The Triathlon Lab

We talk to the best Triathletes, Sports Scientists and Experts to help you in unlocking and optimising your optimal human performance. Being the best you can be hard. This Podcast will help.

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Driven To Succeed, An Ironman On The Rise

Caleb Noble is a professional triathlete working his way though the ranks of the international circuit. This episode was an unreal, Caleb is a very unassuming bloke but as we dove deeper into his story this ferocious mindset that is obsessed with improvement quickly showed its self. Do yourself a favour and listen to this episode Check out Calebs Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/calebnoble95/ We Build Strong Endurance Athletes Hybrid Training Platform - Strength, Endurance Nutrition Free...

Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 11

Dietician Approved: Nutrition 101 for triathletes

Taryn Richardson AKA Dietican Approved is an Advanced Sports Dietician who specialises in optimising the nutrition of age group triathletes and has worked alongside Triathlon Australia consulting on the nutrition of Australia's elite athlete. Nutrition can be complicated! But that doesn’t mean you need to struggle trying to figure it out yourself. Taryn takes a no-BS approach to teaching you what to eat and when to get the most out of your HEALTH and PERFORMANCE. You can’t out train a bad diet. ...

Nov 14, 2023•32 min•Ep. 10

Triathlon Nerd Out: The Art Of Coaching Age Group Athletes To Success

Coach Clayton, is an ex professional triathlete competing in both short and long course races for over 15 years. Since his retirement Clayton has transitioned into full time coaching and truly excelled. We had a real triathlon nerd out! and his passion for the sport across all levels really comes across, it was a truly enjoyable conversation. During this conversation we nerded out on a number of topics How Tough Is Kona! Ironman world champs recap/overview The challenges of coaching different st...

Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 9

Eating To Win: The Ultimate Race Day Meal Plan For Endurance Athletes

This is a special episode, I am bringing on a key member of my team, My sports dietician Samantha Staines. Sam has been crucial in the progress made in my performance this year since joining the team 6 months ago. So we thought let's take advantage of this and put everything we have mastered over the last 6 months into a podcast for you. In this episode, we dive into the importance of nutrition for athletes on race day. Join us as we explore the ultimate meal plan that can fuel your body for opt...

Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 8

The Micronutrient Masterclass: Unlocking The Potential Of Your Performance

Today I talk with Damien Fitzpatrick from @pillarperformance in an absolute masterclass on Micro Nutrition. In this conversation we speak about Damiens career as a professional rugby player and the challenges of having 3 ACL reconstructions. His transition into alternative medicine to deal with the pain and inflammation he was suffering which eventually developed into the idea for Pillar Performance. Finally we nerd out on all things micro nutrition and how it affects athletic performance, impro...

Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 7

The Complete Hydration Blueprint For Endurance Athletes

Andy Blow is the mad hydration scientist and genius behind Precision Fuel & Hydration. Not only is Andy a sport scientist but he is a former professional triathlete which makes him uniquely qualified to teach us about the art of hydration and the effects it has on performance. Precision Fuel & Hydration Website www.precisionhydration.com Precision Fuel & Hydration Instagram @precisionFandH We Build Strong Endurance Athletes Hybrid Training Platform - Strength, Endurance Nutrition Fre...

Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 6

How To Use Blue light To Optimise Your Health

Daniel Ebbett is a world leader in Blue Light research and his company block blue light is leading the way and "shinning a light" on the benefits of light therapy. This is a fascinating conversation as blue light has been presented as an evil in our life, while that couldn't be further from the truth! This podcasts breaks down the good and the bad of all things light and how the critical role light plays on both performance and recovery. Block Blue Light Website www.Blockbluelight.com Block Blue...

Oct 02, 2023•52 min•Ep. 5

Is Your Mindset The Key To Peak Performance

Jarred Brown is one a mindset coach amongst some of Australia’s premier athletes. This was an interesting conversation and while we did not agree on anything, Jarred's way of thinking did open my eyes to new concepts and frameworks to improve my performance. I had a great time talking to Jarred and i think you will all enjoy listening to his perspective. Jarred's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamesnewbury/ We Build Strong Endurance Athletes Hybrid Training Platform - Strength, Endurance ...

Sep 18, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 4

The Highs & Lows Of Being A Professional Ironman

Matt Burton is one of Australia's best triathletes and an all-around great guy. I have been fortunate enough to become friends with Matt over the last year, and he truly is one of the good guys in the sport. In this episode, we delve into the highs and lows of Matt's career as a professional Ironman, including: His transition from strength athlete to endurance athlete Discovering an autoimmune disease Strategies for working through poor performances What a perfect race looks like A typical week ...

Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 3

What Does It Take To Become An An Elite Athlete with James Newbury

James Newbury is arguably the fittest man in Australian History. 4x Crossfit Games Athlete with a career-high 5th place in 2019, multiple time IronMan. In this episode, we dive into James' progression from finding CrossFit in his early 20’s to taking on the best in the world at the CrossFit games. We break down a variety of topics What is an elite athlete The mindset of a champion your 10,000 hours of Mental and physical The importance of programming and turning up every day The lifestyle of a f...

Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 2

How To Fuel For Performance With Aidan Muir

Aidan Muir better known as @Aidan_The_Dietican is one of Australia's leading sports dieticians, a powerlifter and recently entered into the endurance world by completing a half marathon. In this podcast, we dive into the world of nutrition and its impact on athletic performance. We cover a variety of topics such as: Should you get your nutritional advice off social media? The benefits of caffeine and controlled dosages The relationship between Carbohydrates and endurance sport The Importance of ...

Aug 27, 2023•45 min•Ep. 1

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