Best Taren Gesell Podcasts (2025)

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80/20 Training: The Key to Performance or Marketing Hype? 33:58

7M ago33:58

33:58

On this week's episode of the MOTTIV podcast, Taren and Sport Scientist Nick Jankovskis dive into the concept of 80-20 training. What exactly IS 80-20 training, and is it the be-all and end-all to training for endurance sports? Or is there a more nuanced method that will get better results? We answer all of the questions you probably have! To get m…

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Hybrid Training: The New Way to Health or Total BS? 36:40

7M ago36:40

36:40

On this episode of the MOTTIV podcast, Taren and Sport Scientist Nick Jankovskis discuss hybrid training and so-called hybrid athletes. Can you really be a body builder and at the same time, be a high-level endurance athlete? We take a deep dive into what the science tells us about what the human body is actually capable of... and whether influence…

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Endurance Nutrition Wars: High-Carb or Low-Carb, Which Side Wins 45:01

7M ago45:01

45:01

In this episode of the MOTTIV podcast, Taren and MOTTIV resident Sport Scientist Nick Jankovskis discuss the battle between low carb and high carb in endurance sports. Should amateur athletes be eating low carb or high carb? Why are high level coaches now saying everyone should be eating tons of carbs, when the message used to be no carbs at all? W…

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Where Have I Been, Is This Goodbye? 50:51

9M ago50:51

50:51

After a few months off, Taren and NTK are back to talk about where they've been the past few months and why they vanished. Taren gets into details about why he's no longer Triathlon Taren, what parts of the industry led him to move away from his public presence... and some exciting things coming in the very near future! LINKS FROM THE PODCAST MOTTI…

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Exciting Update on Where We've Been (And Where We're Moving To!) 44:27

1+ y ago44:27

44:27

We're back from a short podcasting break with an exciting update on what's new with MOTTIV and what we've been up to lately! For a free training plan, visit https://mymottiv.com

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New Podcast Question Format for 2024! And What to Expect After a Half Ironman 70.3. 35:24

1+ y ago35:24

35:24

Taren and NTK are back for 2024! We talk about the best time of day to train for fat loss, what to expect after a 70.3 race, how to move from run-walk to run-run, how to stack workouts when you're short on time, and some cool MOTTIV business updates! To submit your question to the podcast, visit mymottiv.com/ask and you'll get yours answered on a f…

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The all time 2023 MOTTIV win! Training during the holidays. New Q&As. 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

35:49

It's the final podcast of 2023 before we take a short break for the holidays. On the podcast, we talk about the biggest MOTTIV win of 2023, we talk about how to handle training during the holidays. And we talk about the new format for our question and answer segment on the podcast! To ask a question for the podcast, head to mymottiv.com/ask. To get…

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Surprise training progress. Too much training to be healthy? Tracking your HR in the pool. 36:31

1+ y ago36:31

36:31

On the podcast this week, we talk about Taren's surprise training progress. Some new training research that shows a level of too much training to be healthy. And we answer questions from our listeners, including a great question about tracking heart rate in the pool. To submit your own listener question to be answered on the podcast, go to mymottiv…

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I Miss my Pain Cave. The 7 Most Important Things in Training. 50m Long Course vs 25y Short Course Swimming 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

38:47

On the podcast this week, we talk about Taren's old pain cave, the 7 most important things in training, 50m vs 25m swimming, and a brand new way to submit your Q&A questions for the podcast! For a free training plan go to mymottiv.com. To submit a question for future podcasts, go to mymottiv.com/ask

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New MOTTIV app feature! Do you Need Salt Rate Testing? Can Sleep Patterns Be Improved? 38:05

1+ y ago38:05

38:05

On the podcast this week, we talk about a new app feature, answer a question about salt rate testing, and whether sleep patterns can be fixed. To get a free training plan, sign up at mymottiv.com!

