This episode features the expertise of running shoe specialist, Mitch Lorkin. Mitch has been on the podcast before and in the last episode, gave a great overview of running shoes and shoe selection. In this episode, we really focus on what you need to understand with the technical aspects of shoe design, and what you can safely ignore. Join us as Mitch shares valuable insights on how to choose the right shoe for your needs. Mitch also highlights common mistakes people make when picking their run...
May 10, 2023•48 min
In today's episode, we have an exciting lineup of topics to discuss. From the recently concluded Boston and London marathons, to the end of the spring classics racing season, and a shocking revelation in the world of triathlon, there's plenty to keep us engaged. If you've been following the news lately, you might have already heard about the big doping scandal that has rocked the triathlon world, and we'll be diving into the details of that as well. So sit back, relax, and get ready for an actio...
May 04, 2023•46 min
Today we have a really exciting announcement: we are launching our second podcast, The Alt Route Podcast. We’re finding more and more people are turning to alternative cycling training and racing events, and we think it’s worth talking about. Therefore the podcast will be bringing you training and racing advice, event updates and analysis of the professional racing scene. This podcast is going to be hosted by our cycling coach here at TriVelo Nick Locandro. Not only is Nick a highly talented cyc...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Join us in this episode as we delve into the exciting moments that have taken place in the spring classics racing these last few weeks. After spending two incredible weeks in Belgium and France, we got to see up close what makes the pros so good, and what we can take from their training and racing tactics. These lessons apply to any triathlete or runner, and not just cyclists. And as amateur athletes there are key things you want to do that the pros do, and key things that we should be avoiding!...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this episode, we are continuing our series on preparing for an event properly and today's focus is on the marathon. There's nothing we love more than seeing our beloved sport of running, grow. And I've had more and more friends reaching out over the last couple of years who have entered a half or full marathon and are looking for guidance. And since the pandemic, it seems more people have taken up running. Today we're taking you through how to tackle the monster that is the marathon, how to t...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Kelland O'Brien at just 24 years old is already having a cycling career to remember. On the track, he is a two-time world champion, commonwealth games gold medalist, and Olympic bronze medalist. He had his first professional year on the road last year and is already showing how exciting a rider he is and will be. But he's not just an impressive young rider physically, mentally as you'll hear in this episode he is another Aussie athlete that you want to get your full support behind. The way he gi...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Jimmy Whelan is probably Australia’s best rider that doesn’t have a professional contract. After 3 years with EF education he lost his contract after a rough year of results due to some big injuries from crashes. But he doesn’t want your sympathy, he’s just dedicated to his dream of being a contracted pro rider again, and is currently living and supporting himself in Europe, training the house down to make that happen. This episode with Jimmy is inspiring and moving, as he discusses the difficul...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 34 min
When it comes to the morning of your race, how prepared do you feel? Are you ready to nail your best performance? In this episode, we reveal our ultimate race day checklist: we share our tips for preparing your body and mind for peak performance and hopefully a PB. Because when it comes to race day, it’s almost impossible not to feel overstimulated by everything around you. Races and events are high energy, and it’s important not to psych yourself out. From equipment checklists to warm-up routin...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Today's episode is about individualising and tailoring a program to YOU. "Individualised" program is one of the buzzwords in coaching and training, but we want to straightaway dispel the myth that every single person has to have an individualised and tailored program, because realistically, that's just not possible. There are things that you do need to tailor and individualised to YOU based on many factors that we discuss. What do you need to change to suit your individual needs, your individual...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Lucas Hamilton is a 27-year-old Australian cyclist who rides for UCI World Tour team Jayco Alula. He already has many impressive results to his name, including competing in all three major Grand Tours and placing 13th in the 2022 Giro. In this podcast episode, recorded just before the Tour Down Under and after the Australian Road Nationals race in January, Lucas shares his mental strategies and insights as a top athlete. The interview includes an exclusive post-race analysis of the Australian ro...
