The 99% (A triathlon podcast)

Episode #131 Kona, Training trends and Racing!

This Episode we discuss the move of Ironman back to world championships as a one day event in Kona. We talk about some discussions on training and racing we have been hearing in the triathlon world especially after Sanders dominate start to the year.  We also talk in a bit more detail what is going on in our own racing. 

Marilyn's Camps! 

Check out Top Step Training! 

Episode #130 The long swim with Christina MacDougall

We dive into the world of Open Water Swimming and have a great chat with Christina. She is an extremely accomplished swimmer herself and we roll through lots of the ins and outs of swimming long. She has recently completed the SCAR event in Arizona and is preparing for th English Channel Swim! Lots of great insights here!

 

follow Christina here!

SCAR Swim

Questions?

Looking for individual coaching?  -- check us out!

Top Step Training - Jesse

MCC - Marilyn

Episode #129 Scheduling workouts -- behind the curtain

In this episode Marilyn and Jesse get into what factors go into the writing, scheduling and spacing of an athletes workouts. We talk about our key points in looking at cumulative fatigue, race performance, athlete history. This is a really good listen if you have ever asked about the why behind a workout! 

 

This document is referenced in the workout!

 

Looking for individual coaching? check us out!

Top Step Training - Jesse

MCC - Marilyn

Episode #128 Short Course Racing with Anna Zehnder

In this Episode Marilyn and I are joined by Short Course rock start Anna Z. She is a duathlete and xterra athlete with Olympic goals in triathlon. She most recently raced few races in the Americas and we were fortunate to hear her take on the racing and training leading in. She is a Wildcat so I get the privilege to be one of the on deck coaches while she swims! Follow her journey- 

https://www.instagram.com/annaze8/

https://annazehnder.ch/

Episode 127 Marathon in Triathlon Training

Jesse and Marilyn tackle the topic of adding in a marathon into your triathlon year. We discuss the whys and the why nots for including one in your year. Ultimately, racing is an expression of passion so you need to do what you love! But, we chat about some of the pros and cons to both. 

Episode #126 The mental side of performance

Do you race better happy or angry? Are you sure? In this episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss the emotional and mental state you need to be in in order to get the most out of yourself. I spend a decade doing it wrong, so have a listen, and spare yourself 10 years! 

Episode #125 Motivation with Amy VT

We had an awesome chat with Amy Van tassel on motivation for the long game. VT shared her inspiration that has kept her in sport over the years. We dove into the variety of sources of motivation she has relied on through the years. It is always a great time chatting with VT!

Episode #124 Goals Goal setting in the New Year

Happy New Year!

In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss goal setting, the multi year vision and habit creation. These steps can help you be an active participant in the process of reaching your goals!

Episode #123 The Tucson Camp Coaches

In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse are joined by Tucson Camp Coaches Chris Bagg and Erin Green. We discuss how much fun we are about to have at camp! and why we are excited to go back this year! 

Tucson Camp

Jesse Vondracek

Marilyn Chychota 

Chris Bagg

Erin Green 

 

 

Episode #122 70.3 worlds course preview, Tucson camp readiness!

What to expect at 70.3 worlds and fielding some questions on being ready for Tucson Camp!

 

Tucson Camp

Jesse

Marilyn