
Advertise on podcast: Inside The Big Ring: The Podcast for Endurance Athletes
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100 episodes
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Steven BrandesExplicit
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Date created
2016/05/10
Latest episode
2026/04/16
Average duration
39 min.
Release period
16 days
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Podcast by Steven Brandes
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205: IRONMAN TEXAS Course and Pro Picks, Breakdowns and UPSETS!
2026/04/16
Eric Engel, one of the most accomlished Age Group Athletes to walk the planet has joined the podcast to breakdown IRONMAN Texas and also the amazing Pro Fields assembled.
Give Eric a follow on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/eric.r.engel/
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
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Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
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If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
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204: Things I've Changed For This IRONMAN TEXAS Build
2026/04/09
My main GOAL for 2025 is to Podium in my Age Group (40-44) at IRONMAN Texas! The purpose of these videos is to show you the journey of training and mindset of my trying to accomplish this goal.
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
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Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
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If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Submit Podcast Questions
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203: The BEST Off Season Workouts for 70.3 and IRONMAN
2026/02/17
In this episode, I break down the most effective off-season workouts for 70.3 and Ironman athletes and why many triathletes waste months doing the wrong kind of training.
We cover:
Swimming, How to swim Faster NOW to get faster in Races
Biking, how to use Low Cadence HIGH power to get stronger and Faster!
Running, How to do two different intensities in 1 session
Strength, what is the best strength workout to do in the off season
Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:25 Best Swim Workout for Off Season 08:40 Best Bike Workout for Off Season 14:10 Best Run Workout for Off Season 23:00 Best Strength Exercise
202: How to get your FTP above 4.0 w/kg
2026/02/13
This is a big episode!
We talk:
IRONMAN TRAINING
OFF SEASON MISTAKES
ATHLETE REVIEW OF TRAINING
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
----
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Submit Podcast Questions
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions
Look into Coaching Consultations
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201: IF YOU'RE NOT TESTING YOU ARE GUESSING! Lactate is back!
2025/12/16
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
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If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Submit Podcast Questions
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions
Look into Coaching Consultations
https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
200: IRONMAN Chattanooga AG Champion, Kelsey Barnholt!!!!
2025/12/10
Kelsey WON the overall Age Group race at IRONMAN Chattanooga and came on the podcast to talk all thing training, race sessions, and GOING PRO!
Hope you enjoy this talk!
Follow Kelsey on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/barnymommy/
199: Treadmill Yay or Nay? Why Zone 2 Won't Make You Faster.
2025/12/04
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
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Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
----
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Submit Podcast Questions
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions
Look into Coaching Consultations
https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
198: IRONMAN Training, Plyos, Lifting heavy weights
2025/11/26
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
----
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
----
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Submit Podcast Questions
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions
Look into Coaching Consultations
https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
197: Extend or Intensify?... KEY TRAINING DISCUSSION!
2025/11/25
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
----
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
----
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Submit Podcast Questions
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions
Look into Coaching Consultations
https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
196: IRONMAN Training...I'm tired...But crushing it
2025/11/20
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
----
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
----
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Submit Podcast Questions
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions
Look into Coaching Consultations
https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
195: A 70.3 Champion Submitted a Question!! Run Durability. Strength Training. Indoor Winter Bike Focus
2025/11/18
LOTS of questions submitted to the podcast! If you want your questions answered, submit them here!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
----
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
----
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Submit Podcast Questions
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions
Look into Coaching Consultations
https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
194: I Didn't Agree w/ What I Heard, lets talk about it.
2025/11/14
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
----
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
----
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Submit Podcast Questions
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions
Look into Coaching Consultations
https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
193: IRONMAN Training, Kinda...
2025/11/11
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org
www.madisonmultisport.com
----
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
----
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Submit Podcast Questions
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast-questions
Look into Coaching Consultations
https://insidethebigring.org/coaching
192: How NOT to train in November and December
2025/11/10
This podcast is all about training in the holiday months and how to set yourself up for success!
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Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org/
www.madisonmultisport.com
----
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
----
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
191: IRONMAN Wisconsin and 70.3 Recap. SO MANY PRs, PODIUMS and Training Talk. IMNZ switcheroo
2025/09/12
Find out more about Coach Steve HERE
https://insidethebigring.org/
www.madisonmultisport.com
----
Check out Coach Steve's Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@StevenBrandesTRI
----
If you are looking at a consultation with Coach Steve to talk training, racing, aero set ups, and nutrition book here!
www.insidethebigring.org/coaching
----
Check out Coach Steve's IRONMAN and 70.3 Training Plans you can BUY!
https://shorturl.at/w4kmv
----
If you are into MORE PODCASTS, CLICK HERE!!!
https://insidethebigring.org/podcast
Podcast reviews
Read Inside The Big Ring: The Podcast for Endurance Athletes podcast reviews
Jcwaller 2024/05/25
Interesting Perspectives
Stephen certainly has the voice for podcasting. Interesting insights from coaching and athletics. Thank you for sharing!
N=ONE 2019/02/27
Insightful and informative
Great insight into triathlon with a entertaining approach!
jlentzke 2019/01/17
You can wax my chain
Great triathlon discussion revolving around relevant topics. Good stuff!
VWL11 2018/11/22
Has a nice ring to it
Steve doesn’t lie about the size of his ring. Very informational, but he still hasn’t answered my question about his secret sauce.
hgfdgjkom gff 2018/10/20
Killing it
Lots of great information and interesting topics! Keep it up.
williamdc1976 2018/10/04
The host makes it great
This is a podcast that really is driven by a top notch and knowledgeable host. The guests are good but the host gets the most from them. Keep it up!
Bro Tri 1/3 2018/09/21
Lots of content in the Big Ring.
I've been listening to Steve's podcast throughout last season and this year. As a currently self-coached athlete I see every episode as a chance to le...
Scott does tris 2018/09/16
One of my new favorites
Always learn something new with each episode. Nice mix of interviews, training topics, and a bit of race news.
Curt2017 2018/09/16
Worth the listen
Steve explains concepts very well. I find myself going back to older podcasts for refreshers on swim technique or biking concepts. Great podcast for t...
SSMinnow425 2018/08/16
Always makes me think.....
Every time I listen to one of Steve's podcasts, I walk away with so many things to put into practice. He's not selling a thing, just giving away his ...
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