In this engaging conversation, Matt Butler and Sam Askey-Doran discuss Sam's journey through triathlon, including his recent bike accident, race experiences, and the challenges of transitioning from swimming to triathlon. They delve into nutrition strategies, the significance of hydration, and the mental resilience required during races. Sam shares insights from his record-breaking swim at Kona and the support he receives from coaches and sponsors. The conversation wraps up with a look at Sam's ...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, Matt Butler discusses the evolution of his podcast format, transitioning from guest interviews to solo episodes focused on his journey to complete a sub 10 hour Ironman. He shares insights on his training goals, the challenges of coaching changes, and the importance of mental health in endurance sports. The episode also delves into the mathematical approach he takes in decision-making regarding coaching and training, emphasizing the need for a coach who aligns with his goals. Ma...
Feb 27, 2025•57 min•Ep. 39
In this conversation, Matt Butler and Daniel Barry discuss Daniel's experiences leading up to and following the Ironman World Championship in Kona. They explore the challenges of training, the impact of family dynamics, the pressure of performance expectations, and the importance of finding enjoyment in the sport. Daniel reflects on his training adjustments, the decision to skip the Taupo race, and the balance between competition and family life. The conversation emphasizes the need for age grou...
Feb 17, 2025•54 min•Ep. 38
In this conversation, Blake Parker shares his journey into triathlon, reflecting on his recent race experiences, training philosophy, and future aspirations. He discusses the importance of self-coaching, the balance of swim, bike, and run training, and the strategies he employs for nutrition and hydration during races. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of efficiency in training and the value of community support in the sport. We Build Strong Endurance Athletes Hybrid Training Platform - S...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 37
In this conversation, Matt Butler and Clayton Fettell discuss the evolving landscape of triathlon coaching, the impact of technology on performance, and the dynamics of age group racing. They explore the importance of personalised coaching strategies, the significance of recovery, and the necessity of being fat adapted for optimal performance. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by professional athletes and the competitive nature of the sport. We Build Strong Endurance Athletes H...
Jan 22, 2025•53 min•Ep. 36
In this episode, Matt Butler discusses his journey through mental health challenges, the impact of sponsorship issues on his podcast, and his plans for rebranding and revitalising the podcast. He emphasises the importance of curiosity and experimentation in his content creation, leading to the introduction of 'The Triathlon Lab' as the new podcast name, focusing on peak performance and community engagement. We Build Strong Endurance Athletes Hybrid Training Platform - Strength, Endurance Nutriti...
Dec 16, 2024•31 min•Ep. 35
In this conversation, Matt and Dave discuss Dave's journey to training for his first Ironman. They talk about the challenges and questions that arise during the training process and the importance of consistency. They also touch on nutrition and the need to fuel properly for training sessions. Dave shares his experience transitioning from a calorie deficit to fueling for performance and the trial and error involved in finding the right nutrition timing. They also discuss the importance of having...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 34
Chloe Hartnett discusses her sponsorship with Wheat Bix and her journey in triathlon. She shares how she got into triathlon after excelling in running and swimming as a child. Chloe talks about her training schedule, including swim squad sessions, long runs, and bike workouts. She emphasises the importance of consistency and enjoying the sport. Chloe also mentions the challenges of balancing training, racing, and recovery, and the need to listen to her body. She discusses her power output during...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 33
In this conversation, Matt and Hamish discuss Hamish's recent training and racing experiences. They talk about the challenges of training in cold weather, the durability of bikes, and the impact of injuries on performance. Hamish shares his journey through the triathlon development program and his transition to professional racing. They also discuss the importance of swimming technique and the intensity of transitions in races. In this part of the conversation, Matt and Hamish discuss the intens...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 32
This is a race debrief between Matt Butler and Guy Crawford. They discuss the build-up to the race and the main takeaways from their training. They talk about the importance of volume and the challenges of balancing training with other life commitments. They also discuss the need for regular swimming and the progress made in the bike training. They reflect on the mental aspect of training and the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome. They also discuss the challenges of p...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, Matt Butler provides a review of his personal experience participating in the Cairns Ironman. He discusses his preparation leading up to the race, his mental health struggles, and his confidence in completing the race. He shares his swim start strategy and the challenges he faced during the swim. He then talks about his bike leg, where he initially felt strong but later experienced difficulties with nutrition and dehydration. Despite these challenges, he made the decision to kee...
