Why Triathletes Run Out of Time Training For a 70.3 Ironman

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. In this episode, we look into the inspiring journey of a 38-year-old from Houston, Texas, who's six months into training for his first 70.3 triathlon — the Oregon 70.3 in July 2025.  Having never done a triathlon before, he started with minimal swimming and cycling experience but embraced the idea that "you can't expedite fitness."  Background02:00 - Early Start and Preparation04:10 - Training Approach05:00 - Swim Training06:09 - Bike Training08:20 - Run Training09:09 - Challenges and Lessons Learned14:30 - First Sprint Triathlon Experience16:30 - Experienced the Swim Nerves18:20 - Unbelievable Bike Execution23:30 - Negative Split Run27:00 - Off to The Next Race If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.