What is mental toughness? We’ve all been in a training or race situation where there is a decision to make, are you going to be mentally tough and push through the pain, or are you going to give in and give up? If you’re like most people, you have probably done both. Pushed through sometimes, and given up sometimes. So what does it take to be mentally tough? Why do we want to push through the pain? Why do we want to avoid quitting on ourselves? What does it take to have the champion mindset of a...
May 11, 2020•47 min
In Part 1 you heard about the Ironman Athlete and Doctor, Mitch Anderson and his incredible career. Now comes the rollercoaster part of the story. What does it take physically to be able to ride at high speed for 12 hours straight? And then a year later attempt the 24 hour record? What does it take mentally? Knowing what you're doing to your body... In Part 2 Mitch dives deep into: The mindset needed to attempt this record The physical toll it took on his body (heart failure, kidney failure, ins...
May 06, 2020•56 min
This episode was so jaw dropping that we forgot we were conducting an interview and were left totally speechless. Shocking, inspiring, scary and super human are some of the words to describe this story. Think about this for a second, how long could you ride at 42km/hr for? 30mins? An hour? Imagine trying to ride at 42km/hr for 12 hours... Or imagine holding 37km/hr for 24 hours... These are just some of the wild feats of Dr Mitch Anderson, our special guest on today's podcast. A man with a ridic...
May 05, 2020•52 min
In today’s episode, we're talking everything running! We love running, it's a really fun topic, and if you're a triathlete or runner, we think you'll really enjoy this episode. We covered: Why do triathletes need to run fast in long distance events? How do you go about improving your running speed? How many timer per week should a triathlete run? How to run a sub 90 Half Marathon How to race so that you always run well And finally, the golden question, How Do You Improve Your Vo2 Max? Also, we'v...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr
Ironman athletes are a special breed, and Tim Van Berkel is one of the top Ironman athletes in the world! Tim started his pro career back in 2005, and has had multiple career Ironman and 70.3 wins, podiums and special results. Including a career best performance of 7th at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. We sat down and had a great chat with Tim where he opened up about: His best career performances and wins How he motivates himself compared to other athletes Why his old mindset caused p...
Apr 21, 2020•41 min
If you want to get our FREE Expert Secrets Cheatsheet of the very best tips and advice from the experts on our podcasts, all in 1 PDF, to help you train smarter and race faster, go to getfastpodcast.com In today's episode, we talk about the biggest mistakes Triathletes make when training for and competing in an Ironman or 70.3. These are by no means every mistake, the list of mistakes we see triathletes make is very long. But fixing THESE mistakes will give you the biggest return on your efforts...
Apr 14, 2020•30 min
Want to learn the best expert secrets from all our podcast guests in 1 PDF? Get our FREE podcast bonus download here: getfastpodcast.com/hayman This week we got to speak to Australian Cycling legend Mathew Hayman. Mat had an incredible career spanning 18 years, a Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, rode on 3 of the biggest pro cycling teams, holds the record for the most Paris-Roubaix finishes (16) and every cyclist knows THAT Paris-Roubaix win from 2016. As huge fans ourselves, we could've asked ...
Apr 03, 2020•39 min
It’s a crazy time right now, unprecedented is the word being thrown around a lot and it is the most appropriate word. No one knows what’s going to be happening because things are changing hour by hour. BUT, we’re here to talk about something we can control, and something we love doing, and that’s training, exercising, and improving ourselves. In this episode we're asking the question, how can you keep yourself motivated while training from home? We also answer the questions a lot of you have on ...
Mar 24, 2020•33 min
What does the Corona Virus mean for you and your training? What should you do in this unprecedented time? Should you stop training? Train less? Train more? Is it really too much to train in a group? There are a lot of questions right now, as the world faces a huge challenge in the face of a pandemic. We recorded this emergency episode as to how we are tackling the situation, what we are advising our athletes do in regards to training and what our resident expert doctors are advising in order to ...
