Why Does Triathlon Have Such A Clean Image?

Sarah Barker of Deadspin.com has written an article on doping in Triathlon with some quotes by Joel: 

“We just haven’t had a scandal recently with the power to blow up the issue,” Filliol said via Skype from his home base in Glasgow, Scotland. “So, we’re speculating, like we always do, but it would be naive to assume otherwise. That’s where sport is right now. As far as why we [in triathlon] don’t have more positive tests, it’s the same with all sports. From top to bottom in the anti-doping movement, there are incentives not to find [athletes doping] because it looks bad for the sport.”

— deadspin.com

Read the full article on Deadspin.com for more quotes from Joel, and further perspective on the issue of doping in Triathlon 

16: Sprinting towards Tokyo

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games may change to a sprint format combined with a mixed team relay: we discuss the background, history, racing and training implications. Lab testing season for triathletes is here, and we break down this trend, and why this doesn't move athletes performance forward. The marginalization of coaches, over-promising and under-delivering of sport science. Decision making and why this is the key to real coaching effectiveness. We address questions on high load training camps, what to do about illness, elite vs age group training, HIIT blocks, marginal gains, and nutrition questions from fasted training, supplements, protein and recovery drinks.

Show Notes: http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/11/15/sprinting-towards-tokyo

New Real Coaching Podcast Episode

15: Training Needs Hierarchy

Training needs in terms of importance are discussed, from total frequency and volume of training, to high intensity, to training distribution, to periodisation and tapering. We discuss Vicky Holland's interview, comparing and contrasting her training with Darren Smith and the Leeds Triathlon centre, the polarized approach, historical trends of planning and intensity distribution. Follow up questions are addressed including running economy, drills, and tips, run analytics, maintaining endurance fitness between events, structuring a season for both early season and late season races, and whether training gear can affect injuries. The Island House and final ITU World Cups are discussed along with development pathways.

Show Notes

New Real Coaching Podcast Episode

Kona Breakdown

Kona analysis including Frodeno vs Keinle, Ryf vs the clock, front pack dynamics, drafting, penalties, which pros should race Kona, and why we need smaller fields for better racing.
We breakdown Triathlon New Zealand, and the resignation of the HPD, the history of success in New Zealand and the challenge of re-building the culture there. Back on the ever green doping topic, we discuss the ongoing TUE saga, and motor doping. Finally planning training for the future and reviewing the past, what went well, what didn't and how we'll take these points forward in future episodes.

http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/10/16/kona-breakdown 

We love Kona / Kona Sucks

The importance of Kona for triathlon, and the professional circuit, prize money, progression of the sport. Salinas ITU World cup, and development of runners into triathletes. High Performance funding and organisation, how "athlete-centered, coach driven" has become jargon and not reality. Key run sessions, organising run training, minimal effective dose, healthy training load and what causes injuries and how to avoid falling into inconsistency. 

http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/10/1/we-love-kona-kona-sucks

Chop Wood, Carry Water: End of ITU WTS Season & 70.3 World Champs

The ITU WTS end of season races are reviewed including WTS Edmonton, the Grand Final in Cozumel, including the conditions, the tactics, the Brownlee drama and how the World Champions were decided. The 70.3 World Champs including the dominance by Holly Lawrence, the controversy around motor-pacing, entourages and transparency are discussed along with the Fancy Bears WADA hack and TUE abuse and whether TUEs should be public.

http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/9/21/chop-wood-carry-water-end-of-itu-wts-season-703-world-champs

Real Coaching Podcast: Post Rio Analysis: We're back!

Joel and Paulo are back, reviewing the Olympic Games Triathlon, including the selection process, what went right, and what went wrong, the Mens and Womens Triathlon in Rio, followed by the doping and corruption scandals from WADA, the IOC and Russian team.

http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/8/28/post-rio-analysis-were-back 

THE PHYSIO MATTERS PODCAST

This week Joel is on the Physio Matters podcast with Jack Chews and Paul Westwood

Session 32 – Simply Elite Triathlon with Joel Filliol and Paul Westwood

The ‘Olympic Special’ with Paul Westwood and Joel Filliol of JFT Racing Triathlon team! Huge privilege to chat to Joel and Paul ahead of the Rio Games about whether simplicity can be applied effective to elite triathlon.

This was a great chat on physio in elite sport, evidence, and injuries. Get the episode on itunes:

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Real Coaching Podcast Episode 10: The Impact of Scientific Knowledge on Coaching

Joel and Paulo debate discuss how scientific knowledge directly impacts on current training methods with our athletes, including what are scientific certainties, practical implications of research, and specific methods including strength training, plyometrics, massage & physiotherapy, anti-inflammatories, fasted training and HRV monitoring. 

http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/2/14/scientific-knowledge-on-coaching

Real Coaching Podcast 9: Michael Krüger

Joel interviews Michael Krüger, former Danish National Team Coach and coach to international top performers over many years,  discussing why Denmark produces so many strong triathletes, Ironman vs ITU coaching, when pros should race Kona, and National Federations supporting Ironman athletes. Joel and Paulo discussion repetition as a training concept, running power meters, and why many young athletes develop injuries.

http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/1/30/michael-krger

A Heated Debate on Building a Successful Program

Joel and Paulo debate elements of a successful program, both from the basis of national federations, squad and club environments, and culture and environment. In follow up, we revisit the target of the podcast, squad sustainability, USRPT, a Kiwi going for Rio, Polarised training and Session RPE.

