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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 Intro00:48 Geelong 70.3 recap and why this race was such a big one01:08 Tom hosted Kristian Blummenfelt for race week01:35 Why Roland nearly pulled out of the race02:56 Gerard’s reasoning and the mindset behind still racing04:23 Roland’s Nusa “World Champs” ride with Hayden Wild09:27 Travel, sickness, and how both boys managed their summer training15:32 Do athletes need to start masking up when travelling?17:04 What it was like for Tom to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt19:19 The biggest surprise about Kristian’s daily habits and routine21:29 Kristian’s off-air praise for Tom balancing pro racing with full-time doctor work26:29 How Tom adjusted his own training while joining Kristian’s sessions30:10 What training with a generational athlete teaches you31:21 Roland’s experience riding with Kristian and Hayden in Geelong35:00 Gerard’s takeaways from watching the top pros prepare and race37:03 Roland’s full Geelong race breakdown: swim, bike, and run45:38 Tom’s full Geelong race breakdown: swim, bike, and run51:35 Roland’s huge bike split and power numbers1:00:44 Tom’s reflections on his bike leg and PB run off the bike1:06:39 Gerard’s coaching reflections on both races1:10:12 Perspective, patience, and the long-term pro journey1:14:12 Final thoughts on Kristian’s win and the men’s race1:18:32 Wrap up
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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
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/
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 proudly sponsored by Jaemin Frazer. We genuinely believe in the work Jaemin does, and if anything in this conversation hits home, we'd encourage you to reach out to him directly.

Want to work with Jaemin on your insecurity? Go to 👉 https://jaeminfrazer.com/trivelo

This episode is proudly sponsored by Jaemin Frazer. We genuinely believe in the work Jaemin does, and if anything in this conversation hits home, we'd encourage you to reach out to him directly.

Insecurity Was Your Rocket Fuel. Now It’s Your Handbrake.
For years we’re told that high performance comes down to discipline, mindset, and pushing harder. And when you’re young, that kind of pressure actually works.
Insecurity can feel like rocket fuel. It drives you to train harder. Prove yourself. Outwork everyone.
But somewhere along the journey, the same fuel turns toxic. Performance stalls. Motivation drops. The joy disappears.
So what changed?
In this conversation, Jaemin Frazer breaks down what insecurity actually is, how it forms, and why self-discipline built on mistrust eventually backfires.
You’ll learn:
Why insecurity can create early success but sabotage long-term performance
What insecurity really is (it’s not laziness or lack of confidence)
How your nervous system quietly resists “unsafe” success
Why fighting yourself is the slowest way to improve
And how working from a place with nothing to prove or defend becomes the real unfair advantage If you care about performance, longevity, and enjoying the life you’re building, this episode will change how you train, lead, and relate to yourself.
This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help Endurance Athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.
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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Riley's FTP jumped 78w in 8 months. His 10km dropped 5 minutes. His swim pace came down over 2 minutes. No endurance background - just structured training done right.
In this episode, we break down the exact program behind his transformation, why training to your numbers every session is the habit most athletes get wrong, and how small pacing mistakes on easy days kill your progress.
This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help Endurance Athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Riley's results breakdown
02:30 – From hockey goalkeeper to endurance athlete
05:00 – "I tried everything and nothing worked"
08:00 – FTP progression: month by month
11:00 – Why your test number isn't the full picture
14:00 – The mistake Riley was making in every session
18:00 – The difference between zone 1 and zone 2 that most athletes miss
22:00 – What happens when you creep out of your zones
26:00 – What riding with pro cyclists taught us about easy days
30:00 – You've got two 30-minute windows per week. That's it.
34:00 – Why triathlon programming is more complex than you think
38:00 – The running approach that dropped his 10km by 5 minutes with zero intensity
42:00 – Riley's relationship with running did a complete 180
44:00 – Compliance doesn't mean dictatorship
47:00 – Too many goals is killing your progress
50:00 – How Riley executed his gravel race without blowing up
53:00 – The negative split that proved it all worked
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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In this episode, we break down nine race-day mistakes smart triathletes avoid. We cover pacing, data, nutrition, transitions, equipment choices, and more
If you want to stop giving away free time and finally race to your potential, this is your race-day playbook.
Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - The SMARTEST Triathletes Do This
07:50 - Smart Data
20:20 - Nutrition Mistakes
25:20 - Drafting: Okay or Not?
32:45 - Transition Mistakes
38:40 - Flying Mount Worth It?
43:30 - How To Have More Confidence
45:50 - Getting the Race Peak Right
48:20 - Smart Athlete Checklist
51:10 - Gratitude
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