Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

Today's podcast features Taren's personal story -- life before triathlon, how he got into the sport, what he did to achieve his best race results (including a 9:41 as a debut IRON-distance time), and what lead to the downfall of his health. He talks about where he is now and where he's headed.

Studies are unequivocal: strength training improves endurance performance. But how do endurance athletes best include strength training in their plans? On this episode of the podcast, we talk about everything you need to know about including strength training into your endurance (running, triathlon, swimrun, duathlon, running, cycling) training. STUDIES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18460997 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17373596 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28459360 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33571959/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5889786/#!po=9.69388 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30131332/ LINKS: UCAN: http://Ucan.co/taren AG1: http://athleticgreens.com/taren

Starting to run can be a daunting activity for a lot of people. On this episode of the podcast, we give you the definitive, complete beginners guide to starting to run! We go through the most important elements of starting to run: 1. Technique 2. Gear 3. Building Up Time/Distance 4. Planning For A Race 5. Injury Avoidance 6. Nutrition 7. Motivation 8. Weight Loss FOOT STRIKE STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24002340 LARGE DROP MORE INJURIES STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27501833 INSOLES STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31423908 MORE MASS USED MORE ENERGY STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7538857/ MAXIMAL SHOES INCREASED INJURY RISK STUDY: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180625192637.htm RUNNING INJURY RISK FACTORS STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4338213/ FASTED TRAINING STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6983467/ HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6290642/#B18 CHRONIC ELEVATED CORTISOL LEADS TO WEIGHT GAIN STUDY: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5958156/ SPONSORS: ATHLETIC GREENS https://athleticgreens.com/taren UCAN: http://ucan.co/taren

On this episode of the podcast, Taren shares details of where MōTTIV the business is at. How we've gotten to where we are, how the business is structured -- and what athletes can expect from the MōTTIV training app going forward.

If you've ever followed a fitness influencer online, you might have wondered how on earth they do what they do or look how they look -- and what you see may make you feel bad, and not good enough. On the podcast this week, Taren wants to dispel some myths and help you understand what's really behind a lot of what you see online in the endurance and fitness social media world.

Calories in, calories out is a highly debated topic in the world of health and fitness when it comes to weight loss. On the podcast today, we talk to Registered Sports Dietician Meghann Featherstun MS RD CSSD LD, who says science shows there's more to it than just calories in, calories out -- and she explains why!

Research has overwhelmingly shown good gut health is the key to good overall health; if gut health is poor, then having good overall health can be a challenge. On the podcast this week, we talk to Dr. Bernardo Petriz, who has studied the connection between gut health and exercise, and has some fascinating findings to share that apply to triathletes and all endurance athletes!

Dr Kate Baldwin is a PhD with degrees in Sport Science and Physiotherapy. She conducted an enormous study, spanning 26 weeks, on the impacts of strength training on triathlon performance. The results of the study show that weight training is overwhelmingly helpful for improvement in endurance training/performance. On the podcast today, we dig into the results with Dr Baldwin and discuss what's important to do in strength training, and what is and isn't true about training with weights.

The Professional Triathletes Organisation took the triathlon world by storm with the inaugural Collins Cup event, as well as the new professional triathlete ranking system in 2021. On the podcast this week, we chat with PTO CEO Sam Renouf about what they've got in store for 2022.

Training for duathlon (run/bike/run) is not as simple as just taking swim workouts out of a triathlon plan! On the podcast today, we talk to champion duathlete Libs Mitchell (who created our duathlon plans on the MōTTIV training app) about all the nuances of training for duathlon!

Nicolas Remires is a champion Swimrun athlete and endurance sports coach. He knows everything there is to know about Swimrun, and on the podcast he explains everything from strategy to how to deal with that pesky tether!

Most endurance athletes have goals they've set for themselves, but are we setting them in the healthiest way possible? And, are we keeping a healthy mindset at the same time? On the podcast, we talk with Lauren Kelba, an expert in goal setting and mindset, about some strategies for re-thinking goals to make them more attainable and sustainable.

