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!
Episodes
60 episodes
Season 2 Episode 11 - How Does World Championship Slot Allocations Work?
Boy are we excited for Matt and Jillian!! Hear about their race experience at 70.3 Coeur d'Alene which we turn into a tutorial about the process of qualifying and planning a trip to a world championship race!
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:06:04
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Strength Training
What? This is a triathlon podcast, why are we talking about strength training? Don't we just care about getting faster at swimming, biking, and running? Well, yes we do! But we also want to stay healthy doing what we lov...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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58:48
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Training Motivation
In this episode, Matt, Jillian, and Jay tackle the challenge of staying motivated to train. What do you do to stay motivated? What if it just seems like life is challenging you every day to get it done? How do you adjust a wor...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:05:14
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Guest: Nick Goldston
We are so excited to go back to our season 1 roots and bring a guest on to share their journey. We hope many of you will recognize this guest's name as he is the co-host of the very popular, That Triathlon Life Podcast. Nick Goldsto...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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58:22
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Tri Traveling
Unfortunately, many of us do not live in locations that triathlon races are normally conducted. On top of that, many of us have to travel for work and at the very least for vacation. So how do you balance triathlon with travel? ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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54:31
Season 2 - Episode 6 - The Run - Part 1
If you listened to the last few episodes, you probably knew what we were going to talk about next... the run! Jillian leads the boys in a discussion about the third discipline of triathlon. Things got, lets just say, personal ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:00:45
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Bikes! - Part 1
Oh my goodness!! The longest leg of triathlon has so much to unpack, doesn't it! Matt, Jay, and Jillian have only begun to scratch the surface of riding bikes! We are calling this part one because we will no doubt need to dedi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:00:40
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Our Nemesis - Swimming
For many age group triathletes, swimming is their biggest weakness. For Matt, Jillian, and Jay, it is no different! We are mesmerized by the few that have been swimming since they were teens or younger. They make it look so ea...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:02:41
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Races and Why We Pick Them
How do you go about setting your season of races? Do you sit down all at once and select them? Do you pick them as your season goes? What bucket list races do you have? In this episode, Matt, Jay, and Jillian discuss all...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:30
Season 2 - Episode 2 - What does recovery look like for you?
Recovery means a lot of things in the sport of triathlon. Recovery may be the time dedicated within a workout between intervals, a day off, what you do between workouts in the same day, or even what you do to prepare for a race. Mat...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:04:02
Season 2 Begins - The Journey Continues
Jay, Matt, and Jillian took a bit of hiatus to reformulate plans and figure out how to juggle life with triathlon and recording a podcast. We are making a small adjustment to the format of the pod but it will make a big difference for eve...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:09:23
Episode 49 - Guest: Jason Davidson
From the velodrome as a kid to triathlon and beyond, Jason Davidson epitomizes longevity in endurance sports. With multiple age group podiums at the 70.3 and the full distance, Jason discusses what secrets have helped him stay competitive...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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1:06:14
Episode 48 - Guest: Anthony Haddad
No single word describes the character that is Anthony Haddad! From nearly couch to Ironman, Anthony will amaze you with his "bring it on" approach to life. Age group triathletes have a lot to learn from someone that just decides to...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:03:51
Episode 47 - Guest: Mike Gastineau
What is the secret to longevity in the sport of triathlon? Mike Gastineau started in the sport in 1985. Like many of us he was captivated by the budding sport of triathlon shown on ABC's Wide World of Sports. Fast forward to 2...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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57:14
Episode 46 - Guest: Jen Rulon
15 full distance triathlons! Not many individuals rack up this kind of experience on the race course. Jen Rulon proved to us that she epitomizes the age group triathlon lifestyle including qualifying and racing in Kona. Howeve...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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1:00:50
Episode 45: Guest: Dr. Jim Taylor
"Where is your head at?" The space between your ears could be the biggest inhibitor of the performance you are seeking as an age group athlete. We are honored to have Dr. Jim Taylor join us on the podcast to share with us his triathlon jo...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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1:07:38
Episode 44 - Guest: Gina Welc
Known as "Sprint the Energizer Bunny" and for more than 20 years, Gina Welc has done almost everything you can imagine in the multisport universe including all distances of triathlons, marathon swims, ultra runs, and duathlon. Her s...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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58:15
Episode 43: Johnny's Route to Heaven
Matt and Jillian were a dynamic duo hosting the podcast this week because Jay was their guest to talk about his journey creating a new Fastest Known Time route called, "Johnny's Route to Heaven." If you are a regular listener to this podc...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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1:02:20
Episode 42 - Guest: Cary Maycock
Many triathletes dream of making it to the Big Island. How long have you dreamed of racing in Kona? Cary Maycock has been racing triathlon for 36 years! Early on she never thought she could make that Kona dream come true. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:01:09
Episode 41 - Guests: Tim Yount and Chad Cunningham
In this episode we had the privilege to talk with USA Triathlon's Chief Sport Development Officer, Tim Yount and Club Program Manager Chad Cunningham about some exciting news regarding triathlon's growth at the youth and collegiate level and ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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1:09:49
Episode 40: Guest: Cami Eckhoff
How about a little sunshine in your day now that daylight savings time is over! Cami is an absolute delight and truly loves the process of becoming better as a triathlete. As she said herself, "Racing is icing on the cake!" Sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:01:06
Episode 39 - Guest: Ironman Kay Grant
"Kay made me do it!"... this is the rallying cry for literally dozens of athletes that took on Ironman California two weeks ago. Our one and only, Captain Kay Grant (from episode 3) took on her first full distance triathlon and absolutel...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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56:31
Episode 38 - Guest: Amanda Almond - KONA Special
We welcome back Amanda Almond to the Triathlon Age Group Journey to talk about her Kona experience! Amanda is our first repeat guest and you can learn about her journey in
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:11:10
Episode 37 - Guest: Jackie Faye
Six full distance Ironman events on six continents in one year? Check! Train for triathlon while covering the war on the ground in Afghanistan? Check! Training women in developing countries to go from no sports background to c...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:12:01
Episode 36 - Guest: Ashley Hankamp
Get ready! Super mom Ashley Hankamp will blow you away with how well she juggles triathlon training with life. A mother of four, elementary art school teacher, and pretty good triathlete, Ashley handles all of it with seemingly effo...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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55:57