Matthew Marquardt might be the most impressive man in pro triathlon.

How do you compete with the best in the world while studying medicine full-time?

Matthew Marquardt joins the podcast to share how he manages training, racing, medical school, and life outside sport. We also dive into his dominant win at Ironman South Africa, solving his long-term cramping issues, and what's next on the road to Kona.

This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly.

00:00 - Introducing Matthew Marquardt
00:40 - Recap of IRONMAN South Africa
13:21 - Why Matthew chose to race Cape Epic
21:50 - Managing total stress load and high performance
28:24 - Race strategy: Surge vs. hold back
31:24 - The mental and physical taper process
39:14 - Solving the mystery of race-day cramping
52:14 - Identifying patterns and triggers for cramping
54:07 - Training volume and the comparison trap with other pros
58:50 - Season goals and the path to Kona
01:00:42 - Learning from past mistakes in IRONMAN racing
01:04:14 - A look into Matthew’s daily routine and workload

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In this episode, we delve into the fundamentals of amateur athletic improvement by cutting through the modern "noise" of endless training theories. Drawing from decades of experience from Supercoach Gerard, we wanted to compare old-school methods with modern elite approaches to provide the BEST practical advice for age-group athletes.

This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly.

00:03 - Head Coach Gerard Donnelly’s 40-year career
02:23 - Letting go of old school methods
05:35 - Social media's impact on training
07:51 - Value of long endurance training
14:12 - Hill repeats in modern programs
18:39 - Insights from elite athlete interviews
25:52 - Consistency over intensity for amateurs
28:23 - What is ”Double Threshold Fever"
34:01 - Customizing training to individual needs
43:32 - Pacing lessons from World Tour riders
51:58 - The search for the perfect program
54:10 - Balancing data with body signals
59:18 - Decision-making for racing with injuries
01:10:29 - Gratitude segment and staying grounded

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Grace Thek has recently turned into one of triathlon's top runners, with incredible results across the half Ironman and Ironman distances over the last 12-18 months. But her rise to the top has been far from quick. This episode is a great testament to the slow, patient build to consistent top performances. The most surprising part? How little volume she runs to be one of the best runners in the sport. Find out how in this episode. 

This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

0:00 – Why Grace prioritizes training consistency
1:42 – Building a foundation for durability
2:33 – Grace’s 18-month aerobic running reset
4:10 – Reintroducing intensity after injury struggles
6:00 – Why Grace changed her coach
10:09 – The "curse" of being a physio
15:20 – Specific run session pace breakdowns
20:43 – Transitioning from track speed to durability
32:56 – Long run volume and preparation
37:11 – Dialing in 90-100g carbs per hour
41:40 – Race simulation and nutrition fueling
46:41 – Deep dive: Ironman Texas review
50:24 – Managing high humidity on the run
54:45 – Pacing risks and hard-earned lessons
59:45 – The mental battle for Kona qualification
1:07:44 – Two pathways to the World Championship
1:14:51 – Preparing for the Kona heat and humidity
1:18:01 – Closing thoughts on Grace’s pro journey

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In this case study episode, Jordy and Gerard analyze the remarkable progression of Ironman 70.3 athlete Ben, who has turned into an elite level of cyclist in less than two years.

20min Test: 249 to 349w
60min Speed: 37km/hr to 44km/hr
90km Time Trial: 2hrs38mins to 2hrs10mins​ ​

Despite battling persistent running injuries, Ben transformed from a novice cyclist into one of the sport's top end age groupers.

This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

00:00 - Introduction to Ben's 22-Month Case Study
01:03 - Ben’s Background: From Runner to Triathlete
02:08 - The 100-Watt Cycling Improvement Data
05:13 - Shifting Focus: Mastering Swimming and Cycling
07:53 - Training Adjustments for a Novice Cyclist
12:17 - Rapid Progression in Race Times
13:46 - The Role of Frequent FTP Testing
21:12 - Highlights from Ben’s Race Performances
22:08 - Rebuilding Strength and Managing Recurrent Niggles
27:32 - Key Successful Training Factors
32:22 - The Impact of Bike Specificity
35:01 - Final Advice

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We’re joined by Claudia Hollingsworth, one of the most exciting rising stars in middle-distance running.

