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The Lonely Triathlete

by Todd Sauder

An age-grouper with 25 years of experience overcomes a life altering brain injury and starts hitting the podium. Be motivated and inspired as he recounts the daily grind of an amateur triathlete and join the growing community on Patreon. You don't have to be a lonely triathlete anymore!

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Episodes

  1. Motor Doping: Where Do We Draw the Line?

    Would you call it cheating if I installed a tiny electric motor in my bike that produced 5W of free power? Of course you would. But would you call it cheating if I raced with a $12,000 super TT bike that saved me 10W of power? Hmmm. Memberships can be had at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete...

  2. Vacation Training, Finding the Middle Ground

    Do you train on vacation? Should you train on vacation? I have some thoughts. Share your thoughts at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete TRANSCRIPT So, it's vacation time. And that got me thinking about something that I've actually changed my mind about over the years: training while you're on...

  3. Why Aren't You Doing a 70.3?

    Lately I've observed a tremendous number of people entering a 70.3 as their first triathlon. Back in the day, people hardly ever started at that distance. It usually went something like sprint --> standard --> half --> ironman. So, what changed? I've got some ideas. Check the podcast out at...

  4. [PREVIEW] Why Aren't You Doing a 70.3?

    Lately I've observed a tremendous number of people entering a 70.3 as their first triathlon. Back in the day, people hardly ever started at that distance. It usually went something like sprint --> standard --> half --> ironman. So, what changed? I've got some ideas. TRANSCRIPT There’s something...

  5. Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit

    Too much fiber, noisy weekends, high cholesterol and more on this week's episode! Come chat with us at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete

  6. [PREVIEW] Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit

    Too much fiber, noisy weekends, high cholesterol and more on this week's episode!

  7. Triathlon as a Lifestyle

    Triathlon works best, long-term, as a lifestyle. Easier said than done? Join up at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlon TRANSCRIPT The Lonely Triathlete — Triathlon as a Lifestyle I've been thinking a lot this week about the idea of triathlon as a lifestyle. And specifically, I'm thinking about the...

  8. [PREVIEW] Triathlon as a Lifestyle

    Triathlon works best, long-term, as a lifestyle. Easier said than done? TRANSCRIPT The Lonely Triathlete — Triathlon as a Lifestyle I've been thinking a lot this week about the idea of triathlon as a lifestyle. And specifically, I'm thinking about the training side of triathlon. Because when...

  9. The Disorganized Triathlete

    I'm always trying to get more organized. But even if I were to succeed, would it help me in triathlon? Come be more organized with me at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete TRANSCRIPT There’s something I've been thinking about lately, and it has to do with organization. And I know, organization...

  10. [PREVIEW] The Disorganized Triathlete

    I'm always trying to get more organized. But even if I were to succeed, would it help me in triathlon? TRANSCRIPT There’s something I've been thinking about lately, and it has to do with organization. And I know, organization isn't exactly the most exciting topic in the world. But I've been...

  11. I Need a Pro

    I don't want to leave any stone unturned for my turn at the World Championships. I need a professional that can help me spot weaknesses before they cause a problem. So, who does that type of work? Finding them has proven a bit of a challenge. Come join the fun at…

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  12. [PREVIEW] I Need a Pro

    I don't want to leave any stone unturned for my turn at the World Championships. I need a professional that can help me spot weaknesses before they cause a problem. So, who does that type of work? Finding them has proven a bit of a challenge. TRANSCRIPT THE LONELY TRIATHLETE Episode: Finding the...

  13. Rest Week Thoughts

    I learned some things about myself in my week of easier training last week (the so-called rest week). Maybe you can relate? Join us at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete.com TRANSCRIPT Last week I completed my 1st "rest week" of my year long program. Not rest week, easy week. Not even easy week,...

  14. [PREVIEW] Rest Week Thoughts

    I learned some things about myself in my week of easier training last week (the so-called rest week). Maybe you can relate? TRANSCRIPT Last week I completed my 1st "rest week" of my year long program. Not rest week, easy week. Not even easy week, easier week. Still keep the same frequency but…

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  15. Get In Your Feels

    I used to race according to a bunch of different metrics including the old stand-byes of heart rate and power. Then I got rid of my watch and raced with a new super power! Come join the fun at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete TRANSCRIPT Apologies to everyone for a screw up I made last week.…

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  16. [PREVIEW] Get In Your Feels

    I used to race according to hard metrics - hear rate, power, you name it. Then I got rid of my watch and gained a super power. TRANSCRIPT Apologies to everyone for a screw up I made last week. You see, I thought I had uploaded the audio to my podcast but I didn't. So what you would have seen was…

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  17. A New Triathlon Challenge

    As I embark on an ambitious (overly ambitious?) new triathlon plan I am discovering that it is going to be its very own challenge. How do I fit in more workouts than ever yet maintain my sanity and health? Check out more at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete TRANSCRIPT So, this week concludes…

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  18. [PREVIEW] A New Triathlon Challenge

    As I embark on an ambitious (overly ambitious?) new triathlon plan I am discovering that it is going to be its very own challenge. How do I fit in more workouts than ever yet maintain my sanity and health? TRANSCRIPT So, this week concludes the first week of my training season in my journey to...

