Mastering Triathlon Training: Off-Season Strategies for Peak Performance with Josh Banks - TSC Podcast #147

This podcast episode features an enlightening conversation with Camille Baptiste, a race director who advocates for inclusivity in triathlon. Dive into the journey of organizing events, the importance of short course races for beginners, and the critical role of community swims and bike rides. Camille shares insights on creating a more inclusive triathlon culture, making the sport accessible for females, ethnic minorities, and newbies. The discussion covers dealing with criticism, the impact of race gear and times on participation, and strategies for attracting and retaining participants. This episode is a call to focus less on competition and more on the community and personal growth through triathlon. 00:00 Welcome to the Fun Podcast with Camille Baptist 00:31 Triathlon Setup and Race Directing Insights 00:53 The Art of Receiving Criticism and Compliments 04:09 Navigating Feedback and Improving Race Experiences 07:54 The Importance of Short Course Races in Triathlon 13:17 Addressing the Culture and Inclusivity in Triathlon 15:32 Breaking Down Barriers: Language, Jargon, and Community 18:43 Making Triathlon More Accessible and Inclusive 22:39 The Challenge of Maintaining Short Course Races 24:25 Triathlon Community Insights: DC as a Triathlon Hotspot 26:38 Diving into Community Swims: Safety, Accessibility, and Fun 31:56 Expanding the Community: From Swims to Bikes 33:53 The Importance of Inclusive and Safe Training Environments 34:20 Challenges and Solutions for Open Water Swimming 44:34 Creating Engaging and Inclusive Triathlon Events 47:05 Emphasizing Joy and Inclusion in Triathlon 50:52 Closing Thoughts: The True Essence of Triathlon

This podcast explores critical insights on maximizing off-season training for triathletes, featuring in-depth discussions on training strategies, nutrition, recovery, and technology's role in tailoring training plans. Emphasizing the transition from distance to speed, the use of platforms like TriDot and Fuelin to customize training and nutrition plans, and the impact of technique adjustments on swimming, the podcast offers a comprehensive guide to achieving peak performance. It stresses the importance of setting achievable goals, maintaining fitness through race participation, and balancing training with personal commitments. Highlighting the mental aspects of racing and the value of coaching, it also explores community engagement via platforms like TriSwimCoach and social media for holistic support and adaptability in training environments.   00:00 Kickstarting the Conversation: Coffee and Tech Setup 01:12 Diving into Off-Season Training Strategies 03:52 A Journey into Triathlon: From Start to Strategy 14:49 Optimizing Off-Season: Training, Nutrition, and Goals 27:36 The Coaching Philosophy: Building Long-Term Athlete Relationships 35:34 Triathlon Community: The Spirit of Support and Inclusion 38:22 Setting Goals and Working Backwards 38:56 The Power of Coaching and Personal Blind Spots 39:07 Detailed Training Goals and Race Aspirations 41:11 Strategic Focus on Improving Performance 43:50 Adapting Training for the Build Season 48:01 The Role of a Coach Beyond Training Plans 50:22 Balancing Training, Racing, and Recovery 01:05:14 Nutrition and Fueling Strategies for Athletes 01:12:38 Planning for Success in the Off-Season 01:16:26 Connecting with the Community and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Kevin passes the TriSwimCoach baton to Dominic, marking a big shift in leadership. They share stories from their early days in coaching to the latest in their careers, revealing how their approaches to teaching have evolved over time. Whether it’s tackling the challenges of coaching beginners or fine-tuning the techniques of competitive triathletes, they emphasize the need for personalized coaching that really fits the swimmer’s goals. Plus, they’ll give us a sneak peek into the future of TriSwimCoach, including plans to boost the community vibe with more online interaction and international swim camps. It’s all about building a supportive space for swimmers to thrive. So, grab your headphones and tune in to get caught up on TSC. 

In this episode of the TriSwimCoach podcast, Kevin has a chat with Robert Szentes. Robert is a life and success strategist, transformational master trainer, visionary, and thought leader. It is his passion to inspire and authentically lead the next generation of conscious influencers and leaders who seek to empower others for the betterment of humanity. He is a former electrical software engineer and the skills he learned gave him the ability to understand and decode the complex logic of the human mind. Robert is also the author of the bestselling book “The Mastering of Your Mind: A Practical Guide to Decode Your Fears and Create Peace and Prosperity in Your Life.” He is also the host of the podcast “The Subconscious Secrets for Prosperity.” In this episode, Kevin and Robert talk about stress, and exercising one’s consciousness and power. They also covered other helpful topics like becoming resilient, chunking exercise, and winning in your age group, and in life. So much beneficial information and wisdom in today’s episode, so don’t miss it! Topics discussed in this episode: Robert's background How he helps people His take on stress On going through what you feel you have lost On realizing that you have the power Exercising consciousness Becoming more resilient Chunking exercise On one’s true self Winning in your age group On his book “The Mastering of Your Mind: A Practical Guide to Decode Your Fears and Create Peace and Prosperity in Your Life” On his coaching programs Links: The Mastering of Your Mind by Robert Szentes Prosperity Mindset Podcast by Robert Szentes Advanced Mindset Institute Freedom Lovin Podcast & Blog **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