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MOTTIV App Next Steps, We Need Your Help. How to Work your Way Out of the Offseason. 34:16

1+ y ago34:16

34:16

On the podcast this week, Taren talks about the business side of MOTTIV and the steps being taken to continue to grow the app (and how you can help!) We also talk about working your way out of the off-season. And some great Q&A questions about cadence, split runs, "floaty pants" in the pool, and travelling before and after a big race. If you want t…

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MOTTIV gear 30% off Now. PR’ing into Your 60s. Race 5-8% Faster with This Study. 31:55

1+ y ago31:55

31:55

This week on the podcast, we talk about setting PRs into your 60s (one of our MOTTIV athletes just did it at IM Florida!) How to race 5-8% faster, based on a brand new study. And, a reminder that MOTTIV gear is 30% off in the store in our pre-Black Friday sale that ends Friday, November 10th at midnight Pacific Time. To try the MOTTIV app for free,…

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Another doping allegation in triathlon. Finally, an Upper body run technique study. A potential new MOTTIV app feature. 38:11

2y ago38:11

38:11

This week on the podcast, we briefly discuss that there's been another doping allegation in triathlon. We talk about an upper body run technique study with some promising results. We discuss a potential new MOTTIV app feature... and as always, we have our ever-popular Q&A segment, answering listener questions. To try out the MOTTIV app with a free …

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Bodyweight Strength Training. A World Championship Qualifier. The Great Endurance Sodium Debate. 36:34

2y ago36:34

36:34

On the podcast this week, we give a sneak peak into the MOTTIV app's upcoming bodyweight strength training workouts. We share details of one MOTTIV athlete who has qualified for the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. And, we get into the great debate over sodium for endurance athletes. To get a free training plan for any race you want, visit mym…

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Your Nutrition Questions Answers with Sports Dietician Taryn Richardson 59:46

2y ago59:46

59:46

On the podcast this week, we discuss Lucy Charles-Barclay's IRONMAN World Championship win from the weekend as well as our impressions of the first women's only Kona race. We discuss a study on strength training, and we answer your pressing nutrition questions in a Q&A session with Sports Dietician Taryn Richardson. To try the MOTTIV training app f…

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The Fastest MOTTIV Half Marathon Ever. Taren Went Strava KOM Hunting. Where to Start When Starting Over. 36:19

2y ago36:19

36:19

This week on the podcast, we talk about the fastest MOTTIV athlete half marathon ever done! Taren went Strava KOM hunting (we'll tell you how it went)... and where to start when you're starting over. To get a free training plan for any race you want, visit mymottiv.com.

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How to do the offseason right. I may never run again. Thoughts on “Hybrid" athletes. 41:33

2y ago41:33

41:33

On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how to do the offseason right. Taren says he may never run again. Thoughts on “Hybrid" athletes and more! Try the MOTTIV app for free: mymottiv.com

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NTK Made a Bike Mistake. How to Train to Avoid DNF’ing. How Much Time is Needed Between Ironmans. 44:21

2y ago44:21

44:21

On the podcast this week: NTK Made a Bike Mistake. How to Train to Avoid DNF’ing. How Much Time is Needed Between Ironmans. To try the MOTTIV training app for free, visit mymottiv.com and sign up!

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All time hardest workout. Poop Transplants for Speed? When should you train in Zone 1 vs Zone 2? 36:27

2y ago36:27

36:27

All time hardest workout. Poop Transplants for Speed? When should you train in Zone 1 vs Zone 2? All of that and more on this week's podcast. To train for free on the MOTTIV training app, sign up at mymottiv.com!

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Unfounded Accusations in Pro Triathlon. New App Speed Updates. Training in the Heat. 41:04

2y ago41:04

41:04

We touch on a controversy presently going on in the world of professional triathlon, the upgraded speed in the MOTTIV app, and in the Q&A section we talk about something plaguing a lot of athletes right now: how to handle training in the heat! To get a totally free training plan visit mymottiv.com!

