Natalie was close to walking away from triathlon altogether after the disappointment of Paris Olympics. Then everything changed. In this episode, she opens up about the low point, the mindset shift, and how she turned it into an explosive start in long course with two straight 70.3 wins and podiums in more 50% of races in 2025. This is the raw story of what happens when an elite athlete rebuilds, backs herself, and finds joy in racing again.

0:00 Natalie is back
0:18 The Tokyo heartbreak
1:33 Paris dream, tough reality
3:21 Why the Olympics went wrong
4:09 The coaching chaos behind it all
6:07 Commonwealth Games medal memories
8:00 The post-Paris crash
9:02 Why long course saved her love for triathlon
10:08 The coach and training setup that changed everything
11:21 Winning sick at Geelong
12:47 Port Mac and the early momentum
13:36 Vomiting before races from pressure
15:05 Three wins and six podiums in year one
16:38 Confidence, execution, and racing free
18:45 The biggest long-course training changes
19:09 500km bike weeks and full TT focus
20:42 Why she runs less than people think
21:43 Swim sessions that keep her sharp
23:44 Inside a pro week of training
26:22 The brick session she leans on
28:29 Riding to watts vs riding to feel
33:09 The bike strength work behind her gains
34:39 The run sessions making her dangerous
37:06 The injury setback that helped her improve
42:13 The fueling mistake she will never repeat
46:17 Watching other pros without copying them
50:13 Why Ironman is not the plan yet
52:29 Gold Coast disappointment unpacked
58:50 Race Ranger, drafting data, and online backlash
1:05:47 Her definition of success now

If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au

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.

Natalie was close to walking away from triathlon altogether after the disappointment of Paris Olympics. Then everything changed. In this episode, she opens up about the low point, the mindset shift, and how she turned it into an explosive start in long course with two straight 70.3 wins and podiums in more 50% of races in 2025. This is the raw story of what happens when an elite athlete rebuilds, backs herself, and finds joy in racing again. 0:00 Natalie is back 0:18 The Tokyo heartbreak 1:33 Paris dream, tough reality 3:21 Why the Olympics went wrong 4:09 The coaching chaos behind it all 6:07 Commonwealth Games medal memories 8:00 The post-Paris crash 9:02 Why long course saved her love for triathlon 10:08 The coach and training setup that changed everything 11:21 Winning sick at Geelong 12:47 Port Mac and the early momentum 13:36 Vomiting before races from pressure 15:05 Three wins and six podiums in year one 16:38 Confidence, execution, and racing free 18:45 The biggest long-course training changes 19:09 500km bike weeks and full TT focus 20:42 Why she runs less than people think 21:43 Swim sessions that keep her sharp 23:44 Inside a pro week of training 26:22 The brick session she leans on 28:29 Riding to watts vs riding to feel 33:09 The bike strength work behind her gains 34:39 The run sessions making her dangerous 37:06 The injury setback that helped her improve 42:13 The fueling mistake she will never repeat 46:17 Watching other pros without copying them 50:13 Why Ironman is not the plan yet 52:29 Gold Coast disappointment unpacked 58:50 Race Ranger, drafting data, and online backlash 1:05:47 Her definition of success now
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au
Check us out on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/">https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching</a> 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

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

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Quitting Short Course for Ironman with Natalie Van Coevorden

The episode provides an analysis of the 2026 Paris-Roubaix men’s and women’s races, highlighting the absolute insanity this race threw at the cyclists! 

If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au

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.

The episode provides an analysis of the 2026 Paris-Roubaix men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s races, highlighting the absolute insanity this race threw at the cyclists!&nbsp;
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au
Check us out on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/">https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching</a> 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.

Cycling Coaches React To Paris Roubaix INSANITY 2026 

We break down the Tour of Flanders in depth and explain why we think it was one of the best races you’ll see, not boring, but pure chaos, tactics, and world-class aggression.

Then we hit the insane triathlon racing happening right now, the wild results in world athletics, and the performances that have taken the sport to another level. If you love cycling, triathlon, and running at their absolute limit, you’ll love this one.

Timestamps: 
0:00 Endurance sport has gone crazy 
0:22 Who we are and what’s ahead 
1:35 What makes Tour of Flanders so special 
2:18 The big takeaway most people got wrong 
5:25 The real question: is Pogacar beatable? 
9:39 The tactical mistake nobody seems willing to fix 
12:01 The move Van Der Poel still won’t make 
15:58 What the Van Aert said after the race 
18:18 Remco’s ride and why it mattered 
20:44 Why Paris Roubaix could look completely different 
22:31 The drafting numbers that said a lot 
25:05 The risky tactic we still want to see 
30:29 The coaching lesson hidden inside the race 
33:26 Demi Vollering's huge breakthrough 
37:05 Why triathlon is getting more interesting 
38:13 Kristian Blummenfelt and Kat Matthews season strategy 
42:38 Pick races that suit your strengths 
44:19 The triathlon performance that stood out most 
46:54 Why one race should not define your year 
49:45 Two training lessons from Kristian Blummenfelt 
52:55 What consistency in training really means 
53:10 The quote that summed up elite racing 
55:03 Why athletics has gone nuclear too 
57:48 Josh Kerr’s huge goal and what it takes 
1:00:58 Josh Kerr's unique 6 day training split
1:06:16 When should your gym days be as an athlete 
1:11:00 Georgia Hunter Bell, Keely Hodgkinson, Cam Meyers 
1:13:23 Recovery might be what you're missing 
1:14:53 Wrap-up

If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au

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.

