Epic Triathlon Podcast

This episode was recorded slightly before the birth of my son. We talk about some life changes and of course triathlon.

Matt Sharpe talks about his first World Cup podium in Montreal. Matt's been having a great season. He also came 3rd at the Ottawa American Cup and raced well in several World Triathlon Series events, including an 11th place finish in Edmonton. Listen to the podcast on the website: http://www.epictriathlonpodcast.com/blog/ Listen to the podcast on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/epic-triathlon-podcast/id1038303589?mt=2#episodeGuid=1382eafc337b7562ad8372fba7bdd060 Follow me on twitter: @pjanuk Subscribe on iTunes: Epic Triathlon Podcast

Henri Schoeman chats about his bronze medal performance at the Rio Olympic Games. Schoeman had a strong swim and bike in Rio to set himself up for a great finish on the run. Listen to the podcast on the website: http://www.epictriathlonpodcast.com/blog/ Listen to the podcast on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/epic-triathlon-podcast/id1038303589?mt=2#episodeGuid=1382eafc337b7562ad8372fba7bdd060 Follow me on twitter: @pjanuk Subscribe on iTunes: Epic Triathlon Podcast

In this episode of the Epic Triathlon Podcast, coach Patrick Janukavicius chats with Dominika Jamnicky about her win in Drummondville, a race previously won by Simon Whitfield and Chris McCormack. Jamnicky has been a dominant force in women's triathlon, including winning the Pan American Cup in Toronto. This year she's raced in several ITU World Triathlon Series events, including a 9th place finish in Hamburg. Follow me on twitter: @pjanuk Subscribe on iTunes: Epic Triathlon Podcast

In this episode of the Epic Triathlon Podcast, we chat with Alexis Lepage about his ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS) racing. Alexis Lepage is bloody fast. He won the Canadian Junior Championships in 2013. In 2015, he raced in his first WTS race and finished 8th in the U23 World Championships. Join me in wishing Alexis good luck in his World Cup race in Montreal this weekend! Follow me on twitter: @pjanuk Subscribe on iTunes: Epic Triathlon Podcast

In this episode of the Epic Triathlon Podcast US triathlete describes her amazing 4th place finish at the Tiszaujvaros World Cup in Hungary. Dolan was scouted as a potential triathlete after competing at college as a swimmer and a runner. Those American scouts sure know how to pick great athletes! Join me in wishing her luck in her pursuit of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team. Follow me on twitter: @pjanuk Subscribe on iTunes for free: Epic Triathlon Podcast

Sarah-Anne Brault talks about making it on the Canadian Olympic team heading to Rio. Qualifying has been a hard fought battle ever since she was selected as an alternate for the London Olympics. She'll be going to Rio with teammates Amelie Kretz, Kerstin Sweetland, Tyler Mislawchuk and Andrew Yorke (who we interviewed last week). Next on the race calendar, Sarah-Anne Brault will be competing in Hamburg this weekend as part of a relay team. Join me in wishing Sarah-Anne Brault good luck in Rio! For links to the Froome video from the Tour de France check out the website at EpicTriathlonPodcast.com. Follow me on twitter: @pjanuk Subscribe on iTunes: Epic Triathlon Podcast

In this episode of the Epic Triathlon Podcast coach Patrick Janukavicius talks to Andrew Yorke about qualifying for the Rio Olympics. Yorke struggled through a number of injuries to make it to the games. He had back surgery in 2008 and was told he would never be able to race again. After a chat with Barrie Shepley, famous triathlon coach, Yorke decided to continue training. He's been on team Canada since 2013 and had a strong 2015 season. However, he was hit by a car in the fall of 2015. That slowed the end of his 2015 season, forcing him to skip out on the Cozumel race. No obstacle is too big for Yorke. He just keeps coming back. One might say he was destined to go to Rio.

In this episode of the Epic Triathlon Podcast coach Patrick Janukavicius chats with Misia Kowanda about training after childbirth. Lucas is now 1 year and 1 month old. We originally had Misia on the podcast when Lucas was only a few months old. In this episode, Misia talks about her training, her PhD thesis, jogging strollers and, of course, about Lucas!

In this episode of the Epic Triathlon Podcast, Coach Patrick Janukavicius talks to professional comedian Rick Rowley and they both share tips on how to get off the couch. My running coach in high school always said that the hardest part of training was getting off the couch. Make sure that you have some strategies in place to get and stay fit. Enjoy!

In this episode of the Epic Triathlon Podcast we discuss the proper pedaling technique. Now, contrary to what is often boasted as correct technique, the upstroke shouldn't be a power generating part of your pedal stroke. Attempting to do so could, and likely will, lead to injuries in the knees, hips, and lower back. The main force of the pedal stroke comes from pushing down at the front using the quadriceps and gluteus muscles. Smooth out the pedal stroke by pulling back along the bottom of the stroke using the hamstring. When your foot is at the back of the stroke, take it easy. Your hamstring is in a contracted position and is unable to generate adequate force. Isn't it good to generate as much for as possible in as many different ways as possible? NO! In fact, focusing on pulling up on the pedals negatively affects your ability to push down. I hope you enjoy this episode, please like and share if you find it helpful! Coach Pat

In this episode of the Epic Triathlon Podcast, Coach Patrick Janukavicius takes you through periodization for peak performance. Periodization is essentially a training plan that balances training stress and recovery in way that will allow you to get faster. This episode focuses on how to periodize your month, while upcoming episodes will focus on how to periodize your training year and week. To periodize your training month, go with three hard training weeks followed by one easy training week. An "easy" training week will drop the volume of training used in your hard weeks by 40-50%. This lower volume of training allows your body to recover, improve and get faster. You may increase the intensity of your intervals. An effective way to plan your monthly periodization is to start on race week and move backwards. So, the week of a race should always be easy. Plan your hard weeks accordingly. Make sure to have easy training weeks in your training plan. Easy weeks are what allow your body to absorb all the hard tra

This episode looks at how to select races for the season. It discusses how to rank races as A, B or C priority. In this week's book club, we recommend "Simon Says Gold", a biography by Simon Whitfield, Olympic Gold Medalist in triathlon. Additionally, I fill you in about how my training is going. Including plans for my self-organized half-ironman triathlon.

In this episode of the Epic Triathlon Podcast we talk to Allysa Seely World Champion in Paratriathlon. She won the race in Chicago this year and hopes to qualify for Rio in 2016. Humour is provided by Rick Rowley.

In this episode of Epic Triathlon Podcast we talk to Misia Kowanda, new mother, to Lucas (3 months old). Misia trained late into pregnancy and is already in good running shape a few months after giving birth.

Epic Triathlon Podcast host Patrick Janukavicius interviews Antoine Jolicoeur Desroches about racing at the IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant and in ITU races.

This Podcast interviews top triathletes and coaches from around the world. It features helpful racing and training tips. This podcast is great whether you're just starting out in triathlon, a seasoned IRONMAN competitor or a international pro.