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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/ --- 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

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 ---- 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

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 ---- 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

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 ---- 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

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

198: IRONMAN Training, Plyos, Lifting heavy weights

2025/11/26

197: Extend or Intensify?... KEY TRAINING DISCUSSION!

2025/11/25

196: IRONMAN Training...I'm tired...But crushing it

2025/11/20

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 ----- 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

193: IRONMAN Training, Kinda...

2025/11/11

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! ----- 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

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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