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REPOST: The Norwegian Method with Author Brad Culp
Season 1 Episode 29
Over the past six weeks, Norwegian athletes have take four of the six podium spots at the Ironman World Championships in Nice, France, and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. We sat down earlier this year to talk w…
Published on 15 hours ago
Training Durability with Coach Robin Cummings
Season 1 Episode 28
One of the athletes I work with, Robin Cummings, asked a deceptively simple question about heat training that opened up a much larger conversation: which training adaptations actually last, and which…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
F-ing Fast Past Forty: Pro Josh Monda Keeps Getting Faster
Season 1 Episode 27
Josh Monda raced as an age grouper for 17 years before turning professional at 40—displaying a patience you don’t often find in endurance sports. Josh’s story includes a five-year hiatus from the spo…
Published on 1 month ago
How to Choose a Triathlon Coach that Fits YOUR Goals
Season 1 Episode 26
Choosing an endurance coach might be one of the most important decisions you'll make as an athlete, yet most people approach it completely backwards. This episode of The Infirmary breaks down how to …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Elite Swimmer to Pro Triathlete: Lauren Brandon's 15-Year Triathlon Career
Season 1 Episode 23
Chris sits down with retired professional triathlete Lauren Brandon. An elite swimmer to triathlete success story, Lauren shares how her NCAA All-American swimming background and 2008 Olympic Trials …
Published on 2 months ago
How to Heat Train Effectively for Endurance Sports
Season 1 Episode 24
Heat training is one of those topics that is a) poorly understood and b) deployed by coaches and athletes everywhere, which is…not a great combination. In this episode of The Infirmary, Chris walks y…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
How Mental Skills Transform Athletic Performance with Sports Psychologist Brian Baxter
Season 1 Episode 22
This interview with sports psychologist Brian Baxter reveals how mental training techniques can transform athletic performance at every level. Baxter, who has worked with athletes for over 20 years, …
Published on 3 months ago
Ironman Unveils New World Championship Qualification System
Season 1 Episode 23
The triathlon world erupted when Ironman announced their new age-graded qualification system for Kona. But after analyzing the actual numbers from recent races, the changes aren't nearly as earth-sha…
Published on 3 months ago
What Holds Swimmers Back from Improving
Season 1 Episode 21
This comprehensive swim technique presentation reveals what really holds swimmers back and why swimming improvement is so different from cycling or running progress. As a Swim Smooth certified coach,…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Self-Coached vs. Coached: Finding Balance in Triathlon with Business Owner and Mom Annie Solonika
Season 1 Episode 20
In this candid conversation with former Campfire athlete Annie Solonika, we dive into what really matters in the coach-athlete relationship from both perspectives. Annie shares how a strong coach-ath…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago