The Triathlon Age Group Journey

As triathletes, we love watching and racing with the pros. However, what they do is not always possible for us. This podcast is for age group triathletes that want to be part of a conversation on being the best triathlete they can be with their time, talent, resources, and level of effort. Being age group triathletes, coaches, parents, and full-time working professionals, your hosts, Jillian Carlson, Jay Cougnet and Matt Sommer will be your guide on this adventure. Each podcast, we will discuss topics pertinent to you with other age group triathletes of varying capabilities in order to have some fun and hopefully share some insights that might make your training and racing just a little bit better! We all have something to learn and share while on the journey of our individual triathlon adventures!

Podcasting since 2022 • 86 episodes

The Triathlon Age Group Journey

Latest Episodes

Season 2 Episode 37 - Is attending a World Championship Worth It?

Matt, Jillian, and Jay returned from Marbella, Spain where they participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. They debrief their experience and overall reaction to the race, logistics, and vibe. Ultimately, they discuss how ...

November 19, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 37 • 1:10:09

Season 2 - Episode 36 - Would your rather...

Would your rather... triathlon edition! Matt, Jillian, and Jay had a little fun with a game that made us think of the worst-case scenario or how we could have the most fun on course! Play along and if you want to share your response...

October 29, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 36 • 58:13

Season 2 - Episode 35 - Destination Race Travel Tips

It's no secret at this point that Matt, Jillian, and Jay are preparing for a destination race in a few weeks. Your hosts share their top 3 must have "things" to pack for their trip. Beyond the obvious things we need to race on race ...

October 22, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 35 • 57:56

Season 2 - Episode 34 - Bonk Breakers

Inspired by this year's Ironman World Championship Women's Race in Kona this year, Matt, Jay, and Jillian talked about their biggest "bonks" and what they learned from them and how we try to avoid them along our triathlon journey. Bonking...

October 15, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 34 • 55:49

Season 2 - Episode 33 - Guest: Royce Scrivano

Are you ready for a guest! We enjoyed talking to Royce Scrivano about his triathlon journey. As a former high school and collegiate runner, Royce began his journey the same as many of us, from the shorter distance. He has test...

October 08, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 33 • 1:02:44

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Fan Mail

Fred Rossi here. I enjoy your Pod and the sport/work/life balance issues you discuss. I’m a 62-yr old male triathlete starting my 8th 70.3 season. I usually start weight training 3x/wk about 1 month after the race season ends. I continue until the spring when I taper the weights and start the race training. In the lifting season I still swim/spin/run but in lower volumes. My question is, “how much weight work should I be doing during race training and the race season itself?” Thanks for the advice in advance.

Boston, Massachusetts