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Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

Taren Gesellmymottiv.com
The Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast is the place to go if you're an age group triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimrunner, or any other type of endurance athlete. Every Friday on the Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast you'll hear fun, engaging and informative endurance-related conversations led by Taren, proving that ordinary people CAN accomplish extraordinary things. For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and beginner's guides go to https://mymottiv.com/
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Episodes

How to Build Endurance & Get Faster Running

In part-two of our two-podcast conversation between Taren and co-host Jamie, we continue to talk more about running. Now that we know how to get started, what are the next steps? How do you build endurance and get faster once you've actually started running? We discuss different strategies and provide useful tips and guidance on how to do it.

Oct 18, 20221 hr 7 min

Learn To Run From Scratch

We talk about the basics of learning to run on the podcast this week, featuring Taren and new co-host Jamie Dellimore. We talk about which gear you need and don't need, beginner technique, heart rate, preventing injuries, and more! SPONSOR: http://athleticgreens.com/taren

Oct 14, 202255 min

Time Saving Triathlon Training Tips

Zwift Academy athlete Karrie Stewart is one of the busiest people you could meet in triathlon. Not only is she a successful Zwift Academy triathlon athlete, she owns and runs a tavern/bottle shop/coffee shop in Seattle, Washington. Somehow she manages to fit it all in and do well at everything, so on the podcast we bring you Karrie's top time saving triathlon training (and life!) tips for busy people. SPONSOR LINKS: athleticgreens.com/taren zwift.com...

Oct 07, 202257 min

Endurance Exercise During and After Pregnancy with Pro Triathlete Katie Zaferes

Katie Zaferes is a decorated Olympic medalist, and one of the USA's top female professional triathletes. She recently had a baby, and on this week's podcast, she talks about how she handled training during pregnancy, and what it's like to start from scratch to regain her fitness, as she works towards the next Olympic cycle.

Sep 30, 20221 hr 1 min

How to Get Over Swimming Fears with Cat Heimburger

Like so many aspiring amateur triathletes, Cat Heimburger had a fear of the water and could not swim. But she wanted to do a triathlon so she set her mind to learning -- and now, just a few months later, she's about to do her first IRONMAN 70.3 race, feeling incredibly confident in the water. On this week's podcast, NTK (No Triathlon Kim) interviews Cat and Taren to find out what methods Cat used to learn to swim, and what tips Coach Taren has for athletes who are not confident in the water but ...

Sep 19, 20221 hr 6 min

Endurance Athletes Need To Eat with Rachel Rutherford

Rachel Rutherford (aka @pocketrocketrach online) is a three-time IRONMAN competitor, including having competed at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona. She has had to put training aside while she recovers from disordered eating which lead to RED-S syndrome (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) that hit a peak during her triathlon training, thanks to too much exercise and not nearly enough fuel (or the right kinds of fuel). She's been sharing her journey openly online, and wants athletes to und...

Sep 17, 202257 min

Everything Beginner Runners Need To Know About Heart Rate Running

Taren and NTK are back, this week talking about running using Heart Rate. HR running is one of the best ways to get faster at running, but there's a lot of confusion surrounding it. On the podcast this week, we talk about everything beginner runners need to know about running using heart rate including: how to figure out your personal zones how to track your HR (which devices are best) what to do if you can't seem to keep your heart rate down what you can expect if you dedicate yourself to HR ru...

Sep 09, 202256 min

3 Steps to Get Over Open Water Swimming Panic

In this podcast, Taren discusses how to not panic in when open water swimming. Beginner triathletes and anyone learning to swim as an adult will often get scared in open water, here's the three steps you need to take to not freak out when swimming. LINK TO DRILL SEQUENCE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UqcLod39Qc&t=3s Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com SPONSOR: https://UCAN.CO/TAREN...

Aug 01, 202213 min

3 Key Workouts for a Successful Trail Running Plan

In this podcast, Taren explains the three key workouts runners need to do when constructing and trail running plan or program for a 50k, 50 mile, ultramathon, 100k, or 100 mile, or any trail running race training plan. (You can also view this podcast episode on Facebook at https://youtu.be/u5okipul3K8 ) Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com SPONSOR: Ucan.co/taren...

