I Miss my Pain Cave. The 7 Most Important Things in Training. 50m Long Course vs 25y Short Course Swimming

Exciting Update on Where We've Been (And Where We're Moving To!): We're back from a short podcasting break with an exciting update on what's new with MOTTIV and what we've been up to lately! For a free training plan, visit by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

44 min listen

New Podcast Question Format for 2024! And What to Expect After a Half Ironman 70.3.: Taren and NTK are back for 2024! We talk about the best time of day to train for fat loss, what to expect after a 70.3 race, how to move from run-walk to run-run, how to stack workouts when you're short on time, and some cool MOTTIV business... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

35 min listen

The all time 2023 MOTTIV win! Training during the holidays. New Q&As.: It's the final podcast of 2023 before we take a short break for the holidays. On the podcast, we talk about the biggest MOTTIV win of 2023, we talk about how to handle training during the holidays. And we talk about the new format for our... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

36 min listen

Surprise training progress. Too much training to be healthy? Tracking your HR in the pool.: On the podcast this week, we talk about Taren's surprise training progress. Some new training research that shows a level of too much training to be healthy. And we answer questions from our listeners, including a great question about... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

37 min listen

New MOTTIV app feature! Do you Need Salt Rate Testing? Can Sleep Patterns Be Improved?: On the podcast this week, we talk about a new app feature, answer a question about salt rate testing, and whether sleep patterns can be fixed. To get a free training plan, sign up at by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

38 min listen

MOTTIV App Next Steps, We Need Your Help. How to Work your Way Out of the Offseason.: On the podcast this week, Taren talks about the business side of MOTTIV and the steps being taken to continue to grow the app (and how you can help!) We also talk about working your way out of the off-season. And some great Q&A... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

34 min listen

MOTTIV gear 30% off Now. PR’ing into Your 60s. Race 5-8% Faster with This Study.: This week on the podcast, we talk about setting PRs into your 60s (one of our MOTTIV athletes just did it at IM Florida!) How to race 5-8% faster, based on a brand new study. And, a reminder that MOTTIV gear is 30% off in the store in our... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

32 min listen

Another doping allegation in triathlon. Finally, an Upper body run technique study. A potential new MOTTIV app feature.: This week on the podcast, we briefly discuss that there's been another doping allegation in triathlon. We talk about an upper body run technique study with some promising results. We discuss a potential new MOTTIV app feature... and as always, we have... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

38 min listen

Bodyweight Strength Training. A World Championship Qualifier. The Great Endurance Sodium Debate.: On the podcast this week, we give a sneak peak into the MOTTIV app's upcoming bodyweight strength training workouts. We share details of one MOTTIV athlete who has qualified for the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. And, we get into... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

37 min listen

Your Nutrition Questions Answers with Sports Dietician Taryn Richardson: On the podcast this week, we discuss Lucy Charles-Barclay's IRONMAN World Championship win from the weekend as well as our impressions of the first women's only Kona race. We discuss a study on strength training, and we answer your pressing... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

60 min listen

The Fastest MOTTIV Half Marathon Ever. Taren Went Strava KOM Hunting. Where to Start When Starting Over.: This week on the podcast, we talk about the fastest MOTTIV athlete half marathon ever done! Taren went Strava KOM hunting (we'll tell you how it went)... and where to start when you're starting over. To get a free training plan for any race you... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

36 min listen

How to do the offseason right. I may never run again. Thoughts on “Hybrid" athletes.: On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how to do the offseason right. Taren says he may never run again. Thoughts on “Hybrid" athletes and more! Try the MOTTIV app for free: by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

42 min listen

NTK Made a Bike Mistake. How to Train to Avoid DNF’ing. How Much Time is Needed Between Ironmans.: On the podcast this week: NTK Made a Bike Mistake. How to Train to Avoid DNF’ing. How Much Time is Needed Between Ironmans. To try the MOTTIV training app for free, visit and sign up! by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

44 min listen

All time hardest workout. Poop Transplants for Speed? When should you train in Zone 1 vs Zone 2?: All time hardest workout. Poop Transplants for Speed? When should you train in Zone 1 vs Zone 2? All of that and more on this week's podcast. To train for free on the MOTTIV training app, sign up at ! by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

36 min listen

Unfounded Accusations in Pro Triathlon. New App Speed Updates. Training in the Heat.: We touch on a controversy presently going on in the world of professional triathlon, the upgraded speed in the MOTTIV app, and in the Q&A section we talk about something plaguing a lot of athletes right now: how to handle training in the... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

