The Working Triathlete Podcast

What We've Learned from Testing Thousands of Athletes: How testing body composition, metabolism, fitness and sweat testing can unlock performance

In this episode of the Working Triathlete Podcast, we sit down with Kurt Lockhart of Transformat10n Lab in Nashville, Tennessee, to discuss what they've learned from test

What Transfers from Short Course to Long Course Racing

Jack Harrel is a Working Triathlete coach and professional triathlete who recently made the jump from short course to long course racing. In this episode, we break down w

What Pros Do Differently (And What Actually Matters for You)

Conrad Goeringer, Mitch Ott, and Caroline Kaplan sit down to break down what actually moves the needle. They talk about bringing intent to every session, why consistency

The 6 Most Important Movement Priorities for the Ironman Run

The 6 Most Important Movement Priorities for the Ironman Run In this episode, we break down the real keys to Ironman run performance with a focus on movement quality. We

The Most Important Ironman Workouts Nobody Brags About

Everyone focuses on the epic long ride. The monster brick. The lung-busting VO2 session. But the workouts that actually matter for Ironman are often the least glamorous.

Ironman Swim Training for Working Triathletes: The 5 Things That Actually Matter

Ironman swim training is widely misunderstood. Many age-group triathletes assume they need more swim volume or harder swim sets, when what they really need is better, mor

If Glycogen Isn’t the Limiter, Why Do Pros Eat So Many Carbs?

A thoughtful response to the recent Noakes et al. review questioning the role of carbohydrates in endurance performance. We explore why fatigue isn’t caused by running ou

Why Rigid Ironman Plans Fail — and What Actually Works

Most Ironman training plans fail for a simple reason: they assume perfect conditions. In this episode, Conrad sits down with Dallin to unpack why rigid Ironman plans bre

Durability and Efficiency: The Hidden Fitness That Wins Long Races

In this episode we pull back the curtain on two often-underappreciated yet hugely decisive traits in endurance triathlon: durability and efficiency. We’ll explore what it

The Next Decade of Triathlon: Tech, Training, and Coaching

In this episode, Working Triathlete coaches Mitch Ott and Conrad Goeringer talk about coaching/training philosophies, the value of human coaching in the age of AI, and wh

The Discipline Spectrum: How Smart Athletes Stay Consistent Without Burning Out

Discipline isn’t about grinding harder — it’s about knowing when to push and when to pull back. In this episode, we break down the Discipline Spectrum: from under-committ

Fueling Adaptation — Why Triathletes Must Eat Enough to Improve

Most triathletes understand that training is the stimulus for improvement — but without proper fueling, the body can’t adapt. In this episode, we break down the critical

The Science of Staying Hydrated: Fueling Performance with Dr. Hunter Huston

Dr. Hunter Huston is a kidney doctor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, triathlete, and medical advisor at Precision Fuel & Hydration.  In this episode, we dive int

Heart Rate & HRV: The Athlete’s Guide to Training & Recovery

In this episode of The Working Triathlete Podcast, we dive into the power of heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) for optimizing endurance performance. Coach Derek

Swim Smarter: Fixing Common Mistakes & Maximizing Gains for Triathletes

Struggling to improve your swim times? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Working Triathlete Podcast, we break down the most common swim technique mistakes that hol

Coffee Stops, Base Building, and Florida Coaches Retreat

n this episode, we dive into the hotly debated topic of coffee stops during long rides—do they hinder your gains, or can they actually help? We also share behind-the-scen

Pushing Limits: Inside Conrad Goeringer’s Winning Formula

Fresh off his thrilling victory at the long-course duathlon national championships, Conrad Goeringer pulls back the curtain on the grit, strategy, and innovation that fue

Weekly Nugget:Planning with Purpose: Building a Stronger 2025

In this episode, we shift the focus from motivation to strategic preparation. Discover how aligning your training with your purpose can set the stage for a successful 202

Fueling Your Training with Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Special

Thanksgiving is here! it’s the perfect time to reflect on the role gratitude plays in training, racing, and life. In this episode, we explore how shifting your perspectiv

Fueling the Fire: Motivation, Goal Setting, and the Power of Self-Determination

In this episode of the Working Triathlete Podcast, we unpack some of the principles of motivation, exploring the roles of self-determination and social determination in s