Jun 20, 2024•48 min•Ep. 30
Daniel Barry discusses his recent race at Port Macquarie, his training strategies, and his upcoming race at Kona. He reflects on his performance at Port Macquarie, highlighting the swim as an area for improvement. He also discusses the importance of bridging the gap on the bike and the tactics he uses to stay competitive. Daniel shares his training approach, including high-volume weeks and specific workouts. He also discusses his taper strategy and the adjustments he made after Ironman New Zeala...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 29
The conversation explores the experiences of Matt Butler, a former chef in the high-pressure world of Michelin-star restaurants, and his journey through addiction and mental health challenges. The discussion touches on the intense and competitive nature of the hospitality industry, the prevalence of drug and alcohol use among chefs, and the toll it takes on mental health. Matt shares his personal struggles with addiction and the realization that he needed to make a change. The conversation also ...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 28
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May 17, 2024•36 min•Ep. 27
In this conversation, Matt Butler interviews Pete Brown, who recently completed his first Ironman. They discuss Pete's overall experience, including his anxiety leading up to the race, his fears about the bike portion, and his surprising struggles during the run. They also touch on the importance of consistency in training and the sacrifices Pete made to balance his training with family life. Matt Butler reflects on his experience training for and completing an Ironman triathlon. He discusses th...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 26
Gus MacDonald, a competitive rower turned triathlete, discusses his journey in the sport and his goals for the future. He reflects on his transition from rowing to triathlon and the importance of structure and goal-setting in his training. Gus shares his experience racing in the age group category and his aspirations to compete in the professional field. He highlights the influence of his coaches, particularly Steve McKenna and Tim Reed, in shaping his approach to training and racing. Gus emphas...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, Matt and Claire discuss the results of Matt's pre-season testing at the Sydney Performance Lab. They talk about the importance of training in the correct heart rate zones and the common mistakes people make in their training. Matt shares his surprise at the discrepancy in his training zones and how he had been unknowingly training in zone three too much. Claire explains the goals moving forward, which include building Matt's aerobic base and focusing on heart rate training. They...
Apr 11, 2024•50 min•Ep. 25
Matt Butler shares his journey from addiction to triathlon and how the sport has transformed his life. He started as a chef and struggled with addiction and mental health issues. After hitting rock bottom, he decided to turn his life around and started his own ready-made meal business. Eventually, he sold the business and committed himself to training for an Ironman. Matt emphasizes the importance of setting audacious goals, visualizing success, and putting in the work to achieve them. He also h...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 24
In this solo podcast episode, I shares my thoughts and feedback on the PTO T100 Miami event. I emphasises that while he appreciates the PTO's efforts to improve triathlon, there is still a long way to go to achieve mainstream success. Matt discusses the need for better broadcast quality, engaging commentary, transparency in athletes' training, and the use of data to enhance the viewing experience. He also suggests improvements in the crowd atmosphere and preparation for night races. Overall, Mat...
