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#21 Do Hills Actually Pay the Bills?

2026-09-1632:32

In this episode, Emz and Tim break down why hill running is more than just a toughness test for triathletes. They explain how hills can improve running economy, form, cadence, and race-day durability, while also covering how to use hill reps safely if you are injury-prone.Tim also distinguishes between short hill reps, longer hill reps, and hilly long runs, with practical guidance on when each one makes sense. Emz adds race-day context from Sunny Coast and shows how these ideas show up late i...

#20 Sunny Coast race preview, Nice World Champs, and open water tactics

2026-09-0838:35

Emz, Cal, and Tim break down the upcoming Sunshine Coast 70.3 and look ahead to the challenge of Ironman World Champs in Nice. The discussion is especially useful for age-group athletes, with practical advice on open-water positioning, bike-course handling, pacing, and avoiding a blow-up on race day. Speakers: Emz, Cal, and Tim Key topics Cal shares how he is balancing race preparation for Sunshine Coast 70.3 with World Champs, while Emz discusses her excitement—and the last-minute frustratio...

#19 Sweet Spot Training for Age-Group Cyclists: What It Is, Why It Works, and When to Use It

2026-09-0233:50

Emz and Tim break down sweet spot training for cyclists, with a focus on why it is such a useful tool for age-group athletes balancing training, racing, and real life. They also use Sydney Marathon as a starting point to talk about pacing, discipline, and the mental side of executing a plan. In this episode, they discuss how sweet spot sits just under threshold, why it can build FTP and durability without the same fatigue cost as full threshold work, and where it fits in a triathlon build. ...

#18 Setting realistic race goals

2026-08-2534:00

Tim and Emz break down how to set race goals that actually match the work you have done in training, rather than the story you want race day to tell. They focus on the tension between ambition and realism across triathlon and marathon prep, with practical examples from Ironman builds, Olympic-distance races, and first-time marathons. We discuss how training load, race conditions, and experience should shape expectations, why swim times are the hardest thing to predict, and how coaches...

#17 Sort Your Swim Out - Open water when you can’t see a thing

2026-08-1831:00

Episode Summary In this episode, Tim and Emz break down the realities of open water swimming — from cold, dark canal swims to the mental game of staying calm when conditions feel chaotic. Using Emz’s recent triathlon simulation as the starting point, they explore why confidence in open water comes from skill, rehearsal, and smart race-day decisions, not just fitness. The conversation covers practical tactics like finding feet, using crocodile eyes for sighting, choosing landmarks, breathi...

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Cartel Coaching | A Triathlon Podcast