At just 21, Claudia has already become Australian Champion across multiple events and established herself on the international stage. In this episode, she breaks down her breakthrough season, training evolution, race tactics, Nationals controversy, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Fresh off a world-leading 3:58 1500m, another Australian title and major breakthrough performances, Claudia shares how her confidence, racing, and mindset have evolved this season.

This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

0:00 – Claudia Hollingsworth introduction & rapid rise 
0:55 – From 800m runner to 3000m breakthrough
5:28 – Training changes & mileage jump
7:42 – Breakthrough 1500m performances
12:30 – Race tactics: patience, positioning & aggression
17:18 – Championship racing vs paced races
24:07 – Tapering, fatigue & race readiness
29:57 – Australian National Championships
33:51 – 1500m Nationals controversy & race chaos
41:45 – Media pressure, social media & mental reset
46:30 – Backing up into the 800m final
49:30 – Lessons from a breakthrough season
51:00 – Inside a 115km training week
54:15 – Running blind: training without a watch
58:40 – Hard Interval Sessions
01:03:00 – Cross-training and Gym Workouts
01:09:50 – Comm Games, Olympics and a Brisbane dream
01:12:45 – Favourite runs, races and opponents

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We sit down with AFL superstar and Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn — one of the most dominant figures in Australian sport — to talk all things footy, cycling, and high performance.

Gawn has built a legacy at the highest level of the game. But what might surprise you is his deep passion for cycling.

We break down the biggest races of the 2026 cycling season so far before previewing what could be an all-time Giro d’Italia.

Expect insights, banter, and a crossover between two sporting worlds that don’t usually collide.

This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Meet Max Gawn
2:02 – Phil Liggett, SBS, and Cadel's era
4:04 – Saudi mountain biking & climbing Europe
5:51 – The brutal reality of watching cycling from Oz
10:00 – Roubaix vs Sanremo: which monument wins?
12:04 – What Makes Flanders/Belgium So Special
19:06 – Van Aert vs Van der Poel: has the gap closed?
25:00 – Is Pogačar actually beatable?
30:38 – The tactic that could finally crack him
34:33 – Seixas, Vingegaard & cycling's next era
39:33 – Demi Vollering's quiet domination
43:42 – Cross-training with AFL
46:46 – Is cycling an injury risk?
49:18 – Will cycling take off at the AFL level?
51:32 – Max’s Intervals vs Hill training
54:43 –Melbourne’s FTP era
55:54 – Fueling lessons for games
56:58 – Max’s longevity goals
59:39 – Giro 2026 picks & wrap-up

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

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Natalie was close to walking away from triathlon altogether after the disappointment of Paris Olympics. Then everything changed. In this episode, she opens up about the low point, the mindset shift, and how she turned it into an explosive start in long course with two straight 70.3 wins and podiums in more 50% of races in 2025. This is the raw story of what happens when an elite athlete rebuilds, backs herself, and finds joy in racing again.

0:00 Natalie is back
0:18 The Tokyo heartbreak
1:33 Paris dream, tough reality
3:21 Why the Olympics went wrong
4:09 The coaching chaos behind it all
6:07 Commonwealth Games medal memories
8:00 The post-Paris crash
9:02 Why long course saved her love for triathlon
10:08 The coach and training setup that changed everything
11:21 Winning sick at Geelong
12:47 Port Mac and the early momentum
13:36 Vomiting before races from pressure
15:05 Three wins and six podiums in year one
16:38 Confidence, execution, and racing free
18:45 The biggest long-course training changes
19:09 500km bike weeks and full TT focus
20:42 Why she runs less than people think
21:43 Swim sessions that keep her sharp
23:44 Inside a pro week of training
26:22 The brick session she leans on
28:29 Riding to watts vs riding to feel
33:09 The bike strength work behind her gains
34:39 The run sessions making her dangerous
37:06 The injury setback that helped her improve
42:13 The fueling mistake she will never repeat
46:17 Watching other pros without copying them
50:13 Why Ironman is not the plan yet
52:29 Gold Coast disappointment unpacked
58:50 Race Ranger, drafting data, and online backlash
1:05:47 Her definition of success now

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The episode provides an analysis of the 2026 Paris-Roubaix men’s and women’s races, highlighting the absolute insanity this race threw at the cyclists! 

