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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

Apr 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023
44 min
Episode #91 Ironman Texas Race Tips
This episode is a short recap of advice from Marilyn and I on how to execute well at Ironman Texas. This is the season opener in North America so it is good to review Ironman execution and on this course!

Mar 30, 2023
Mar 30, 2023
51 min
Episode #90 The long Run
In this episode we discuss running long. We spend some time discussing how each of us tend to structure our long runs and how they play into the overall training block. We are also taking bets on Jesse's time for the Paris Marathon!

Mar 16, 2023
Mar 16, 2023
1 hr 13 min
Episode #89 GORDO Byrn
We were fortunate enough to spend 90 minutes learning from a lifetime of success in and out of sport. We chatted with Gordo Byrn UltraMan Champion, Ironman Canada 2nd (with a 2:46 run!), author of Going Long, dad, and all around great guy. We learned how he was able to take his live through several giant transformations and always be successful. This one was hands down my favorite podcast yet, and lucky for you guys I was so busy listening I let Gordo do most of the talking!
check him out at - 1000daypacing.com

Feb 9, 2023
Feb 9, 2023
58 min
Episode # 88 The long swim
I have been swimming with The Wildcats, sounds similar but this Swiss Team is a bit different than the Tricats. They have been doing some pretty big swims and it made me question some thoughts I have on pool time. Marilyn, Elliot and I chat about swim session duration and who might benefit from swimming big!

Jan 26, 2023
Jan 26, 2023
54 min
Episode #87 The end of January... What should you be doing now?
In this episode we chat about the focus of our athletes training now. What should you be thinking about? Focusing on? working on? Well it depends but here is our take.

Dec 31, 2022
Dec 31, 2022
48 min
Episode #86 End of the year review and Goals!
In this Episode Jesse, Marilyn and Elliot review their process for goal setting and a review of the previous season. Marilyn has some great resources for you to check out: https://www.marilynchychotacoaching.com/guidelines-forms
We also discuss our own goals for 2023!

Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
50 min
Episode #85 Pura Vida Challenge!
In this episode we are fortunate to be joined by Dan and Jennifer the brains behind the The Pura Vida Cycling Challenge. This camp is so much more than a cycling camp in Costa Rica. To hear about the history, mission and good this camp does have a listen! To read more check it out here -
https://www.puravidacyclingchallenge.com/

Nov 23, 2022
Nov 23, 2022
52 min
Episode #84 The new 5-2
The structure of stress to rest has always been a key to building fitness. Nills Van Der Poel has made the 5 days on 2 days off weekly set up a new trend. Is this for you?

Nov 9, 2022
Nov 9, 2022
52 min
Episode # 83 Racing successfully late season
This has been a LONG year of racing. In this podcast we discuss how to be successful in a late season race. We deep dive into the specific challenges you face when preparing in the fall. We also dive into Jesse's prep and benchmarks for Ironman Arizona!

Oct 17, 2022
Oct 17, 2022
48 min
Episode #82 Kona Review
Elliot, Marylin and Jesse discuss how the first time back on the big island in three years went! A lot to unpack from two days of racing with a ton of fireworks!!
