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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.
Episodes
Jan 13, 2021
Jan 13, 2021
56 min
How do you periodize your training? As you move through the season how do you structure the work that you are doing? Traditional periodization? Do you flip it on its head? Do you need to periodize?
Jan 6, 2021
Dec 30, 2020
Dec 30, 2020
54 min
In this episode we discuss the importance of planning a season. Learn from Jesse's mistakes and have a plan! 2020 taught us how to adjust a plan, but it is important to start with one! He talk through the idea behind prioritizing races throughout a season and recovery time between races for individuals.
Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020
1 hr 5 sec
We discuss some nutrition basics on and day to day and pre post workout fueling. We lay out our personal favorites... spoiler alert lots of peanut butter!! Basically just some fun friendly go to's and our thoughts as we tighten things up after the holidays!
Dec 16, 2020
Dec 16, 2020
56 min
Marilyn, Elliot and Jesse discuss the concept of pacing yourself throughout a season in order to fit, fresh and ready at the appropriate time. They discuss accomplishing this through nutrition, balancing training stress and life stress as well as mental buy in. Enjoy!!
Dec 9, 2020
Dec 9, 2020
47 min
Are you having a hard time figuring out how to get your workouts in during the holidays? Are you time crunched for a few weeks for anything and need help navigating training? In this episode we discuss our take on getting the most out of your time this holiday season.
Dec 2, 2020
Dec 2, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Marilyn, Elliot and Jesse discuss the best ways to utilize having a coach at your disposal. You can boil this one down to one word! It is a relationship that can be extremely beneficial if you take the right steps.
Nov 23, 2020
Nov 23, 2020
1 hr 1 min
In this Episode Elliot, Marilyn and Jesse discuss a dozen "must haves" for triathletes. We discuss why or why not we value them. Here are how we ordered them:
Nov 16, 2020
Nov 16, 2020
1 hr 2 min
A little ramble on if and who should lift during the off season and the rest of the year.
Oct 26, 2020
Oct 26, 2020
49 min
Getting ready for a race in a pinch? Take a listen to our advice on getting ready for a race quick!