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The 99% (A triathlon podcast)
Where the real gains are made.
This is a triathlon podcast dedicated to the big picture ways to get faster and develop as an athlete. Hosted by Marilyn Chychota head coach of Marilyn Chychota Coaching, and Jesse Vondracek the head coach of Top Step Training.
Episodes
- The 99% (A triathlon podcast)
Episode #160 From selling her bike to an Ironman podium: Mandy’s story
Episode #160 From selling her bike to an Ironman podium: Mandy’s story Three years ago, Mandy sold everything she owned, including her bike, walked away from…
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Episode #159 The Kona Debrief
Episode #159 The Kona Debrief A fun chat as we dive into the day that Reid Allen and Conrad Sanders had on course. Reid successfully completed his first Kona…
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Episode #158 Kona Athletes Reid and Conrad
Episode #158 Kona Athletes Reid and Conrad In this Episode Jesse and Marilyn preview the paths of the two Top Step athletes headed to the big island. They both…
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Episode # 157 Ultra trail run learnings
Episode # 157 Ultra trail run learnings In this episode Marilyn leads Jesse in a debrief of his recent ultra — a brutal 55K in the Alps with 10,000 feet of…
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Episode #156 Ryan Bolton on Communication
Episode #156 Ryan Bolton on Communication Ryan has been on the sideline of almost every single WTCS triathlon in the last decade. He has coached athletes in…
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Episode #155 Meet Top Step Training new coach - Zack!
Episode #155 Meet Top Step Training new coach - Zack! In this Episode Jesse chats with his new assistant coach, listen on to hear about Zack! Zack Benedict has…
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Episode # 154 Are your numbers holding you back?
Episode # 154 Are your numbers holding you back? Intensity control. A very important aspect of training. But, sometimes you need to reach beyond. When to push?…
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Coach Training Chats- Applying the big picture to training camps! with Cam and Jesse
Coach Training Chats- Applying the big picture to training camps! with Cam and Jesse In this episode, Cam and Jesse dig into the philosophy behind long-term…
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Episode # 153 Coach-athlete expectations, unpacked.
Episode # 153 Coach-athlete expectations, unpacked. Jesse sits down with Marilyn — former pro triathlete and Ironman Malaysia champion — to talk about what…
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Episode #152 The privilege of the grind
Episode #152 The privilege of the grind Key Takeaways: Know whether you're a racer or a trainer — it changes how you approach motivation Routine isn't just…
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Episode # 151 Handling quad pain with Craig Smith
Episode # 151 Handling quad pain with Craig Smith Jesse is joined by mentor Dr. Craig Smith this week to chat about how to handle an increase in cycling…
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Coach Training Chats Race Mindset - cultivating, pre race during the race and post race
Coach Training Chats Race Mindset - cultivating, pre race during the race and post race Cam and Jesse break today's podcast into four oversized pieces…
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Episode #150 What I learned running 73 miles - Mozart 100 race debrief and take aways
Episode #150 What I learned running 73 miles - Mozart 100 race debrief and take aways Marilyn and Jesse review his Mozart 100 ultra marathon race. They deep…
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Episode #149 Open Water Swimming Race Preparation
Episode #149 Open Water Swimming Race Preparation Marilyn and Jesse discussed important tips for open water swimming, particularly focusing on wetsuit…
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Coach Training Chats Episode #1
Coach Training Chats Episode #1 Cam and Jesse Intensity control - In this Episode Cam and Jesse deep dive into the effects of intensity, and going over the…
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Episode #148 Bike Skills
Episode #148 Bike Skills What can you do now to improve your bike skills and gain free speed and confidence on the bike leg? We roll through some simple tools…
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Episode # 147 The Carbs Question
Episode # 147 The Carbs Question Sport Science has been through a lot of iterations with fueling. No eating, no carb, low carb, high fat, low fat, no fat, high…
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Episode # 146 Body check for Ironman racing
Episode # 146 Body check for Ironman racing How do you make choices when racing? When do you deviate from the plan? What do the signs mean that your body is…
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Episode # 145 scheduling triathlon in life
Episode # 145 scheduling triathlon in life Today we chatted about fitting training into life. We chat about the value of routine and planning. We deep dive…
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Episode #144 Pre season? What are we doing now?
