Best Iron Index Podcasts (2025)

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Troubleshooting 7 Common Race-Day Bike Problems 1:03:33

1d ago1:03:33

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Since the bike leg is the longest part of a triathlon, plenty can go wrong while out on course. Coach Kurt Madden brings his coaching and racing experience to the podcast to help us troubleshoot the seven most common issues athletes may face during the bike portion of the race. From mechanical and tech failures to nutrition and the saddle discomfor…

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433. Fatigue? Low resilience? Anxiety? Thyroid issues? Fix iron first, says Dr Libby 1:11:05

4d ago1:11:05

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Fatigue? Low Resilience when you know deep down you’ve usually ‘got this’? Anxiety? Thyroid problems? (especially conversion issues) On this week’s show, I invite back to the show, one of Australasia’s leading nutritional Biochemists and 13 x best-selling authors, Dr Libby Weaver to discuss IRON and it is SUCH a helpful literacy-building conversati…

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Troubleshooting 7 Common Race-Day Swim Problems 1:02:07

10d ago1:02:07

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Even though the swim is the shortest part of a triathlon, plenty can go wrong as you make your way through the water. Coach Joanna Nami brings her coaching and racing experience to the podcast to help us troubleshoot the seven most common issues athletes may face during the swim portion of the race. From goggle and wetsuit issues to anxiety and the…

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432. Adam Scott Kunz - The human struggle between freedom and security and how to think critically. 1:18:54

11d ago1:18:54

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Cult thinking. Groupthink. Black and white thinking. “Loud, vocal thinkers’ and how extreme sound bites dominate the modern media landscape thanks to algorithms, painting a ‘majority picture’ when most people are not living out those extremes in day-to-day lives. It’s quite a time to be alive, and also a time when it’s very easy to let the fear of …

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Running Strong On Tired Legs 1:02:41

17d ago1:02:41

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Running on tired legs is a big time reality of triathlon training and racing. Triathlon Legend Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae and running Coach Bobby McGee join the podcast to share all their wisdom for running strong while fatigued. Our Coaches will offer cues for holding proper run form even while tired and will provide tangible tips for strengthening y…

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431. Dr Leah Hechtman: Exploring the nuances and boundless capacity of the female, over a lifetime. 1:02:30

18d ago1:02:30

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Can one podcast hour cover how eating carbs before bed likely puts you in progesterone deficiency and explain the many reasons that play into a female “turning out to be them/do what they do” in life? Yep. @drleahhectman and I start with ‘what happens from the moment you have the extra X chromosome and are defined as female, and go where the explor…

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Chill Out: Cold Water Immersion for Triathletes 59:10

24d ago59:10

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Ice baths, cryotherapy, cold showers (and more) are the new "it" thing for recovery. But does sports science actually support cold water as a positive body stimulus? Physical Therapist Dr. B.J. Leeper and Triathlon Coach Ken Presutti plunge into the podcast to share the benefits of cold water immersion. From the anti-inflammatory perks to body temp…

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430. Joy Hussain MD, PhD - The magic of Sauna - think it’s for cold climate dwellers only? Think again! 1:17:33

25d ago1:17:33

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Do you use a sauna? A specific type of favourite sauna or temperature or frequency? Never tried it but sauna curious? Dr Joy Hussain was a practising physician for many years before realising there was something very special about the sauna. She had Reynaud’s syndrome, which affects circulation, and noticed that using a sauna while living in Alaska…

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Teamwork in Triathlon: Racing a Relay 1:04:04

1M ago1:04:04

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Racing a triathlon relay is a great way to mix up your race season, practice one specific discipline, and have fun along the way! Coaches Ben Sommerville and Ryan Tibball join the podcast to explain the most common relay formats and how to best race them. From selecting your teammates to split pacing and transition tips, Ben and Ryan coach us throu…

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429. No More Tears: The dark secrets of Johnson & Johnson exposed, with award-winning journalist, Gardiner Harris 1:37:13

1M ago1:37:13

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Over the past 2 decades, Gardiner Harris has been covering and collecting data on Johnson&Johnson. Now, as an independent and award-winning investigative journalist, he releases the fruits of 2 decades of research, interviews, analysis and findings in No More Tears: The dark secrets of Johnson & Johnson exposed. In this show we explore: The collaps…