Jul 28, 202212 min

8 Triathlon Tips From a Successful Beginner Triathlete

Joanne Courtney is a world champion and Olympian curler who just retired and has decided to become a beginner triathlete. She just completed the sprint distance PTO Canadian Open in a time of 1:14 which is a fantastic performance for someone competing in their first triathlon. Joanne couldn't swim several months ago, didn't own a bike, but ran a few half marathons in her life, now it's time to step up to the half-Ironman triathlon distance. Joanne Courtney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Jul 26, 202212 min

Feel Like Your Race Times Could be Faster? Here's Why They Aren't

Taren talks about the MōTTIV Method of Training which focuses on giving athletes triathlon training plans, run training plans, and other endurance race training plans that always allow the athlete to adapt to workouts as opposed to traditional training methods that overtrain athletes. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com AG1: https://athleticgreens.com/taren...

Jul 15, 202213 min

Our Triathlon Journey with Lauren, Kevin, and the Return of NTK!

Kevin and Lauren run the @OurTriathlonJourney Instagram page. They went from beginner triathletes to runners and remain passionate endurance athletes who want to spread fun and positivity in the world. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtriathlonjourney/ Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com

Jul 09, 202254 min

Triathlete Gillian Roberts' Battle With Cancer & Recovery

Triathlete Gillian Roberts, best known as @tri_gill on Instagram, has now battled cancer three times and maintains one of the most positive outlooks on recovery of anyone I've ever met. In this podcast Taren talks to Gill about how to keep motivation high during extremely difficult times. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com Gill's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tri_gill/...

Jun 28, 202249 min

Triathlon Mom MōTTIVation with Ashley Hankamp

Ashley Hankamp, best known as Tri_Mom_of_4 on Instagram, is a mother of four kids, a teacher, and manages to fit in being a triathlete and accomplish her fitness goals despite being such a busy parent. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com Find Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tri_mom_of4/

Jun 28, 202240 min

Milo James is Runderestimated and Spreading Positivity

Milo James is best known in the running world as @Runderestimated on Instagram. He has dreams of qualifying for the Boston Marathon and believes in spreading positivity and representation in the running community. Check out Milo here: https://www.instagram.com/runderestimated/ Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com

Jun 25, 202241 min

Triathlon Training MōTTIVation for Overweight Beginners with Jonathan Perez

Triathlete Jonathan Perez is a MōTTIV MōVER who lives in Puerto Rico, and despite struggling with weight loss and weight gain his entire life, he grew from a beginner triathlete into a passionate endurance athlete who inspires thousands. Tune in for this podcast with Jonathan. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com

Jun 21, 202237 min

A New Direction for Me, MōTTIV, and The Endurance World

Over the last few years Taren has struggled with what the future of endurance sports will bring him. We're really proud to announce that we plan to launch the MōTTIV MōVERS who are brand ambassadors that we'll partner with to create motivating content to triathletes, runners, and all endurance athletes who need diverse role models. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com MōVERS: - https://www.instagram.com/tri_mom_of4/ https://www.instagram.com/run...

Jun 19, 202217 min

Pros & Cons of Dopamine in Endurance Athletes

In this podcast, Taren discusses the book The Molecule of More and how it relates to motivation for triathletes, runners, cyclists, and all endurance athletes. Dopamine plays a large role in motivating athletes but it can also highjack your brain and drive you to make bad decisions. Try our endurance training app: https://mymottiv.com The Molecule of More book: https://amzn.to/3OkLjEb

Jun 16, 202214 min

10K to Half Marathon Training Plan

In this podcast, Taren provides a 10k to half marathon training plan for runners who are considering doing a 10 kilometre running race or a half marathon. Taren discusses the differences in training programs for 10k vs half marathons. Try our MōTTIV app: https://mymottiv.com

Jun 03, 202211 min

From Olympic Curler to Amateur Triathlete with Joanne Courtney

Joanne Courtney has an impressive sporting resume, ranking among the top curlers in the world. She's won a World Championship and competed at the Olympics for Canada. Now that she's retiring from curling at age 32, she's taking up triathlon -- and she's starting where many amateurs do: blowing bubbles in the pool as she learns to swim as an adult, riding a bike for the first time since she was a kid, and trying to understand the nuances of pacing while running! We talk about transitioning from e...

