How do you handle the pressure of an important race? What is an appropriate relationship with pre-race nerves? On today's episode, learn from champions who know how to cope with competing on the biggest stages: Mark Allen and Michellie Jones! Mark and Michellie identify common sources of pressure for a triathlete, suggest strategies for mental preparation, and offer advice for race day pressures. After a great discussion, don't miss Mark and Michellie's three best coaching tips for thriving during a pressure-filled race.

Some triathletes are striving for podiums, while others simply take a little longer to make their way around the course. This week, we're talking about how to thrive as a back-of-the-pack triathlete. Coach April Spilde joins the podcast to share the tips and strategies she gives her athletes, starting with one of the biggest challenges: meeting race-specific cutoff times. And just because you identify as a back-of-the-pack athlete does not mean longer-distance events are off the table. The biggest difference is understanding how to fuel and hydrate properly and preparing your body to perform in each discipline for a longer period of time. So, how should training look different? April breaks it all down and shares advice for getting stronger and more confident on race day. She shares her coaching advice for athletes looking to move from the back of the pack to the middle or even to the front.

As a triathlete, you've probably dealt with your fair share of aches, niggles, and injuries. But being injury-prone doesn't mean you can't succeed, it may just mean giving your body a little extra attention. This week, Dr. B.J. Leeper joins the podcast to share strategies for staying healthy and continuing to train when injuries seem to be a recurring challenge. B.J. breaks down common injuries, how everyday mistakes can contribute to them, and how to tell the difference between normal discomfort and pain that means you should stop. We also discuss the importance of adapting your training to meet your needs. Plus, B.J. shares tips for stretching, mobility, and recovery tools that can help keep your body healthy and moving. Finally, B.J. introduces his newest offering, Leeper Labs, which provides virtual consultations for athletes looking for additional guidance. If you've ever felt like injuries are holding you back from reaching your running goals, this episode is packed with advice to help you keep moving forward.

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