The Lonely Triathlete
An age-group triathlete with 25 years of experience overcomes a life-altering brain injury and starts hitting the podium. The podcast shares his daily grind and journey to inspire and motivate other amateur triathletes. It also invites listeners to join a growing community on Patreon for additional support and content.
Episodes
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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTSo, 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 vacation.For most of my triathlon life, I didn't.And my reasoning was pretty simple.I'm on vacation.I'm not t
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 www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTThere’s something I’ve been noticing lately.I spend a f
[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.TRANSCRIPTThere’s something I’ve been noticing lately.I spend a fair amount of time looking at the triathlon subreddit, r/tri
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
[PREVIEW] Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit
Too much fiber, noisy weekends, high cholesterol and more on this week's episode!
Triathlon as a Lifestyle
Triathlon works best, long-term, as a lifestyle. Easier said than done?Join up at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathlonTRANSCRIPTThe Lonely Triathlete — Triathlon as a LifestyleI'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 somebody is new to the sport, I think one of the things that can be
[PREVIEW] Triathlon as a Lifestyle
Triathlon works best, long-term, as a lifestyle. Easier said than done?TRANSCRIPTThe Lonely Triathlete — Triathlon as a LifestyleI'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 somebody is new to the sport, I think one of the things that can be really interesting—and really beneficial—is
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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTThere’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 thinking about it in a slightly different w
[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?TRANSCRIPTThere’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 thinking about it in a slightly different way.Because I've realized that I tend to think of organization as some
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 www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTTHE LONELY TRIATHLETEEpisode: Finding the Right Athletic TherapistThere's a funny thing I've
[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.TRANSCRIPTTHE LONELY TRIATHLETEEpisode: Finding the Right Athletic TherapistThere's a funny thing I've discovered about being a triathlete as I get older.I'm
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.comTRANSCRIPTLast 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 drop a bit of volume and drop lots of intensity. Happened
[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?TRANSCRIPTLast 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 drop a bit of volume and drop lots of intensity. Happened to coincide with a vacation week which made it a l
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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTApologies 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 my
[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.TRANSCRIPTApologies 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 my written transcript only. I corrected that mistake yesterday so if you haven't heard last week's podcas
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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTSo, this week concludes the first week of my training season in my journey to Germany. Where I am taking things to another level.Sp
[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?TRANSCRIPTSo, this week concludes the first week of my training season in my journey to Germany. Where I am taking things to another level.Specifically, I'm going to be taking things to another
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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTAs I get ready to start a brand-new one-year training block, I’ve been thinking a lot less about the actual workouts and a lot more about how I want to approach the year.Because one year is a lo
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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTIt's funny...this week I sat down to think about what I was going to talk about, and I realized I don't actua
[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.TRANSCRIPTIt's funny...this week I sat down to think about what I was going to talk about, and I realized I don't actually have a lot of exciting training news.Which, I suppo
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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTHey 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 now I'm in what coaches would call a mainte
[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?TRANSCRIPTHey 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 now I'm in what coaches would call a maintenance phase. Instead of training six days a week, I'm only riding
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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTWhat 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: qualify for the World Championships.Six days a week I
[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.TRANSCRIPTWhat 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: qualify for the World Championships.Six days a week I trained. Every workout had a purpose. Every interval ses
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
[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
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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTTriathlon Injuries and The 5 Stages of Grief Today I want to use the 5 Stages of Grief as a framework to t
[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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTTriathlon Injuries and The 5 Stages of Grief Today I want to use the 5 Stages of Grief as a framework to t
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
[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
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 www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTHappy Fathers Day and Welcome back to The Lonely Triathlete.Well… this is it.Eight months
[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?TRANSCRIPTHappy Fathers Day and Welcome back to The Lonely Triathlete.Well… this is it.Eight months of training comes down to this.In just over a week, on June 28th, I’ll be lining up a
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!TRANSCRIPTA few weeks ago, my awesome patron on Patreon reached out with a question. Hi Ron, hope you are doing wel
[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.TRANSCRIPTA few weeks ago, my awesome patron on Patreon reached out with a question. Hi Ron, hope you are doing well.Ron is turning 74 years old.He's completed four Ironman 70.3 races.Four.Le
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/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTToday I want to talk about something that might be more important than your training plan, more i
[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!TRANSCRIPTToday I want to talk about something that might be more important than your training plan, more important than your latest piece of gear, and maybe even more i
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 www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTWelcome back to The Lonely Triathlete.On January 2nd, 2026, I stepped on the sc
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.comAnd come join our growing triathlete community at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTEpisode: Fueling the Engine — Hydration, Electrolytes, and Why Simpler Mi
[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.comAnd come join our growing triathlete community at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTEpisode: Fueling the Engine — Hydration, Electrolytes, and Why Simpler Mi
[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 promise, better audio next week.Join the community at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTWelcome
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 promise, better audio next week.Join the community at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTWelcome
[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.
