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Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 25- Strength Training in Race Season***Purchase my Introduction to Strength Training for Triathlon course here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/joinus-1ed66861-0a9a-48a0-b7e3-687f513d50ab ***
In this week's episode I look at why we should keep up some level of strength training in the off season, and not abandon it altogether as soon as the sun comes out. If you have any questions or are interested in coaching, please get in in touch at Simon@phazontriathlon.com2025-05-0633 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 24- Your First Open Water Swim***Less than one week to save 50% on my strength and conditioning course: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/joinus-1ed66861-0a9a-48a0-b7e3-687f513d50ab ***
Your first open water swim is a pretty big deal, and this is the time of year that athletes are dipping their toes into the cold waters ahead of race season. In this week's episode I look through all the steps you can take to set yourself up for success.2025-04-2945 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastBonus Episode- 50% Off my Strength Course and Choosing a Gym***Don't miss out, take advantage of 50% off and early access today: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/offers/mciMigjB*** In this special episode I share a time sensitive 50% offer with you, and also talk through how to choose a gym as a triathlete.2025-04-2313 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 23- Garmins and SwimmingA look at whether you should use a Garmin when swimming, along with insights into how to get the most from your device in both the pool and open water.
If you are interested in working with a coach who doesn't have strangely strong views about swimming with a watch, email me at Simon@phazontriathlon.com to set up a free, no obligation call to discuss your training.2025-04-2236 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 22- Why Ego Kills Triathlon Performance***Free Zone 2 For Triathlon Course: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/offers/XH2rok4S?coupon_code=INTROZONE2***
In this week's episode I look at how ego and the need to always push hard can devastate your triathlon performance, and prevent you from achieving your potential.
As ever, if you are interested in coaching services, please email me at Simon@phazontriathlon.com2025-04-1547 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 21- The London Marathon GuideIn this week's episode I give you the inside track on The London Marathon, how to pace it, nutrition and logistical advice gathered from my two finishes at the event. Much of this is applicable to all marathons, and not just London.2025-04-0853 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 20- How to Spot a Good Triathlon CoachWhether you are looking to join a triathlon club, hire a swim coach or work with an online triathlon coach, there are hundreds of options out there. In this episode I take you through what in my mind makes a good triathlon coach. If you are interested in working with me, check out my website www.phazontriathlon.com or email me at Simon@phazontriathlon.com2025-04-011h 15Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 19- Outdated Triathlon Advice*Sign up to my mailing list here to save 50% on my new course: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/phazon-mailing-list* There is lots of advice flying around in the world of triathlon, some of it better than others. However, a lot of advice which was previously good advice is... not so useful now. Technology has moved on, our understanding of the human body has changed, and the sport has developed. In this week's episode I go over some of the advice that is no longer relevant, and why you may want to choose to ignore it.2025-03-2551 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 18- Five Tips for Your First IRONMANThis week I look at my top five tips for athletes taking on their first Ironman triathlon. If you are interested in coaching services, please drop me an email at Simon@phazontriathlon.com2025-03-1858 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 17- How to Set a Sprint Triathlon PBA shorter episode this week looking at how you can set yourself up for a PB over the sprint distance this year. If you would like to learn more, please email me at Simon@phazontriathlon.com2025-03-1143 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 16- AI Coaching Honest ReviewIn January 2025 I embarked upon an AI adventure when I asked an AI training platform to help me prepare for a middle distance race. Find out how I get on. If you would like to discuss coaching options with me, please email me at Simon@phazontriathlon.com2025-02-2544 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 15- Indoor Cycling*Sign up to the free training session here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/robbie-ride-opt-in* In this week's episode I am joined by ex Tour de France cyclist Robbie Venture to discuss all things riding indoors. From cycling power to2025-02-1859 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 14- Racing on the Great Britain Age Group TeamThis week I am joined by Verity Miles from British Triathlon who looks after the age group team, representing amateur athletes from across England, Scotland and Wales on the world stage. In this episode you can learn how to qualify for the GB age group team, what kind of costs are involved, what the championship experience looks like, and the common pitfalls of those looking to qualify. If you have any questions for Verity you can reach her at agegroup@britishtriathlon.org. If you would like any help to qualify for the team, email me at Simon@phazontriathlon.com...2025-02-111h 20Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 13- How to Structure Your Triathlon TrainingThis week I host a solo episode where I cover the ways you can structure your triathlon training. Having a scattergun approach may work in the short term, but if you want to achieve your potential and enjoy the sport for years to come, then a smarter approach is necessary. If you are interested in setting up a free call with me to discuss what working together might look like, drop me an email at Simon@phazontriathlon.com2025-02-0458 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 12- Fitting in Strength TrainingIn this week's episode I chat with strength and conditioning specialist Emma O'Toole about how we fit strength work around our swimming, cycling and running training. We cover how much strength training you should be doing a week, how your sessions should leave you feeling, how strength