This Is Why Triathletes Shouldn't Train When Sick!

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Two doctors. Two close mates. Two first-year pros learning the hard lessons of elite racing. Tom and Roland open up about their debut season as professional triathletes — the highs, the setbacks, and the mindset needed to keep pushing forward. In this episode: - Roland storms Sunshine Coast with the fastest bike split of the day - Tom battles sickness and tough prep but still runs a personal best - Coach Gerard explains why racing to your current form is everything - Honest insights into training, recovery, and learning from failure A real look at what it takes to go from age-group champions to the pro field — no filters, no fluff, only the truth about chasing performance. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Tom's Training and Preparation 07:10 - Tom Pushed Through the Day 11:00 - No Miracle on Race Day 14:15 - Roland's Training and Preparation 18:30 - Tom's Swim 23:30 - Roland's Swim 27:00 - Roland's Bike Numbers 35:00 - Training In Threshold 51:00 - Fitness Doesn't Disappear - Form Does 53:30 - Tom's Fastest Run 59:40 - Roland's Best Run 1:05:00 - Race Nutrition If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won't be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: Check us out on Instagram: 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 Is Why Triathletes Shouldn't Train When Sick! is an episode from Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice by TriVelo Coaching.

This episode is 76:16 long.

This episode was published on Oct 8, 2025.

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