Podcasts by No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast

Episode 89 - Ironman Arizona Race Review from 2021-11-30T22:34:27

Welcome to episode 89.  In this episode I review my 17th Ironman.  Ironman Arizona was quite a race.  It has been on my list of races to race for quite some time.  2021 threw us many curveballs ...

Episode 88 What do you dread about signing up for a BIG race from 2021-11-09T06:39:16

Welcome to episode 88.  In this episode I talk to you about how I was dreading the current training phase I was in.  This dread led me to be curious if anyone else felt the same way.

Some...

Episode - 87 A conversation with the Downriver Nomad from 2021-11-01T18:13:15

Welcome to episode 87.  In this episode I had the great opportunity to chat to a fellow triathlete about his crazy adventures and swimming the Clutha river in New Zealand 256 Km in Length. WOW!<...

Episode 86 Do you have a race alter ego? from 2021-10-27T19:43:29

In this episode I talk about how some athletes create an alter ego when racing.  This is a way to separate your normal life from racing.

Do you have an alter race ego?

If so, what ...

Episode 85 - Ironman Arizona 70.3 Race Review from 2021-10-19T04:08:22

In this episode I review my most recent race.  Arizona 70.3

Enjoy!

Coach Todd

www.nolimitstriathlon.com

Episode 84 - Ironman Arizona 70.3 this week and Map to Triathlon from 2021-10-12T22:02:24

Wow can you believe that IMAZ 70.3 is this weekend?  How did that happen.

In this episode I talk about how IMAZ 70.3 surprisingly became my "A" race.  I also talk about Map to Tri program...

Episode 83 - What does it take to train for an Ironman from 2021-10-07T22:36:44

Episode 83 is all about what it takes to train for an Ironman.  I was inspired to record this episode just before heading out on my long run today as I prep for Ironman Arizona 70.3.

It's...

Episode 82 - The Rett Run - How did it go and why is it important? from 2021-10-04T21:09:35

Welcome to Episode 82.  In the Episode I chat about the most recent race...The Rett Run.  Why is it important to No Limits and how did it go?

It is a really interesting episode.  I hope y...

Episode 81 Cancelled Ironman, Training camp lessons and Getting ready to race from 2021-09-28T01:45:36

Welcome to episode 81.  In this episode I talk about lesson learned from our most recent training camp in Penticton.  If you have never been....you should.  It is an amazing place to visit and t...

Episode 80 Musk Soaka 70.3 - completed on Gravel bike. from 2021-08-30T23:17:14

Welcome to episode 80.  In this episode I review my most recent race.  Muskoka 70.3.  I was very happy that I was able to race the 2 only Ironman events in Canada for 2021.  So Awesome.  I will ...

Episode 79 - Calgary 70.3 Review - Thoughts and Feelings from 2021-08-13T18:30:33

Welcome to Episode 79.  Today I will review my Calgary 70.3 race and talk about what I was thinking, feeling and doing.

This was recorded in my car enroute to a training ride in Banff.......

Episode 78 - A Race Review 25 years in the making from 2021-07-07T17:04:32

Wow it is hard to believe it has been 25 years since my 1st Half Ironman.

Crazy.

In this episode I walk you through my race weekend and race.

It was an amazing couple of day...

Episode 77- 25th Anniversary of my first half Ironman from 2021-06-22T05:28:47

Welcome to episode 77.  This is all about my upcoming race which is the 25th anniversary of my first half Ironman.  Crazy.

This was fun reminiscing about the good ol days.

I hope y...

Episode 76 - What happens when you miss the perfect picture and one of my fav words...How? from 2021-06-14T22:34:18

In this episode I talk about how I missed the perfect picture while riding my bike last week.  Two amazing opportunities were gone in a flash.

I also talk about of my fav words.....How? Listen

Episode 75 - Should I race my Ironman Coach? from 2021-06-03T16:04:42

Welcome to episode 75.  In this episode I talk about a question I am getting on a weekly basis.  Should I race my Ironman Coach? 

With the uncertainty of races right now this is a questio...