Episode #144 Pre season? What are we doing now? Today we chatted about what we are doing with our coaching groups now. We talked about trends that we have…
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Episode #143 Goal Shaping and Tucson Camp!
Episode #143 Goal Shaping and Tucson Camp! Tucson Camp Preparation Camp is about setting up the season, learning, and peer training in a stress-free…
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Episode #142 Thriving as a triathlete during the holiday season
Episode #142 Thriving as a triathlete during the holiday season Marilyn and Jesse discuss approaches to having a ton of fun, maintaining fitness and feeling…
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Episode #141 Strength Training!
Episode #141 Strength Training! Personalized Strength Training for Athletes Marilyn and Jesse discussed the importance of personalized strength training for…
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Episode # 140 Racing your race!
Episode # 140 Racing your race! In this episode we chat about the Women's race at the Ironman World Championships and what take aways athletes can use in any…
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Episode #139 Intensity control in triathlon training
Episode #139 Intensity control in triathlon training In this Episode Jesse is joined by Cameron Lamont, Head coach of the Wildcats Triathlon Team. They chat…
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Episode #138 Triathlon Training through Pregnancy
Episode #138 Triathlon Training through Pregnancy Jesse and Marilyn are joined by Emily Machiela-Leestman to share her story on training during pregnancy and…
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Episode #137 Swim Block training for triathletes
Episode #137 Swim Block training for triathletes In this Episode I am joined by a blast from the past - Elliot is back! Elliot and I dive into block training…
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Episode # 136 The Fartlek Run Workout
Episode # 136 The Fartlek Run Workout The Fartlek Run Workout for triathletes - a personal favorite of mine. My running partners will affectionately remember…
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Episode #135 Are you race ready?
Episode #135 Are you race ready? In this episode Marilyn and Jesse roll through all the factors that can make you race ready! “Am I Ready?” — The Real Markers…
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Episode # 134 The Endurance of Adaptation: Living, Racing, and Thriving with Diabetes
Episode # 134 The Endurance of Adaptation: Living, Racing, and Thriving with Diabetes In this edition of “The 99%,” Marilyn sits down with two longtime…
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Episode #133 Open Water Swim Skills
Episode #133 Open Water Swim Skills In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse chat about going from swimming in the pool to swimming in open water. We go into ways to…
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Episode #132 The Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health
Episode #132 The Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health A really fun chat with Marilyn outlining all the positives of exercise on mental heath. There are so…
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Episode #131 Kona, training trends and racing!
Episode #131 Kona, Training trends and Racing! This Episode we discuss the move of Ironman back to world championships as a one day event in Kona. We talk…
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Episode #130 The long swim with Christina MacDougall
Episode #130 The long swim with Christina MacDougall We dive into the world of Open Water Swimming and have a great chat with Christina. She is an extremely…
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Episode #129 Scheduling workouts -- behind the curtain
Episode #129 Scheduling workouts -- behind the curtain In this episode Marilyn and Jesse get into what factors go into the writing, scheduling and spacing of…
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Episode #128 Short Course Racing with Anna Zehnder
Episode #128 Short Course Racing with Anna Zehnder In this Episode Marilyn and I are joined by Short Course rock start Anna Z. She is a duathlete and xterra…
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Episode 127 Marathon in Triathlon Training
Episode 127 Marathon in Triathlon Training Jesse and Marilyn tackle the topic of adding in a marathon into your triathlon year. We discuss the whys and the why…
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Episode #126 The mental side of performance
Episode #126 The mental side of performance Do you race better happy or angry? Are you sure? In this episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss the emotional and mental…
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Episode #125 Motivation with Amy VT
Episode #125 Motivation with Amy VT We had an awesome chat with Amy Van tassel on motivation for the long game. VT shared her inspiration that has kept her in…
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Episode #124 Goals Goal setting in the New Year
Episode #124 Goals Goal setting in the New Year Happy New Year! In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss goal setting, the multi year vision and habit…
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Episode #123 The Tucson Camp Coaches
Episode #123 The Tucson Camp Coaches In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse are joined by Tucson Camp Coaches Chris Bagg and Erin Green. We discuss how much fun we…
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Episode #122 70.3 worlds course preview, Tucson camp readiness!