Mar 06, 2023•40 min
Looking to tackle a Half Ironman triathlon but not sure where to start? Tune in to our latest episode where we share expert advice on how to prepare properly for this grueling event. We cover everything from how to train effectively, how much time you need to dedicate to training, and what level of experience is required to take on the challenge. We also delve into the specifics of preparing for the swim, bike, and run legs, sharing example training sessions to help you build the stamina and end...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Lachlan Morton has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a pro cyclist. With a love of adventure and exploring the world by bike, he has been willing to break the traditional rules of cycling and ride his bike on his own terms. Touted as one of cyclings most interesting athletes, this conversation was always going to be awe inspiring and yet he still managed to surprise us with some of the details behind his epic feats on the bike. He was one of Australia's most "pro...
Feb 21, 2023•2 hr 6 min
Stuart McSweyn has had a remarkable career so far, specialising in the 1500m athletics event. He has had an incredibly consistent few years of racing performances, mixing it in with the world's best on the track. He currently holds the Australian record at the 1500 meters with a blistering time of 3:29. Also in the 3000 meters at 7:28, plus a 5K PB of 12:56 and a 10K PB of 27:23. Listen as Stuart responds to questions around training and racing, his Tokyo Olympics performance, and his preparatio...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Today's topic is = how to dominate your local race no matter what your ability. This is really exciting topic because a lot of racing comes down to execution and many things outside of your actual physical ability, meaning you can get a much better performance even if you're not the strongest athlete. A lot has also happened in the world of triathlon, cycling and running; one of the greatest cyclists of all time has announced his retirement, breakout performances from young Australian runners an...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min
AUDIO ISSUES: Please note we had audio issues with the first 6 minutes of this episode, specifically minutes 4-6 the audio is very choppy but then it clears up for the rest of the episode. We also had video failure for those who like to watch, the episode is still up on youtube but there is no video after the 6 minute mark. Regardless, we were so excited to have Joe Friel back on the podcast. He is one of the most renowned thinkers in the world when it comes to training for the ageing athlete, w...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Our guest today is one of the most influential people in Cycling and Triathlon training, and that’s because he was one of the original founders of the 80/20 rule, commonly referred to as Polarised Training. Even if you haven’t heard of him, basically the entire world of cycling and triathlon now train to this principle of, 80% of your training is to be easy, and only 20% hard. His name is Dr Stephen Seiler, he is a Professor of Sports Science, earning his doctoral degree from the University of T...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Welcome back to the podcast for 2023! Today's topic is training and racing for 2023, what's in and out? What are we sticking with and what are we throwing out the window or into the rubbish bin. Plus we discuss the Australian National titles, what we learnt from the pros and what we learnt as masters athletes. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Gratitude 06:45 - What Has Caught Our Attention: Australian Nationals 22:45 - Masters Category: Importance of Recon 26:50 - In: Having a Plan and a ...
Jan 18, 2023•52 min
Our guest today is an Australian cyclist who has just recently made the move from Jumbo-Visma, one of the biggest pro cycling teams in the world to Australia's Pro team BikeExchange-Jayco. He was a bit of a late bloomer to cycling however, he very quickly moved up the ranks of Australian cycling, and received his professional contract only a few years ago. This is the insight into the story of Chris Harper, who takes us behind the scenes of what it was like to first turn pro, what it means to be...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min
We've made it to the final podcast of the year. It's one of our favorites that we do each year. Today we'll be going through the best athlete performances of the year, our biggest training and racing lessons, and reviewing our favourite podcast guests! So much does happen over the course of a year so it's really exciting to think about things that work, things that you've changed in training, things that we've tried, things that we've learned, and some of the really cool moments that have happen...
Dec 19, 2022•50 min
Every December the holiday period rolls around and for every athlete the same dilemma comes up; How do you manage your training around Christmas, around New Year's or if you’re potentially going away on holidays. So, in this episode, we're going to be talking about the top seven tips you can take throughout this whole holiday period to make sure you get the most out of it and you come out the other end either maintaining your fitness or coming out stronger. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:38...
Dec 12, 2022•48 min
Our guest today, Brad Beer, is a physiotherapist known for his expertise in treating running and triathlon related injuries as a physiotherapist with over 15 years experience. He's also an exercise scientist that has worked with high level athletes and national programs. He's passionate about putting out helpful content for runners through his podcast, the Physical Performance Show, which aims at educating athletes. Brad, was a junior elite triathlete himself who has collected multiple podium an...
