On this week's episode of the MOTTIV podcast, Taren and Sport Scientist Nick Jankovskis dive into the concept of 80-20 training. What exactly IS 80-20 training, and is it the be-all and end-all to training for endurance sports? Or is there a more nuanced method that will get better results? We answer all of the questions you probably have! To get more from Nick, follow him at @njsportscience. To train for free on the only training app in the world designed and developed for amateur endurance ath...
Jan 16, 2025•34 min
On this episode of the MOTTIV podcast, Taren and Sport Scientist Nick Jankovskis discuss hybrid training and so-called hybrid athletes. Can you really be a body builder and at the same time, be a high-level endurance athlete? We take a deep dive into what the science tells us about what the human body is actually capable of... and whether influencer "hybrid athletes" are telling the truth about what they're doing. To hear more from Nick, follow him at @njsportscience To get free training on the ...
Jan 16, 2025•37 min
In this episode of the MOTTIV podcast, Taren and MOTTIV resident Sport Scientist Nick Jankovskis discuss the battle between low carb and high carb in endurance sports. Should amateur athletes be eating low carb or high carb? Why are high level coaches now saying everyone should be eating tons of carbs, when the message used to be no carbs at all? We answer these questions and more. For more from Nick, follow him at @njsportscience To train for free on the only training app in the world designed ...
Jan 16, 2025•45 min
After a few months off, Taren and NTK are back to talk about where they've been the past few months and why they vanished. Taren gets into details about why he's no longer Triathlon Taren, what parts of the industry led him to move away from his public presence... and some exciting things coming in the very near future! LINKS FROM THE PODCAST MOTTIV Training Show (longform) MOTTIV Show Clips (clips from the longform show) MOTTIV Training Shorts (short tips & tricks) And to train for free, gi...
Nov 19, 2024•51 min
We're back from a short podcasting break with an exciting update on what's new with MOTTIV and what we've been up to lately! For a free training plan, visit https://mymottiv.com
Mar 11, 2024•44 min
Taren and NTK are back for 2024! We talk about the best time of day to train for fat loss, what to expect after a 70.3 race, how to move from run-walk to run-run, how to stack workouts when you're short on time, and some cool MOTTIV business updates! To submit your question to the podcast, visit mymottiv.com/ask and you'll get yours answered on a future podcast!
Jan 12, 2024•35 min
It's the final podcast of 2023 before we take a short break for the holidays. On the podcast, we talk about the biggest MOTTIV win of 2023, we talk about how to handle training during the holidays. And we talk about the new format for our question and answer segment on the podcast! To ask a question for the podcast, head to mymottiv.com/ask . To get a free training plan, visit mymottiv.com .
Dec 15, 2023•36 min
On the podcast this week, we talk about Taren's surprise training progress. Some new training research that shows a level of too much training to be healthy. And we answer questions from our listeners, including a great question about tracking heart rate in the pool. To submit your own listener question to be answered on the podcast, go to mymottiv.com/ask For free training for triathlons or endurance sports, visit the MOTTIV app !...
Dec 08, 2023•37 min
On the podcast this week, we talk about Taren's old pain cave, the 7 most important things in training, 50m vs 25m swimming, and a brand new way to submit your Q&A questions for the podcast! For a free training plan go to mymottiv.com . To submit a question for future podcasts, go to mymottiv.com/ask
Dec 01, 2023•39 min
On the podcast this week, we talk about a new app feature, answer a question about salt rate testing, and whether sleep patterns can be fixed. To get a free training plan, sign up at mymottiv.com!
Nov 24, 2023•38 min
On the podcast this week, Taren talks about the business side of MOTTIV and the steps being taken to continue to grow the app (and how you can help!) We also talk about working your way out of the off-season. And some great Q&A questions about cadence, split runs, "floaty pants" in the pool, and travelling before and after a big race. If you want to try the MOTTIV app for free, visit mymottiv.com and sign up!
Nov 17, 2023•34 min
This week on the podcast, we talk about setting PRs into your 60s (one of our MOTTIV athletes just did it at IM Florida!) How to race 5-8% faster, based on a brand new study. And, a reminder that MOTTIV gear is 30% off in the store in our pre-Black Friday sale that ends Friday, November 10th at midnight Pacific Time. To try the MOTTIV app for free, visit mymottiv.com and sign up now!
Nov 09, 2023•32 min
This week on the podcast, we briefly discuss that there's been another doping allegation in triathlon. We talk about an upper body run technique study with some promising results. We discuss a potential new MOTTIV app feature... and as always, we have our ever-popular Q&A segment, answering listener questions. To try out the MOTTIV app with a free training plan, sign up at mymyottiv.com !