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.SummaryTriathlon has a unique way of making improvement feel possible, which is why so many athletes believe there’s a faster, stronger version
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/TheLonelyTriathleteTranscriptAll right. Well, this is my first run of the year. in shorts and a t-shirt. And I am stoked. Absolutely love it.
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/TheLonelyTriathleteTranscript0:07 Hi and welcome to the lonely triathlete. My name is Todd, and I am the lonely triathlete coming to you live from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, on this Sunday, April 26 2026.0
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
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
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
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 certain direction. No arguing, no fretting, no agonizing doubts, only confident direction. You are in c
How Much Does FTP Matter to Triathlon Performance?
FTP. Functional Threshold Power. The more the better, right? Sure, to a point. But you've no doubt been beaten by someone with a lower FTP than you. How is that possible? Stick around to find out.Join our community at www.patreon.com/TheLonelyTriathlete
A Triathlete's Ranting
I'm a very optimistic person but this week has been a struggle. Let me share with you a series of rants from back pain to congestion on my favourite running trail.Join our community at www.patreon.com/TheLonelyTriathlete
Triathlon Life Stories
Given that we swim, bike and run a lot it's inevitable that things happen to us that make for good stories. Today was one of those days, so strap in for story time!Join our community at www.patreon.com/TheLonelyTriathlete
How Do Triathletes Avoid Training and Racing Burnout?
We've all been there - it's the end of the racing season and we are DONE. No more getting up early, no more watching what we eat, we are cooked! So, we take a couple of months off, gain a bunch of weight until one day, we get excited about training again. But it takes us months to get back to where we were. But we do it and we have a fun season but then, by the end, we are DONE! Rinse and repeat.
A Triathlete in Mexico - Dealing with Injuries and How to Dial Back the Drinking
This week is a real stream of consciousness episode! Buckle up!Join our community at www.patreon.com/TheLonelyTriathlete
Triathlon Cycling Safety
We lost another triathlete to an IDIOT driver! We need to do all we can to stay visible and alert out on the roads. RIP Hannah Henry :(Join our community at www.patreon.com/TheLonelyTriathlete
Facing Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles
In the winter of 2017/2018 I woke up one morning to discover that my brain had been bleeding! I progressively became profoundly deaf in one ear with limited vision in one eye and experienced extreme dizziness. Thus began my quest to see if I would ever swim, bike or run again.In this episode I challenge the notion that we should "overcome" obstacles rather than define them and find ways to work ov
Introduction to The Lonely Triathlete Podcast
This is it! Episode 1, where it all started.I think you'll find that there aren't many triathlon podcasts like this one: I'm not a coach, I'm not a nutritionist, I'm not an interviewer, I'm just like most of you. I'm an amateur age group triathlete.I aspire to inspire. I'm content to produce authentic content.Let's be a little less lonely. Together.Pardon the audio, it gets better, I promise (we a
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