2024’s packed triathlon calendar has pushed athletes to their limits. But how much is too much?

As an age grouper, how many races can you handle without burning out? In this episode, we explore the balance between racing enough to stay motivated and avoiding overtraining.

Tune in to find your perfect race limit!

As always this episode is brought to you by Giant. For all your bike training and racing needs, ride life, ride giant.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Gratitude
06:00 - T100 Finals Post Race Analysis
10:40 - Ashleigh Gentle's Race Strategy
18:15 - Having Accurate Data
22:10 - Taylor Knibb's Strategy
23:30 - Staying in Your Range
27:50 - Expectations For Each Season
30:10 - Triathlon Is A Compromise
38:00 - Choosing An A-Race
43:50 - Do You Need B and C Races
48:20 - Consequences of Over-Racing
51:20 - Getting the Balance Right
53:30 - Racing Unprepared
57:00 - Keeping Your Focus

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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.

2024’s packed triathlon calendar has pushed athletes to their limits. But how much is too much?
As an age grouper, how many races can you handle without burning out? In this episode, we explore the balance between racing enough to stay motivated and avoiding overtraining.
Tune in to find your perfect race limit!
As always this episode is brought to you by Giant. For all your bike training and racing needs, ride life, ride giant.
Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Gratitude 06:00 - T100 Finals Post Race Analysis 10:40 - Ashleigh Gentle's Race Strategy 18:15 - Having Accurate Data 22:10 - Taylor Knibb's Strategy 23:30 - Staying in Your Range 27:50 - Expectations For Each Season 30:10 - Triathlon Is A Compromise 38:00 - Choosing An A-Race 43:50 - Do You Need B and C Races 48:20 - Consequences of Over-Racing 51:20 - Getting the Balance Right 53:30 - Racing Unprepared 57:00 - Keeping Your Focus
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 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

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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

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