Nov 03, 2023•38 min
On the podcast this week, we give a sneak peak into the MOTTIV app's upcoming bodyweight strength training workouts. We share details of one MOTTIV athlete who has qualified for the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. And, we get into the great debate over sodium for endurance athletes. To get a free training plan for any race you want, visit mymottiv.com and sign up!
Oct 27, 2023•37 min
On the podcast this week, we discuss Lucy Charles-Barclay's IRONMAN World Championship win from the weekend as well as our impressions of the first women's only Kona race. We discuss a study on strength training, and we answer your pressing nutrition questions in a Q&A session with Sports Dietician Taryn Richardson. To try the MOTTIV training app for free (get a free training plan!), go to mymottiv.com and sign up today!
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr
This week on the podcast, we talk about the fastest MOTTIV athlete half marathon ever done! Taren went Strava KOM hunting (we'll tell you how it went)... and where to start when you're starting over. To get a free training plan for any race you want, visit mymottiv.com .
Oct 13, 2023•36 min
On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how to do the offseason right. Taren says he may never run again. Thoughts on “Hybrid" athletes and more! Try the MOTTIV app for free: mymottiv.com
Sep 29, 2023•42 min
On the podcast this week: NTK Made a Bike Mistake. How to Train to Avoid DNF’ing. How Much Time is Needed Between Ironmans. To try the MOTTIV training app for free, visit mymottiv.com and sign up!
Sep 15, 2023•44 min
All time hardest workout. Poop Transplants for Speed? When should you train in Zone 1 vs Zone 2? All of that and more on this week's podcast. To train for free on the MOTTIV training app, sign up at mymottiv.com !
Sep 08, 2023•36 min
We touch on a controversy presently going on in the world of professional triathlon, the upgraded speed in the MOTTIV app, and in the Q&A section we talk about something plaguing a lot of athletes right now: how to handle training in the heat! To get a totally free training plan visit mymottiv.com !
Sep 01, 2023•41 min
This week on the podcast, we discuss Taren's first "race" in three and a half years. We dive into a study about endurance athletes and mental health issues. And we have a solid Q&A section, including how to modify training when you work a job where you're on your feet OR a job with crazy hours... and more! To get your question answered on the app, find @triathlontaren on Instagram, send a DM that starts with the line "Question For The Podcast". To get a free training plan, visit mymottiv.com...
Aug 25, 2023•49 min
It's a solo-Taren show this week, as NTK is on a mini-vacation. On the podcast Taren talks about how he thinks triathlon can be fixed, whether beet root juice works, and which distance of triathlon you should do next. To try our endurance training app for free: mymottiv.com !
Aug 18, 2023•38 min
Great info on where the fastest triathletes come from, the running "Pose" technique, bike tire sizes, and more! To get a training plan for free, visit mymottiv.com !
Aug 11, 2023•43 min
On the podcast this week, we talk about time efficient endurance training plans, the controversy around carbohydrates (carbs), and why Garmin's fitness recommendations are straight-up silly. To get a free training plan, visit mymottiv.com and sign up!
Aug 04, 2023•42 min
On this week's podcast, Taren got put in his place on the bike. WE answer the question, is Ironman getting lame? And, how to open water swim safely. To train for free, visit mymottiv.com !
Jul 28, 2023•43 min
This week on the podcast, even Taren needs a reminder of the basics (specifically, rest!!) Creatine for Endurance Athletes. Painkillers While Training? For a free training plan, head over to mymottiv.com and sign up.
Jul 21, 2023•39 min
On this week's podcast, we discuss how the media release announcing the IRONMAN CEO's retirement is fishy and what it means for the sport... we also talk about how much heavy weight lifting will impact endurance performance. And more! To start training for free, visit mymottiv.com and sign up for a free training plan using our app! And visit store.mymottiv.com to purchase awesome gear at a great price.
Jul 14, 2023•40 min
NTK's new exercise protocol is ridonkulous. What Taren would do differently in his race career if he could start over. To start training for free, visit mymottiv.com and sign up for a free training plan using our app! And visit store.mymottiv.com to purchase awesome gear at a great price.
Jul 07, 2023•44 min
No Triathlon Kim (NTK) is back from vacation and joins Taren again on the podcast. This week: MOTTIV Gear is Now Available! Loneliness is as bad as Smoking? How Often Should You Performance Test? To try out the MOTTIV training app and get free training, visit mymottiv.com ! SPONSORS BambuWerx (Code: MOTTIV20)
Jun 23, 2023•46 min
Taren is flying solo on the podcast this week. He discusses that his running career might be over, due to an injury. He also answers questions about Brain Pain Training and Disc Wheel vs No Disc Wheel. To try out the MOTTIV training app and get free training, visit mymottiv.com !
Jun 16, 2023•40 min
