Unlocking Elite Performance, the Power of Patience, and Long Term Athlete Development with Joel Filliol

Interested in working with a coach? Send us a text! SummaryIn this episode of the Training Bible podcast, host Dave Schell interviews world-class triathlon coach Joel Filliol. They discuss Filliol's coaching philosophy, the importance of periodization, managing mental load in athletes, and the balance between technology and traditional coaching methods. Filliol emphasizes the significance of consistency in training, the psychological aspects of performance, and the evolving landscape of nutrition and metabolic flexibility in endurance sports. The conversation also touches on the influence of social media on training practices and the need for a long-term perspective in athlete development.TakeawaysConsistency is the biggest secret to success.Training is a faith-based exercise.Easy's gotta be easy.The psychological cost of training is significant.We need to think multi-year in athlete development.Don't always do what the elites are doing.The role of the coach is to slow athletes down.We need more than just energy usage in training.Training is not just about how many calories you burn.The importance of periodization in training cannot be overstated.The Real Coaching PodcastJF TriathlonInstagramSubStackLooking for coaching for the 2026 season? Send me a note at [email protected] or find me on instagram @kaizenendurance Leave a rating and review and share with your fellow athletes. Thanks for listening!