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Episode 462: Mastering Power, Cadence, and Mindset for Triathlon Success

Episode 462: Mastering Power, Cadence, and Mindset for Triathlon Success

Released Thursday, 19th March 2026
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Episode 462: Mastering Power, Cadence, and Mindset for Triathlon Success

Episode 462: Mastering Power, Cadence, and Mindset for Triathlon Success

Episode 462: Mastering Power, Cadence, and Mindset for Triathlon Success

Episode 462: Mastering Power, Cadence, and Mindset for Triathlon Success

Thursday, 19th March 2026
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Discover practical insights on optimizing your training, from cadence work and course selection to mental resilience and self-care. Jess and BJ share their personal routines, coaching strategies, and the importance of mindset to elevate your performance in triathlon and endurance sports.

Key Topics:

* The significance of course variety in running and cycling to find where you excel
* How to implement neuromuscular cadence training for longer power sustainability
* The mental and physical benefits of intentional self-massage and mobility routines
* Developing muscular recruitment through lower cadence work to sustain power
* Strategies for managing emotions and fire when training intensely or feeling lethargic
* Rewriting your athletic story to unlock new potential and overcome limiting beliefs
* The role of present moment awareness and detachment in reducing stress and improving focus
* Upcoming training plans for speed, endurance, and first-time Ironman athletes
* How to incorporate mindset training into physical routines for holistic athletic growth
* Community opportunities and upcoming races for celebration and connection

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to personal training routines and upcoming races
00:26 - Importance of course variety in running and cycling
01:37 - Benefits of fluctuating courses and experience-driven performance
02:30 - Riding neuromuscular cadence for muscular recruitment
04:04 - Details of cadence cycling drills and their mental challenge
05:22 - Addressing post-race recovery and speed development in cycling
06:41 - The role of cadence in extending cycling and running performance
07:32 - How to develop consistent cadence feel without forcing numbers
09:38 - Optimizing bike and run transition through cadence work
10:56 - The importance of lower cadence training for long-term endurance
12:21 - Building power and muscle endurance at lower cadences
13:39 - The impact of training specificity on run performance post-cycling
14:32 - Balancing fitness development on bike for strong run performances
15:28 - Community updates, new training plans, and upcoming races
16:44 - Short-term speed plan for 10K runners
17:57 - The benefits of nasal breathing during speed work
19:06 - Ironman training plans and community growth opportunities
20:51 - Celebrating the year of the fire horse and embracing energetic transformation
22:03 - Managing fire energy through containment and expression
23:20 - Detachment, power control, and letting go of limiting stories
25:21 - Techniques for calming out-of-control fire and repressed power
26:41 - Creating neural pathways with discomfort and staying present
28:01 - The significance of sleep hygiene and nightly routines for recovery
30:21 - Processing daily impressions and cultivating present moment awareness
32:02 - Rewriting your story to unlock new athletic and life potential
33:45 - The power of belief and visualization in athletic achievement
35:22 - Integration and living in the present for sustained well-being
37:31 - Embracing the unknown and overcoming fears of future performance
38:21 - The importance of enjoyable early mornings for mental clarity
39:29 - Connecting with nature’s calming influence at dawn
40:16 - Coaching opportunities, community growth, and race invitations
42:11 - Upcoming adventures and final encouragement

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