training evolves over the year and much more. You can support the podcast by purchasing a subscription to our swim club here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/offers/8Hbocm9D or you can email me if you would like to have a discussion about bespoke coaching on Simon@phazontriathlon.com. If you are...2025-01-281h 31Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 11- Behind The Scenes With a Race DirectorIn this week's episode I interview Graeme Hardie about his role as race director for 113 events. We cover common mistakes he sees athletes make, the economics of running an event, the role of marshals, what to do if you come across an injured athlete and much more. You can learn more about 113 events and sign up to his races here: https://www.113events.com Sign up to the Phazon Triathlon Swim Club here: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/offers/8Hbocm9D For enquiries about bespoke coaching you can email me at Simon@phazontriathlon.com Or you can have a look...2025-01-211h 21Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 10- Bike Maintenance*Free ebook link: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/podcast-thank-you* This week I chat to Lee Williams from Cycle Central about bike maintenance, a topic which strikes fear into many triathletes. We discuss bike services, jobs you should be able to do yourself, counterfeit bike parts and how to save money on components. To learn more about Lee and take advantage of the free concierge service, you can visit his website here: https://cyclecentral.co.uk2025-01-141h 35Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 9- Warm up Races and Race SimulationsIt's very rare that athletes will race a single triathlon in a year. In this episode we look at how to fill your schedule with additional races, as well as as having a brief look at race simulations, what the objectives are, and how you might consider executing them. As ever, if you have any follow up questions or are interested in working with me, drop me an email at Simon@phazontriathlon.com2025-01-0851 minAge Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 8- Principles of Fat Loss For TriathletesFat Loss For Triathletes Course: https://phazontriathlon.mykajabi.com/offers/KQXkqaLJ
For the New Year, I wade into the murky world of weight loss and diet. This is the time of year where triathletes will start putting a bit of focus on body composition, before the energy demands of training increases as we get closer to race day. If you are interested in coaching services, whether related to nutrition or triathlon in general, please email me at Simon@phazontriathlon.com where we can setup a free, no obligation call.
2025-01-011h 27Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 7- Common Triathlon MistakesToday I am joined by Martin Lightwood from Threeone endurance who brings with him ten mistakes made by his Instagram followers, which we use as discussion points to help you avoid falling foul of these common mistakes yourself. You can find me on Instagram at @phazontriathlon, and Martin at @threeone endurance. You can, as ever, contact me on Simon@phazontriathlon.com if you have questions or are interested in coaching.2024-12-281h 56Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 6- Training Over Christmas and Goal Setting for 2025In our Christmas special episode I discuss whether you should be training over the festive period as well as how to set yourself goals for 2025 which motivate and compel you to keep training. As ever, my email address is Simon@phazontriathlon.com if you have any questions or are interested in coaching services.2024-12-2343 min
Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 5- Protecting Yourself on the RoadThis week we have a very special episode where I interview one of my clients; a police officer and member of CID with 10 years experience, about how we can protect ourselves if we are ever hit by another vehicle while riding. We cover how to report any incidents, whether you can snatch a driver's keys, which details to record following a collision, what your rights to self defence are if things turn ugly, and more, as well as bit about his own training and racing. If you have any questions about the content of the episode, or any follow...2024-12-101h 09Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 4- Triathlon Myth BustingIn this episode we look to disprove some of the most common misconceptions around kicking in the swim, bulking up from strength training, the impact weight has on performance, expensive bikes and how much salt you should be consuming in races. If you have any questions, would like to appear on the podcast as a guest, or are interested in coaching, email me at Simon@phazontriathlon.com To read my deep dive on how weight affects triathlon performance, please visit https://www.phazontriathlon.com/index.php/2024/01/03/how-much-does-weight-affect-triathlon-performance/2024-12-0436 min
Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 3- Returning From InjuryRunning injuries are the bane of many endurance athlete, and the primary reason that we fail to achieve the goals we set for ourselves. In this episode I chat to a member of my running club who shares his injury recovery story. If you have any questions, are interested in coaching, or would like to come on the show yourself to share your story, please reach out via social media, or messaging me at simon@phazontriathlon.com2024-11-2746 min
Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 2- Ironman WalesIn today's episode I chat to one of my athletes James who recently completed his first Ironman in Tenby, the conclusion of a long journey seven years in the making. We discuss sausage rolls, turbo training, making the bike cutoff by 90 seconds, why back of the pack athletes are in a different race to those at the front and how setting an example to his daughter was one of the primary motivators in ensuring he got the job done. If you are interested in coaching services, visit www.phazontriathlon.com or email me on Simon@phazontriathlon.2024-11-191h 33Age Group Triathlon PodcastEpisode 1- Ride Across BritainIn our first episode, we chat with one of my clients Greg about his experience in the Ride Across Britain event. After two years racing Ironman, Greg wanted to mix things up and take on a truly epic challenge. Inspired after reading about the event, he asked me to help him train for the challenge. We chat about his training, mindset, nutrition, crashes, torrid weather conditions and much more to give an insight into the world of ultra cycling. For those interested in taking on the challenge themselves, the Ride Across Britain Facebook group is a great place to...2024-11-121h 15