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Clipping In: Triathlon Bike Shoes, Cleats, and Pedals 1:04:27

1M ago1:04:27

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A crucial touch point between a triathlete and their bike are the pedals and footwear that get those wheels moving! Coaches Jeff Raines and Ben Sommerville join the podcast to cover the essential info regarding bike shoes, cleats, and pedals. From running shoes and platform pedals to cycling shoes and clipless pedals, our coaches explain the pros a…

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428. Healthy child one day and neuropsychiatric symptoms the next? Dr Nancy O’Hara on risks, tipping points, prevention and healing for PANS and PANDAS. 1:16:15

1M ago1:16:15

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One day your child is their “healthy normal” self, and the next day they’re radically changed, displaying neuropsychiatric symptoms that can scare and bewilder the child, their families and carers/teachers. The heartbreaking thing is it can take months if not years, to find a doctor who can identify and start treating the cause of this sudden chang…

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427. Dr Rangan Chaterjee: Let’s get you telling me what works for you - A health empowerment masterclass. 55:39

1M ago55:39

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What does the UK’s best-known Dr, Rangan Chatterjee, want you to do? He want to help get you to a place in your health and intuition where you are the one who knows what’s best for you. If you sometimes feel more confused about health than ever before? This is the show for you! Jumping from protocol to Instagram follow to book to podcast, we’ve nev…

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Swim, Bike, Run, REST! Getting Rest Days Right 59:55

1M ago59:55

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Triathletes famously LOVE to train and tend to neglect rest and recovery. Properly resting our body is just as vital to triathlon performance as our training. Today Coaches Matt Sommer and Jason Verbracken join the podcast to help us get rest days right. Answering questions like “Do we actually need rest days?” And “what are signs our body needs a …

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426. Scientia Professor Matthew England: Oceans, climate and explaining common confusions and questions 1:08:33

2M ago1:08:33

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What Matthew England, a “Scientia” Professor at UNSW (a renowned globally as the top expert because of his research and contributions to the subject) didn’t know would happen when he chose his field of study, Oceanography in the 80s, would be that he and his colleagues would quickly become climate scientists. In this week’s show, we discuss: The oc…

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6 Big Time Swimming Tips for Triathletes 57:36

2M ago57:36

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Are you interested in tangible tips to improve your swim? Triathlon legend Michellie Jones and Coach Brandy Ramirez join the podcast to share six big time swimming tips for every triathlete. They stress the importance of proper technique and the benefits dry land exercises. Michellie and Brandy also discuss working on your open water skills as well…

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425. Innsæi: The Power of Intuition (and the cost of not harnessing it) with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

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What is your understanding of “Intuition? Do you feel yours is fine tuned? Well, it turns out what we ‘think’ is our intuition is often instead our: Instinct - which comes from fear and keeping us ‘safe’ Bias influenced by multiple layers of external conditioning Suspicion - seeking the pleasure or assuredness of confirmed bias until we find it Tho…

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6 Big Time Cycling Tips for Triathletes 54:20

2M ago54:20

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Are you interested in tangible tips to improve your cycling? Triathlon legend Craig "Crowie" Alexander and Coach Chris Navin join the podcast to share six big time cycling tips for every triathlete. They break down the importance of a proper bike fit and explain the benefits of high and low cadence training. Crowie and Chris also share tips for str…

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424. Dr. Nayan Patel on Glutathione: Could it be the most important thing we need for health? 1:18:10

2M ago1:18:10

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Who doesn’t want a better quality of life for longer, right? This week, we’re talking about oxidative stress and the role of Glutathione: How we get pushed, slowly, slowly out of homeostasis in our first 3 decades of life How the disease/medication cycle is inadequate and we need to focus on homeostasis recalibration to heal, not just manage diseas…

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6 Big Time Running Tips for Triathletes 51:44

2M ago51:44

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Are you looking for tangible tips to improve your run? Triathlon legend Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae and Coach Jeff Raines join the podcast to share six big time running tips for every triathlete. They break down purchasing the correct shoe for your specific feet and explain the benefits of training on tired legs. Rinny and Jeff also share tips for trai…