In this episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin interviewed Lee Bougie. Lee is a researcher, science teacher, speaker, and holistic nutritionist. She also leads the research and development department at Nested Naturals. She teachers at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and runs workshops on various wellness topics. Lee is a writer for Contentment Magazine and does media appearances focusing on sleep, stress, and the circadian rhythm. She is also a certified stress mastery educator and a diplomat of The American Institute of Stress. In the interview, Lee and Kevin talked about sleep and how it affects health and triathlon racing. Other topics they discussed include insomnia and its causes, what caffeine does, and what happens to the body during sleep. If you are interested in things related to sleep, don’t forget to tune in! Topics discussed in this episode: How she got interested in the topic of sleep Her sleep issues The importance of sleep What happens to the body during sleep Possible causes for lack of sleep Sleep timing What causes insomnia and what can be done about it What jet lag is Causes of jet lag and what can be done about it What melatonin is On dealing with insomnia What caffeine does Sources of magnesium On athletes/triathletes taking supplements to replace electrolytes What her company does and the products they offer Links: The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype by Michael Breus The Fit Triathlete Nested Naturals 25% off of any of their products **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach podcast, Kevin interviews Coach Todd Malcolm. Todd is a Calgary Ironman Specific coach who has been involved in the sport of triathlon both as an athlete and a coach. Todd has been a 4-time member of the Canadian Triathlon Team, 3-time Olympic Distance Provincial Champion (25-29 x2 and 40-44 Age group), and qualified for the Elite Alberta team during his 20+ years of racing. He has also competed in over 100 triathlons with experience in sprint to Ironman distance races. In the last four years, Todd has been an Ironman All-World athlete. He has been coaching juniors and adults of varying abilities for the last 19 years. In the interview, they talked about how he got started in triathlon, his first race experience, and his WHY. This is one episode you’ll surely learn a lot of things from Coach Todd, so don’t miss it! Topics discussed in this episode: How he got started in triathlon The biggest challenge he faced in his first race His deep motivating factor when doing all his races On coaching people How he first started coaching children and why he transitioned to coaching adults What happened after his first Ironman How he trains people for their first Ironman His thoughts about strength training Mistakes he sees people make His advice for the listeners Links: Todd Malcolm on Instagram No Limits Triathlon on Facebook No Limits Triathlon website Map to Triathlon Training Helps **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

In this episode of the TriSwimCoach podcast, Chris Hague is back! Kevin & Chris talk about the idea of motivation and how to avoid burnout in triathlon. Chris recently completed his Master's Degree in Sports Psychology and talked about it for a short time in the interview. They also discuss his life from then to now, getting some social pressure, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and more. Listen and enjoy! Topics discussed in this episode: Chris' life trajectory then and where he is now Places where he's hoping to travel to The idea of motivation Some of Chris' tips that people could implement in their lives to avoid burnout and get back to that motivation Self-determination theory Social pressure Relatedness Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation The reason why sometimes the best workouts we've done are when we don't feel like doing them What to do if you have 3 days in a row being out of it (no training/workout: tired) Link: Start with Why by Simon Sinek **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

In today's episode of the TriSwimCoach, Kevin talks about the 3 benefits of doing straight swims in your workout. He discusses some facts about swimming straight without rest. Listen and enjoy! Topics discussed in this episode: Swimming straight distances Advantages of straight swims Mental strength Relaxing Measure your endurance Link: TriSwimCoach website **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

In today’s show, Kevin interviews TriDoc Jeff Sankoff. Jeff is an emergency physician and multiple Ironman finisher in Denver, Colorado. He has completed more than 50 70.3 distance races (including 5 world championships) and 6 Ironman distance races (including 1 world championship) since taking up the sport in 2001. In the interview, Jeff shares how he’s able to still improving despite aging, what led him to triathlon, and how he avoids getting injured. He then discusses the 5 common triathlon myths and how to thrive in the sport regardless of your age. This is one helpful episode you’ll surely enjoy so make sure to listen! Topics discussed in this episode: On still performing despite aging What led him to triathlon back in 2001 How he mentally dealt with not being a good swimmer to doing longer races On not getting injured On the importance of strength training The 5 common myths of triathlon and how to thrive in the sport Recovery aids I don't need a coach I can get faster by using product X rather than training more I'm past my prime, I can only get slower Quantity of training is more important than quality of training The pneumatic compression garments Hot and cold therapy The infrared sauna His recommendation for beginners The keys to training for any sport: consistency and quality of training Links: TriDoc Coaching TriDoc Coaching on Facebook TriDoc Coaching on Instagram TriDoc Coaching on Twitter The TriDoc Podcast Email Address: [email protected] **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**

In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach Podcast, Kevin discusses dropping the grind and still succeeding- including 4 things one needs to do when creating that "space" to do better. Topics discussed in this episode: His take on the audiobook he listened to How the best ideas come while swimming What having an off time to get better at swimming means Things to do when creating that "space" to do better **If you've enjoyed this episode of Tri Swim Coach Triathlon Swimming, please subscribe and leave us a rating & review over on iTunes to help spread the word. Thank you!**