Say What? 66 Terms Every Triathlete Should Know

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 29 May 2023

⏱️ 69 minutes

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CdA. Group Set. BTA. Brick. Microcyle. Say what? Not only is triathlon a complex sport with multiple disciplines and a lot of gear, but there are also a number of sport-specific words and phrases to be learned! So on today's episode, host Andrew Harley asks TriDot Coaches Elizabeth James, Jeff Raines, and Joanna Nami to identify and explain 66 terms, phrases, and acronyms triathletes need to know. That's A LOT of tri-specific terminology, so listen in to see what you can learn! TriDot and Dimond Bikes are a dynamite race day 1 – 2 punch. Dimond provides you with the Ferrari of bikes, and TriDot Training develops your engine. We are excited to partner with Dimond on some really cool offers. If you are new to TriDot, we’re offering 6 months of the Mark Allen Edition of TriDot with the purchase of a Dimond. If you are already a TriDot athlete, we are offering either an upgrade credit or TriDot store credit with your new bike. Head to DimondBikes.com for all the info, and to dream up your very own bike. Big thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for partnering with us on this episode! Head over to precisionfuelandhydration.com and check out the Fuel Planner to get your free personalized fuel and hydration strategy. Use the code TRI23 to get 10% off your first order.

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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.
0:17.3	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.
0:33.8	All right, so we are feeling a little ambitious today, feeling a little frisky.
0:38.4	We are taking on the task of defining 66 tri-terms that every triathletes should know.
0:45.7	Even in accumulating this list, that there are things I feel like I left out.
0:49.6	I tried thinking through what terms did I not know when I first started in triathlon?
0:55.8	It is a heck of a list,
1:00.9	and so I've got a heck of a panel here to help us. Our first tri-dop coach on the episode is professional triathlete Elizabeth James. Elizabeth is a USAT level two and Ironman U-certified coach
1:06.2	who quickly rose through the triathlon ranks using tridot from a beginner to top age
1:10.6	grouper to a professional triathlete. She's a Kona and Boston Marathon Qualifier who has coached
1:15.7	triathletes with TriDOT since 2014. Elizabeth, how's it going? You know, Andrew, things are
1:22.2	busy, but in the best way. We are well into tri-season, and it just seems like every weekend
1:27.2	is full of excitement. So I love this time of year. It-season, and it just seems like every weekend is full of excitement.
1:28.2	So I love this time of year. It's busy, but it is fantastic. Yep, so, so true. We were definitely
1:35.3	tracking tons of tri-out athletes at various races over the weekend. Also here with us is TriDout
1:40.9	coach Joanna and Amy. Joanna is better known as coach Jojo and as coach athletes with Tridot since 2012.
1:47.1	She's a co-founder of HissyFit Racing, a member of the Betty Design Elite Squad,
1:51.7	and keeps adding Iron Man finishes to her over 20 now, I think, accomplished triathlon resume.
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