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423. Bridging divides and carving a new path for small and medium-sized farms with Brian Reisinger 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

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On this week’s show… Something like “being tough on immigration” can so easily become political capital, and, of course no one wants unfettered streams of people, unchecked, moving through one’s country’s borders. But what happens, when a hard-line policy ignores nuance, ignores affected industries and is also hard on human rights while implementin…

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When to Ditch the Watch: Training Without Technology 58:42

2M ago58:42

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Have you ever left for your run and your watch battery was dead? Or gone for a group ride to notice your bike computer is still at home? Did it ruin your workout? If so, have no fear - Coaches Ryan Tibball and Will Usher join the podcast to break down training without technology. We have become so connected to our training gadgets that something wi…

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422. The mouth and its many connections to disease in the rest of the body: Carving a Holistic Path with Dr Michelle Jorgensen 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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We don’t naturally think when we have recurrent sinusitis or cognitive decline: “Well I guess I should book with the dentist!” Right? Well, today’s guest Dr. Michelle Jorgensen who is a dentist, naturopath, author and speaker,. says, you might want to make that dentist appointment! As she’s seen as both a dentist and a naturopath, oftentimes what’s…

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5 Questions to Ask before Registering for a Race 54:58

3M ago54:58

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When considering adding a race to your calendar, what variables should factor into your decision to register? Or to pass? Coaches Raya Usher and Ken Presutti join the show to present the five questions you should ask before adding a race to the calendar. They'll discuss ways to lay out your season calendar and help you think through the "why" behin…

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421. The Many factors that play into and out of Pain, with Ananda Mahony, naturopath & nutritionist with a Masters in Pain. 1:21:40

3M ago1:21:40

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Is it possible for a person who stubs their toe to feel more pain than someone who breaks their foot!? YES. Wow. This week on the LOW TOX LIFE podcast, we take a deep dive into PAIN with our guest Ananda Mahony, who is a highly experienced practitioner who holds a Bachelor of Science in Naturopathy, a Graduate Diploma in nutrition and a Master of M…

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Mark Allen's 6 Rules for Day-to-Day Nutrition 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

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As the fourth discipline of triathlon, triathletes are very intentional with race day nutrition. But what we put into our bodies day-to-day has a much bigger impact on our overall health. Today, 6X IRONMAN World Champion and legendary coach Mark Allen shares his six rules for daily nutrition. He discusses the importance of nutrient dense foods, why…

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420. Feng Shui: Optimisation for your work and home spaces - and your life, with Jane Langof 56:14

3M ago56:14

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Anyone else feel like they need a light, personal ‘goal kicking’ type of podcast to feel better about our immediate spaces around us and how they impact our wellbeing? Well, I do, and a lot of friends who are rattled about the world feel like they do too, and so I present this week’s show: Feng Shui for your work and home spaces and for your life! …

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Ace Your Assessment Workouts with Proper Pacing 1:05:25

3M ago1:05:25

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Since assessment workouts serve as a benchmark of your current fitness, it is crucial to perform your best in these training sessions. TriDot Coaches Matt Sommer and Elizabeth James join the podcast to break down everything you need to know for your next assessment week. We'll discuss the importance of fitness benchmarking as well as mental strateg…

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419. The Gut-Brain Paradox with Dr Steven Gundry - how bacteria rule the roost on your health - for better or worse! 1:09:13

3M ago1:09:13

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The Gut-Brain Paradox is Dr Steven Gundry’s latest book, now available for pre-order. People know Dr Gundry as ‘the guy who told us plants were evil foods’ but have they read his books, I wonder? The key to enjoying the wide variety of foods we must enjoy to have a healthy, diverse microbiome that promotes overall health, is to have a robust and di…

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Building a Powerful Body for Short Course Racing 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

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While long course requires stamina, short course racing involves a lot of power and speed! Two-time short course National Champion and TriDot Coach Ben Sommerville joins Coach Ryan Tibball on the podcast to emphasize the importance of building speed before your next short course race. From the timing of fueling and proper form and technique, to pow…