Episode 74 - Why I love Training Camps from 2021-05-28T04:19:44

Welcome to episode 74.  In this episode I talk about one of my favorite things in the world.

Training camps.

They are so much fun and I am going to tell you why.

Hope you en...

Episode 73 - The windshield or the Bug? from 2021-05-17T17:57:44

In this episode I talk about entry into the Boston marathon, going back into lockdown and taking things on step at a time.

Enjoy!

Coach Todd

www.nolimitstriathlon.com

Episode 72 - Feeling a bit flat? from 2021-05-03T19:43:53

In this episode we chat about our most recent group ride and what happens when you get a flat tire.  Argh!  It happens.

In the later part of the episode I also talk about a tip that I use...

Episode 71 - Stu McLaren: Living with No Limits from 2021-04-29T17:35:34

This was a fun episode for me.  I had the opportunity to have my business mentor join me.  I have had the pleasure to be working with Stu for 4 years now and I have learned many things along the...

Episode 70 - Taxes can be like Triathlon from 2021-04-26T15:56:30

In this episode I chat about how taxes can be like triathlon.  Yup...that's right I am in the middle of doing my taxes.  As I was doing the necessary steps I thought of the similarities between ...

Episode 69 - Sign up for Boston...why not? from 2021-04-21T05:45:09

Welcome to episode 69.

In this episode I give you a great tip to help when you do not want to train.

Not wanting to train will happen to all of us.

This one tip can help you...

Episode 68 - 101 Training Tips from 2021-03-11T05:08:20

Welcome to episode #68.  In this episode I talk about my recent eBook.  101 Training Tips.  

The idea for this short eBook came to me as athletes kept asking me what is my #1 tip for new ...

Episode 67 - More races cancelled and planning your long workouts from 2021-02-23T05:34:46

Welcome to episode 67. 

In this episode I chat about one more big race cancelled and what I decided to do. 

I also discuss where to place your long workouts in your training week.<...

Episode 66 - Podcasting during a Spinathon from 2021-02-11T19:00:19

Welcome to episode 66. This podcast was recorded in a different format. 

We were taking part in the virtual Mitocanada Spinathon and my goal was to ride for 180 Km riding the Hawaii Ironm...

Episode 65 - What happens when you break a bone or get injured from 2021-02-05T20:09:05

In this episode I talk about what happens when you break a bone or get injured.  Yes...if you are an athlete, one of these things will probably happen to you at one time or another.

When ...

Episode 64 - Are you Repeating your Stories? from 2021-01-25T23:17:49

Are you that person who keeps repeating their stories over and over again.

I think I may be that guy.

But I am trying not to be that guy.

You will hear a couple of good tria...

Episode 63 - You gotta believe from 2021-01-18T22:46:29

Signing up to do a big race or adventure for the 1st time can be incredibly scary.  In this episode I talk about how having the belief in yourself to figure it out is a key first step.

On...

Episode 62 - What has to die? from 2021-01-11T06:01:55

Ok I just want to know that no athlete dies in this podcast.

Whew!

My guest Johan informed me that the title may be a bit clickbaity and if you listen to the full episode you will ...

Episode 61: How 2020 is like an Ironman from 2020-11-20T06:32:23

Welcome to episode 61.  In this Episode I talk about how this crazy year of 2020 feels like an Ironman.

Enjoy.

Coach Todd

Episode 60 - Interview with Bala who needed to make a life change from 2020-10-28T05:57:39

Welcome to episode 60.  In this podcast I have the pleasure to interview my athlete Bala.  Hear how it took seeing a picture of himself in his late 20's to make a drastic life change that lead h...

Episode 59 - What do you do when others doubt you can do what you are training for? from 2020-10-14T16:04:14

In this episode I tackle the question of what to do when those around around you do not believe or support you in your training for an Ironman or Marathon or other event.

It is something ...

Episode 58 - The Ironman Finish Line from 2020-09-15T22:15:02

Welcome to episode 58.  In this episode I talk about many athlete's favorite part of an Ironman.  The Finish Line.

