Busted! 15 Triathlon Myths Examined

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2023

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Who you gonna call? Mythbusters!! There is so much information out there about the sport of triathlon. Most of it is good stuff, but like anything, some of it is just not true. On today’s episode, coaches John Mayfield and Elizabeth James will focus on 15 myths about triathlon and highlight the “the truth about tri.” Don't miss the insights about preseason preparations, required training hours, swim improvement, strength training, rest days, and more! Huge thanks to deltaG for partnering with us on this episode. To learn more about the performance boosting benefits of deltaG Ketones head to deltaGketones.com and use code TRIDOT20 for 20% off your order. On their site you can: 1. Learn more about fueling with deltaG ketone products. 2. Make a standalone purchase, or subscribe for ongoing deltaG ketone deliveries. 3. Book a FREE 15 minute video consultation with Brian, an expert on exogenous ketones, and deltaG in particular, to discuss your individual goals and best choice of deltaG drink to exceed those goals. The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps us quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot’s Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Qualified participants receive 2 free months of triathlon training. Learn more and apply at: https://psp.tridot.com/psp23pod/

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast.
0:03.9	TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,
0:12.8	giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:16.8	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.
0:21.7	We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.
0:26.9	Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:34.4	Welcome to the show.
0:36.2	It is Triathlon MythBusters Day where we will present several multi-sport principles that are commonly believed to be true, but plot twist, they are not as true as they seem to be.
0:49.8	I am pumped to get into this.
0:51.7	Our first myth-busting coach with us today is professional and triathlete and tridot coach Elizabeth
0:57.6	James.
0:58.6	Elizabeth is a USAT level 2 and Ironman U-certified coach who quickly rose through the triathlon
1:03.5	ranks using tridot, from a beginner to top age grouper to a professional triathlete.
1:08.2	She's a Kona and Boston Marathon qualifier who has coached triathletes with Trot since 2014.
1:14.2	Elizabeth, are you ready to break some hearts and bust some myths?
1:18.9	Well, I am especially excited for this episode, so yep, let's do it.
1:24.0	Also joining us today is Coach John Mayfield.
1:26.8	John is a USAT Level 2 and Ironman U certified coach who leads Tridot's athlete services, ambassador, and coaching programs.
1:34.2	He has coached hundreds of athletes ranging from first timers, Tacoma qualifiers, and professional triathletes.
1:39.7	John has been using Tridot since 2010 and coaching with Tridot since 2012.
1:45.3	John, how are we feeling about the topic today?
1:49.4	It's going to be a good one.
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