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418. Fraudulent Alzheimer’s Drug Research has led to 20 years down the wrong path - Investigative journalist Charles Piller explains 1:20:40

3M ago1:20:40

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How can 20 years of fraudulent science pass? It’s complicated. It’s not just vested interests but humans, desire, ego, hope and poor checks and balances. “Doctored”, the new book by investigative science journalist Charles Piller, is an arresting deep dive into how Alzheimer’s disease treatment has been set back by corrupt researchers, negligent re…

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The Truth About the IRONMAN Time Commitment 59:44

4M ago59:44

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IRONMAN training certainly takes some time, but it doesn't need to take over your entire life. It's possible (and important) to balance training with your regular commitments and priorities. This week, IRONMAN U Master Coach Michellie Jones and TriDot Coach Jeff Raines join the podcast to debunk all the time commitment myths about training for long…

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417. From Farm to Eater: Let’s focus on what and who is making a difference when trying to change the food system. 59:04

4M ago59:04

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When I started low tox life, for years I’d get excited when, say, Campbell’s soup or Hershey’s would announce they were banning GMOs from their products… or when M&M’s announced they’d stop using petroleum based colours. “We’re winning” - but were we? In recent years I’m way less excited when mega corporations change their recipes to be better - ev…

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Revisiting Mastering Mental Skills for Massive Gains 1:04:33

4M ago1:04:33

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Success in triathlon training and racing can be just as much mental as it is physical. You devote numerous hours to swimming, biking, and running to train your body, but what are you doing, if anything, to develop your mind? Can your mindset truly impact your performance results? On today's episode, mental skills coach Bobby McGee and triathlon coa…

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416. "Tammi Jonas PhD: Designing a Food System for All — Culturally Relevant, Nutritious, and ecologically sound" 1:15:59

4M ago1:15:59

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Food is a brilliant unifier across political divides, if we’re brave enough to let it be. We all eat. And in this community, regardless of ‘diet type’ we all want food to be: Accessible Nutritious Good quality Good for the planet in the farming methods used Fair for the farmers - especially small holder farmers! Culturally appropriate and respectfu…

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Sustain Triathlon Success with Strength Training 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

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Building a strong body is essential for sustaining triathlon success. This week strength savvy Coaches Matt Sommer and Elizabeth James walk us through the benefits and best practices for triathlon strength training. Building strength is more than just lifting heavy weights - it's also mobility, stability, and recovery. From walking into the gym for…

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415. Erika Schwartz, MD wants you to know what it feels like to have a great doctor. 1:15:02

4M ago1:15:02

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Erikas Schwarz, MD is the kind of doctor that once you’ve spoken with her, you want her to be yours - how ‘bout it, Erika? Gosh I loved meeting this woman, who fearlessly and thoughtfully guides her patients, calls out the medical establishment as cult-like and how we need to look bigger picture and get better reads on research before taking action…

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Home Sweet Home: Training Tactics For Where You Live 1:06:01

4M ago1:06:01

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Whatever address you call home, where you live presents challenges and opportunities for your training. Whether you live in the heart of a major city or the remote countryside, at high elevation or at sea level, or even somewhere flat versus somewhere hilly, you have to adapt to get the most out of your training. Coaches Will Usher and Tony Washing…

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414. Let them be naked - A plea to change our fashion culture, with Jeff Garner 46:01

4M ago46:01

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Fashion - Despite what we’ve known for over a decade now, our fashion predicament is getting worse - petroleum-based colours and fabrics, faster and ‘cheaper’ fashion than ever before and awful conditions for most garment workers internationally - and? Landfill from throwing it all away is getting dire. It’s kind of hard to feel a sense of hope but…

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Fostering Fitness in the Triathlon Offseason 57:35

5M ago57:35

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When the triathlon race season comes to a close triathletes enter what has traditionally been called the offseason. Thankfully all this time off from racing doesn’t mean we have to take time off from improving our fitness. Today, coaches Brady Hoover, Jeff Raines, and Ryan Tibball share how to make the most of your offseason. They’ll discuss extra …

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413. Dr Kurt Gray on how we can all be less “Outraged!” 1:09:30

