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Inside The Big Ring: The Podcast for Endurance Athletes

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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://short...

Jul 01, 202556 min

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...

Jun 17, 20251 hr 27 min

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.madi...

Jun 10, 202552 min

#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

Jun 04, 202544 min

#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

May 06, 20251 hr 7 min

#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...

Apr 24, 202527 min

#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

Apr 10, 202545 min

#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...

Mar 21, 202535 min

#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!...

Feb 25, 202541 min

#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*R0NMLjE3MzYzNjQ5NDIuQ2owS0NRaUE0Zmk3QmhD...

Feb 06, 202550 min

#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!...

Jan 21, 202535 min

#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.yout...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 1 min

#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 ...

Dec 06, 202448 min

#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

Nov 19, 20241 hr 3 min

#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

Oct 29, 202449 min

#170: What kind of athlete are you?

Are you looking to break out of a pleatau? are you doing the same fall training as you've always done? Maybe you are doing too little, taking too much time off Maybe you need to spend more time address your weakness. Do you know your strength and weaknesses? This podcast takes you through it. ---- If you are looking for a coach, find more information here! www.insidethebigring.org...

Oct 01, 202429 min

#168 Training Talk, IRONMAN AG Win and Kona Qualifier

In this podcast we talk about 2 athletes, MIchael and Leah and how they trained to earn their big races at IM Lake Placid and IM Wisconsin. Michael had his career best IM Race, running a 3:11 Marathon and Leah raced her first IM and came away with a 4th place and Kona Slot! Both trained very different and we dive into their training. Find more information about Coach Steve at www.insidethebigring.org www.MadisonMultisport.com...

Sep 10, 20241 hr 1 min

#167: All Things IRONMAN Wisconsin!

Today Coach Liz Waterstraat and myself talk all thing IRONMAN Wisconsin! We cover the course, the colder temps, DOs and DONTs on each of the 3 legs of the race. You can find Coach Liz at Multisport Mastery https://multisportmastery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msmjhccoaching/ You can find more podcasts and info about Coach Steve at www.insidethebigring.org and www.madisonmultisport.com...

Sep 03, 202453 min

#166: Overall Wins, Podiums, 70.3 and IM Key Workouts, QnA

This podcast is actions packed :) 1) We are with question and answer on a variety of topics! 2) 3 key sessions for Swim, Bike, and Run! 3) We talk about 2 athlete's training where they won overall races and podiums! If you have any questions you want to submit, consultations, or coaching. Visit www.insidethebigring.org

Jul 25, 202447 min

#165. Sports Nutrition w/ Kyla Channell

This was a great podcast with one of the best sports dieticans ive met and worked with. Kyla thrives on the performance of endurance athletes and her results with athletes speak for themself Learn more about Kyla Here! Nutritional Revolution Instagram Nutritional Revolution Podcast ------------- KYLA CHANNELL FOUNDER, MS Nutrition & Human Performance BOOK 1:1 COACHING PACKAGE BOOK PREMIUM PACKAGE Credentials MS Nutrition & Human Performance BS Clinical Nutrition UC Davis Owner and Founde...

Jun 07, 20241 hr 26 min

#164. High Performance and Mental Health w/ Kristen Radtke

Learn more about Kristen here! Clear Path Counseling and Wellness: https://www.clearpathmadison.com/ Mental Edge Racing: https://www.mentaledgeracing.com/ Kristen Radtke is a Licensed Professional Counselor, High Performance Coach, and competitive triathlete dedicated to holistic, body-centered psychotherapy and high performance for sport, work, and life. Kristen owns and directs two practices in Madison, Wisconsin: Clear Path Counseling and Wellness and Mental Edge Racing. In both practices, sh...

May 31, 20241 hr 14 min

#163. Building the Engine: St George and Panama City 70.3 Podiums

In this podcast, we talk about 3 of my athletes and the training they did that went into their podium performances! steven.brandes@outlook.com (Scroll to the bottom to submit questions!) https://insidethebigring.org/podcast https://www.instagram.com/insidethebigring/

May 23, 202450 min

#162. Winning IRONMAN California and Creating Experiences w/ Kristen Yax

The amazing Kristen Yax joins us and talks through alot of wonderful topics! 1) Zwift Tri Academy Team 2) Switching Coaches to Mirinda "Rinnny" Carfrae 3) Changes in Training 4) Winning IRONMAN California and 70.3 Oregon 5) How to continue when you've accomplished so much

Apr 28, 202453 min

#160: Getting Faster as you Age, Running Faster, Zwift Racing!

Deep dive into coaching topics! 1) Coming off of a big running injury, what did we change to allow this athlete to run 2 personal bests in the 5k and training! 2) As we age, how should we adjust training to accompany this? In this topic, we had a hard conversation on how we train, turning one's idtenity around, and what are metrics we use to gauge progress. 3) Is Zwift Racing helpful for triathletes? If so, how do you structure it into the training program? If you have anymore questions, reach o...

Mar 26, 202433 min

#159 IRONMAN/t100 Series, Gwen and Olympics, Coaching Talk w/ Coach Liz Waterstraat

This was a fun conversation with legendary guest Coach Liz comes back on the podcast for the 3rd time to talk all things triathlon racing and coaching. 1)How do you develop someone to push harder 2) Thoughts on the IRONMAN and t100 series 3) Olympics 4) Will Gwen make the Olympic Team 5) What is needed to race well 6) What do athletes get wrong about coaching 7) What do coaches get wrong about coaching https://www.instagram.com/liz.waterstraat/?hl=en https://multisportmastery.com/ Great conversa...

Mar 04, 202459 min

#157: FTP Training and Importance for Triathletes

In this episode we talk on FTP training and how to direct your training after an FTP Test. Understanding what is your FTP Why is developing FTP so important for Triathletes How long should you be able to hold it Is FTP a number or a range Different training models to train it How to use FTP to determine 70.3 power

Feb 01, 202424 min
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