The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

Do you ever wonder why you're doing a certain workout, not just how? This week Coach Ben Sommerville joins the podcast to break down some of the most effective swim workouts to help you train smarter, not just harder. We are tackling swim sessions: Broken 200s, Broken 1500s, Broken Ladders, Threshold 150s, Sprint 50s and more! Coach Ben explains the purpose behind each workout, what systems of the body they target, and how to execute them for maximum benefit. Whether you're aiming to finish the workout or are hunting for the elusive "narwhal," understanding the why behind your TriDot workout might be the edge you've been missing.

You’ve done the training. You’ve logged the miles. Now it’s finally race time! But not all races (or race weekends) are created equal. In this episode, we’re joined by Andre Lapar from Clash Endurance to break down how to make the most of your entire race weekend experience. Andre shares practical insights on how athletes can elevate their weekend, common mistakes racers make (and how to avoid them), and smart strategies for race morning. Most importantly, he dives into how to truly enjoy and maximize the race itself. From pre-race planning to post-race celebrations, we’ve got it all covered to help you get the most out of your next race weekend, whether it’s a full-on racecation or a one-day showdown.

Wind: A Triathlete's nemesis...until today, we are breaking down the best ways to train and maximize your workouts when the winds are blowing. Coaches Ryan Tibball and Brady Hoover join Andrew this week to break down how the wind affects your training across all three sports. From gaining confidence handling your bike to adjusting your bike set up to handle wild winds. How do you dress for the wind? Do you need to change your fueling? We'll cover it all. This episode is packed with mental and tangible tips so by the end of this episode, you'll breeze (yep, went there) through your next workouts!

Do you ever wonder why you're doing a certain workout, not just how? This week Coach Elizabeth James joins the podcast to break down some of the most effective bike workouts to help you train smarter, not just harder. We are tackling the doozie bike workouts: Big Gear, Threshold Intervals, Threshold and Hold, Step Ups, Over Unders, and more! Coach Elizabeth explains the purpose behind each workout, what systems of the body they target, and how to execute them for maximum benefit. Whether you're aiming to finish the workout or are hunting for the elusive "unicorn," understanding the why behind your TriDot workout might be the edge you've been missing.

Join members of the podcast production team as they reflect on some of their favorite TriDot Podcast episodes from the past year. Revisit the year's top coaching tips, highlights from key episodes, and special moments with guests of the show. Whether you're a first-time listener or long-time subscriber, there's a piece of advice in here for you! Find out which episodes the podcast team says deserve a second listen!