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Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastWhere Have I Been, Is This Goodbye?After a few months off, Taren and NTK are back to talk about where they've been the past few months and why they vanished. Taren gets into details about why he's no longer Triathlon Taren, what parts of the industry led him to move away from his public presence... and some exciting things coming in the very near future! LINKS FROM THE PODCAST MOTTIV Training Show (longform) MOTTIV Show Clips (clips from the longform show) MOTTIV Training Shorts (short tips & tricks) And to train for free, give the MOTTIV training app a...2024-11-1950 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastThe Fastest MOTTIV Half Marathon Ever. Taren Went Strava KOM Hunting. Where to Start When Starting OverThis week on the podcast, we talk about the fastest MOTTIV athlete half marathon ever done! Taren went Strava KOM hunting (we'll tell you how it went)... and where to start when you're starting over. To get a free training plan for any race you want, visit mymottiv.com.2023-10-1336 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTaren did his first race in 3.5 years. Are Ultrarunners Mentally Strong or Weak? Do you Need a Day off From Training?This week on the podcast, we discuss Taren's first "race" in three and a half years. We dive into a study about endurance athletes and mental health issues. And we have a solid Q&A section, including how to modify training when you work a job where you're on your feet OR a job with crazy hours... and more! To get your question answered on the app, find @triathlontaren on Instagram, send a DM that starts with the line "Question For The Podcast". To get a free training plan, visit mymottiv.com.2023-08-2549 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHow I Think We Can Fix Triathlon. Does Beet Root Juice Work? What Distance Triathlon Should you Do?It's a solo-Taren show this week, as NTK is on a mini-vacation. On the podcast Taren talks about how he thinks triathlon can be fixed, whether beet root juice works, and which distance of triathlon you should do next. To try our endurance training app for free: mymottiv.com!2023-08-1837 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTaren Got Put In His Place on the Bike. Is Ironman Getting Lame? How to Open Water Swim SafelyOn this week's podcast, Taren got put in his place on the bike. WE answer the question, is Ironman getting lame? And, how to open water swim safely. To train for free, visit mymottiv.com!2023-07-2842 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastEven Taren Needs a Reminder of the Basics. Creatine for Endurance Athletes. Painkillers While Training?This week on the podcast, even Taren needs a reminder of the basics (specifically, rest!!) Creatine for Endurance Athletes. Painkillers While Training? For a free training plan, head over to mymottiv.com and sign up.2023-07-2139 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastSuper Shoes are Safe. Surfing Taren? New and Improved How to Breathe When SwimmingAre super shoes causing injuries? We get into this topic that's been making headlines lately (spoiler alert: they're not) -- and discuss some good shoe choices for amateur endurance athletes. Also: is Taren becoming a surfer? And we talk about how to breathe in the water. Get a FREE training plan, check out our endurance and triathlon training app built specifically for amateur athletes at mymottiv.com. SPONSOR: bambuwerx.com (CODE: MOTTIV20)2023-05-1949 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastFinally got COVID, Super Intense Bike Workout, Should I go Back to Triathlon Taren?On the podcast this week, Taren is solo as NTK recovers from COVID. He talks about the super intense bike workouts he's been doing, and in listener-submitted Q&A, he's asked if he's going to go back to being "Triathlon Taren" and sharing his story (and racing) on YouTube! For more resources from MOTTIV including the MOTTIV training app, blog posts, and beginner's guides, go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSOR: Bambuwerx.com (CODE: MOTTIV20)2023-04-2848 minTaren's MōTTIV Method Podcast8 Biggest Legal Performance Enhancers I ExperiencedFinding ways to increase your performance is something many endurance athletes are always doing. But you don't have to veer into doing things that are against the rules to get faster. On this week's podcast, Taren and NTK (No Triathlon Kim) discuss 8 "Legal Performance Enhancers" that Taren discovered during his years as a successful amateur triathlete, that anyone can add to perform better. For more resources from MOTTIV including the MOTTIV training app, blog posts, and beginner's guides, go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSORS: https://thefeed.com/teams/mottiv http://bambuwerx.com (CODE MO...2023-03-2452 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastMy 6 Biggest Endurance Training RegretsRegrets, I've had a few... on the podcast today, Taren and NTK (No Triathlon Kim) discuss Taren's six biggest endurance training regrets, things he wish he'd known sooner so he could have corrected and saved himself pain, injury, and slow race times at certain points in his amateur endurance racing career. For more resources from MOTTIV including the MOTTIV training app, blog posts, and beginner's guides, go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSORS: https://thefeed.com/teams/mottiv http://bambuwerx.com (CODE: MOTTIV20)2023-03-1755 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastThe Best Pro Triathlete Training Tips Us Age Groupers Can UseProfessional triathletes train very differently (and require very different things to be successful) than amateur triathletes, but there ARE some basics that amateurs can take away from what pros do. On the podcast, Taren talks to Jack Kelly a former professional triathlete who hosts the How They Train podcast, about what he's learned from the pros he talks to. For more resources from MOTTIV including the MOTTIV training app, blog posts, and beginner's guides, go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSORS: https://thefeed.com/teams/mottiv http://athleticgreens.com/taren2023-03-0359 minTaren's MōTTIV Method Podcast6 Things Pro Triathletes Do That Beginners Should Never DoProfessional triathletes are all over social media, showcasing what they do and how they train. But what the pros do is often not appropriate for amateurs, and in fact, could be harmful for amateurs. On the podcast this week, Taren and NTK (No Triathlon Kim) talk about the 6 Things Pro Triathletes Do That Beginners Should Never Do! For more resources from MōTTIV including the MOTTIV training app, blog posts, beginner's guides, go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSORS: athleticgreens.com/taren2023-02-1053 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastBeginners Guide to Half Marathon TrainingIf you're looking to run your first half-marathon this year, this podcast is for you! Taren and NTK (No Triathlon Kim) discuss everything a beginner runner needs to know about getting ready for their first half-marathon including: * what equipment you'll need (shoes, smart watch, HR strap) * the key workouts you'll need to do * how many months you'll need to prepare * what