Enjoy

Coach Todd

www.nolimitstriathlon.com

Episode 57 - Living a No Limits Life with Jen Newman from 2020-09-01T23:02:42

Welcome to Episode 57 - Living a No Limits Life with Jen Newman.

This is the very first interview I have where I talk with Jen about how she is living a No Limits life and how you can too...

Episode 56 - Yes you can from 2020-08-20T21:27:05

Welcome to episode 56 of the No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast.  In this episode I talk about "Yes you can" and getting permission from someone.  I enjoyed making this podcast....I hope you enj...

Episode 55 - Take out the good china from 2020-08-10T20:47:57

In this podcast I review the one and only triathlon that I am my team will complete this year.

How crazy is that?

We were fortunate to have been able to race.

I look forward...

Episode 54 - What is your reason WHY for training for triathlons? from 2020-08-05T04:22:26

In this episode we talk about the various reasons why people train for triathlons.  There are so many different reasons why.  What is your why?

Episode 53 - When you feel like quitting from 2020-07-29T18:47:02

This is episode #53 of the No Limits Map to Triathlon podcast.

In this video I talk about quitting.

The times that I have quit, and an example of an athlete who almost quit trainin...

Episode 52 - Would you race an Ironman? from 2020-07-22T20:08:11

In this episode I ask you the question.  If it was safe, would you race an Ironman right now?

Episode 51 - Lessons from the weekend from 2020-07-15T01:04:24

In this episode I talk about lessons I learned from the No Limits Calgary Training Camp weekend.

Enjoy!

Coach Todd

Episode 50 - Light at the end from 2020-04-01T22:47:41

Welcome to episode 50.  In this episode I chat about some of the changes that have been happening in the last month.

So many changes.

There is light at the end.

Check out my...

Episode 49 - January in review from 2020-02-04T19:35:16

In this episode I review lessons learned from the 1st month of 2020.  So many great things happened.  I hope you can learn from my mistakes and lessons.

Happy Training

Coach Todd Listen

Episode 48 - Where are you going? from 2020-01-16T19:26:16

In this short episode I talk about where you are going, having a perfect day and an update on Johan in The Spine Race.

Happy Training!

Coach Todd

Episode 47 - Happy New Year - Welcome to 2020! from 2020-01-07T06:13:52

In this podcast Coach Todd and Johan look back on 2019 and then forward to a brand new decade.

Some great lessons from 2019 are shared.

Enjoy!

Episode 46: What is your exciting news? from 2019-11-12T23:34:54

In this podcast I challenge you to find exciting things happening in your world every day or week.

Enjoy

Coach Todd

Episode 45 - Kyle and Brent Pease from 2019-11-02T20:54:16

In this episode I have the privilege to interview two amazing brothers.

Kyle and Brent Pease.

These brothers completed the Hawaii ironman in 2018 in a time of 14:23.

What ma...

Episode 44 - Happy Thanksgiving from 2019-10-11T17:31:12

Thanksgiving episode with special guest Johan.

Episode 43 Hawaii is this weekend from 2019-10-10T21:50:29

Hawaii Ironman is this weekend. Yahoo

Episode 42 - Should I start the race last? from 2019-09-20T16:59:46

In this episode I talk about the big question I had at the 70.3 world championships in Nice France.  Should I start the race last?

Hope you enjoy it.

Have you ever started or finis...

Episode 41 - Ironman Couer D'Alene 70.3 plus triathlon ramblings from 2019-07-03T01:47:07

In this podcast Coach Todd and Johan discuss their most recent trip down to Couer D'Alene to watch Vanessa complete her very 1st 70.3. They also discuss the backyard ultra, travelling to races a...

Episode 40: Lessons learned from Mallorca and Hawaii 70.3 training camps from 2019-06-11T18:54:50

In this podcast I will talk about three lessons or takeaways that I learned during the No Limits training camps to Mallorca and Kona.  These were big lessons for me and I hope you find them usef...

Episode 39 - My Boston marathon - 2 weeks later from 2019-04-30T04:36

In this podcast I talk about my experience running the 2019 Boston marathon.

