Track Wins, Triathlon Training & Choosing the Right Coach

About this episode

Rob and Ben discuss track racing, triathlon training, and coaching young athletes while sharing personal breakthroughs.

Season 5, Episode 2 – Track Wins, Triathlon Training & Choosing the Right Coach This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, it’s just Rob and Ben as they dive into a packed episode full of track racing, triathlon prep, coaching chats, and personal breakthroughs. Ben reflects on a huge moment in his running journey after winning the 1500 metres, opening up about the transition from road running to track racing — and how focused training, pacing, and lactic acid sessions are helping him chase new personal bests. The lads discuss the differences between track and road racing, the mental side of competition, and why this new challenge has reignited Ben’s passion for running. There’s also a brilliant conversation around coaching young athletes, with Ben sharing why enjoyment, confidence, and gamification should be at the heart of training kids in athletics. Meanwhile, Rob continues his own journey towards his upcoming triathlon, balancing swimming, cycling, and running while exploring new coaching options. From structured swim sessions and brick workouts to the realities of riding around on a borrowed bike 👀, Rob shares the highs, nerves, and lessons from…

People in this episode

Hosts: Rob Sillito, Ben Russell

Topics covered

• track racing
• triathlon training
• coaching
• personal breakthroughs
• mental side of competition
• youth athletics

Keywords

• track racing
• triathlon
• coaching
• personal bests
• youth athletics
• running
• mental competition

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