finish time can you expect or aim for? * how to fuel (what to eat and drink) for training and race day HOW LONG TO TRAIN FOR A HALF MARATHON CALCULATOR: h...2023-01-2757 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastWorst New Years Triathlon Diet Mistakes to Avoid with Taryn RichardsonIt's the time of year when triathletes and endurance athletes get started on training for their 2023 season, so this podcast is perfectly timed. Taren and endurance dietician Taryn Richardson discuss everything athletes should be taking into account for their training and race nutrition -- reminding athletes that not everything you see on TikTok or Instagram is good advice to follow. Don't miss this episode! For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and beginner’s guides go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSOR: Athleticgreens.com/taren2023-01-201h 09Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastBeginner’s Guide to Swimrun RacesSwimRun is an emerging endurance sport, where athletes race in pairs, tethered together, alternating between swimming and running (while wearing a wetsuit and running shoes the whole time!) Nicolas is a SwimRun specialist and endurance coach, founding the Envol SwimRun team. On the podcast this week, Jamie and Nicholas discuss everything a beginner needs to know about SwimRun. For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and beginner’s guides go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSORS: athleticgreens.com/taren ucan.co/taren2022-12-161h 02Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastThe triathlon diet you need for your best resultsNutrition is often called the 4th discipline in triathlon, yet it's the place where many athletes struggle the most. Not only are they choosing the wrong foods at the wrong times, they're not changing up what they eat based on time of the season or the intensity of each training session. On the podcast this week, Jamie chats with Triathlon Dietician Taryn Richardson for the lowdown on everything "triathlon diet" and how you need to change your food to get the best training results. For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and b...2022-12-0956 minTaren's MōTTIV Method Podcast4 Biggest Beginner Running Technique Mistakes to AvoidSome people say all you have to do to get better at running is run more, while others say you have to focus on technique before you add volume in order to run better. Who's right? Taren and Jamie discuss that, and talk about the four biggest beginner running technique mistakes to avoid when you're starting out in running or triathlon. For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and beginner’s guides go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSORS: athleticgreens.com/taren zwift.com/taren2022-12-0252 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTriathletes Improve Their Run in 2023We're at the time of year when many athletes start thinking about training for next year. On the podcast this week, Taren and Jamie discuss what triathletes need to be thinking about to have better run performances in 2023! For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and beginner’s guides go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSORS: ucan.co/taren athleticgreens.com/taren2022-11-2556 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastOffseason MistakesIt's the off-season for many triathletes and endurance athletes now, and believe it or not, any athletes make huge mistakes in regards to this phase of the training year. On the podcast, Taren and Jamie discuss those mistakes, and how easy it is to correct them to have an off-season that pays dividends! For more resources from MōTTIV including blogs, training plans and beginner’s guides go to https://mymottiv.com/ SPONSORS: zwift.com/taren athleticgreens.com/taren2022-11-1852 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastLearn To Run From ScratchWe talk about the basics of learning to run on the podcast this week, featuring Taren and new co-host Jamie Dellimore. We talk about which gear you need and don't need, beginner technique, heart rate, preventing injuries, and more! SPONSOR: http://athleticgreens.com/taren2022-10-1454 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHow to Get Over Swimming Fears with Cat HeimburgerLike so many aspiring amateur triathletes, Cat Heimburger had a fear of the water and could not swim. But she wanted to do a triathlon so she set her mind to learning -- and now, just a few months later, she's about to do her first IRONMAN 70.3 race, feeling incredibly confident in the water. On this week's podcast, NTK (No Triathlon Kim) interviews Cat and Taren to find out what methods Cat used to learn to swim, and what tips Coach Taren has for athletes who are not confident in the water but water to get better!2022-09-201h 06Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastEverything Beginner Runners Need To Know About Heart Rate RunningTaren and NTK are back, this week talking about running using Heart Rate. HR running is one of the best ways to get faster at running, but there's a lot of confusion surrounding it. On the podcast this week, we talk about everything beginner runners need to know about running using heart rate including: how to figure out your personal zones how to track your HR (which devices are best) what to do if you can't seem to keep your heart rate down what you can expect if you dedicate yourself to HR running, and other common problems an...2022-09-0956 minTaren's MōTTIV Method Podcast3 Steps to Get Over Open Water Swimming PanicIn this podcast, Taren discusses how to not panic in when open water swimming. Beginner triathletes and anyone learning to swim as an adult will often get scared in open water, here's the three steps you need to take to not freak out when swimming. LINK TO DRILL SEQUENCE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UqcLod39Qc&t=3s Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com SPONSOR: https://UCAN.CO/TAREN2022-08-0112 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTrail Running WorkoutsIn this podcast, Taren explains the three key workouts runners need to do when constructing and trail running plan or program for a 50k, 50 mile, ultramathon, 100k, or 100 mile, or any trail running race training plan. (You can also view this podcast episode on Facebook at https://youtu.be/u5okipul3K8) Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com SPONSOR: Ucan.co/taren2022-07-2911 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastFeel Like Your Race Times Could be Faster? Here's Why They Aren'tTaren talks about the MōTTIV Method of Training which focuses on giving athletes triathlon training plans, run training plans, and other endurance race training plans that always allow the athlete to adapt to workouts as opposed to traditional training methods that overtrain athletes. Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com AG1: https://athleticgreens.com/taren 2022-07-1512 minTaren's MōTTIV Method Podcast10K to Half Marathon Training PlanIn this podcast, Taren provides a 10k to half marathon training plan for runners who are considering doing a 10 kilometre running race or a half marathon. Taren discusses the differences in training programs for 10k vs half marathons. Try our MōTTIV app: https://mymottiv.com2022-06-0310 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastComplete Beginners Guide to TriathlonOn the podcast this week, we go step by step through what a new triathlete needs to know to get into the sport and succeed! We talk about EVERYTHING you need to know to start: the distances, average finish times, how long you need to train, the gear you need to get started, nutrition, racing, and even a training plan! Get a free personalized endurance race training plan with our app: https://mymottiv.com https://mymottiv.com/average-triathlon-finish-times/ https://mymottiv.com/calculators-how-much-to-train/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752040/ https://m...2022-03-131h 10Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastThe Complete Guide to Strength Training for Endurance AthletesStudies are unequivocal: strength training improves endurance performance. But how do endurance athletes best include strength training in their plans? On this episode of the podcast, we talk about everything you need to know about including strength training into your endurance (running, triathlon, swimrun, duathlon, running, cycling) training. STUDIES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18460997 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17373596 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28459360 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33571959/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5889786/#!po=9.69388 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30131332/ LINKS:2022-02-071h 11Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastThe Complete Beginners Guide To Starting To RunStarting to run can be a daunting activity for a lot of people. On this episode of the podcast, we give you the definitive, complete beginners guide to starting to run! We go through the most important elements of starting to run: 1. Technique 2. Gear 3. Building Up Time/Distance 4. Planning For A Race 5. Injury Avoidance 6. Nutrition 7. Motivation 8. Weight Loss FOOT STRIKE STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24002340 LARGE DROP MORE INJURIES STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27501833 INSOLES STUDY: https://www.n...2022-01-3057 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastIntroducing the new MōTTIV MethodTaren is back from hiatus, and the podcast has a new name! Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast. On today's episode, Taren outlines his endurance sports (including triathlon) philosophy, sites studies that back up the new direction, and explains what makes up the four main tenets of the MōTTIV Method. STUDIES: Maximal strength training improves running economy in distance runners https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18460997 Concurrent endurance and explosive type strength training improves neuromuscular and anaerobic characteristics in young distance runners https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubme...2021-10-1256 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastNo More "Triathlon Taren" or "Trainiacs" (I'M SINCERELY SORRY)It's not clickbait -- Triathlon Taren and his Trainiacs are no more. His company name and direction is changing, and Taren is dropping the nicknames in order to embrace the future with the MōTTIV training app. On the podcast this week, Taren's wife No Triathlon Kim (NTK) joins Taren as they begin their cross country move, and they talk about why these changes are happening and what it means for his followers.2021-09-2244 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastPsychedelics for Mental Health 101 with Daya Prem SinghTriathlon Taren Gesell has been battling depression for the past eighteen months and he recently worked with Daya Prem Singh from Ritual and Remedy to do a guided psilocybin ceremony.2021-07-181h 28Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHow to Build up Run Endurance with Strongman John ClarkJohn Clark is a former Britain's Natural Strongest Man (two times!) who is becoming an Ironman triathlete. Meanwhile, for the past few months, he's been training with Taren to build up run durability, to complete 48 marathons in 48 UK counties in 48 days later in 2021. On the podcast, Taren and John discuss how his training has been going, some of the strategies they've employed, and more.2021-05-091h 16Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast200th Triathlon Taren Podcast Episode CelebrationIt's the 200th episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast! We're celebrating the past four years of podcast episodes. We talk about how we got started, and some of our favourite interviews and memories (including clips from our chats with Lucy Charles-Barclay, Tim Don, Patrick Lange, Gustav Eden, Ben Hoffman and more).2021-04-041h 09Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastUK's Two Time Strongest Man is Becoming a Triathlete | John ClarkJohn Clark was somewhere around 400 pounds at his highest weight, as multi-time UK's Strongest Man. He could pull vehicles and throw logs, but he couldn't close a seatbelt around his giant torso. After injuries and surgery put an end to his Strong Man career, he knew he needed other fitness goals. Now, he has lost a ton of weight and is getting ready to complete his very first triathlon -- an Ironman distance race! SHOW LINKS The Uncomfortable Truth podcast with John Clark (featuring Triathlon Taren) John Clark Instagram2020-06-281h 04Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTriathlon Run Training To Make You Feel Like A Pro On Race DayOn today's podcast, Taren discusses the basics of triathlon running for beginners, with explanations of why triathlon running is not like regular running, and now to make the most of your run training.2020-05-3146 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastCoach's Corner with Dan Plews: Could I Have Made it to Kona?On the podcast, we talk to Dr. Dan Plews about his win at IM 70.3 Taupo right before the pandemic began, and whether Taren could have qualified for Kona this year as previously planned.2020-04-0559 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHow the Coronavirus Will Affect Triathlon | Ventum Founder Diaa NourAn episode unlike any other on the Triathlon Taren podcast. We talk to co-founder of Ventum bicycles, Diaa Nour, about how the coronavirus may impact his (and other) bike company, why he took a big step regarding his alcohol use, triathlon cyber-trolls, and how building a successful business has cost him major personal relationships. We also chat about upcoming models of Ventum bikes and where the triathlon bike industry is headed.2020-03-011h 09Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTriathlon Training Zones Without Fancy TechOn this week's Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren talks all about zone training. He breaks down how zone training works, talks about the science behind it (including specific studies) and how his own coach, Dr. Dan Plews, is using it with Taren as he attempts to qualify for Kona. NOTES: * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/31689684/?i=1&from=Maximal%20lactate%20steady%20state%20versus * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23921084/ * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/29050040/2020-01-1637 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastCoach's Corner: Starting the Road to Kona with Dr. Dan PlewsOn this week's podcast, we talk to Dr. Dan Plews about the low carb, high fat training he's doing with Taren in his quest to qualify for Kona, how Plews prescribes training to the athletes he works with, and when athletes should do fat max, V02 max, lactate and ketone testing.2019-12-301h 05Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastWeightlifter Nick Bare: 11:28 in First Triathlon with Just 5 Months of TrainingFive months ago, weightlifter Nick Bare (also a popular YouTuber), decided he was going to do an Ironman, despite never having done a triathlon of any kind. He signed up to TeamTrainiac.com and begin his training journey with the help of Triathlon Taren. He finished Ironman Florida in a blistering time of 11:28, and we talk to him on this week's podcast about what the experience was like. And we have a huge giveaway!2019-11-101h 09Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastNail the Triathlon Bike with Just Two Workouts a WeekWith the release of Taren's latest book, Triathlon Bike Foundations, there are lots of questions about the main theme: that you can nail the triathlon bike with only two bike workouts a week. On this week's podcast, Taren explains how that's possible, what's holding most triathlon cyclists back, and the easy ways to get faster on the bike.2019-10-2752 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastDoing an Ironman on Antarctica with Anders "The Iceman" Hofman LaursenOn this week's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to a man looking to do something nobody's ever done before: a self-supported Ironman on Antarctica! Anders Hofman Laursen talks to us about this difficult endeavour, how he's planning for the inhumanely cold conditions, and why he wants to attempt this feat!2019-10-2056 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastIRONMAN Kona Race Predictions with Six Time Champion Dave ScottComing to you from 2019 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, Taren sits down with six-time IM Kona Champ Dave Scott to dissect the race, the course, and what it takes to compete in the hardest triathlon race on earth. 2019-10-081h 00Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastAtlantic City 70.3 Race Director Tells All Delmo Sports Steve DelmonteOn this week's edition of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to Steve Del Monte, also known as the "DelMo" in DelMoSports, the group that runs IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City, Escape the Cape, and several other races in the New Jersey/Philadelphia area. We find out what it takes to run an IRONMAN event, and why IMAC 70.3 is considered a "must-do" race.2019-10-071h 03Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHigh Performance Fat Loss Training for Triathletes with Steph LoweNutrition is a huge element of successful triathlon training, but many athletes don't know where to start. On this week's podcast, we talk to Taren's new nutritionist, Steph Lowe, also known as "The Natural Nutritionist" about what kind of approach athletes should take to nutrition, how to figure out what's best for each person, and what testing she recommends.2019-09-291h 09Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHow I PR’ed in Chaos: Atlantic City 70.3 Half-Ironman Race RecapOn this week's podcast, Triathlon Taren takes a deep dive into his personal best, 4:28:52, at IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City. 2019-09-2259 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTriathlon on a Carnivore Diet | Pete Jacobs Eats BrainsPete Jacobs is the 2012 Ironman World Champion, and he's also a strict carnivore, eating only fish, eggs, meat, water and salt on a daily basis. On this week's edition of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we find out what Pete's been up to since 2012, whether we'll see him race in Kona again, and how he fuels Ironman training and racing on a meat-only diet. 2019-08-251h 25Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastThree Keys to the Beginner Triathlon SwimOn this episode of the podcast, Triathlon Taren discusses the three keys beginner triathletes need to know to have a strong triathlon swim. Taren's new book, "Triathlon Swimming Foundations" is also available for sale now at triathlontaren.com/triathlonswimmingbook2019-08-1844 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastLow Carb Triathlon Training Part 2 | Dr. Dan PlewsTriathlon Taren completed his first full distance (aka Ironman-distance) triathlon at Challenge Roth, in a blazing fast time of 9:41:32, quite a feat for a first full. Taren did it all under the guidance of Dr. Dan Plews, the 2018 Kona amateur champion who researches, teaches and coaches under the low carb, high fat paradigm. And that's exactly how he trained Taren for Roth: low carb, high fat, with very specific training techniques. On this episode of the podcast, they talk all things LCHF and Taren's first full-Ironman-distance experience!2019-08-021h 06Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastChallenge Roth Race RecapOn this week's edition of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren recaps Challenge Roth. He breaks down the travel to Germany, his nutrition before and during the race, plus the swim, the bike and the run in his first ever Ironman-distance race, which he finished in 9:41:38.2019-07-1458 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastGet Faster On The Run | The Balanced Runner, Paul MacKinnonPaul MacKinnon, better known as The Balanced Runner, is a professional run technique coach based in Melbourne, Australia. He helps professional and amateur runners and triathletes, identify small changes they can make in their running form to produce huge gains in performance. On this week's podcast, we talk to Paul about the basic principles of good running form, how he identifies and fixes problems in a person's stride, and what he has to say about Taren's running form.2019-05-261h 03Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastKurt Spenser | Co-Founder of ROKAOn this week's edition of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we chat with Kurt Spenser, co-founder of one of the most popular brands in Triathlon today: ROKA, the creator of some of the best wetsuits in the world. We talk about how they started the company, how they came up with some of their groundbreaking innovations in wetsuit technology, and about some of their products that never got off the ground!2019-04-291h 05Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHow Much Should You Run in Triathlon Training?On this week's edition of the podcast, Triathlon Taren does a deep dive into how much you should be running if you're a triathlete in training! He talks about how many runs a week you need, what to do if you don't have enough time to run, what type of runs will benefit you most, and more.2019-04-2147 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastCreatine for Triathletes | Dr. Scott ForbesCreatine is well known as a supplement to aid in weight lifting results, but could it help triathletes? On this week's edition of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to