Episode #122 70.3 worlds course preview, Tucson camp readiness! What to expect at 70.3 worlds and fielding some questions on being ready for Tucson Camp!…
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Episode #121 Nutrition and fueling for aging athletes
Episode #121 Nutrition and fueling for aging athletes In this Episode I am joined by Alex Larson. We discuss fueling requirements and how they change for…
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Episode #120 Debriefing a season for athletes
Episode #120 Debriefing a season for athletes In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss how to reflect on everything that happened in a year of training and…
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Episode # 119 Ironman Kona review and Lessons
Episode # 119 Ironman Kona review and Lessons The 2024 Ironman Men's World Championships just took place over the weekend. It was an awesome race! It was very…
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Episode #118 The why on choosing triathlons to race
Episode #118 The why on choosing triathlons to race In this episode we discuss why and how we help athletes choose races they want to do. We go into the "why"…
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Episode #117 Race Fueling with Erin Green
Episode #117 Race Fueling with Erin Green Marilyn, Jesse, and Erin deep dive in race fueling. They dissect Jesse's first triathlon of 2024, a win at the Uster…
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Episode #116 Ironman racing and training sensations
Episode #116 Ironman racing and training sensations When preparing for an Ironman it is important to be mentally prepared for what the training and racing…
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Episode #115 Training through Travel
Episode #115 Training through Travel Sorry for the pause! It was great to be back! We spend a little more time than normal in the What's been going on section…
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Episode #114 Zone 2 Triathlon Training
Episode #114 Zone 2 Triathlon Training Zone 2 has had many names over the years. It has ranged from the go to way to train for all endurance events; all the…
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Episode #113 Chasing PRs in Training
Episode #113 Chasing PRs in Training For most of us, summer is here! This means work outs outside, group rides, workouts with friends and everything getting…
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Episode # 112 The racing Equation
Episode # 112 The racing Equation On any given race day every athlete only has so much energy to give. The question always remains how do I balance this…
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Episode #111 The Art of the Taper
Episode #111 The Art of the Taper As the American Season kicks off with Oceanside 70.3 and Ironman Texas, we wanted to address the art of the taper. In this…
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Episode #110 Tucson Triathlon Camp
Episode #110 Tucson Triathlon Camp In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse debrief after a successful Tucson triathlon camp. We go into what made it successful, and…
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Episode #109 Base to Race
Episode #109 Base to Race In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss prorgessing athletes through the phases of the season. We discuss what we look for in order…
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Episode #108 Everything you need to prepare for a triathlon training camp
Episode #108 Everything you need to prepare for a triathlon training camp In this Episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss preparation for training camp. We go into…
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Episode # 107 Goal Setting
Episode # 107 Goal Setting This isn't your average chat about setting SMART goals for the year. We chat about our personal goals and how we help our athletes…
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Episode #106 Crashing, it happens
Episode #106 Crashing, it happens Marilyn shares her story on how she crashed, and what mistakes she made. Hopefully you can learn from this and not make the…
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Episode #105 Racing Execution starting now
Episode #105 Racing Execution starting now In this episode Marilyn and Jesse discuss how to prepare for your race season now. What can you do in the next few…
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Episode #104 Getting faster in the offseason
Episode #104 Getting faster in the offseason In this episode we discuss specific ways you can focus on swim, bike or run and get faster in one of the three…