Mr Smith Talks Triathlon

The line between training nutrition and day to day nutrition can be very blurry. But if we separate the two, and address what’s needed for each individually, we can build both health and great perform...

29 Sep 202121min

Coaches always talk about the importance of recovery, but the most important thing we are after is actually adaptation. Adaptation comes from an appropriate balance of training load / stress, AND an a...

15 Sep 202110min

A lot of people try to improve their performance by simply training harder. The problem is they get stuck in a middle "grey zone" of training that feels good but is not improving performance. Listen i...

8 Sep 202112min

Triathlon is an expensive sport and everyone seems to have the flashest equipment out there. But you don’t need all the fancy stuff to enjoy the sport and perform well. Listen in as I talk through the...

31 Aug 202119min

Every coach has a different approach to training, so it’s important you understand the thinking behind your training plan. By understanding that, and knowing yourself, you can make sure the two parts ...

24 Aug 202115min

Last week I talked about the importance of consistency, but consistency is not about being perfect. It’s about adapting to stuff going on around us, whilst staying on track towards our master goal. I’...

17 Aug 202110min

We all know consistency over time in training is important, but do you know why? And do you know how to help make it happen. Take 13min out of your day to listen to this podcast, and you’ll be armed w...

10 Aug 202113min

This is the final in the nutrition podcast series. To date we have talked veges, protein, mindful behaviours, and training and recovery nutrition. Your ongoing challenge is to put that into practice c...

17 Nov 202012min