5M ago1:09:30

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There is so much outrage online and in communities these days - what can we do about it? How can we bridge divides, tackle polarisation and even deal with different ideas on a good life in families (like simply changing cleaning products or ditching processed food and everyone in your family thinking you’re nuts, crunchy and woo woo!) Enter Dr Kurt…

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Your Questions Answered: Overcoming an Injury, Ramping Up Strength Sessions, Bike Cleats, and More 1:04:11

5M ago1:04:11

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We're back for another episode of answering YOUR questions! TriDot coaches Jeff Raines, Elizabeth James and Jenn Reinhart are in the hot seat on this round-robin, rapid-fire episode! Learn how to ease back into training after injury, incorporating more strength work to your workout schedule, and tips for open water swimming when open water isn't ne…

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Vanessa’s 5 Favorite Coach Cool Down Tips 1:04:37

5M ago1:04:37

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For the last two years The TriDot Triathlon Podcast has ended the show with a tip from a TriDot coach. Today we celebrate our 100th coach cool down tip! Vanessa Ronksley joins Andrew Harley to look back on her favorite recordings. From what Vanessa tells herself everyday to the tip that is really ten tips, we recall some of the best cooldowns over …

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Changing Gears: Improving Your Feel for Each Zone 1:06:36

5M ago1:06:36

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Do you know how to dial in your training zones for each workout? Have you mastered how zone 4 pace feels in the water or zone 2 heart rate feels on a run? An athlete's fitness is constantly changing so therefore the the feel of each training zone will change as well. This week Coaches Jeff Raines and Ryan Tibball join the podcast to discuss the imp…

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412. Stop reacting and start designing more, regardless of life throws at you, with Josselyne Herman-Saccio 1:05:59

5M ago1:05:59

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Well here it is - the last show of 2024! Thank you for being with me these past 50 shows, as we’ve expanded into more Low Tox Mind and Life topics, both family and personal, with a view to supporting the whole picture of a healthy life, not just all the things that go wrong and how to fix them - which of course shall always be a part of it, but whe…

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The Official TriDot Podcast 2024 Holiday Gift Guide 1:06:44

5M ago1:06:44

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Inspired by popular demand, we proudly present the official 2024 TriDot Podcast holiday gift guide! Whether you are a new or seasoned athlete, getting new gear or replacing something old, our team has ideas for you! Coaches Brandy Ramirez and Chris Navin join Andrew Harley to share their favorite gift ideas for any athlete across multiple budget am…

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411. Homeopathy - An energetic superpower: But how? When? For whom? What dosage? All your questions answered, with Eugenie Kruger. 55:34

5M ago55:34

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What can a homeopath with 6000 hours of experience supporting people’s health teach us? A lot of fascinating things about the art and science of homeopathy, of course - as mysterious as it is clever, homeopathy can be and has been used for centuries, and is still used with pride of place in hospitals in India, and is a recognised form of medicine i…

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Building Powerful Triathlon Training Habits 1:04:47

6M ago1:04:47

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A habit is a routine behavior that is often subconsciously repeated - and we all have good habits and bad ones. Today, Coach April Spilde and Coach Rich Soares join the podcast to share how to break away from bad tendencies and create positive behavioral patterns. Coach Rich shares some tips on how to translate this into your triathlon training whi…

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410. No Woman Should Have to Do Midlife Transitions Alone with Ali Daddo and Mary Doube 1:14:44

6M ago1:14:44

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Ali Daddo and Mary Doube are on a mission to support women worldwide in feeling less alone and more empowered on their peri+menopausal journeys with their Aviiana platform. It’s crazy to think that we weren’t talking about this phase that 100% of women go through who live long enough, just a handful of years ago - in today’s show when I mention I d…

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Season’s Greetings: Triathlon Training Tactics for the Holidays 58:05

6M ago58:05

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When the holiday season ramps up it can be difficult for a dedicated triathlete to balance training with family time and seasonal celebrations. Coach Raya Usher and Coach Brady Hoover bring an abundance of holiday spirit and coaching wisdom to help us find the right balance. Brady shares his secrets to training while traveling while Raya reminds us…

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