In short...it was pretty awesome.

highly recommend it.

btw my finish time was 3:21:21.  I'm Happ...

Episode 38 Podcast in Harvard the day before the Boston Marathon from 2019-04-24T06:32:26

This is something that I wanted to do once I knew I was heading to Boston for the marathon. A podcast in Harvard. It just sounds so awesome. We had a wonderfully fun time recording the podcast /...

Episode 37 - St Pats 10 Km - Did I win my Weight in Beer Again? from 2019-03-18T19:24:31

In this episode I take you on a drive to the start of the St Pats 10 Km and talk about how I see the race unfolding.  After the race we will see how I actually do.

I did not mention this ...

Episode 36 - Interview with Dave Proctor from 2019-02-26T00:38:18

In this episode we have a very special guest.  Dave Proctor.  Dave has set a Guinness world record for further distance run on the treadmill, is Canada's 24 hr record holder and attempted to run...

Episode 35 - Johan and Todd in the car back from the pool from 2019-02-13T16:01:35

In this you will hear part 2 of Johan and Todd's podcast in the car.  We are returning from swim practice and chat about time trials and Johan's next adventure.  The Spin Race.

Enjoy!

Episode 34 - Driving to the pool with Johan from 2019-02-08T06:33:22

This was a surprise podcast for me.  Johan texted me for a ride to swimming and I happily agreed.  Just 2 mins into the drive I decided it was a great time to record a podcast.  Enjoy catching u...

Episode 33 - Do you listen to music while training? from 2019-01-24T00:26:35

In this episode Coach Todd and Mike talk about the benefits of training with music.

Enjoy and let us know if you train with music.

Episode 32 - Challenges from 2019-01-08T06:20:48

In this episode Johan and Todd talk about different challenges.  Happy New Year!

Episode 31 - I'm off to pick up an early Christmas gift from 2018-12-19T23:37:35

In this podcast I talk about going to pickup a special early Christmas gift.

Tune in to find out what it is.

Happy Training

Coach Todd

Episode 30 - What metrics are you looking at while training from 2018-12-17T18:13:10

In this episode I'm going to talk about making sure you are looking at the right numbers while training.  I learned this the hard way while doing a run last week.  It's a bit embarrassing but ho...

Episode 29 - How a baby has changed the way Mike trains from 2018-12-02T23:46:09

Welcome to Episode 29.  In this episode we have Mike back for a chat and this time we are talking about how having a baby has changed how he trains and looks at training.

This is a great ...

Episode 28 - How we can relate triathlon to work and life from 2018-11-26T07:07:41

In this podcast I am joined by Mike De Luca.  Mike has been an athlete of mine for a long time and we have gone on many grand adventures.  Today we talk about how Mike uses what he has learned t...

Episode 27 - Ironman and Forrest Gump from 2018-11-15T01:29:09

In this episode I talk about how Forrest Gump's favorite sayings can be related to Ironman.  Its a fun episode.

Good luck to all those racing Ironman Arizona this weekend!

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Episode 26 - Losing your drawstring in the waistband from 2018-11-12T05:33:39

In this episode Johan and Coach Todd discuss many topics.  One interesting  topic is how does losing your drawstring in your waistband relate to triathlon.  Tune in to find out.

Episode 25 - Falling Down the Stairs from 2018-11-06T06:17:32

In this episode Johan and Coach Todd talk about injuries and what happens when you fall down the stairs to check on puppies.  Ouch that is painful.

Episode 24 - Motivation and what is means to be a good training partner from 2018-11-01T05:29:56

In this podcast we continue the chat with Johan as we discuss motivation and what it means to be a good training partner.  Hey I want to apologize in advance for the audio.  Next time with Johan...

Episode 23 - Johan and Coach Todd's rules for racing Part 1 from 2018-10-29T21:41:42

In this fun podcast I chat with my first guest.  Johan.  We talked about quite a few different things. In part 1 we chat about our 3 rules for racing.  They may surprise you.

Enjoy the ch...