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We break down the Tour of Flanders in depth and explain why we think it was one of the best races you’ll see, not boring, but pure chaos, tactics, and world-class aggression.

Then we hit the insane triathlon racing happening right now, the wild results in world athletics, and the performances that have taken the sport to another level. If you love cycling, triathlon, and running at their absolute limit, you’ll love this one.

Timestamps:
0:00 Endurance sport has gone crazy 
0:22 Who we are and what’s ahead
1:35 What makes Tour of Flanders so special
2:18 The big takeaway most people got wrong
5:25 The real question: is Pogacar beatable?
9:39 The tactical mistake nobody seems willing to fix
12:01 The move Van Der Poel still won’t make
15:58 What the Van Aert said after the race
18:18 Remco’s ride and why it mattered
20:44 Why Paris Roubaix could look completely different
22:31 The drafting numbers that said a lot
25:05 The risky tactic we still want to see
30:29 The coaching lesson hidden inside the race
33:26 Demi Vollering's huge breakthrough
37:05 Why triathlon is getting more interesting
38:13 Kristian Blummenfelt and Kat Matthews season strategy
42:38 Pick races that suit your strengths
44:19 The triathlon performance that stood out most
46:54 Why one race should not define your year
49:45 Two training lessons from Kristian Blummenfelt
52:55 What consistency in training really means
53:10 The quote that summed up elite racing
55:03 Why athletics has gone nuclear too
57:48 Josh Kerr’s huge goal and what it takes
1:00:58 Josh Kerr's unique 6 day training split
1:06:16 When should your gym days be as an athlete
1:11:00 Georgia Hunter Bell, Keely Hodgkinson, Cam Meyers
1:13:23 Recovery might be what you're missing
1:14:53 Wrap-up

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What’s it truly like to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt for a week? In this episode, Tom Page takes you inside the house, the sessions, the routines, and the small habits that make one of the greatest triathletes ever so different.

You’ll hear what Tom and Roland learned up close from Kristian and Hayden Wilde at Geelong 70.3, what surprised them most, and how those lessons stack up against their own journey as full-time doctors racing against the worlds best as pro triathletes. This is a rare look behind the curtain at world-class performance, race prep, mindset, and the reality of building toward the top level of the sport.

Also brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

00:00 Intro
00:48 Geelong 70.3 recap and why this race was such a big one
01:08 Tom hosted Kristian Blummenfelt for race week
01:35 Why Roland nearly pulled out of the race
02:56 Gerard’s reasoning and the mindset behind still racing
04:23 Roland’s Nusa “World Champs” ride with Hayden Wild
09:27 Travel, sickness, and how both boys managed their summer training
15:32 Do athletes need to start masking up when travelling?
17:04 What it was like for Tom to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt
19:19 The biggest surprise about Kristian’s daily habits and routine
21:29 Kristian’s off-air praise for Tom balancing pro racing with full-time doctor work
26:29 How Tom adjusted his own training while joining Kristian’s sessions
30:10 What training with a generational athlete teaches you
31:21 Roland’s experience riding with Kristian and Hayden in Geelong
35:00 Gerard’s takeaways from watching the top pros prepare and race
37:03 Roland’s full Geelong race breakdown: swim, bike, and run
45:38 Tom’s full Geelong race breakdown: swim, bike, and run
51:35 Roland’s huge bike split and power numbers
1:00:44 Tom’s reflections on his bike leg and PB run off the bike
1:06:39 Gerard’s coaching reflections on both races
1:10:12 Perspective, patience, and the long-term pro journey
1:14:12 Final thoughts on Kristian’s win and the men’s race
1:18:32 Wrap up

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

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This episode is brought to you by GIANT and CADEX.

Olympic gold medalist. Ironman world champion. 70.3 world champion. ITU world champion. First man under seven hours for the Ironman distance. One of the greatest triathletes ever.

On this episode, Kristian holds nothing back.

We asked him whether any Norwegian secrets were off limits... He told us he was an open book. So we went straight at it. Training, racing, data, the Norwegian method, and the details behind how he performs at the highest level.

We knew this episode would be good. We did not expect it to be this good.

If you’re a triathlete or a fan of the sport, this is a must-listen.

Also brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au

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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

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