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The Cartel: A Triathlon Podcast
Olympic-level coach. Ex-professional triathlete. Age-grouper who went from 148kg on the couch to the Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Tim Brazier coaches athletes from first-timers to the Olympic Games. Cal Millward is a 2x Ironman 70.3 Boulder champion and ex-pro navigating his way back to racing. Em (@emz2ironman) is the one asking the questions you're thinking but would never post in a forum.
Every episode we break down the sport from every angle — training, racing, nutrition, gear, mindset, and the reality of fitting it all into a normal life. No gatekeeping. No jargon for the sake of it. Just honest conversations that actually help you get better.
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Episode summary Emz, Tim and Cal talk about injuries in triathlon. They cover why injuries show up late in a build, the warning signs to watch for, and how to decide whether to race hurt. They also talk about why the people around you matter on race week. The episode opens with Cal's 2027 race plans. What we cover 2027 race planning (1:04): Cal weighs 70.3 Cairns, Port Macquarie, Taupō, Vietnam (Da Nang, in May) and a possible Hawaii trip. His aim is to choose courses that play to your stren...
Emz and Tim preview Ironman Australia and 70.3 Port Mac for athletes racing that weekend, with a strong focus on course execution, weather risk, and how to make smart decisions under pressure. They also talk through pacing mistakes, bike setup, swim conditions, and the emotional side of backing out when an injury makes racing the wrong call. In this episode: Emz explains why she withdrew from Ironman Australia after an ATFL ligament rupture made the run risk too high for the rest of the summ...
Emz and Tim discuss motivation through the lens of Emz’s recent ankle injury and the emotional fallout of potentially missing an Iron Man race just under two weeks away. They explore how motivation rises and falls with fatigue, pressure, routine, and purpose, and why the goal is not to eliminate dips but to recognise them early. This conversation also gets practical about overreaching, overtraining, and how athletes can tell the difference between a normal motivational dip and a warning sign...
Tim and Cal Emz break down running economy and why it matters so much for long-course triathlon. They also swap race-week stories from Sunny Coast, talk through recent injuries, and share practical cues and drills that can help runners become more efficient without overhauling their natural style. Key topics In this episode, Cal and Emz give a quick update on recent race recovery, off-season plans, and the realities of juggling training with unexpected injuries.Tim explains runnin...
Tim and Emz break down the main bits of swim gear triathletes use in the pool and explain the why behind each one. The focus is on using equipment as a short term tool for skill, position, and strength, not as a crutch that hides poor technique. If you've ever wondered whether your gear is helping you improve or just making you feel faster, this episode gives you a clear framework. Key topics In this episode, Emz and Tim talk through the most common swim aids triathletes use, including buoya...
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