  19. Training Without Losing the Plot

    A year of training lies ahead of me. What should I focus on? What is my plan? How am I going to get through this massive year of effort? Join the club on Patreon www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete TRANSCRIPT As I get ready to start a brand-new one-year training block, I’ve been thinking a lot…

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  20. New Chapter Ahead

    The time seems right. It's now or never. This might be the end. We never know what tomorrow will bring, or next month or next year. Since that is the case, maybe I should start documenting my exploits sooner rather than later. Join us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete TRANSCRIPT…

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  21. [PREVIEW] New Chapter Ahead

    The time seems right. It's now or never. This might be the end. We never know what tomorrow will bring, or next month or next year. Since that is the case, maybe I should start documenting my exploits sooner rather than later. TRANSCRIPT It's funny...this week I sat down to think about what I was...

  22. Is a Triathlete's Body Designed to be Lazy?

    One week out of structured training and I already feel like a lazy slouch. But maybe that's natural? Please join us over at wwwpatreon.com/thelonelytriathlete TRANSCRIPT Hey everybody, and welcome back to The Lonely Triathlete. I've been in a bit of an unusual place over the last couple of weeks....

  23. [PREVIEW] Is a Triathlete's Body Designed to be Lazy?

    One week off structured training and already I feel like a lazy slob. Maybe that's natural? TRANSCRIPT Hey everybody, and welcome back to The Lonely Triathlete. I've been in a bit of an unusual place over the last couple of weeks. My racing season is over. I had my final race on July 12th, and…

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  24. When Race Season Ends

    What do we do when the racing season ends? Put our feet up and chill out? And lose all that hard earned fitness? Not this time. Come join the fun at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete TRANSCRIPT What do you do when your race season is over? I've been asking myself that question all week. For...

  25. [PREVIEW] When Race Season Ends

    What do we do when the racing season ends? Put our feet up and chill out? And lose all that hard earned fitness? Not this time. TRANSCRIPT What do you do when your race season is over? I've been asking myself that question all week. For almost an entire year, my life revolved around one goal:...

  26. Race report - Victoria Half Multisport Festival

    2nd race in 2 weeks! Was I able to bounce back and race hard or did I crash and burn? listen to find out. Join the fun at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete

  27. [PREVIEW] Race Report - Victoria Half Multisport Festival

    2nd race in 2 weeks! Was I able to bounce back and race hard or did I crash and burn? listen to find out. Join the fun at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete

  28. Triathlon Injuries and the Five Stages of Grief

    We all get injured and we all deal with it differently. It recently occurred to me that I seem to go through stages of grief when I am injured. And I don't make the best decisions for my long term health until I reach the last stage. Join the fun at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete TRANSCRIPT...

  29. [PREVIEW] Triathlon Injuries and the Five Stages of Grief

    We all get injured and we all deal with it differently. It recently occurred to me that I seem to go through stages of grief when I am injured. And I don't make the best decisions for my long term health until I reach the last stage. Join the fun at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete TRANSCRIPT...

  30. Triathlon Milestone

    I've trained consistently for years. I've dialed in my nutrition. I've focused on recovery. I've managed last minute injuries. And it all came down to today's race. Come join our community at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete

  31. [PREVIEW] Triathlon Milestone

    I've trained consistently for years. I've dialed in my nutrition. I've focused on recovery. I've managed last minute injuries. And it all came down to today's race. Come join our community at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete

  32. Being Race Ready

    Getting race ready requires a plan and patience. It requires consistency. It requires boring determination. Then you have to show up on race day and swim, bike and run to the best of your ability. Simple, isn't it? Are you a member yet? Check membership options at...

  33. [PREVIEW] Being Race Ready

    Getting race ready requires a plan and patience. It requires consistency. It requires boring determination. Then you have to show up on race day and swim, bike and run to the best of your ability. Simple, isn't it? TRANSCRIPT Happy Fathers Day and Welcome back to The Lonely Triathlete. Well… this...

  34. Improving the Ironman Swim

    Let's face it, swimming 3.9km is no easy feat. Let's say you can easily swim 1.9km but find the IM swim cutoff challenging, what can be done. Well, it depends on your particular obstacles so let's get into it. Head on over to www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete for more lonely content! TRANSCRIPT…

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  35. [PREVIEW] Improving the Ironman Swim

    Let's face it, swimming 3.9km is no easy feat. Let's say you can easily swim 1.9km but find the IM swim cutoff challenging, what can be done. Well, it depends on your particular obstacles so let's get into it. TRANSCRIPT A few weeks ago, my awesome patron on Patreon reached out with a question.…

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  36. The Power of Habits

    This year, if you could perform one behavior over and over (that you aren't currently doing) that you think would most positively impact your triathlon performance, what would that be? It would be a powerful habit, is what I think! Come join our community at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlete...