May 18, 202257 min

7 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Endurance Athlete

If you're just starting in endurance sports, today's video is for you. These are the top 7 things you need to consider as you're beginning your journey, that will help you closer to your goals (and enjoy the process as much as possible!) Nutrition Calculator: https://mymottiv.com/nutrition-calculator-for-running-cycling-swimming-and-triathlon/ Triathlon Nutrition Foundations: https://mymottiv.com/books/ Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com...

May 12, 202212 min

Our Line In The Sand

If you've ever said, "I don't think I can do that" about endurance sports -- this podcast is for you. Today we're talking about who we're gearing our training towards. Does that include you? We bet it does! Check it out. Get a personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com NUTRITION CALCULATOR: https://mymottiv.com/nutrition-calculator-for-running-cycling-swimming-and-triathlon/...

May 10, 202212 min

PACE vs HEART RATE vs POWER vs RPE

In this podcast, Taren talks about running pace vs heart rate training vs cycling power and power meters vs rate of perceived exertion. When should runners, triathletes, cyclists and all endurance athletes use one or the other. Our training app: https://mymottiv.com

May 07, 202215 min

3 Step System for Endurance Athletes to Dial in Recovery

In this podcast, Taren talks about HRV heart rate variability training, monitoring recovery through watching out for sore muscles or DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), and low motivation levels while training for running, triathlon, duathlon, cycling, or swimrun races. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com STUDIES: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29809080/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3435910/ HRV TRAINING CALCULATOR: https://m...

May 02, 202212 min

Endurance Training and Racing Nutrition Strategy (2022 Updated)

The so-called fourth discipline in endurance sports is nutrition -- and it's often overlooked by athletes in their preparation and planning for races. We give you the exact formula you need to calculate your nutrition needs for training and racing triathlons, marathons, cycling races, and long swim events. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com BOB SEEBOHAR: https://www.enrgperformance.com/ TRIATHLON NUTRITION FOUNDATIONS: https://mymottiv.com/boo...

Apr 28, 202222 min

PREDICTION: Will PTO take over Ironman Triathlon (with inside info)?

Today we dive deeper into what PTO is bringing to the triathlon industry, specifically how they're making their races more appealing to the top professionals in the industry. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com

Apr 26, 202214 min

Triathlon Wetsuits Explained for Beginners

The idea of a wetsuit can be an overwhelming prospect for a new triathlete. On the podcast, we explain what to look for in a wetsuit, how you can get something affordable but great quality, and the first steps you need to take before you use your wetsuit in a race! Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com ROKA LINK: roka.com/taren

Apr 22, 202212 min

Hard Intervals versus Smart Intervals

There's a difference between just training hard, and training hard but smart. On the podcast today, we explain the difference between strictly hard training, and how you can modify YOUR intervals to be so much smarter. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com LINK: athleticgreens.com/taren

Apr 19, 202214 min

Has IRONMAN Finally Gone Too Far?

With top professional triatletes Jan Frodeno and Sam Long bowing out of the IRONMAN World Championships (Jan skipping St. George, and Sam skipping Kona), the question is: has IRONMAN gone too far in their quest to make money, that they've forgotten about the people who made the sport what it is? Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com

Apr 15, 202212 min

Most Athletes Get This Wrong: Sleep Tips

There's a VERY good chance you're not sleeping enough, and it's definitely impacting your performance and training. On the podcast we show you how much you need to sleep and how you can figure out if you're sleeping enough to benefit your body! Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com STUDIES: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257298429_Sleep_Recovery_and_Athletic_Performance_A_Brief_Review_and_Recommendations https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...

Apr 12, 202210 min
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