Dr. Scott Forbes of Brandon University about his extensive research into creatine and how the research shows it could be used to help triathlon performance.2019-04-1447 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastIronman 70.3 Puerto Rico Race RecapOn this episode of the podcast, Triathlon Taren goes into the nitty gritty of IM 70.3 Puerto Rico from start to finish, talking about the specific details of how he ran the race which netted him an 8th place finish in his age group and a 13th overall finish!2019-03-2255 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastDavid McNamee | Two-time Kona podium finisherDavid McNamee is a Scottish professional triathlete whose name you might not know, but you definitely should. In 2018, he became the third fastest finisher ever at the Ironman World Championship in Kona with a time of 8:01:09. One year earlier, he was also on the podium at Kona, with a 3rd place finish in 8:07:11. In other words, he's fast and only getting faster at age 30. McNamee spent a lot of years successfully racing ITU before moving to long course racing in 2014. He's been Jan Frodeno's training partner, and has raced against Javier Gomez for many years, so he's pri...2019-02-171h 10Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTriathlon Training While TravellingOn this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren talks about how to train for triathlon if you're someone who happens to travel a lot -- or if you have to travel in the prime part of your training for a big race. How to not just maintain fitness but even gain fitness, even without the comforts of training at home!2019-02-1044 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastPatrick Lange | 2018 Ironman Kona World ChampionPatrick Lange is the reigning, two-time Ironman Kona World Champion and course record holder with a time of 7:52:38, making him the fastest man ever in Kona IM history. On this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren talks to Patrick during an early-season training camp at Club La Santa in Lanzarote. They discuss Patrick's approach to training, his #BeTheRecordBreaker campaign, and that epic finish line proposal to his now-fiance Julia!2019-02-0357 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastFat burning endurance building workouts that are easier but make you fasterOn this week's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren discusses Zone 2 training: why it's such a critically important part of a triathlon training plan and how a lot of people have the wrong idea about it.2019-01-2853 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHighest Return on Time Training for Triathlon: HIIT TrainingIn this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren talks about how athletes can get the highest return on their time while training, by using HIIT training (aka High Intensity Interval Training). 2019-01-2149 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastThe 4 Key Ingredients for a Successful Triathlon Training PlanIn this episode, Triathlon Taren breaks down (in great detail) the four key elements of a successful triathlon training plan! SHOW LINKS Team Trainiac HR Training 80/20 Book One Minute Workout Primal Endurance Ben Greenfield SHOW SUPPORTERS Fluid Running Four Sigmatic2019-01-141h 04Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTriathlon Taren and NTK Wrap Up Their Personal 2018In this special year-end edition of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren and No Triathlon Kim (NTK) chat about the hilites of their year, not necessarily directly related to triathlon! 2018-12-301h 13Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastBen Kanute | Professional Triathlete and Future World Champion?The 2nd place finisher at the 2017 70.3 World Championships and 4th in the 2018 Worlds, Ben Kanute is a professional triathlete who has had great results since bursting onto the pro scene. Most recently, he repeated as the Escape From Alcatraz champion and won Island House in 2017, but he has also had impressive results in shorter distances as well. He was on the US Olympic team in 2016, named USAT Athlete of the year in 2015, and was the USAT Sprint National Champ in 2014. In this episode, Taren and Ben chat about moving to longer distances, having success as a youth tr...2018-10-2857 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastFirst ever Trainiac mini-campFor the first time ever, Taren hosted two Trainiacs in Winnipeg for a mini training camp inside the pain cave. In this podcast, Taren and NTK talk to Ben Briu and Dave Mcilmoyle about their experience as amateur triathletes going through a camp for the first time, and what motivates them to train and race. SHOW SPONSORS Four Sigmatic2018-10-0441 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastCody Beals | Winner of IM Mont Tremblant & ChattanoogaCody Beals is one of the hottest professional triathletes on the circuit right now, notching wins at Ironman Mont Tremblant (beating favourite Lionel Sanders in that race) and Ironman Chattanooga in 2018. Based out of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Cody found his way to competing as a pro in 2014, having a top five finish at Ironman 70.3 Muskoka as his final age group race of 2013. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren and NTK talk to Cody not just about his sudden rise in the triathlon ranks (and beating Lionel in MT!) but about his passion for home re...2018-10-011h 06Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastLucy Charles | The next great female triathlete, could she win Kona in 2018?Lucy Charles is a 24-year old professional triathlete who has literally burst onto the scene, seemingly out of nowhere, and is being called the next great female triathlet. Previously a high level swimmer in the UK, she made her triathlon debut in 2014 as an amateur, winning her age group in Kona in 2015. She subsequently turned pro and has been shocking the world ever since. Charles won Ironman Lanzalote in 2017, she came second place to Daniela Ryf in the 2017 World Ironman Championship, with a personal best time of 8:59:48, and she won the Ironman African Championship in April 2018. Will she be ab...2018-09-2353 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastIronman 70.3 World Championship Race RecapThe Ironman 70.3 World Championship was held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on September 2nd, 2018. That's where Triathlon Taren posted a personal best time of 4:35:59 -- exactly six minutes faster than his previous PB in the 70.3 at Coeur D'Alene, Idaho back in June 2018. In this episode of the podcast, Taren dives into every nitty, gritty detail of the race. How he felt on each leg of the race, what his race tactics were, how those tactics compared to his pre-race plan, and what motivated him when the going got tough plus so much more. SHO...2018-09-0855 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastMat Steinmetz | Faster cycling and best triathlon bike setup from the owner of 51 SpeedshopMat Steinmetz is a self described "Sports Scientist, Coach, Bike Fit Specialist, and Age-Group Triathlete". He's also the owner of 51 Speedshop, which is quickly becoming known as one of the top bicycle component makers in triathlon as their products focus on on comfort, positioning, and aerodynamics. On this week's Triathlon Taren podcast, Mat talks with Taren about proper bike fit and all things cycling, common bike fit mistakes, how small tweaks can make huge improvements in a triathlete's times, and much more. SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% o...2018-08-261h 11Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastPro triathlete Ben Hoffman | USA's best hope at Kona Ben Hoffman is a professional triathlete from Grand Junction, Colorado. He started training for tri at the University of Montana and quickly rose to the top of the ranks at the collegiate level. He turned pro in 2007 and has had two top 5 finishes at Kona, plus several other Ironman, Half-Ironman, and National Championship victories. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren and Ben chat about overcoming injuries, keeping focus, and Ben's expectations for himself at Kona and beyond. LINKS IN EPISODE Ben Hoffman Instagram Ben Hoffman website ...2018-08-121h 06Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastExactly how triathletes should train for the swim | Part 2 with Gerry RodriguezGerry Rodriguez, the founder and head coach of Tower 26, is known as one of the top triathlon swim coaches. He has such athletes on his roster as triathlon pros Lionel Sanders and Linsey Corbin, just to name a couple. But he also works with age-groupers of all skill levels to improve their swim strokes, both in person and through his sought-after online swim program. On this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren visited Gerry in California for a few days of swim training and they sat down to talk in depth about Gerry's swim philosophy and...2018-07-301h 09Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastReigning Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen leaves triathlon for marathonSince 2010, Gwen Jorgensen has been known as a top female athlete in triathlon after being named USA Triathlon's Rookie of the Year. She placed 2nd in the 2011 World Championship Series in London, earning a spot on the 2012 USA Olympic triathlon team. In the following years, she wracked up countless podium finishes in the World Triathlon Series before winning Gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. She had a baby in early 2017 and later in the year, Jorgensen announced she'd be retiring from triathlon and focusing on marathon running -- with an aim to win Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020. ...2018-07-231h 01Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastUnbelievable comeback after horrific accident in Kona 2017| Pro Triathlete Matt Russell - Triathlon Taren PodcastProfessional triathlete Matt Russell was having a great race at Kona in 2017 when he was hit by a vehicle mid-race. Not only did he suffer nearly life-ending physical injuries, he sustained a catastrophic brain injury. The accident was so bad, he doesn't remember any of it, he only knows the details relayed to him by fellow triathletes on the course who saw it happen. Incredibly, he is already back to racing, despite the fact he still has many side-effects from what happened. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Matt gives his very first interview since the crash happened. He...2018-07-091h 00Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHalf-Ironman Coeur d’Alene 70.3 2018 Race Recap - Triathlon Taren PodcastTriathlon Taren does a race recap for his race in half-ironman Coeur d'Alene 70.3 and how the race went down for the pros and eventual overall winners Matt Hanson and Haley Chura. Triathlon Taren goes through his race prep in training, what he did differently in 2018 vs 2017, how his taper process was different, how the race itself went in INCoeur d'Alene 70.3, and the triathlon training lessons he'll be taking away for future races.2018-06-2946 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastObese and bullied, triathlete Ian Harding lost 100 lbs and helps others get healthy - Triathlon Taren PodcastIan Harding grew up overweight. He was bullied and bordering on depressed, and as he grew older, found himself drinking an unhealthy amount. At high end, he was 320lbs and climbing. Once he made it to college, he had a few eye-opening experiences that made him realize a life change was in order. That life change included triathlon; Ian has since lost 100lbs, has competed in two USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals, and chooses a healthy lifestyle every day. On today's Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to Ian about his mindset as a child and into adulthood as he continued to...2018-06-251h 02Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastFrom 229lb smoker to pro triathlete in 3.5 years | Renee Kiley - Triathlon Taren PodcastAs recently as 2013, Renee Kiley found herself at the most unhealthy point in her life. She was 229lbs, sedentary and a heavy smoker who was consumed with her stressful career. In 2014, she rode a bike for the first time since she was a kid. That was the beginning of her three year transformation from unhealthy, non-exerciser into a professional triathlete. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk with Renee about the staggering changes in her life, how she ended up so unhealthy to begin with, the challenges she faced in getting healthy, how she decided to give...2018-06-171h 08Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastThe Man with the Halo | Kona favourite, Tim Don’s inspiring comeback from a broken neck - Triathlon Taren PodcastIronman World Record holder Tim Don was a favourite to win the 2017 Ironman World Championship in Kona. He arrived on the Big Island early to acclimatize but while out on a short training ride two days before the race, the worst happened: he was hit by a car and broke his neck. If he wanted any hope of ever competing again, he had to make the choice to get a halo screwed into his skull. A friend suggested recording his recovery journey, and that video has been turned into the new documentary presented by On Running, The Man with the H...2018-06-101h 00Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastFrom 264lbs to 70.3 World Championships | Tim Ford, Triathlete and CEO of MaccaX Tri Team - Triathlon Taren PodcastBack in 2010, Tim Ford was 264lbs with high blood pressure and high cholesterol at the young age of 24. A friend convinced him to enter a triathlon and it took him over four hours to complete the 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run. Fast forward to today, he has lost more than 100lbs and raced in the 2016 Half Ironman World Championships. He recently completed his law degree and now works not only as a triathlon coach but also is CEO of MaccaX Triathlon Team. On today's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to Tim about how he became s...2018-06-0359 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastPro triathlete Sarah Piampiano | Former two-pack-a-day smoker now multiple Ironman champion - Triathlon Taren PodcastSarah Piampiano is a multiple Ironman champion. After starting her working life in the high stress environment of investment banking in New York, smoking two packs of cigarettes a day, Sarah has become one of the best female Ironman triathletes