Strength training is a critical element of endurance training, but one that is often overlooked by endurance athletes and coaches. On this week's podcast we talk to top Strength Coach Erin Carson (who coaches athletes such as World Champions Mirinda Carfrae and Tim O'Donnell) about balance in training, and why strength training is so important not just for endurance performance but for a healthy life.

Champion bike racer and top cycling coach Dylan Johnson wrote all of the new cycling training plans for the MōTTIV training app. On the podcast this week, we talk about cycling training plan strategy -- how and why to balance low and high intensity, and how to think about pacing in a very long race (among many other interesting topics!)

There's much debate about how to fuel as an endurance athlete. Low carb, no carb, high carb? And what about timing? On today's podcast, we clear up the confusion with one of the top coaches in the endurance industry, Scott Tindal, discussing what the actual science shows us we should be doing for health and for performance.

On this week's podcast, we chat with Run Free run coach Cody Moore, (who also created the run-specific training plans for the MōTTIV training app) about the most critical keys to a successful run training plan.

Dr. Patrick Davitt knows his stuff when it comes to fuel and diet for endurance athletes. Davitt is a Health Scientist and Exercise Physiologist with his doctorate in Nutritional Physiology and Biochemistry, and has spent time studying low carbohydrate/ketogenic dieting in ultra-endurance athletes. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. On the podcast this week, we talk about the keys to ultra endurance nutrition -- and what amateur athletes should and shouldn't be doing!

Every year, the Zwift Tri Academy provides training and support to some of the most promising, talented amateur triathletes in the world. On the podcast this week, we hear from five of this year's athletes as they give us insight into how they've become so successful -- and what all amateur triathletes can take away from their experience to use in their own training!

Taren is back from hiatus, and the podcast has a new name! Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast. On today's episode, Taren outlines his endurance sports (including triathlon) philosophy, sites studies that back up the new direction, and explains what makes up the four main tenets of the MōTTIV Method. STUDIES: Maximal strength training improves running economy in distance runners https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18460997 Concurrent endurance and explosive type strength training improves neuromuscular and anaerobic characteristics in young distance runners https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17373596 Strength Training for Middle- and Long-Distance Performance: A Meta-Analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28459360 The Goldlocks Zone https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6139866/ Training for Longevity: The Reverse J-Curve for Exercise https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32848273/ Potential Long-Term Health Problems Associated with Ultra-Endurance Running: A Narrative Review https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01561-3#Tab1 Is There an Exercise-Intensity Threshold Capable of Avoiding the Leaky Gut? https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.627289/full Impact of training volume and experience on amateur Ironman triathlon performance https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031938421000366 Comparison of Athletes' Proneness to Depressive Symptoms in Individual and Team Sports: Research on Psychological Mediators in Junior Elite Athletes https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911498/ The keys to happiness: Associations between personal values regarding core life domains and happiness in South Korea https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6326475/ GOOD GENES ARE NICE BUT JOY IS BETTER https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/

It's not clickbait -- Triathlon Taren and his Trainiacs are no more. His company name and direction is changing, and Taren is dropping the nicknames in order to embrace the future with the MōTTIV training app. On the podcast this week, Taren's wife No Triathlon Kim (NTK) joins Taren as they begin their cross country move, and they talk about why these changes are happening and what it means for his followers.

Bob Seebohar is an exercise physiologist and a registered dietician specializing in sports nutrition, as well as an endurance athlete. In other words: he knows what he's talking about when it comes to fuel for endurance athletes. On this week's podcast, we talk about the best nutrition strategies for top endurance performance!

Taylor Knibb has been quietly tearing up short course triathlon racing for years, but she has had a big spotlight shining on her lately as she won silver in the Tokyo Olympic relay event, and then beat IRONMAN World Champion Daniela Ryf in their Collins Cup match-up last month. On the podcast this week we find out all about this rising star in triathlon!

