Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice8 Okt 2025

This Is Why Triathletes Shouldn't Train When Sick!

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly.

Two doctors. Two close mates. Two first-year pros learning the hard lessons of elite racing.

Tom and Roland open up about their debut season as professional triathletes — the highs, the setbacks, and the mindset needed to keep pushing forward.

In this episode:
- Roland storms Sunshine Coast with the fastest bike split of the day
- Tom battles sickness and tough prep but still runs a personal best
- Coach Gerard explains why racing to your current form is everything
- Honest insights into training, recovery, and learning from failure

A real look at what it takes to go from age-group champions to the pro field — no filters, no fluff, only the truth about chasing performance.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Tom's Training and Preparation
07:10 - Tom Pushed Through the Day
11:00 - No Miracle on Race Day
14:15 - Roland's Training and Preparation
18:30 - Tom's Swim
23:30 - Roland's Swim
27:00 - Roland's Bike Numbers
35:00 - Training In Threshold
51:00 - Fitness Doesn't Disappear - Form Does
53:30 - Tom's Fastest Run
59:40 - Roland's Best Run
1:05:00 - Race Nutrition

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

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