in the world. Sarah’s goal is to become world champion at Ironman Hawaii one day and she’s not shy about saying it. In this triathlon podcast Triathlon Taren and Sarah talk about her career in investment banking, the personality traits some high level athletes have, her history of racing and training under Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness, and...2018-05-2740 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHow To Sell 12,000 Snorkels a Month | John Mix, Founder and CEO of FINIS - Triathlon Taren PodcastJohn Mix is the founder and CEO of FINIS, the swim product company that makes snorkels, goggles and swim-aid tools that make swimming easier for triathletes worldwide. FINIS sells over 10,000 snorkels every month now but business didn't start out as easily as you'd expect from such a large company. In the early days, John worked full-time in another job while FINIS was just starting in his garage, where they made early prototypes from sprinkler hoses. In this Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren and John discuss how FINIS went from its struggling early days to one of the largest swim product companies...2018-05-2055 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastJeanni Seymour & Justin Metzler on Biking Without a Saddle and How to Pick Up a Pro Triathlete - Triathlon Taren PodcastJeanni Seymour and Justin Metzler are professional Ironman and half-ironman 70.3 triathletes who are a couple that are known around the Universe as #Metzlemour they're a worldwide sensation really. Jeanni Seymour is one of the highest ranked Ironman 70.3 triathletes and Justin had an amazing 2017 of half-ironman racing cracking the top five multiple times in dramatic fashion. In this interview on the Triathlon Taren podcast Jeanni and Justin talk about the challenges of being in a relationship with a fellow pro triathlete, Justin's harrowing two weeks of racing in Oceanside 70.3 and racing without a saddle, and how Jeanni barely does speed workouts a...2018-05-061h 05Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastMatt Chrabot: The Pro Ironman Triathlete People Need to Watch Out For in 2018 - Triathlon Taren PodcastMatt Chrabot is a professional Ironman distance triathlete who a lot of triathletes don't know about but should. With multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 triathlon wins to his resume, and a top tier career in ITU triathlon racing Matt has been one of the best triathletes on the scene for a lot of years. In this triathlon podcast with Matt Chrabot, Triathlon Taren and NTK talk about Matt's history as a lifeguard and open water swimmer, his bootleg beer-making hobby in college, and what his outcome goals are in Ironman racing for 2018. Topics discussed: Matt's website Matt on Instagram Matt on F...2018-04-2950 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastSusan Lacke | Author, Life’s Too Short To Go So F*cking Slow - Triathlon Taren PodcastSusan Lacke is the author of a new book called "Life's Too Short To Go So F*cking Slow; Lessons From An Epic Friendship That Went The Distance", where she details the story of how a co-worker encouraged her to get into triathlon and how his coaching and friendship changed the course of her life. In this episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, Taren's wife and regular podcast co-host NTK (No Triathlon Kim) takes the reigns for the interview with Susan, which is done in format we've never done before. Topics discussed in this podcast: Susan Lacke's book2018-04-2225 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastAntoine J Desroches Talks About the Unknown Life of Most Pro Triathletes - Triathlon Taren PodcastAntoine Desroches is a vegan pro triathlete from Montreal, Canada who's finished as high as fifth in several Ironman 70.3 races. In this podcast interview Triathlon Taren and Antoine talk about what life is like for most pro triathletes who aren't "celebrity pros", how pros with real jobs or are in school find the time and money to compete in pro level Ironman and ITU races through sponsorships, coaching, and saving every possible penny. Topics discussed in this triathlon podcast: Antoine J. Desroches on Instagram Antoine's Triathlon Magazine Canada articles Antoine J Desroches on YouTube TheNowPodcast interview with Triathlon Taren Vegan K...2018-03-1957 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastFelix Magowan: Why He Bought Triathlete Magazine from Ironman - Triathlon Taren PodcastFelix Magowan is a partner at Pocket Ventures, which is best known to triathletes as the company that has recently purchased Triathlete Magazine, Velonews, Velopress, and Women's Running from World Triathlon Corporation (the company that runs Ironman). What's most interesting about this is that in the 1980s Felix was one of the original founders of Inside Communications which owned and operated Inside Cycling, Inside Triathlon, and Triathlete Magazine. In this interview Triathlon Taren and Felix talk shop about why Felix and his team at Pocket Outdoor Media would decide to come out of retirement in the triathlon and endurance sports w...2018-03-1245 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastLaura Siddall: Choosing Challenge vs Ironman Races & Becoming a Pro Triathlete as an Adult - Triathlon Taren PodcastLaura Siddall (Sidd) is a top pro Ironman distance triathlete who is a multiple long course triathlon champion. Laura Siddall had a phenomenal 2017 season of triathlon racing, concentrating largely on the Challenge Family of triathlon races winning multiple times and finishing second in the Challenge European points rankings, she also placed second in Ironman New Zealand and eventually finished 15th at the 2017 Ironman World Championships. Laura talks about the decision to focus on Challenge Family triathlons versus Ironman races, the challenges associated with being an upcoming pro triathlete, her decision to leave her corporate career at an older age (her w...2018-02-121h 14Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastLinsey Corbin: 10+ Years of Kona Pro Racing, Record Setting Ironmans, and Coming Back From Injury - Triathlon Taren PodcastIn this triathlon podcast Taren talks to Linsey Corbin who's been a pro triathlete for over ten years. Linsey Corbin has raced in the Ironman World Championship over ten times and has never finished out of the top fifteen pro triathletes, she also holds the title of completing the fastest Ironman distance triathlon by an American female. Topics discussed in this interview: Linsey Corbin YouTube channel Linsey's Instagram Linsey's Twitter Linsey Corbin website2018-02-051h 00Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTriathlon Taren & No Triathlon Kim Recap 2017 and Discuss 2018 Goals - Triathlon Taren PodcastIn this episode of the Triathlon Taren Podcast, Taren and NTK (No Triathlon Kim) talk about how 2017 as one of the biggest years of their lives. They discuss what their thoughts were when Triathlon Taren did the first daily vlog on February 1st, 2017, their favourite surprises from the year, the Ironman World Championship, why No Triathlon Kim went to Kona but not Austin, and what goals Triathlon Taren has for 2018. Topics discussed: Ironman World Championship Gerry Rodrigues Interview Sarah Crowley Interview First Vlog2018-01-2252 