Dec 05, 2022•45 min
Endurance athletes love a challenge, that’s no secret and a new type of challenge that is taking the cycling world by storm is the option of gravel racing. So, today in the podcast to talk about cycling, gravel racing and more, we are joined by a guy with a few major gravel racing victories to his name already. He’s a gun cyclist, former director of both men’s and women's NRS professional racing teams, and most importantly, he’s one of our cycling specialist coaches here at Trivelo. We apologize...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Our guests today are two highly qualified individuals in sports medicine we're talking to them specifically about stress fractures in endurance athletes. Let's face it, as an athlete you hear the words stress fracture and you shudder in your boots. The words can feel like a death sentence to any athlete but Dr's. Amy Touzell and Leesa Huguenin are here to put your worries at ease. Dr Touzell is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Huguenin is a Sports Physician with a wealth of experience in elite and ...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In today’s episode we are talking about how to warm up for a race properly. You need to consider the race distance, race format, race intensity and duration for you. How do you adjust your warm up to suit the specifics of the race? Plus we talk about making a decision about racing when you’re just not quite right, especially for your A race. We also talk discuss the New York marathon and the disaster we saw unfold on the men’s side. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - Gratitude 05:44 - What ...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
After representing Australia twice over two years, and preparing for what was to hopefully be her first Olympic games, Aussie marathon runner Sarah Klein was given the shock of her life when she received a letter from ASADA banning her for 4 years… After providing a clean ‘A sample’ for testing, there was a mix-up in communication between Sarah and ASADA as she didn’t provide a B sample as well, and unknowing to her resulted in an automatic 4-year ban. What followed was years of distress, fighti...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In today's episode, discussing the epic victory drive that age groupers get after a special race, Jack Rayner beats the Australian 10K record and part 2 of Emil Zatopek’s story: The Man Who Changed Running and the man that revolutionised interval training. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Gratitude 04:57 - What Has Caught Our Attention 17:15 - A Journey No One Had Been On Before 22:20 - Breaking The Records 30:20 - Triple Gold Medals 35:00 - The Importance Of Character 39:10 - The Gift Of...
Oct 31, 2022•44 min
In today’s episode: A 23-year-old Aussie runs 47 ultra marathons in a row across Australia. We review some Kona world champ performances AND We’re really excited to bring a new segment we’re going to be doing on the podcast, telling great sporting stories, and the first is the story of Emil Zatopec, The Man Who Changed Running. With 5 Olympic medals, 18 World Records, and the innovator of interval training throughout a tumultuous period of war, this is a story worth hearing about. Timestamp: 00:...
Oct 24, 2022•57 min
Today on the podcast, we are joined for a second time by Ryan Worn. Ryan came on the podcast recently to chat about economy and efficiency and this is part 2 of that conversation. He has completed a PhD in exercise science, focusing specifically on economy, efficiency, and fatigue. In this episode we focus more on the topics of efficiency, fatigue and delaying fatigue, and then getting into the one of the major ways that you can do that, which is strength and conditioning. Ryan currently works o...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min
One of the most common questions we get is how do I actually structure my training week? I just want someone to tell me what to do and when to do it. Well this is what we’re going to talk about in today’s episode. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Gratitude 08:15 - What has caught our attention 14:15 - Bouncing back from a setback 19:25 - Structuring a training week: Key sessions 34:30 - The problem with triathletes 43:45 - Our ideal training week 49:30 - Be realistic about where you’re at...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 7 min
The IRONMAN World Championship in Kona has etched a reputation as the pinnacle of the triathlon landscape and an iconic global sporting event. And it’s been 3 years since the world champs returned to it’s home on the Big Island of Hawaii, there is a lot of excitement around it’s return, after all it is the absolute mecca of Ironman Triathlon. So while the pros prepare for the biggest race of their year, today we’re thinking about our own A Race preparation, the one big race we’ve been working to...
Oct 04, 2022•55 min