41 min listen

Taren did his first race in 3.5 years. Are Ultrarunners Mentally Strong or Weak? Do you Need a Day off From Training?: This week on the podcast, we discuss Taren's first "race" in three and a half years. We dive into a study about endurance athletes and mental health issues. And we have a solid Q&A section, including how to modify training when you... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

49 min listen

How I Think We Can Fix Triathlon. Does Beet Root Juice Work? What Distance Triathlon Should you Do?: It's a solo-Taren show this week, as NTK is on a mini-vacation. On the podcast Taren talks about how he thinks triathlon can be fixed, whether beet root juice works, and which distance of triathlon you should do next. To try our endurance... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

38 min listen

Where do the Fastest Triathletes Come From? Running Technique Pose Method.: Great info on where the fastest triathletes come from, the running "Pose" technique, bike tire sizes, and more! To get a training plan for free, visit ! by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

43 min listen

Time Efficient Endurance Training Plans. Carb Controversy. Garmin Fitness Recommendations are Silly.: On the podcast this week, we talk about time efficient endurance training plans, the controversy around carbohydrates (carbs), and why Garmin's fitness recommendations are straight-up silly. To get a free training plan, visit and sign up! by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

42 min listen

Taren Got Put In His Place on the Bike. Is Ironman Getting Lame? How to Open Water Swim Safely: On this week's podcast, Taren got put in his place on the bike. WE answer the question, is Ironman getting lame? And, how to open water swim safely. To train for free, visit ! by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

43 min listen

Even Taren Needs a Reminder of the Basics. Creatine for Endurance Athletes. Painkillers While Training?: This week on the podcast, even Taren needs a reminder of the basics (specifically, rest!!) Creatine for Endurance Athletes. Painkillers While Training? For a free training plan, head over to and sign up. by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

39 min listen

Ironman Press Release is Questionable. How Much Heavy Lifting Will Impact Performance: On this week's podcast, we discuss how the media release announcing the IRONMAN CEO's retirement is fishy and what it means for the sport... we also talk about how much heavy weight lifting will impact endurance performance. And more! To start... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

40 min listen

NTK's new exercise protocol is ridonkulous. What I’d do differently if I could start over: NTK's new exercise protocol is ridonkulous. What Taren would do differently in his race career if he could start over. To start training for free, visit and sign up for a free training plan using our app! And visit to purchase awesome gear at... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

44 min listen

MOTTIV Gear is Now Available! Loneliness is as bad as Smoking? How Often Should You Performance Test?: No Triathlon Kim (NTK) is back from vacation and joins Taren again on the podcast. This week: MOTTIV Gear is Now Available! Loneliness is as bad as Smoking? How Often Should You Performance Test? To try out the MOTTIV training app and get... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

46 min listen

My running career might be…over? Brain Pain Training. Disc Wheel vs No Disc Wheel: Taren is flying solo on the podcast this week. He discusses that his running career might be over, due to an injury. He also answers questions about Brain Pain Training and Disc Wheel vs No Disc Wheel. To try out the MOTTIV training app... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

40 min listen

Running Career Ending Injury. The Best Race for Your Body Type. The Best Cadence for Run Intervals: Will Taren ever run again? We talk about that on the podcast today, after a foot injury he recently sustained. We also talk about the best race for your body type, and the best cadence for run intervals... plus more! To try out the MOTTIV... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

38 min listen

All In One Nutrition Products. First Half Ironman Success After Weight Loss. Training for Hills on The Bike: Former 400lbs athlete loses over 150lbs and completes his first IM 70.3 training with MOTTIV, we talk about his story as well as all-in-one nutrition products, and training for hills on the bike. For more resources from MOTTIV including the MOTTIV... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

43 min listen

MOTTIV Coaches seeing Huge Success. What’s the Most Important Discipline in Triathlon?: The coaches who wrote our MOTTIV training plans are having great success in their own racing! We chat about that, some other training news along with MOTTIV wins. Plus, another fun Q&A session, including answering the question, "What's... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

35 min listen

Super Shoes are Safe. Surfing Taren? New and Improved How to Breathe When Swimming: Are super shoes causing injuries? We get into this topic that's been making headlines lately (spoiler alert: they're not) -- and discuss some good shoe choices for amateur endurance athletes. Also: is Taren becoming a surfer? ... by Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

49 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

I Miss my Pain Cave. The 7 Most Important Things in Training. 50m Long Course vs 25y Short Course Swimming

I Miss my Pain Cave. The 7 Most Important Things in Training. 50m Long Course vs 25y Short Course Swimming

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast

Related podcast episodes