Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice

In this episode, we break down the elements driving the modern era of endurance performance and explain how to cut through the social media noise to focus on what actually matters in coaching.  We analyze the impact of elite pacing strategies and dissect how subtle tactical errors—like running wide on corners—can cost athletes anywhere from 27 meters to a massive 300+ meters over a race.  Plus, we share evidence-based coaching insights on building true consistency, setting up your data screens for race day, and navigating the psychological trap of adrenaline-fueled pacing decisions. This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly. Timestamps: 0:00 – The 2026 Golden Era of Endurance2:35 – What 1%ers Actually Make A Difference?5:28 – Amateurs are catching Pros8:28 – Maybe we should do Hero Sessions?11:01 – Why Distance Running is Suddenly Cool Again14:08 – Dissecting the Sub-2 Hour Marathon 17:51 – Cutting the Corners without Cheating21:58 – Execution Mistakes of Marathon Racing24:47 – Social Media vs. Coaching Reality27:45 – Experimenting on the Individual31:03 – Adopting Someone Else’s Program Danger34:46 – What is "True Consistency”39:39 – Case Study: 12 Weeks in the Hills45:16 – Building the Perfect Data Screen 48:21 – How Speed Tells Your Power What to Do51:14 – When Heart Rate Lies to You55:31 – TriVelo Athlete Openings & Weekly Gratitude If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, visit trivelocoaching.com.au. Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. None of the content provided is intended to imply that any products, remedies, or information mentioned are designed to prevent, diagnose, cure, or alleviate any disease, ailment, defect, or injury, nor should they be used for therapeutic purposes. The content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming, or triathlon training and should not replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. We do not accept liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred through the use of or reliance on our content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might know Alex Coe from his Sub 10 Loading series, where he shared his journey not only to his first sub-10-hour Ironman, but sub 9 hour too. He reached out to us for some help earlier this year on his journey toward the Kona World Championships. We break down everything we’ve been doing in training together, all the highs (and lows) so far, and our predictions. This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly. Time Stamps: 0:00 – Smashed Goals & The Journey So Far2:08 – Mental Fallouts of Early Race Failure3:53 – Transitioning from Self-Coached to Structured Team5:10 – Is There Enough Time for Kona?9:36 – Relinquishing the Plan to a Coach11:36 – Unlocking the Engine15:55 – The 6-Hour Session That Broke Me18:40 – A Coach’s Breakdown of the Execution Error21:38 – The Surprising Data Behind the Bonk24:55 – How motivated athletes ruin training ranges27:53 – Pumping Up a Highly Curious Athlete30:57 – The Backlash of Announcing a Massive Goal33:57 – Why You Shouldn't Place Ceilings on Yourself38:57 – Breaking Down the 8-Week Data Progression44:55 – A 30km time trial..47:01 – Predicting the Final Kona Marathon Time49:00 – The Hidden Reality of 25-Hour Training Weeks51:00 – When Training Becomes a Fragile House of Cards52:23 – Next Steps in the TriVelo Method If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, visit trivelocoaching.com.au. Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. None of the content provided is intended to imply that any products, remedies, or information mentioned are designed to prevent, diagnose, cure, or alleviate any disease, ailment, defect, or injury, nor should they be used for therapeutic purposes. The content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming, or triathlon training and should not replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. We do not accept liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred through the use of or reliance on our content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Gerard and Jordan break down the latest in endurance sport, from Josh Kerr's world record performance and the Tour de France to Gerard's firsthand experience with altitude training. They explore what these stories reveal about effective training, recovery, and why consistency will always outperform hero workouts. If you're looking to train smarter and get more from your sessions, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply straight away.We've partnered with Effortless Swimming to offer our community an exclusive 15% discount on NanoClear Goggles. Use the link below to shop: https://shop.effortlessswimming.com/discount/TRIVELO This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly. 0:58 – The Colorado Altitude Experiment2:34 – Shocking First Ride Results5:52 – Is One Week Altitude Enough?8:34 – The Mile WR Is BROKEN14:34 – Josh Kerr's Unconventional Training Week17:54 – The Recovery & Consistency Secret22:12 – Beyond the "Hero Workouts" Trap24:50 – The 1200m Time Trial Breakthrough28:50 – Mastering Critical Power Metrics36:06 – Mile Record vs. Sub Two-Hour Marathon42:22 – Tadej Pogačar's Tour Dominance48:07 – Training after Illness51:48 – Funny Post-Race Coaching Encounters54:22 – Family Milestones & Travel Gratitude If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, visit trivelocoaching.com.au. Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. None of the content provided is intended to imply that any products, remedies, or information mentioned are designed to prevent, diagnose, cure, or alleviate any disease, ailment, defect, or injury, nor should they be used for therapeutic purposes. The content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming, or triathlon training and should not replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. We do not accept liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred through the use of or reliance on our content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Whelan’s career has come full circle. From injured runner to pro cyclist, then triathlon, and now back to running — full time. In this episode, Jimmy breaks down how years of elite cycling built an engine that translated directly to running. Why the bike gives runners free aerobic gains. How he rebuilt his run safely after injury. And exactly how a 12-week block took him to a DEBUT 61:37 half marathon in Valencia — one of the fastest ever by an Australian. We cover his training structure, treadmill threshold work, hills, volume progression, fueling lessons from pro cycling, and why runners are underusing the bike. A deep look at endurance, durability, and what happens when aerobic capacity meets smart execution. A must-listen for runners, cyclists, and anyone chasing performance without breaking down. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Chasing The Dream05:00 - Injury That Turned Things Around08:15 - Excellent Form with Less Running13:45 - Jimmy's 12-Week Running Block17:45 - Treadmill Running Sessions21:40 - Jimmy's Treadmill Adaptation25:50 - Jimmy's Endurance Sessions30:55 - Large Volume Training35:00 - Nutrition and Fueling Strategy39:30 - Training the Gut for Running45:00 - Race Plan and Goal for Valencia49:45 - Jimmy's Legs During the Race53:00 - Injury in the Spikes56:10 - Aerobic Gains on the Bike for Runners1:01:50 - Contrast Between Running and Cycling1:07:30 - Getting the Volume without Breaking Down1:09:00 - Jimmy's 2026 Goals and Training Plan1:14:20 - Everybody Is Learning and Experimenting 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three TriVelo athletes became Masters World Champions, and this episode breaks down exactly how they did it. We start with Joe Spano, who once asked us why he couldn’t win a single race. Seven years later, after resilience, detail, crashes, setbacks, and a total rebuild of how he trains, he became Time Trial World Champion by five seconds. You’ll even hear the raw phone call he made moments after crossing the line. We also cover the road race victories from Tim and Al — two athletes who committed to a plan, fixed their biggest weaknesses, and delivered when it mattered. A huge result for the team, years in the making. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Just Wanted to Win a Race04:45 - Joe's 2017 Data to Now09:05 - What Kind Of Riding Matters Most?16:15 - How He Finally Started Winning Races..18:00 - How He Won The World Champs28:56 - The Post Race Phone Call with Joe35:30 - Alan Adam's Progress - Great Tactician38:00 - Questioning Your Form41:45 - A Powerful Kick44:45 - Winning Bunch Sprints45:40 - Tim Jamieson's Training Strategy51:55 - The Balanced Athlete 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.