Mar 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 23
In this conversation, Matt and Sammy discuss their experiences and lessons learned in 2024. They explore different fueling strategies, including the introduction of semi-solid food and protein. They also discuss the concept of isotonic solutions and the importance of balancing self-fueling with aid station options. Finally, they touch on their body composition goals and the importance of finding the right balance for optimal performance. We discuss body composition and its importance for enduran...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 22
Simon Cochrane, the current Ultraman world champion and world record holder, discusses his journey to Ultraman and the challenges he faced along the way. He shares how he transitioned from triathlon to Ultraman and the mindset required to compete in these extreme endurance events. Simon also talks about his training approach, nutrition plan, and the importance of mental toughness in pushing through physical limits. He reflects on his race experiences, including breaking records and surprising co...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 21
Summary The conversation covers topics such as tapering, building a foundation, balancing fun and performance, managing expectations, setting time goals, dealing with setbacks, building consistency, learning from mistakes, the importance of time, training with a purpose, and the simplicity of training. In this part of the conversation, Matt and Guy discuss setting realistic goals, the Ironman block, building a team, and training for Ironman Cairns. They also touch on the importance of volume and...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 20
A special episode with my Ironman coach Guy Crawford. Guy has been a professional athlete for 27 years and has experienced just about everything you can in this sport. A good chat with a good mate. you can find Guy at https://gkendurance.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ We Build Strong Endurance Athletes Hybrid Training Platform - Strength, Endurance Nutrition Free Athlete Consults - DM us "Performance" on instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_performance_project_/ Or hit the we...
Feb 05, 2024•58 min•Ep. 19
This conversation dives into the topics of VO2 max and lactate testing. It explores the importance of VO2 max for both performance athletes and lifestyle athletes looking for longevity. The conversation also covers the drop-off and build-up of VO2 max, the accuracy of VO2 max measurements, and factors that affect VO2 max. It provides insights into building VO2 max through different training phases and the importance of communication between coaches and athletes. Additionally, it explains the rol...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 18
Summary In this conversation, Matt Butler interviews Brenton Ford, the founder of Effortless Swimming, about his journey in the swimming space and his approach to coaching adult swimmers. They discuss the importance of starting swimming at a young age and the advantages of swimming effortlessly. Brenton shares his experience working with triathletes and the satisfaction of helping them enjoy swimming. They also delve into the challenges faced by adult swimmers and the common mistakes they make. ...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 17
Summary Caleb Noble reflects on his recent races at Challenge Canberra and Ironman WA. He discusses his race strategy, recovery process, and mental preparation for each event. Despite facing challenges and making mistakes, Caleb remains motivated and focused on improving as a professional triathlete. In this conversation, Caleb Noble discusses his experience during an Ironman race and the mental challenges he faced. He shares how he pushed through mental barriers and maintained his pace during t...
Dec 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 16
Matt Burton discusses his recovery from illness and injury, including battling gastro and COVID. He shares his experience of being called up last minute to PTO in Singapore and the challenges he faced in preparing for it. Matt also talks about his race strategy and performance, as well as his plans for future races. He reflects on the importance of family support and the impact of sponsorships on his career. Finally, he discusses his transition to a new bike sponsor and his experience at the Mel...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 15
In this solo podcast episode, Matt Butler provides a breakdown of his Ironman WA 2023 race and his failed sub 10-hour attempt. He emphasizes that his goal is to go from zero triathlon experience to becoming a professional triathlete in five years. Matt discusses his pre-race preparation, including his carb-loading strategy and the challenges he faced in getting to the race location. He shares his thoughts and emotions throughout the week leading up to the race. Matt then goes into detail about t...
Dec 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 14
Declan Irvine is a professional cyclist and CDA tester. If you are a triathlete or cyclist this is the episode for you We deep dive into life as a pro cyclist training schedules racing CDA testing (aero testing) best gains you can make to your set up for no $$$ Get in touch with Declan via instagram for CDA testing or bike questions https://www.instagram.com/notsomarginalgains/ https://not-so-marginal-gains.square.site/ We Build Strong Endurance Athletes Hybrid Training Platform - Strength, Endu...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 13
Xavi D...what can I say about this man! Xavi is not the usual style of guest we have on the podcast, and that's exactly why I invited him. His thoughts on emotions, passions, and trauma are completely opposite to how I process these things. I wanted this podcast to challenge my way of thinking. I wanted Xavi to question my beliefs and make me reflect on myself from a different perspective. And he did. This was a truly unique conversation, back and forth, and even though it's different, I think y...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 12