You probably know Dede Griesbauer by her voice, if you've ever tuned into an IRONMAN Live race broadcast. A professional triathlete (multi-time Ironman champion and top-10 Kona finisher), she provides expert commentary on the IM broadcasts. In 2020, she added a new discipline to her repertoire: she raced Ultraman Florida, winning the women's title and setting a race record of 22:48:31. On the podcast today, we dive deep into Ultraman with Dede!

Dr. Rafaella Sinisgalli is a researcher and a triathlete herself. She has studied the impact of training volume on triathlon performance, and the research definitively shows: more is not better! We hear from Dr. Sinisgalli on the podcast this week about her findings. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031938421000366

The inaugural Collins Cup takes place on August 28, 2021 in Samorin, Slovakia. 36 of the world's best long-course triathletes will take part in a team competition to see who dominates the sport, in a USA vs. Europe vs. Internationals format. On the podcast, the CEO of the Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO), Sam Renouf, explains how the competition will work and what to expect in this made-for-TV event.

You do all your training, but is there a way to predict how you'll perform on race day? On the podcast this week, we talk to researcher Dr. Paulo Puccinelli about his research into triathlon performance in amateur athletes, and some incredible findings showing what makes the biggest difference and what's a waste of time. Puccinelli is a sports medicine physician with a PhD in exercise physiology.

Greg McMillian is a pioneer in the world of run pacing. On the podcast today, he gives us tips to understand run pacing to get the best training results, and how to stay injury free while running!

There are very few runners who haven't struggled through an injury at some point or other. On the podcast today, we talk with Physiotherapist and running injury expert Brodie Sharpe, about the 5 steps you can take to stay injury free as a runner. For Brodie's book: https://mailchi.mp/runsmarter/e-book-sign-up-vol-1-2

Erin Power is a Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach who specializes in helping regular people achieve an "effortless relationship with food". On the podcast, we talk about Erin's three simple keys to feeling satiated all day long and making sure you have enough fuel to allow you to take on whatever exercise (and life tasks) you choose!

Triathlon Taren Gesell has been battling depression for the past eighteen months and he recently worked with Daya Prem Singh from Ritual and Remedy to do a guided psilocybin ceremony.

Professional triathlete Sam Long joins us on the podcast days after his win at Ironman Coeur D'Alene. We chat about how he's gone from bursting onto the scene a couple of years ago, to top tier triathlete in just a couple of years -- and what steps he specifically took to get faster!

Although we know swim, bike, and run training are obviously critical for triathlon success, the one super important element that is often overlooked is strength training. On the podcast today, we talk to certified trainer Craig Slobodian (also the kettlebell trainer on our MōTTIV endurance training app) about how athletes can use strength to get faster in triathlon, and why strength training is so critical for every endurance athlete.

Professional triathlete Ben Kanute has represented the USA at the Olympics. Yet even though he's long been at the top of his game, he has found a way to further improve his running. On the podcast, we find out the simple things he has done to improve his running -- things every amateur can apply to their training too!

Maya Kingma had been racing on the ITU triathlon circuit for years, but has suddenly broken out this past year, placing 3rd at Yokahama and winning outright at Leeds -- to the point she's considered a favourite at the Tokyo Olympics later this summer. She credits visualization with being a huge reason she's finally reaching her physical potential! We talk to her about how she has used visualization techniques to reach her highest potential!

Sarah True is one of the most popular female professional IRONMAN athletes racing today, known for her upbeat attitude and friendly personality. But like many people, underneath the smiles and triathlon wins, Sara also struggles with depression. On the podcast today, we talk about how long she has battled mental health issues, why she speaks openly about it, how it impacts racing and life.

Kimberly Truesdell grew up in an unhealthy family, and was very heavy from a young age. But after her mom died young of complications from morbid obesity, she knew she had to make a change in her life. She took up running, and has since lost 110lbs -- and now has an IRONMAN 70.3 coming up, her first triathlon! We talk about how she lost the weight, the struggles of re-learning how to be healthy, and the strategies she uses to keep the weight off without being obsessive.

