A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly.

Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast for 2024!

It’s a special episode today as it’s our 200th episode.

Our aim for today’s episode is to pack the most amount of gold nuggets we can fit into 60 minutes.

This journey of podcasting has resulted in tonnes of research from us, researching guests, interviewing them, the conversations before and after the recordings, new training and racing science, episode preparation - and over the journey we have what feels like an infinite list of wisdom, so we want to give you as much of it in one key episode as possible.

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly.
Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast for 2024!
It&rsquo;s a special episode today as it&rsquo;s our 200th episode.
Our aim for today&rsquo;s episode is to pack the most amount of gold nuggets we can fit into 60 minutes.
This journey of podcasting has resulted in tonnes of research from us, researching guests, interviewing them, the conversations before and after the recordings, new training and racing science, episode preparation - and over the journey we have what feels like an infinite list of wisdom, so we want to give you as much of it in one key episode as possible.

A Triathlon and Cycling podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. If you're a triathlete competing in Ironman, Ironman 70.3 or Olympic triathlon this is for you. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly, listen in to help you Train Smarter to Race Faster

A Triathlon and Cycling podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. If you're a triathlete competing in Ironman, Ironman 70.3 or Olympic triathlon this is for you. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly, listen in to help you Train Smarter to Race Faster

Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice

A Triathlon, Cycling and Running podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. If you're a triathlete competing in Ironman, Ironman 70.3 or Olympic triathlon this is for you. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly, listen in to help you Train Smarter to Race Faster

A Triathlon, Cycling and Running podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. If you're a triathlete competing in Ironman, Ironman 70.3 or Olympic triathlon this is for you. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly, listen in to help you Train Smarter to Race Faster

Jordan Donnelly

200 Episodes Summarised in 60 Minutes

A new year is the perfect reset.

In this first episode of the year, we share our five biggest do’s and don’ts to help you start 2026 the right way without chasing hype, burning out early, or second-guessing your training.

This episode is about building momentum you can sustain, enjoying the process, and setting yourself up to peak when it actually matters.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
02:35 - Mistakes and Lessons From Jayco Allula National Champs
15:00 - DO #1
18:00 - DO #2
22:20 - Don't #1
27:45 - DO #3
33:22 - Don't #2
38:00 - DO #4
39:20 - Don't #3
43:15 - DO #5
46:40 - Don't #4
51:05 - DO #6
52:40 - Final Tip of the Year

If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com

Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching

Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/

Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

A new year is the perfect reset.
In this first episode of the year, we share our five biggest do&rsquo;s and don&rsquo;ts to help you start 2026 the right way without chasing hype, burning out early, or second-guessing your training.
This episode is about building momentum you can sustain, enjoying the process, and setting yourself up to peak when it actually matters.
Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 02:35 - Mistakes and Lessons From Jayco Allula National Champs 15:00 - DO #1 18:00 - DO #2 22:20 - Don't #1 27:45 - DO #3 33:22 - Don't #2 38:00 - DO #4 39:20 - Don't #3 43:15 - DO #5 46:40 - Don't #4 51:05 - DO #6 52:40 - Final Tip of the Year
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com
Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won&rsquo;t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/
Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

5 Do’s and Don’ts For Your Training in 2026

Jimmy Whelan’s career has come full circle. From injured runner to pro cyclist, then triathlon, and now back to running — full time.

In this episode, Jimmy breaks down how years of elite cycling built an engine that translated directly to running. Why the bike gives runners free aerobic gains. How he rebuilt his run safely after injury. And exactly how a 12-week block took him to a DEBUT 61:37 half marathon in Valencia — one of the fastest ever by an Australian.

We cover his training structure, treadmill threshold work, hills, volume progression, fueling lessons from pro cycling, and why runners are underusing the bike. A deep look at endurance, durability, and what happens when aerobic capacity meets smart execution.

