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Where the real gains are made.
This is a triathlon podcast dedicated to the big picture ways to get faster and develop as an athlete. Hosted by Marilyn Chychota head coach of Marilyn Chychota Coaching, and Jesse Vondracek the head coach of Top Step Training.
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Aug 11, 2021
Aug 11, 2021
54 min
Episode # 41 Longevity In Sport
In this Episode Elliot and Jesse get the chance to discuss longevity in triathlon with a man who has been a constant in the tri scene for over four decades. We chat with Fred Scott (frederick.scott@yahoo.com ) about motivation, having fun and getting fit in order to race at some level year in and year out. A huge thanks to Fred, both Elliot and I really enjoyed this one!

Aug 4, 2021
Aug 4, 2021
59 min
Episode #40 Race Debriefing
In Episode #40 Marilyn and Jesse were joined by long time coach Kurt Perham (www.pmbcoaching.com) to discuss the race debrief. As long distance triathletes we only get to race occasionally. This means we need to learn as much as we can from each race we complete. Kurt, Marilyn and Jesse run through what they discuss in a race debrief in order to get the most information possible out of the experience!
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Jul 28, 2021
Jul 28, 2021
56 min
Episode #39 Preparing to race Ironman World Championships -- KONA!
In this episode we discuss what you can and should be doing now in order to get ready to race to your potential in Ironman Hawaii. We run through getting ready for the demands of the day as they are different than most over Ironman events. We also discuss the mental aspects of preparation for the big dance!
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Jul 21, 2021
Jul 21, 2021
56 min
Episode # 38 Strava!
In this Episode we are joined by Justin Daerr, Professional Triathlete for two decades with numerous accolades including Ironman Boulder Champion and Troy Burns who has been on two wheels his entire life and raced at the top in practically every cycling discipline. Marilyn, Jesse, Justin and Troy dive into what strava has done for the athletic community.

Jul 14, 2021
Jul 14, 2021
59 min
Episode #37 Recovering from a crash
No matter the cause of the crash, we need to recover physically and mentally. In this episode we focus on the metal side of recovery and give our take on how to get back out there. We also touch on some defensive riding strategies to help stay safe out there!

Jul 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021
56 min
Episode # 36 Running long with Nate Corsi
Marylin and Jesse had the privilege of chatting with Nate Corsi from Smith Performance Center . We started with a question on running a marathon in training to run a marathon but we ended up with a deep dive into some the how and why behind training plans. It was a great chat with lots of take aways for self coached athletes, coaches and athletes alike.

Jun 30, 2021
Jun 30, 2021
1 hr 15 sec
Episode # 35 Going Long - Ultra distance races
The new normal seems to be the extremes. People are going longer. from running, swimming and riding to ultraman triathlons and adventure racing. The world of racing is getting longer. Should you go long? Can you go long and comeback? Will you loose speed? Are ultras where athletes go to retire?

Jun 24, 2021
Jun 24, 2021
18 min
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Jun 16, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
47 min
The summer heat is officially on! Marilyn and Jesse deep dive into the best heat escape out there, altitude. We cover the dos and don'ts for athletes and coaches as they approach racing and training at altitude this summer! We also introduced our first podcast sponsor, Venga CBD! Check them out at https://vengaendurance.com/

Jun 9, 2021
Jun 9, 2021
50 min
Have you ever been told to ride tempo, or threshold or at FTP? What about sweet spot, 40k effort, 8 out of 10 RPE? In this episode we unpack some of the terminology around training paces and highlight the communication between coach and athlete in order to help athletes train their best!