Mar 17, 2020•29 min
Our episode with Dr Harry was so popular that we had to get him back for a Q and A. We had a lot of you send in questions after trying Dr Harry's "ketogenic" advice, and in this episode he answers the most common questions and goes into further detail about everything you need to know, including: Does eating 'keto' risk your metabolism? Can you intermittent fast too much? Is higher fat consumption bad for your heart and arteries? Is dairy okay? How do you make sure you’re getting the range of nu...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 13 min
If you're as confused as most of us about nutrition; what should I eat? When should I eat it? How much should I be eating? Then this podcast episode is for you. What an episode this was! We had special guest Dr Harrison Weisinger on this week, who not only happens to be a cycling enthusiast, but really specialises in helping both the general public and athletes with their nutrition for weight loss and performance. Diet and nutrition seem to be one of the most challenging and confusing topics for...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 32 min
To finish off 2019, in true Christmas spirit we decided to talk about the 12 biggest lessons we have taken from this year: 1. The most important first step in the training process you cannot miss 2. Why do so many TriVelo athletes do so well at Time Trials? 3. Most people's weakest training area (and what you need to do about it) 4. The one big thing Gerard struggles to get his athletes to listen to him about 5. A behind the scenes analysis into Gerard's Nationals preparation and win 6. The bigg...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Fresh off a 5 race winning streak, in this episode, we got to interview current Australian Professional Middle Distance Runner, Jordan Williamsz. It’s always great to be able to get inside the mind of a professional athlete, and this was no exception. Jordan gives us incredible insight into his career so far: What life is like as a pro right now His current training and racing schedule His plan to reach the Tokyo 2020 Olympics The athlete/coach relationship Patience with PB's (waiting 6 years fo...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Summer means more races in the Australian Triathlon Calendar. And your season can either be a big pass or fail depending on whether you get your training and racing schedule right. So even if your big 'A Race' isn't coming up in the next few months, it's important to plan how you can use all the available sprints, olympic or even 70.3 races to your advantage. In this episode we talk about everything you need to know in order to train and race to the best of your ability over a sustained period: ...
Nov 13, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we interview recent Masters ITT National Champion, and TriVelo athlete, Joe Spano. Joe's story of persistence, perseverance and self belief over a 3 year journey to winning a National medal is quite remarkable. How did he do it? He came from a long way back to become the fastest time trialler in the country for his age, what were the programming secrets? What did Joe change to become an even stronger rider? What did he have to do to wipe over a minute off his time? What was the s...
Nov 06, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The Time Trial is an entirely different sport to standard road racing. And perfecting the art of Time Trialling takes something different. In this episode we break down how to execute your perfect time trial. From what training you should be doing and when, to your pre time trial taper, and most importantly what you need to be doing from the moment you wake up until you get to the start line on race day. And THEN we need to talk about executing the Time Trial at a level above your competitors. T...
Oct 01, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode we delve into the TriVelo Spring Classics Tour, why we go back every year, what it involves, how it works and most importantly, why the Spring Classics are just so darn special. The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Ironman Champion and 4 x Nationals Masters Cycling Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. See omnyst...
Oct 30, 2018•36 min
In this episode we delve deep into sports psychology.. how much does the mind really impact our performance? The answer.. a LOT. We've seen countless examples of the best athletes in the world crumbling under pressure, and we've seen just as many athletes shine when the entire spotlight was on them.. so what's the difference? You'll find a lot of somewhat unbelievable anecdotes inside.. The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, T...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 7 min
We had the privilege of hearing the epic story of how local Tassie boy Tim Jamieson made it to the pro's in Europe in the 80s, and how the rest of his journey unfolded from there.. Some of his highlights include: - How he made it onto a pro team as an 18 yr old with no bike and no contacts in Europe - The inside story of what life on a pro team was really like - The highs and lows of his career - Why he got to that level but then why he left the sport for a decade And more importantly, he gave u...
Aug 09, 2018•1 hr 19 min
This was a jam packed episode where, in conjunction with one of the best stages of the Tour de France occurring through the epic cobbles of Roubaix, we talk all things racing, and how to use all that work you've been putting into training to get a result in a race. --> We review one of our favourite stages so far and all the action that happened --> How to cope mentally with an injury (devastated for Richie Porte) --> Where to position yourself in a race/bunch --> Racing to your stre...
Jul 16, 2018•59 min
In this episode we're very excited the greatest race in the world, Le Tour de France has begun! So we discuss our thoughts so far and predictions for the rest of the race. And we talk all things testing, why it's a mandatory part of TriVelo Coaching, why Gerard is so obsessed with it, and how it can really help you achieve your goal. The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always ...
Jul 09, 2018•58 min
We interview Ex-Olympic athlete and now gun masters rider Julian Paynter on what it takes to make it to the olympics, mentally and physically. We cover training, race preparation, handling the pressure in the big races, and what it was really like in the infamous athletes village. The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Ironman Champion and 4 x Nat...
Jul 06, 2018•47 min
In this episode we delve into the new world of technology and data on the bike, exploring what's important and what to ignore. AND Gerard explains how he got so obsessed with data in the first place, thanks to Australia's very own Tour de France winner Cadel Evans. The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Ironman Champion and 4 x Nationals Masters C...
Jul 02, 2018•51 min
The very first episode of The TriVelo Coaching Podcast! Today we wanted to start big and dive deep into what does it actually take to improve on the bike (or on any training program). No matter what level you're at, there are a mix of factors that will determine whether you can and will become a stronger rider. The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australi...
Jun 19, 2018•45 min