It's one of the most common questions asked by new triathletes: what kind of bike should I get? Specifically, should I get a tri bike or a road bike? What about gravel bikes? We look at the question from a whole number of angles and give you recommendations on the best bike to buy.

Can yoga (aka flexibility and mobility) make you a better triathlete? The answer is 100% yes, and today on the podcast, we talk to our app.mymottiv.com yoga instructor Helen Faliveno about yoga for triathletes and endurance athletes!

On the podcast this week, we talk all about bike FTP. What is FTP, why should you care, and what steps you can take to increase it!

John Clark is a former Britain's Natural Strongest Man (two times!) who is becoming an Ironman triathlete. Meanwhile, for the past few months, he's been training with Taren to build up run durability, to complete 48 marathons in 48 UK counties in 48 days later in 2021. On the podcast, Taren and John discuss how his training has been going, some of the strategies they've employed, and more.

This week on the podcast, it's a re-broadcast of a podcast episode with Triathlon Taren on the Run Smarter Podcast, hosted by Brodie Sharpe. They talk about how to go from running to the three disciplines of triathlon.

Patrick Lemieux is a sports agent in triathlon, representing athletes such as Lionel Sanders, after learning the ropes with former-triathlete-turned-marathon-runner Gwen Jorgensen (who is also his wife!) He talks about what athletes need to do to not only get sponsored, but to get an agent of their own, as well as some of the lesser-known situations faced by the pros trying to make a living in the sport (and how difficult Ironman has made things on athletes.)

Jimmy Kennedy is a PhD Candidate and a Senior Scientist at InsideTracker. On the podcast we talk about identifying overtraining in endurance athletes, and what can be done about it. He also talks about some of the biggest things triathletes need to be aware of that are going on in their bodies.

Two-time IRONMAN World Champion and multi-time ITU champ Chris McCormack may be retired from racing, but he's still a big player in the triathlon industry. Co-founder of Super League Triathlon, he's also the Managing Director of the Bahrain Endurance team, among many other projects he's involved in. He believes a change needs to come to triathlon, and he's one of the people leading the charge.

It's the 200th episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast! We're celebrating the past four years of podcast episodes. We talk about how we got started, and some of our favourite interviews and memories (including clips from our chats with Lucy Charles-Barclay, Tim Don, Patrick Lange, Gustav Eden, Ben Hoffman and more).

Mandy Marquardt is a professional Sprint track cyclist, and she lives with Type 1 Diabetes. She competes on Team Novo Nordisk, an all-diabetic professional cycling team. On the podcast, we talk about being diagnosed at age 16, how she's been able to compete at a high level, and what it's like to manage her food intake as a competitive professional athlete with diabetes.

Running injuries. There's nothing that takes the joy out of training and racing than running injuries. On the podcast today, we talk to a run training expert, Brodie Sharp (host of the Run Smarter Podcast), and talk all about the most common causes of running injuries and how to prevent them!

Emma Carney was one of the top female triathletes of all time, winning absolutely everything, until a cardiac arrest took her out of competition. Retired from racing, and now a coach, she has written a book talking about her win-at-all-costs attitude, and what she teaches her athletes today.

One of the top cyclists in triathlon, Andrew "Starky" Starykowicz has spent the past year and a half fighting IRONMAN over a punishment for "doping" due to medication he was given when he was in hospital with a dangerous lung infection that was preventing him from breathing. We talk about his battle with IRONMAN, training during the pandemic, and racing at Challenge Miami next week.

Dylan Johnson is a professional cyclist who has a popular YouTube channel where he digs into the science behind training methods, supplements, and many other popular beliefs in endurance sports. We talk about what he's found to really work, and what's not worth the time (eg: stretching, does it work or is it a waste?)