Episode 22 - Ironman, Is anything possible? from 2018-10-22T20:45:54

In today's podcast I am going to talk about Ironman's slogan.  Anything is possible.  What do you think?  Is this true?  Is anything...

Episode 21 - The Season Ender Podcast from 2018-09-20T16:14:01

In this podcast I take a look back at season 1 and thoughts about the upcoming season #2.

Was Season #1 perfect...no but just like in triathlon...it was a great place to start.

Loo...

Episode 20 - Stage 6 Ready to Roll from 2018-08-07T23:28:11

In this podcast Coach Todd talks about his training to Ironman #15.  He has just completed Stage 5.  The build up phase and now is in the Ready to Roll Stage.  Race day is quickly approaching.  ...

Episode 19 - Stage 5 The Build Phase from 2018-08-02T05:50:17

In this episode I talk about one of the hardest phases of Ironman training.  The build phase.

Let me know how you liked it.

Happy training!

Coach Todd

Episode 18 - Hawaii 70.3 Race Review from 2018-06-28T16:45:59

WARNING: This is not a short podcast.

This was a race review of Hawaii 70.3 recorded in my car as I drove up to visit my Mom after just returning from Hawaii. At this moment it was just o...

Episode 16 Interview with Tim as we drive from Wildflower to LA from 2018-05-18T16:22:24

In this episode I chat with Tim about his Wildflower triathlon experience.  He also gives three tips for beginning triathletes and we talk about what our last triathlon could be.  Enjoy the podc...

Episode 15 - Wildflower Triathlon interview with Richard from 2018-05-14T17:44:56

In this episode I had the great opportunity to interview Richard Jansen who attended the Wildflower Training camp and successfully completed his 2nd Wildflower Squared event.  Listen to hear Ric...

Episode 13 - Are you all in or only half way? from 2018-04-24T05:55:17

In this episode Coach Todd talks about the power of belief.  What do you believe in?

Episode 12 - Triathlon Bucketlist from 2018-04-18T05:58:50

In this episode Coach Todd talks about having a triathlon bucket list.  Do you have one?

Episode 11 - Perhaps I will sleep instead of race from 2018-04-13T15:17

In this podcast Coach Todd talks about how he did not feel like racing a 10 Km this weekend due to snow and other things and was very surprised with the result.

Episode 10 - Namaste from 2018-04-09T05:27:32

In this episode Coach Todd talks about the word Namaste.  What happens when you say this word? 

Episode 8 - Done but not done from 2018-04-06T01:10:33

In this podcast Coach Todd talks about how sometimes in training when you think you are done, you may not be done.  There may be mor...

Episode 7 - 10 Km Running Tips and St Pats race review from 2018-03-28T16:46:46

In this podcast Coach Todd talks about tips for running a 10 Km and a brief race review from his latest race.  St Pats 10 Km.

Episode 6 - St Pats 10 Km Run and Winning Beer from 2018-03-18T22:43:44

In this podcast Coach Todd does a before and after chat about the St Pats 10 Km road race.  You will hear exactly what to do before ...

Episode 5 Playing with Stroke Rate in the pool using Tempo trainer from 2018-03-16T16:38:12

In this podcast Coach Todd talks about:

Changing your stroke r...

Episode 4 My Swim Result from 2018-03-13T05:00:46

In this podcast Coach Todd talks about how his latest swim test went and about returning his son's broken x-box controller.

Episode 2 - Having a workout can make a big difference from 2018-03-01T03:21:43

In this podcast Coach Todd talks about the importance of having a planned workout while you exercise.  Todd also talks about a new way of training this year.  It is very simple...but already mak...

Episode 2 - Having a workout can make a big difference from 2018-03-01T03:21:43

In this podcast Coach Todd talks about the importance of having a planned workout while you exercise.  Todd also talks about a new way of training this year.  It is very simple...but already mak...

Episode 1 - Why are triathletes so hard on themselves from 2018-02-26T21:32:50

In this first podcast quite a few different topics are covered.  From what the name of this new podcast should be to why triathletes are so hard on themselves.  I encourage you to listen as we d...