women's Champ)

Winner of 70.3 AG St George Women's race Kinley Bollinger came on the podcast and we had a great chat about her development in triathlon and climbing through the ranks! NO SWIM or BIKE background! and look at where she is now! We deep dive into all of her training and it was honestly impressive. Such a hard worker! Hope you enjoy the conversation! Follow Kinley here! https://www.instagram.com/kinleybtriathlete/?hl=en --- Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com   Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv   If you are into PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast

06-10
52:01

#183: Unbound 200 Race Recap!

Here it is... My Unbound 200 race recap ------------- Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com   Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv   If you are into PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast  

06-04
43:30

#182: Seth Rider, 2024 Olympic Silver Medalist. Training Talk, Key Session, Olympic Experience

Seth Rider is on the podcast and we had alot to talk about! How he got to become an Olympian How long it took! What was his training like in the lead up to the Olympics Olympic Experience and winning the Silver Medal Transitionining to 70.3 Racing How his training has changed We talk alot of sessions and volumes he does Follow Seth on Instagram below! https://www.instagram.com/rethsider/?hl=en

05-06
01:07:20

#181, Improving Run and HIP DRIVEN Swim Talk and IRONMAN CHATTY Training

181 is filled with triathlon training but alsoa discussion into swim technique and the best approach to developling a swim stroke! Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com     YOUTUBE Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI   Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv   If you are into PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast  

04-24
26:54

#180: Training Behind the Podiums at Oceanside

We do a deep dive into two athlete's training leading into Oceanside and what it took to earn those podiums!   Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com   Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv   If you are into PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!! https://insidethebigring.org/podcast

04-10
44:46

#179: The Correct Way to Use Drills

This podcast is focused on the correct way to use and fix a swim stroke and run form and some examples of how i've used drills to work with athletes! Hope you enjoy!   Youtube Run Streak Series! https://youtu.be/8Q7nplj0SLE   Find out more about Coach Steve HERE https://insidethebigring.org/ www.madisonmultisport.com   Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY! https://shorturl.at/w4kmv  

03-21
34:44

#178: Testing, Motivation, Training to Qualify for Kona

Key Training Session Blog https://insidethebigring.org/blog ------ Learn more about INSCYD testing! https://insidethebigring.org/inscyd ------- Looking to do a Consultation with Coach Steve? Talk about your training and which ways to direct your training?  https://insidethebigring.org/coaching ------ Check out Coach Steve’s IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!  

02-25
40:53

#177 Early 70.3 Training. Intensify or Extend. Common Mistakes

This podcast is filled with info on how to train for the 1st 70.3 of the season and how to manage the rest of the season   Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching www.insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesWI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevenbrandes/ IRONMAN AND 70.3 TRAINING PODIUM PLANS  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/StevenBrandes?_gl=1*1paw0il*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MzYzNjQ5NDIuQ2owS0NRaUE0Zmk3QmhDNUFSSXNBRVYxWWlZazFJYlVLaGJtZDdMWDRIUC13LUlxZTZFdUM3SGpwUlFnM1AxQ3UxZC1tQnFBa1hpVDV0QWFBaFdNRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*ODkyMDcwMjE2LjE3MzMzMzk2NTI.*_ga*MTYxNzQ1Nzk5Ny4xNzA2NTMwMzA1*_ga_Z2LEWBWKBD*MTczOTIxNzYzOS42NDAuMS4xNzM5MjE3NjQxLjU4LjAuMTY3MzAxMzQzMQ..   You can email Steve at Steven.Brandes at Outlook dot com if you have any questions!

02-06
49:40

#176: Knibb Reaction Podcast, Overtraining, Off Season Expectations

  Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching www.insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesWI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevenbrandes/ You can email Steve at Steven.Brandes at Outlook dot com if you have any questions!

01-21
34:40

#175: Interview w/ Jackie Hering! IRONMAN & 70.3 CHAMPION, Pro Series Runner Up!

We have an amazing interview with Jackie Herning! We talk on alot of topics! 1) Leading and almost winning the IRONMAN Pro Series (2nd Place) 2) Having two children, then returning to professional racing in a new landscape 3) How she deals with self doubt and comparison 4) Detail into her training 5) Longevity in the sport! How to keep training fun and enjoyable but still productive 6) Setting up goals for 2025! Follow Jackie Below! https://www.instagram.com/jackiemhering/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@jackieheringtri  

01-16
01:01:07

#174: Building a High Performance Athlete

In this podcast, Coach Steve talks about 70.3 Worlds and traveling to the race and what to expect on race day The main part of the podcast Coach Steve talks about a new athlete and the process of seeing this athlete achieve huge results in 2025! Find more about Coach Steve and his Podcast and Coaching www.insidethebigring.org www.madisonmultisport.com Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesWI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stevenbrandes/ You can email Steve at Steven.Brandes at Outlook dot com if you have any questions!

12-06
48:11

#173: Why and How are Athletes getting so FAST! w/ Coach Liz Waterstraat

Coach Liz from Multisport Mastery comes on the podcast and talks about her race at IRONMAN Florida where she podiumed and earned her Kona Slot! We talk alot about her findings from training and racing the IRONMAN distance again and we dive into athlete performance! Learn more about Liz at  https://multisportmastery.com/ https://www.msmjhccoaching.com/about-us  

11-19
01:04:01

#172: PRO Debrief....IRONMAN, T100,ITU w/ Eric Engel

Eric Engel joins the podcast and we talk all things T100 and IRONMAN PRO Series!  

11-14
59:21

#171 Kona Race Recap and Goal Setting and Training

Kona World Champs happened and it was awesome! Coach Steve recaps the pro race and the dynamics that occured! Coach Steve also talks about how to develop short term and long term goals and how to develop a season within using your goals for swim, bike, and run.  If you have any questions reach out! steven.brandes@outlook.com www.insidethebigring.org/coaching

10-29
48:30

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