Resources for Athletes and Coaches

New resources page for athletes and coaches. These are products I use and recommend in my coaching. Check back for updates: joelfilliol.com/resources

Resources for Athletes and Coaches

Swimming Tools

Finis Agility Paddles, Finis Agility Paddles 

These paddles were discussed on the Swim Myth Busting Podcast: they are ideal for learning an effective catch, where you must press on the water effectively in the correct way. Medium is the right size for most athletes, small for small hands or larger for a different stimulus. 

Finis Instinct Sculling Paddles

Smaller versions of the agility paddles: a good second paddle in the tool kit.

Speedo Power Paddle

Recommended basic flat paddles. Remove the wrist strap.
Finis Pulling Ankle Strap 
A fancy ankle band: you can make a band out of a inner tube, or buy one of these.
Finis Bolster Paddles - Yellow 
These paddles don't allow your wrist to break. They require some commitment to be effective.
Speedo Elite Pullbuoy or Finis Foam Pull Buoy
Basic pull buoys, either will work, nothing fancy.
Finis Swim Parachute - Red 
A drag tool - teaches effective catch. Most swimmers should tie a knot before the chute to lessen the drag from 'stock'.
Finis Dry Land Cord 
Pre-swim dry land training to set up high elbow catch neuro-muscular patterning.
Finis Adult Zoomers Gold
Minimalist swim fins

Books

The Science of Winning: Planning, Periodizing and Optimizing Swim Training Kindle Edition
An excellent resource to understand the balance between energy systems.
Meditations (Illustrated) by Marcus Aurelius
The greatest book ever written?
Once a Runner: A Novel

Fictional novel, perhaps the best book ever written about the process of running.

Coaching Essentials

Moleskine Squared Notebook

The standard black notebook every coach requires.

SEIKO SVAS003 Swimming Master Stopwatch
Expensive but the gold standard.
Kindle Voyage 3G

Every good coach reads continuously. Get the best distraction free e-reader.

AeroPress Coffee Maker

Essential for the travelling coach and athlete. Bring your own quality beans.

Check out my interview with Ben Hobbs of TRS Triathlon 

Topics: A podcast talking about a podcast, talking doping and the latest scandals, tri unions, racing in the middle east, coaching & high performance.

http://trstriathlon.com/trs-radio-joel-filliol-and-paulo-sousa/

Real Coaching Podcast #1: What is Real Coaching

"In this first episode Joel introduces the concept for the podcast, and discusses other favourite podcasts for coaches, before starting the discussion with Paulo Sousa, where we talk about what real coaching is, and our journey and development as coaches. Finally we analyse the Ironman World Championships, and the ITU Grand Final in Chicago."

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Coaching | Endurance Sport | Triathlon | ITU | Ironman | Olympics 

Real Coaching with international triathlon coach Joel Filliol is a conversation about high performance coaching through the eyes of coaches and athletes at the coal face. 

From preparation, and planning, to communication and relationships, Real Coaching looks at issues facing coaches and athletes who focus on achieving world class performances.

Notes from Episode 1:

Follow guest Paulo Sousa: @pstriathlon

My appearance on TRS Radio: TRS42 Joel Filliol 

Some favourite podcasts for coaches:

HMMR Media 

Magnus and Marcus on Coaching

The Tim Ferris Show 

Finding Mastery 

Sports Coach Radio

Pacey Performance Podcast 

You Are Not So Smart Podcast

Feedback? Topic or guest suggestions? Leave a comment on twitter @joelfilliol or email at podcast AT joelfilliol.com 

Over on the Zen Tri Podcast, I did another joint interview, this time with Helle Frederiksen, and her partner Ben Powell: 

Also check out the "Ask us Anything" thread on Slowtwitch where Helle and I answer your questions: 

Interview with Fitter.co.nz

Check out this interview I did with Fitter Radio Fitter.co.nz

Good morning everyone and welcome to Fitter Radio Episode #036 This week we are delighted to bring you an interview with one of triathlon’s most experienced and successful professional coaches JOEL FILLIOL! Joel has worked as Head Coach for Triathlon in both Britain and Canada and coached Simon Whitfield to Olympic Silver in Beijing. He works via camps around the world, and online, and his athletes include Kyle Jones, Sarah Groff, Mario Mola, Richard Murray, Jordan Rapp and Helle Frederiksen who last weekend pulled off a stellar performance winning the inaugural Challenge Bahrain! We also talk fasted training, post marathon recovery and we launch our FITTER RADIO LONG DISTANCE IMNZ TRAINING CAMP (#fatadapted)!

Itunes: 
https://itunes.apple.com/nz/podcast/fitter-radio-triathlon-endurance/id854311930

http://traffic.libsyn.com/fitterradio/Fitter_Radio_Episode_036.mp3 

Zen Tri Podcast

Check out this podcast Jordan Rapp and I did with Zen Triathlon: 

We review Jordan's Ironman Arizona performance, how the season progressed, general training philosophy and more:

http://www.zentriathlon.com/home/2014/11/22/zentri-580-jordan-rapp-and-joel-filliol.html

IM Talk Podcast Interview

I dropped by the IM talk podcast studio while on camp here in Christchurch for a chat with the guys - check out the episode: 

http://www.imtalk.me/home/2014/3/24/imtalk-episode-406-joel-filliol.html

Updates

This blog isn't updated any longer - new posts are in various places:

Elite coach education project - with links, interview, and resources that I find useful: http://www.elitecoach.me/ and https://twitter.com/elitecoachme

Current elite squad information, news and photos on the squad Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/JoelFilliolCoaching and on JFTracing.com

Personal Coaching Site, with my background, information for professionals and age group athletes:
http://joelfilliol.com/

Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/joelfilliol

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