A must-listen for runners, cyclists, and anyone chasing performance without breaking down.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Chasing The Dream
05:00 - Injury That Turned Things Around
08:15 - Excellent Form with Less Running
13:45 - Jimmy's 12-Week Running Block
17:45 - Treadmill Running Sessions
21:40 - Jimmy's Treadmill Adaptation
25:50 - Jimmy's Endurance Sessions
30:55 - Large Volume Training
35:00 - Nutrition and Fueling Strategy
39:30 - Training the Gut for Running
45:00 - Race Plan and Goal for Valencia
49:45 - Jimmy's Legs During the Race
53:00 - Injury in the Spikes
56:10 - Aerobic Gains on the Bike for Runners
1:01:50 - Contrast Between Running and Cycling
1:07:30 - Getting the Volume without Breaking Down
1:09:00 - Jimmy's 2026 Goals and Training Plan
1:14:20 - Everybody Is Learning and Experimenting

If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com

Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching

Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/

Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

Jimmy Whelan&rsquo;s career has come full circle. From injured runner to pro cyclist, then triathlon, and now back to running &mdash; full time.
In this episode, Jimmy breaks down how years of elite cycling built an engine that translated directly to running. Why the bike gives runners free aerobic gains. How he rebuilt his run safely after injury. And exactly how a 12-week block took him to a DEBUT 61:37 half marathon in Valencia &mdash; one of the fastest ever by an Australian.
We cover his training structure, treadmill threshold work, hills, volume progression, fueling lessons from pro cycling, and why runners are underusing the bike. A deep look at endurance, durability, and what happens when aerobic capacity meets smart execution.
A must-listen for runners, cyclists, and anyone chasing performance without breaking down.
Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Chasing The Dream 05:00 - Injury That Turned Things Around 08:15 - Excellent Form with Less Running 13:45 - Jimmy's 12-Week Running Block 17:45 - Treadmill Running Sessions 21:40 - Jimmy's Treadmill Adaptation 25:50 - Jimmy's Endurance Sessions 30:55 - Large Volume Training 35:00 - Nutrition and Fueling Strategy 39:30 - Training the Gut for Running 45:00 - Race Plan and Goal for Valencia 49:45 - Jimmy's Legs During the Race 53:00 - Injury in the Spikes 56:10 - Aerobic Gains on the Bike for Runners 1:01:50 - Contrast Between Running and Cycling 1:07:30 - Getting the Volume without Breaking Down 1:09:00 - Jimmy's 2026 Goals and Training Plan 1:14:20 - Everybody Is Learning and Experimenting
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com
Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won&rsquo;t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/
Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

Are Cyclists Better Runners than RUNNERS?! With Jimmy Whelan

Holiday training sets up the whole season. Get it right and you start ahead. Get it wrong and you spend months fixing it.

This episode breaks down how to train through the holidays without losing fitness or burning out. How to add volume without piling on intensity. How to protect consistency, recovery, and family time. And how to avoid the classic mistakes that leave athletes cooked by January.

We cover clear strategies for both hemispheres, including winter training indoors, mid-season summer racing, and how to exit the break fitter, fresher, and motivated for what’s next.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - How To Approach the Holiday Season
06:45 - Mental Reset
10:00 - Opportunity to Work on Your Weakness
11:30 - Goal for the Holidays
18:15 - Training Indoors and Outdoors
19:45 - Principles For Indoor Training
22:00 - How To Make Training Enjoyable
28:00 - Advise For Athletes In Summer
35:25 - Getting More Race Opportunities
39:30 - Replicating Race Conditions In Training
42:30 - The Mindset This Holiday
44:30 - Winter Training Mindset
47:45 - Early Spring Goals
50:15 - Training Twice a Day

If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com

Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching

Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/

Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

Holiday training sets up the whole season. Get it right and you start ahead. Get it wrong and you spend months fixing it.
This episode breaks down how to train through the holidays without losing fitness or burning out. How to add volume without piling on intensity. How to protect consistency, recovery, and family time. And how to avoid the classic mistakes that leave athletes cooked by January.
We cover clear strategies for both hemispheres, including winter training indoors, mid-season summer racing, and how to exit the break fitter, fresher, and motivated for what&rsquo;s next.
Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - How To Approach the Holiday Season 06:45 - Mental Reset 10:00 - Opportunity to Work on Your Weakness 11:30 - Goal for the Holidays 18:15 - Training Indoors and Outdoors 19:45 - Principles For Indoor Training 22:00 - How To Make Training Enjoyable 28:00 - Advise For Athletes In Summer 35:25 - Getting More Race Opportunities 39:30 - Replicating Race Conditions In Training 42:30 - The Mindset This Holiday 44:30 - Winter Training Mindset 47:45 - Early Spring Goals 50:15 - Training Twice a Day
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com
Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won&rsquo;t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/
Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

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