The Infirmary | Fixing Broken Endurance Athletes
Campfire Endurance CoachingWelcome to The Infirmary! We're sorry you're not feeling great. Our goal on The Infirmary is to solve the problems you are having in your endurance sport.
Whether you are getting ready for your first triathlon, or you are a seasoned endurance athlete, we are here to help. Featuring discussions with coaches, athletes, and other business owners, we are confident we'll be able to help.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 52 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RunningFitnessHealth & FitnessSports | |||
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Mark McCabe wrote triathlon into his social calendar in 2020, stayed stuck at a 5:45 for four years, and then decided to find out what would happen if he actually gave the sport what it was asking for. Two and a half years of consistent work later — ... more
I see the following situation far too often: an athlete who is completely reliant on their devices, doesn’t practice their fueling, and cannot change a flat tire. This kind of reliance is deeply fragile: it doesn’t take much to break it on race day. ... more
This episode is a live recording from Campfire's annual Bend Triathlon Training Camp, where co-coach and longtime collaborator David Tilbury-Davis sat down with campers for an open Q&A. David has coached over 30 years and worked with some of the most... more
Simon Marshall trained the brains of endurance athletes for a living, and in this conversation he makes the case that the mental side of sport is the part most of us skip — right up until it costs us a race. Recorded during the pandemic and shared ag... more
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- David Tilbury-Davis
Practical useful & truthful insights shared, by one of the best coaches in triathlon.
Apple Podcasts5@lesyl
South Africaa month ago - Insightful
Whether you are new into triathlon or a seasoned athlete, this show is a great resource. It sheds a light into modern triathlon training and demystifies some old myths that might have been keeping you from achieving your potential.
Apple Podcasts5sloleg80
United States9 months ago - Informative and useful
Chris is great at distilling down slogs of journal articles to comprehensible, applicable takeaways. A great use of time if you’re an athlete or coach!
Apple Podcasts5BigJeff678United States9 months ago - Super informative!
Chris is great at breaking down complex topics and sharing useful takeaways to apply to your own training. I appreciate the variety of topics covered and the insightful guests he brings on!
Apple Podcasts5AP9214United States9 months ago - Top-notch podcast with insights for every triathlete!
Chris hosts an exceptional podcast with a wide variety of interesting, educational, and entertaining topics in triathlon and endurance sports as a whole. It’s nice to listen to someone who’s so passionate about helping athletes! A lot of great wisdom to learn here.
Apple Podcasts5Brittany VermeerUnited States10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #172 |  Italy/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #103 |  United Arab Emirates/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #129 | South Africa/Sports/Running |
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What is The Infirmary about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show targets endurance athletes, especially triathletes, with practical coaching insights that blend physiology, mental skills, nutrition, and race-day strategy. Episodes frequently feature renowned coaches, sport scientists, and elite athletes who share actionable guidance, data-informed frameworks, and real-world coaching experiences. A standout aspect is the emphasis on human coaching, individualized approaches, and the balance between technology and “feels,” making complex topics accessible for athletes and professionals alike. The format is concise, focused on takeaways, and often includes coaching perspectives that appeal to listeners seeking performance improvements without overreliance on gadgets. Potential listeners should expe... more
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Which podcasts are similar to The Infirmary?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Infirmary:
1. The Triathlon Hour
2. That Triathlon Life Podcast
3. Fast Talk
4. Professional Triathlon News
5. Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad
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The Infirmary launched 2 years ago and published 52 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on The Infirmary?
Recent guests on The Infirmary include:
1. Mark McCabe
2. David Tilbury-Davis
3. Simon Marshall
4. Justin Daerr
5. Joe Friel
6. Tash Cooper-Smith
7. Ryan Bolton
8. Gordo Byrn
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