  37. [PREVIEW] The Power of Habits

    This year, if you could perform one behavior over and over (that you aren't currently doing) that you think would most positively impact your triathlon performance, what would that be? It would be a powerful habit, is what I think! TRANSCRIPT Today I want to talk about something that might be…

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  38. Achieving Triathlon Race Weight

    Don't most of us want to be the most optimal weight for racing? Don't most of us love eating? Don't most of us just let nature take its course and we'll then just race at whatever weight we happened to get to? It doesn't have to be that way. Come join our growing community at...

  39. Nailing Triathlon Fueling

    After my disastrous run in last year's 70.3 I decided to take a closer look at my fueling strategy. It needed some work. And I found a new favourite carb/electrolyte drink from No-Nonsense Nutrition. Check them out at www.nnfuel.com And come join our growing triathlete community at...

  40. [PREVIEW] Nailing Triathlon Fueling

    After my disastrous run in last year's 70.3 I decided to take a closer look at my fueling strategy. It needed some work. And I found a new favourite carb/electrolyte drink from No-Nonsense Nutrition. Check them out at www.nnfuel.com And come join our growing triathlete community at...

  41. [PREVIEW] The Best Swimming Goggles Ever

    TheMAGIC5 swim goggles are, hands down, the best goggles I've ever used. That was true 4 years ago and that is still true today after using their latest version. APOLOGIES! I just discovered that my last 2 audio files were not recorded with my good microphone (those darn Windows settings!). I...

  42. The Best Swimming Goggles Ever

    TheMAGIC5 swim goggles are, hands down, the best goggles I've ever used. That was true 4 years ago and that is still true today after using their latest version. APOLOGIES! I just discovered that my last 2 audio files were not recorded with my good microphone (those darn Windows settings!). I...

  43. [PREVIEW] Be The Best Triathlete You Can Be

    Do you want to optimize your race performance? Do you want to be the best, fastest triathlete that you can possibly be? Really? I mean, do you really want that? Are you prepared to do what it takes to achieve that? Because most of us are not and that's OK.

  44. How To Be the Best Triathlete

    Do you want to optimize your race performance? Do you want to be the best, fastest triathlete that you can possibly be? Really? I mean, do you really want that? Are you prepared to do what it takes to achieve that? Because most of us are not and that's OK. Summary Triathlon has a unique way of...

  45. Triathlete Running Thoughts

    In this episode I muse about all sorts of subjects while I take you along for an easy Sunday morning run. If you want to comment on today's episode, consider signing up on Patreon and join the Lonely Triathlete community! Join our community at www.patreon.com/TheLonelyTriathlete Transcript All...

  46. How Does Long Course Training Affect Your 10K Speed?

    Train faster run faster, right? Let's assume that is true, so how much faster? I've done the experiment on myself and I share with you the results. Join our community at www.patreon.com/TheLonelyTriathlete Transcript 0:07 Hi and welcome to the lonely triathlete. My name is Todd, and I am the…

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  47. Triathlon Training Tip - Less Really is More

    You've all heard the expression "less is more" and that is true for regular life as well as triathlon. I'll break down what this looks like in triathlon training, and ask yourself if you ever do a little (or a lot) more than necessary. Join our community at www.patreon.com/TheLonelyTriathlete

  48. Let's Build a Triathlon Community Together

    Big news. Big. News. I am taking The Lonely Triathlete to the next level. www.patreon.com/TheLonelyTriathlete

  49. Staying Present as a Triathlete

    Are you the type to rush through life? Do you always find yourself thinking of the future? Do you stub your toes a lot? I used to stub my toes a lot, rushing to the do the next thing...but not so much anymore. Join our community at www.patreon.com/TheLonelyTriathlete

  50. Voices in Your Head - Triathlon and Mental Health

    Do you ever notice voices in your head? During a race do they ever try and convince you to slow down? Or tell you this hurts too much or that you are going too slow or that this is going to be a disappointing experience? If so, you can be prepared with a rebuttal. You can direct those voices in a...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

An age-grouper with 25 years of experience overcomes a life altering brain injury and starts hitting the podium. Be motivated and inspired as he recounts the daily grind of an amateur triathlete and join the growing community on Patreon. You don't have to be a lonely triathlete anymore!

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An age-grouper with 25 years of experience overcomes a life altering brain injury and starts hitting the podium. Be motivated and inspired as he recounts the daily grind of an amateur triathlete and join the growing community on Patreon. You don't have to be a lonely triathlete anymore!

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