Championship Reflections in Triathlon

Championship Reflections in Triathlon: Common Errors and Key Insights In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, high-performance coach Joel Filliol reflects on common errors and key insights from championship performances in triathlon throughout 2025. Joel discusses the importance of managing training loads, avoiding early peaks, and respecting environmental conditions and travel. He also dives into the dynamics of race preparation, travel impacts, psychological and physiological considerations, and tapering strategies. Joel highlights specific races such as Wollongong and Kona, and evaluates the role of new technologies like Race Ranger in enhancing the understanding of drafting and race dynamics. He also reflects on Super Tri racing dynamics and the potential influence of race motos across formats of cycling and triathlon. The episode concludes with thoughts on season planning and guidance for athletes and coaches looking to improve their performance. 00:00 Introduction to the Real Coaching Podcast 00:08 Achievements and Background 00:52 Podcast History and Evergreen Episodes 01:29 Highlights from the 2025 Season 05:17 Common Errors in Championship Preparation 17:39 Reflections on Championship Performances 23:00 Innovations and Equipment in Triathlon 31:37 Race Ranger Data and Drafting Insights 41:11 Conclusion and Coaching Opportunities SHOW NOTES Follow Joel on youtube , X , Instagram , facebook , LinkedIn , and now substack where there is written version of this podcast. Real Coaching Podcast Popular episodes: 10: The Impact of Scientific Knowledge on Coaching 5: Swim Myth Busting 15: Training Needs Hierarchy

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Championship Reflections in Triathlon is an episode from Real Coaching by Joel Filliol.

This episode is 42:42 long.

This episode was published on Jan 9, 2026.

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