We break down the Tour of Flanders in depth and explain why we think it was one of the best races you&rsquo;ll see, not boring, but pure chaos, tactics, and world-class aggression.
Then we hit the insane triathlon racing happening right now, the wild results in world athletics, and the performances that have taken the sport to another level. If you love cycling, triathlon, and running at their absolute limit, you&rsquo;ll love this one.
Timestamps: 0:00 Endurance sport has gone crazy&nbsp; 0:22 Who we are and what&rsquo;s ahead 1:35 What makes Tour of Flanders so special 2:18 The big takeaway most people got wrong 5:25 The real question: is Pogacar beatable? 9:39 The tactical mistake nobody seems willing to fix 12:01 The move Van Der Poel still won&rsquo;t make 15:58 What the Van Aert said after the race 18:18 Remco&rsquo;s ride and why it mattered 20:44 Why Paris Roubaix could look completely different 22:31 The drafting numbers that said a lot 25:05 The risky tactic we still want to see 30:29 The coaching lesson hidden inside the race 33:26 Demi Vollering's huge breakthrough 37:05 Why triathlon is getting more interesting 38:13 Kristian Blummenfelt and Kat Matthews season strategy 42:38 Pick races that suit your strengths 44:19 The triathlon performance that stood out most 46:54 Why one race should not define your year 49:45 Two training lessons from Kristian Blummenfelt 52:55 What consistency in training really means 53:10 The quote that summed up elite racing 55:03 Why athletics has gone nuclear too 57:48 Josh Kerr&rsquo;s huge goal and what it takes 1:00:58 Josh Kerr's unique 6 day training split 1:06:16 When should your gym days be as an athlete 1:11:00 Georgia Hunter Bell, Keely Hodgkinson, Cam Meyers 1:13:23 Recovery might be what you're missing 1:14:53 Wrap-up
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au
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.

Endurance Sport Just Went Nuclear

What’s it truly like to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt for a week? In this episode, Tom Page takes you inside the house, the sessions, the routines, and the small habits that make one of the greatest triathletes ever so different. 

You’ll hear what Tom and Roland learned up close from Kristian and Hayden Wilde at Geelong 70.3, what surprised them most, and how those lessons stack up against their own journey as full-time doctors racing against the worlds best as pro triathletes. This is a rare look behind the curtain at world-class performance, race prep, mindset, and the reality of building toward the top level of the sport.

Also brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

00:00 Intro
00:48 Geelong 70.3 recap and why this race was such a big one
01:08 Tom hosted Kristian Blummenfelt for race week
01:35 Why Roland nearly pulled out of the race
02:56 Gerard’s reasoning and the mindset behind still racing
04:23 Roland’s Nusa “World Champs” ride with Hayden Wild
09:27 Travel, sickness, and how both boys managed their summer training
15:32 Do athletes need to start masking up when travelling?
17:04 What it was like for Tom to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt
19:19 The biggest surprise about Kristian’s daily habits and routine
21:29 Kristian’s off-air praise for Tom balancing pro racing with full-time doctor work
26:29 How Tom adjusted his own training while joining Kristian’s sessions
30:10 What training with a generational athlete teaches you
31:21 Roland’s experience riding with Kristian and Hayden in Geelong
35:00 Gerard’s takeaways from watching the top pros prepare and race
37:03 Roland’s full Geelong race breakdown: swim, bike, and run
45:38 Tom’s full Geelong race breakdown: swim, bike, and run
51:35 Roland’s huge bike split and power numbers
1:00:44 Tom’s reflections on his bike leg and PB run off the bike
1:06:39 Gerard’s coaching reflections on both races
1:10:12 Perspective, patience, and the long-term pro journey
1:14:12 Final thoughts on Kristian’s win and the men’s race
1:18:32 Wrap up

If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au

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.

What&rsquo;s it truly like to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt for a week? In this episode, Tom Page takes you inside the house, the sessions, the routines, and the small habits that make one of the greatest triathletes ever so different. You&rsquo;ll hear what Tom and Roland learned up close from Kristian and Hayden Wilde at Geelong 70.3, what surprised them most, and how those lessons stack up against their own journey as full-time doctors racing against the worlds best as pro triathletes. This is a rare look behind the curtain at world-class performance, race prep, mindset, and the reality of building toward the top level of the sport.
Also brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.
00:00 Intro 00:48 Geelong 70.3 recap and why this race was such a big one 01:08 Tom hosted Kristian Blummenfelt for race week 01:35 Why Roland nearly pulled out of the race 02:56 Gerard&rsquo;s reasoning and the mindset behind still racing 04:23 Roland&rsquo;s Nusa &ldquo;World Champs&rdquo; ride with Hayden Wild 09:27 Travel, sickness, and how both boys managed their summer training 15:32 Do athletes need to start masking up when travelling? 17:04 What it was like for Tom to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt 19:19 The biggest surprise about Kristian&rsquo;s daily habits and routine 21:29 Kristian&rsquo;s off-air praise for Tom balancing pro racing with full-time doctor work 26:29 How Tom adjusted his own training while joining Kristian&rsquo;s sessions 30:10 What training with a generational athlete teaches you 31:21 Roland&rsquo;s experience riding with Kristian and Hayden in Geelong 35:00 Gerard&rsquo;s takeaways from watching the top pros prepare and race 37:03 Roland&rsquo;s full Geelong race breakdown: swim, bike, and run 45:38 Tom&rsquo;s full Geelong race breakdown: swim, bike, and run 51:35 Roland&rsquo;s huge bike split and power numbers 1:00:44 Tom&rsquo;s reflections on his bike leg and PB run off the bike 1:06:39 Gerard&rsquo;s coaching reflections on both races 1:10:12 Perspective, patience, and the long-term pro journey 1:14:12 Final thoughts on Kristian&rsquo;s win and the men&rsquo;s race 1:18:32 Wrap up
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au
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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