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastVentum Bike Founders Jimmy Seear & Diaa Nour talk $32,000 bikes, Negative Reviews, Triathlon Startups - Triathlon Taren PodcastIn this episode of the Triathlon Taren Podcast Taren speaks with Jimmy Seear and Diaa Nour who are the founders of Ventum Bikes. Jimmy and Diaa met and decided they would start Ventum bikes, why they sell a $32,000 bike, new bike price points and road bikes made by Ventum which triathletes and cyclists can expect in 2018. Topics discussed in the podcast: Ventum Bikes main website Ventum bikes trade up program Ventum Signature bike 2018-01-151h 04Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast2017 Year in Review with Coach Pat Peacock: Austin & Campeche 70.3s, Marathon Swimming, and Training Plan Design - Triathlon Taren PodcastIn this episode of the Triathlon Taren Podcast Taren sits down with Coach Patrick Peacock to recap how the 2017 race season went. We talk about half-ironman Campeche, training camps, winning local races, marathon swimming (specifically Coach Pat pulling out of our marathon swim due to hypothermia then getting redemption and completing the swim solo two months later), Austin 70.3, and the Gran Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim ultra marathon run Pat completed to end his season. Topics discussed in the podcast: Marathon Swim Marathon Swim Redemption Victoria Beach Training Camp Half-Ironman Austin Coach Pat on Instagram2018-01-081h 10Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastSarah Crowley: From Accounting to the Ironman World Championship Podium - Triathlon Taren PodcastIn this interview Triathlon Taren and No Triathlon Kim speak with Sarah Crowley, who's had the best probably the best all around 2017 full Ironman distance seasons of all female triathletes out there. She won two regional events at the Asia Pacific Ironman Championship, the European Ironman Championship in Frankfurt, and Capped it off with an ITU World Triathlon Series long course win and then she went to the Ironman World Championship where she finished third overall. Learn about her story from this incredible year and her insight of that crazy day in Kona. In addition, learn how she was able...2017-12-041h 15Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastBen Fuqua: Top 10 American in Kona in Just 5 Days a Week - Triathlon Taren PodcastIn this interview Triathlon Taren and No Triathlon Kim speak with competitive age group triathlete Ben Fuqua from Team Every Man Jack. Ben started triathlon in 2010 and in his first several races he was anything but spectacular, clocking half-ironman finish times of 6:34 and full ironman times close to fourteen hours. Ben transformed his body and his triathlon racing ability dramatically in just several seasons and now has a personal best half-ironman finish time of 4:13 and was a top 10 American amateur in Kona in 2016. Ben is also a team member of the mens personal care product line Team Every Man Jack w...2017-11-2158 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastChris Fortune from Powertap talks building Saris Group, Meditation, and Industry Trends - Triathlon Taren PodcastIn this episode Triathlon Taren sat down with the founder of Saris Cycling group, Chris Fortune, while at Interbike 2017 to hear about the story of how Saris came to become one of the leading brands in cycling. Chris Fortune's Saris Cycling Group may be better known for it's consumer-facing brands Powertap, Cyclops, and the Bones car rack. Topics discussed in this interview: Richie Davidson brain imaging Powertap Cycleops Bones rack2017-11-1359 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastHalf-Ironman Austin 70.3 2017 Race Recap - Triathlon Taren PodcastHalf-Ironman Austin 70.3 happened on October 29, 2017 and Triathlon Taren placed 5th in the 35-39 age category and 82nd overall, qualifying for Half-Ironman Worlds South Africa in 2018. In this podcast Taren sits down in the grass right after the awards ceremony and discusses the things that went well from the race, what went poorly, what lessons he learned from the race, and how he needs to approach future races. Things discussed in the podcast: Results TYR Cat 5 Hurricane My Gear list2017-10-3038 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastIronman Hawaii 2017 World Championship Pro Recap: Patrick Lagne, Daniela Ryf, Doping, The Future of Ironman - Triathlon Taren PodcastIn this episode of the Triathlon Taren Podcast, Taren and No Triathlon Kim (NTK) sit down and recap the Ironman Hawaii 2017 World Championship. Taren and Kim discuss Patrick Lagne's unique running ability, Lionel Sanders' insanely analytic mind, Daniela Ryf's dominance, USA's lack of appearance on the podium, Jan Frodeno's sportsmanlike finish, superbikers vs super swimmers, cycling indoors, Lucy Charles amazing coming out party, among many other topics. Thank you Trainiacs for supporting us and allowing us to attend Ironman Kona 2017!2017-10-231h 06Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastIronman Hawaii Day 1: Patrick McCrann Talks about How to Qualify for Kona - Triathlon Taren PodcastWhile at Ironman Hawaii 2017 Triathlon Taren sat down with Patrick McCrann, the head coach of the Endurance Nation triathlon team. Patrick is a multiple time Kona qualifier as an age grouper, in this interview Patrick talks about how triathletes need to approach deciding to qualify for Kona, how to deal with the heat in Kona, and why Kona is the toughest triathlon in the world. See more about Endurance Nation by clicking here.2017-10-1030 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastIronman Hawaii 2017: Bob Babbitt Picks The Winners - Triathlon Taren PodcastWhile at Ironman Hawaii 2017 Triathlon Taren and No Triathlon Kim sat down with Bob Babbitt, the host and creator of Babbittville Radio which one of the longest standing pro-race coverage interview podcasts and live streams in ironman triathlon. Bob Babbitt entered his first Ironman Triathlon in 1980 when he was a gym teacher and the race, which he thought was held over two separate days, completely changes his life. Listen to Bob Babbitt sit down and talk about how the sport of ironman triathlon has evolved.2017-10-1024 minTaren's MōTTIV Method PodcastWahoo Fitness Founder Chip Hawkins on: Starting Businesses, The Future of Bike Tech, and Taking Risks Ep.008 - Triathlon Taren PodcastChip Hawkins, the Founder of the insanely quick growing company Wahoo Fitness, sits down with Taren while at Interbike 2017 to talk about the history of how he started Wahoo Fitness, the decisions he believes led to the success of the company, the riskiest moments in Wahoo's history, the mindset required to start and grow companies, where he feels the endurance sports tech industry is heading, and even some of the gadgets he has in mind for future Wahoo projects. Topics mentioned in the interview: Wahoo Kickr Indoor Trainer Wahoo Kickr Snap Indoor Trainer Wahoo Bolt cycling computer Wahoo Kickr Climb2017-10-021h 03Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastInterbike 2017 Highlights from Some of Triathlon Taren’s Favourite Brands - Triathlon Taren Podcast2017-09-251h 16Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastTriathlon Taren & No Triathlon Kim Intro Ep.001 - Triathlon Taren Podcast2017-09-011h 29