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Taren did his first race in 3.5 years. Are Ultrarunners Mentally Strong or Weak? Do you Need a Day off From Training? 49:28

2y ago49:28

49:28

This week on the podcast, we discuss Taren's first "race" in three and a half years. We dive into a study about endurance athletes and mental health issues. And we have a solid Q&A section, including how to modify training when you work a job where you're on your feet OR a job with crazy hours... and more! To get your question answered on the app, …

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How I Think We Can Fix Triathlon. Does Beet Root Juice Work? What Distance Triathlon Should you Do? 37:51

2y ago37:51

37:51

It's a solo-Taren show this week, as NTK is on a mini-vacation. On the podcast Taren talks about how he thinks triathlon can be fixed, whether beet root juice works, and which distance of triathlon you should do next. To try our endurance training app for free: mymottiv.com!

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Where do the Fastest Triathletes Come From? Running Technique Pose Method. 42:50

2y ago42:50

42:50

Great info on where the fastest triathletes come from, the running "Pose" technique, bike tire sizes, and more! To get a training plan for free, visit mymottiv.com!

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Time Efficient Endurance Training Plans. Carb Controversy. Garmin Fitness Recommendations are Silly. 42:28

2y ago42:28

42:28

On the podcast this week, we talk about time efficient endurance training plans, the controversy around carbohydrates (carbs), and why Garmin's fitness recommendations are straight-up silly. To get a free training plan, visit mymottiv.com and sign up!

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Taren Got Put In His Place on the Bike. Is Ironman Getting Lame? How to Open Water Swim Safely 42:31

2y ago42:31

42:31

On this week's podcast, Taren got put in his place on the bike. WE answer the question, is Ironman getting lame? And, how to open water swim safely. To train for free, visit mymottiv.com!

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Taren Gesell Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

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The creative action takers podcast

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80/20 Training: The Key to Performance or Marketing Hype? 33:58

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Hybrid Training: The New Way to Health or Total BS? 36:40

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Endurance Nutrition Wars: High-Carb or Low-Carb, Which Side Wins 45:01

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Where Have I Been, Is This Goodbye? 50:51

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Exciting Update on Where We've Been (And Where We're Moving To!) 44:27

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New Podcast Question Format for 2024! And What to Expect After a Half Ironman 70.3. 35:24

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The all time 2023 MOTTIV win! Training during the holidays. New Q&As. 35:49

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Surprise training progress. Too much training to be healthy? Tracking your HR in the pool. 36:31

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I Miss my Pain Cave. The 7 Most Important Things in Training. 50m Long Course vs 25y Short Course Swimming 38:47

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New MOTTIV app feature! Do you Need Salt Rate Testing? Can Sleep Patterns Be Improved? 38:05

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MOTTIV App Next Steps, We Need Your Help. How to Work your Way Out of the Offseason. 34:16

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MOTTIV gear 30% off Now. PR’ing into Your 60s. Race 5-8% Faster with This Study. 31:55

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Another doping allegation in triathlon. Finally, an Upper body run technique study. A potential new MOTTIV app feature. 38:11

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Bodyweight Strength Training. A World Championship Qualifier. The Great Endurance Sodium Debate. 36:34

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Your Nutrition Questions Answers with Sports Dietician Taryn Richardson 59:46

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The Fastest MOTTIV Half Marathon Ever. Taren Went Strava KOM Hunting. Where to Start When Starting Over. 36:19

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How to do the offseason right. I may never run again. Thoughts on “Hybrid" athletes. 41:33

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NTK Made a Bike Mistake. How to Train to Avoid DNF’ing. How Much Time is Needed Between Ironmans. 44:21

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All time hardest workout. Poop Transplants for Speed? When should you train in Zone 1 vs Zone 2? 36:27

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Unfounded Accusations in Pro Triathlon. New App Speed Updates. Training in the Heat. 41:04

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Taren did his first race in 3.5 years. Are Ultrarunners Mentally Strong or Weak? Do you Need a Day off From Training? 49:28

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How I Think We Can Fix Triathlon. Does Beet Root Juice Work? What Distance Triathlon Should you Do? 37:51

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Where do the Fastest Triathletes Come From? Running Technique Pose Method. 42:50

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Time Efficient Endurance Training Plans. Carb Controversy. Garmin Fitness Recommendations are Silly. 42:28

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Taren Got Put In His Place on the Bike. Is Ironman Getting Lame? How to Open Water Swim Safely 42:31

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