Fireside Chat with Kurt Madden | From 1980 Ironman to Coaching with TriDot

What was it like to race the Ironman World Championships before high-tech gear, road closures, and detailed race plans? In this episode of Fireside Chat, host Jason Bahamundi sits down with endurance sports pioneer Kurt Madden to discuss his journey from competing in the 1980 Ironman—where he finished 6th overall—to becoming a professional triathlete and respected coach.Kurt shares his insights on the evolution of triathlon, the challenges of modern coaching, and how the platform, TriDot, combines AI with personal coaching to help athletes optimize their training. He also emphasizes the importance of recovery, patience, and community support in endurance sports.Plus, don’t miss Kurt’s fun take on ‘nutrition’ — including a legendary 24-pancake story!Whether you’re training for your first race or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and a bit of triathlon nostalgia. Tune in now!🎧 Listen, subscribe, and leave a review!Keep Connected:Run Tri Bike on Instagram: instagram.com/runtrimagRun Tri Bike on Threads:  threads.net/@runtrimagTriDot Training On Instagram: instagram.com/tridottraining