Some training days feel effortless, while others feel nearly impossible, and that’s completely normal. This week, Coach Ryan Tibball joins the podcast to break down what athletes should expect to feel during both the development and race prep phases of training. From everyday tiredness to true fatigue, Ryan explains why it’s critical to understand the difference and how to spot the red flags that tell you when to push forward and when to back off. He also dives into how to approach training with new zones, why adaptation takes time and patience, and how to build into those efforts without overreaching. Whether you’re developing your base or sharpening for race day, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you train smarter through every phase.

Today's episode tackles a "weighty" topic: a triathlete's relationship with their body weight. How do you know what weight is optimal for you? Is leaner better? Is there an ideal “race weight” you should strive for? Should you measure body fat percentage and know your BMI in addition to information from a standard scale? Dr. Krista Austin and Advanced Sports Dietician Taryn Richardson answer these questions and more! Krista and Taryn help you identify areas of improvement by discussing weight from a health and performance perspective.

The new TriDot app might feel like magic but behind it is the TriDot Innovation Team making it all happen. This week, Dr. B.J. Leeper and Coach Ken Presutti join the podcast to pull back the curtain on everything new and improved in the latest version of TriDot. Both athletes and coaches, B.J. and Ken bring a unique perspective as they walk us through the updated app experience, what to look for before, during, and after each workout. They also decode the powerful (and sometimes mysterious) graphs, explaining what they actually mean and how you can use that data to train smarter. Already using TriDot? You’ll pick up practical tips and hidden features. Not using it yet? This episode might be the nudge you need to download the app and see what it can do for your training.