Steph Clutterbuck: Battling POTS, Embracing Rest, and Redefining Pro Triathlete Support

This week on The Real Triathlon Podcast, we're joined by Steph Clutterbuck for a refreshingly candid conversation! Steph shares the profound challenges of her 2023 season, including a diagnosis of Myocarditis and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and how these health hurdles forced her to redefine her relationship with training, metrics, and even her "off-season." Dive deep into the less glamorous realities of pro triathlon, discover Steph's secret competitive dreams (involving horses!), and learn about her surprising aversion to open water swimming. We also explore her insights on the support for women's racing and the groundbreaking decision behind her OnlyFans sponsorship. Steph candidly discusses how this platform empowers her to fund her career, share authentic content, and connect directly with fans, all while challenging industry norms and championing a new model for athlete support. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the unfiltered life of a professional triathlete!

In this episode, we engage in a deep conversation with Eryn Kubinski about mental health, motivation, and personal growth in the context of sports. We explore the importance of self-reflection, the power of positive thinking, and the necessity of accountability in achieving personal goals. Eryn shares practical techniques for managing anxiety, reframing negative thoughts, and embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth. The discussion emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with inspiration and finding lessons in challenges, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and resilient mindset.   You can find out more from Eryn here: https://adventuresofhealth.com/about   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas  

In this episode of The Real Triathlon Podcast, the hosts discuss the growth of their podcast, share experiences from the Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells race, and highlight the performances of various athletes. They delve into the controversies surrounding drafting rules in triathlons and emphasize the importance of the off-season for athletes, including goal setting and self-discovery in the sport. In this episode, the hosts reflect on their experiences from the past season, discussing the lessons learned and how they plan to implement these insights into their training and racing strategies for the upcoming year. They emphasize the importance of intentional training, accountability, and the impact of social media on athletes. The conversation also touches on their upcoming race schedules and the support they receive from their community through Patreon.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas  

In this episode of the Real Triathlon Podcast, the hosts discuss their recent experiences in triathlon and cross country races, including insights into competition dynamics, injury challenges, and team strategies. They also share their thoughts on upcoming races, health considerations, and the impact of illness on performance. The conversation shifts to gift ideas for triathletes, emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses and the value of proper gear. The episode concludes with personal training updates and aspirations for the future. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various topics surrounding sleep, innovative products for better rest, and thoughtful gift ideas for triathletes. They share personal anecdotes about their sleep habits, discuss the effectiveness of sleep technology, and explore practical gifts that can enhance an athlete's performance. The conversation also touches on budgeting for holiday gifts and the importance of supporting local bike shops. As they reminisce about their past, they share nostalgic memories and photos, creating a light-hearted and relatable atmosphere.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas  

The conversation explores the humorous side of coaching, particularly the idea of coaching animals like cats versus humans. It highlights the challenges of human coaching, including backtalk, and presents a light-hearted perspective on the potential ease of coaching pets. The discussion also touches on the financial aspects of coaching choices and the unique insights that can arise from unconventional coaching methods.

Owner of CLASH Endurance, Bill Christy joins Nick today as they have been friends for quite some time. Bill has gone above and beyond to help grow this sport, finds ways to take care of professionals over the years and really create something special in North America for all endurance sports. The conversation delves into the importance of community engagement in triathlon training, emphasizing the need for creating opportunities beyond traditional race formats. It highlights a mindset stuck in the past and the necessity for evolution in athlete development. Clash Endurance puts the athlete experience 100% first and aims to fill in on regional races that are better on your pocket book and your family experience. What Bill and his team does is incredibly special and we are so lucky to have this group working to keep Triathlon alive from the ground UP.

In this episode of the Real Triathlon Podcast, the team reunites to discuss their recent experiences in Europe, including the challenges of racing, the impact of sickness, and the dynamics of drafting in triathlon. They reflect on their performances, the quality of race broadcasting, and the electrifying atmosphere at events. The conversation also touches on personal battles during races and the excitement of upcoming competitions, highlighting the importance of mental preparation and teamwork in the sport. In this episode, the hosts discuss their fitness journeys, upcoming races, and cultural observations from their experiences in Europe. They share humorous anecdotes about the quirks of European life, including restaurant service and transportation. The conversation also touches on future racing plans and the excitement surrounding upcoming events, including a webinar on running techniques.

Garrick and Nick get real about the current state of triathlon. From questioning history to analyzing the 70.3 World Championship contenders, they don't hold back. They discuss the dominance of European athletes, the pressure to be "good enough," and the search for deeper meaning beyond race results.

In this conversation, The Real Tri Squad shares their heartfelt experiences of receiving overwhelming support from their community during a challenging time. They reflect on the generosity shown to them, which not only provided practical help but also fostered a deep sense of connection and motivation to give back to others in the athletic community. It's inevitable that at some point in your athletic pursuit you might have a small or large injury. In this case, Nicholas Chase broke his femur while riding solo and self-inflicting a bike crash. After only 10 weeks he's back to swimming, biking and some strength work...listen to the show and see all the ways you can heal quickly with a positive mindset and a great team in our corner. With Scott Tindal and the Fuelin App as a major contributor to this progression of healing, Scott and Nick talk details as to how you can also learn and grow regardless of your injury level.

In this episode, Jackson shares his experiences training in the Sierra Nevada, discussing the benefits of altitude training, his decision-making process for race preparation, and the camaraderie he found while training with elite athletes from Norway. He delves into the technical aspects of the upcoming race course, gear considerations, and the importance of mindset in training. The conversation also touches on logistics and accommodations for athletes traveling to compete, as well as insights from his interactions with world champions.