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The Infirmary | Fixing Broken Endurance Athletes

Campfire Endurance Coaching
Triathlon
Endurance Sports
Endurance Training
Progressive Overload
Zone 2 Training
Flow State
Aerobic Conditioning
Heat Training
Ironman World Championships
Coaching
Nutrition Strategies
Training Plans
Fat Utilization
Mitochondrial Density
Mistakes In Triathlon
Recovery
Mental Health
VO2 Max
Motivation
Breathing Techniques

Welcome 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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The difference between a well-trained bike-to-run transition and a poorly trained one is up to 10% of your run performance — and most athletes have no idea why it happens or what to do about it. In this episode, we look at four peer-reviewed studies ... more

Joe Friel — author of the Triathlete's Training Bible, co-founder of TrainingPeaks, and one of the most influential coaches in endurance sport — joins Chris Bagg for a conversation centered on durability: what it is, how it is built, and why it matte... more

One of the issues with the established training zone systems out there is that, very often, there are more zones than we need, particularly for multisport training and racing. When zones were first established, most of the data came from road cyclist... more

Sports scientist and triathlete Tash Cooper-Smith from Precision Fuel & Hydration joins The Infirmary to demystify one of endurance sport's most confusing topics: fueling and hydration. Tash breaks down sweat testing, sodium concentration, carbohydra... more

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Recent Guests

Gordo Byrn
2002 Ultraman World Champion and endurance coach.
Endurance Corner, Author of 'From Lemon to Legend'
Episode: Episode 38: From a Ten-Year Break to 9:03 at Roth: Ultraman World Champion Gordo Byrn
Kolie Moore
Cycling coach and founder of Empirical Cycling
Empirical Cycling
Episode: Episode 33: Why RPE Matters Just As Much As Power: Kolie Moore from Empirical Cycling on Training Smarter
Rach McBride
Professional triathlete and cyclist, five-time Ironman 70.3 champion and notable figure in non-binary cycling.
Independent Athlete
Episode: Episode 32: Rach McBride, Professional Triathlete and Cyclist, Recaps UCI Gravel World Championships
Brittany Vermeer
Author of 'The Complete Guide to Your First 70.3 Triathlon'
Triple Threat Life
Episode: Episode 30: The Complete Guide to Your First 70.3 Triathlon with Author Brittany Vermeer
Brad Culp
Writer, journalist and endurance athlete, author of 'The Norwegian Method'
Red Bull, Men's Journal, Triathlon Magazine
Episode: Episode 29: REPOST | The Norwegian Method with Author Brad Culp
Robin Cummings
Elite cyclist and cycling coach
Episode: Episode 28: Training Durability | What Sticks Around and What Disappears First
Josh Monda
Professional triathlete and owner of Grindstone Collections
On Your Left Professional Triathlon Team
Episode: Episode 27: F-ing Fast Past Forty: Pro Josh Monda Keeps Getting Faster
Brian Baxter
Sports psychologist with over 20 years of experience, director and owner at Amplify Sports Psychology
Amplify Sports Psychology
Episode: Episode 23: How Mental Skills Transform Athletic Performance with Sports Psychologist Brian Baxter
Annie Solonika
Owner of Full Circle Stretching and a seasoned amateur triathlete.
Full Circle Stretching
Episode: Episode 20: Self-Coached vs. Coached: Finding Balance in Triathlon with Business Owner and Mom Annie Solonika

Host

Chris Bag
Host with extensive involvement across episodes, frequently discussing coaching philosophy, endurance training, and athlete psychology. Multiple spellings appear in transcripts, but the core identity remains consistent as a lead host and coach.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    sloleg80
    United States6 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 Podcasts
    5
    BigJeff678
    United States6 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 Podcasts
    5
    AP9214
    United States6 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 Podcasts
    5
    Brittany Vermeer
    United States7 months ago
  • Expertise in Coaching!!

    This is a great place to learn from experience and apply it to your every day training and in life!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cambam_tri
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows practical, no-nonsense endurance coaching with clear takeaways.
Consistent focus on mindset and recovery resonates with listeners.
High-quality insights into training load, RPE, and nutrition.
Guests bring diverse expertise, from athletes to authors.

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Episode 15: The Norwegian Method with Author Brad Culp
Q: Can you explain the significance of the Children and Sports Act in Norway?
It treats children as children, focusing on fun and play instead of high competition.
Episode 15: The Norwegian Method with Author Brad Culp
Q: What is the Norwegian Method?
It's a long-term approach to build the best endurance athletes using controlled intensity.
Episode 15: The Norwegian Method with Author Brad Culp
Q: How did you end up on this island of misfit toys that we call triathlon?
I was just looking for an outlet from swimming and got pulled into triathlon.
Episode 19: Professional Triathlete Ben Hoffman, or “Trying to Control More Doesn't Lead to More Control”
Q: How do you decide when it's time for a rest?
Ben mentions that they have a plan laid out for training blocks, and he often struggles with the idea of taking rest because of his drive as an athlete.
Episode 19: Professional Triathlete Ben Hoffman, or “Trying to Control More Doesn't Lead to More Control”
Q: How did you arrive at a sense of not having self-importance?
The realization came from feedback and reflections on moments when ego guided actions but led to unsatisfactory outcomes.

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What is The Infirmary about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on endurance sports coaching, training science, and athlete mindset, with a strong focus on practical strategies to improve performance. Episodes frequently explore topics like flow, interval training as mental training, Zone 2 conditioning, recovery, and nuanced coaching approaches for emotional athletes. Guests tend to be prominent endurance coaches, athletes, and authors who share actionable insights, training philosophies, and personal narratives about long-term performance and resilience. The format remains concise and coaching-driven, often translating research or coaching experience into takeaways listeners can apply in real time. A notable strength is its emphasis on emotional resilience, sustainable training, and a... more

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Recent guests on The Infirmary include:

1. Gordo Byrn
2. Kolie Moore
3. Rach McBride
4. Brittany Vermeer
5. Brad Culp
6. Robin Cummings
7. Josh Monda
8. Brian Baxter

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