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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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Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Episode # 107 Goal Setting
This isn't your average chat about setting SMART goals for the year. We chat about our personal goals and how we help our athletes set goals that work for them! A great listen if you are in the process of laying out your triathlon season for 2024!
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Episode #106 Crashing, it happens
Marilyn shares her story on how she crashed, and what mistakes she made. Hopefully you can learn from this and not make the same mistakes! Main take away, two lungs are better than one!!
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Episode #105 Racing Execution starting now
In this episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss how to prepare for your race season now. What can you do in the next few months in order to prepare yourself mentally and physically for the race season ahead?
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Episode #104 Getting faster in the offseason
In this episode we discuss specific ways you can focus on swim, bike or run and get faster in one of the three this offseason. We also chat about Marilyn's recent race success and my new mountain bike!
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Episode #103 who do we coach?
In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss some of the various types of athletes they coach and do a "shallow dive" on their coaching philosophy and what they are doing now with their athletes.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Episode #102 Ironman World Championships Kona
We are so excited to watch 2000+ of the best female athletes in the world compete this weekend in Kona! We run through some tips for execution for race day. Kona is a magical place to race with an amazing atmosphere, enjoy it!
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Episode #101 Long Term Athletic Development
The offseason and preseason is the best time of the year to make athletic gains. It is the time when you don't need to be race fit and you can really focus on specific aspects of your sport. Jesse and Marilyn discuss how to make the most of your time away from racing this year!
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Episode #100 Learnings from Ironman World Championships - Nice
This race was exciting start to finish. We dive into the location, the only mens Ironman race, the course and much more. If you are planning a race in Europe or heading to this race next year, this is worth a listen!
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Episode #99 Understanding Fatigue
Fatigue is a difficult thing to handle for athletes. Some is good, More can be better but timing is crucial. Understanding how much fatigue you can manage is an important part of training and life. We dive into the sensations around fatigue and how much is too much!?
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Episode #98 Racing Ironman World Championships
How should you adjust your training for Ironman World Championships in Nice, France? Marilyn and I run through prep specifically for a course like Nice. The ocean swim, hilly bike and exposed run play a big role in preparation. We also discuss the role travel plays for an international race.