Rephonic
Artwork for The Lonely Triathlete

The Lonely Triathlete - triathlon training and motivation for the masses

Todd Sauder
Triathlon
Cycling
Triathlon Training
Swimming
Training
Adaptability
Moving
Thetis Lake
Friendship
Meditation
Overtraining
Vancouver Island
Training Motivation
Vancouver Triathlon
Running
Personal Growth
British Columbia
Bellingham
Kettlebell Training
Overreaching

In this podcast I share the trials and tribulations of a middle-aged amateur triathlete. Take me along with you during your workout to hear about my personal experiences of training and racing and get some motivation to utilize for your own workouts. I'm not a coach. I'm not an interviewer. I'm a fellow triathlete! Feel free to reach me with comments or feedback at thelonelytriathlete@gmail.comFee... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes204Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
SwimmingSportsRunning

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Lonely Triathlete

Latest Episodes

Send us Fan Mail

Are you the type to rush through life? Do you always find yourself thinking of the future? Do you stub your toes a lot? Stub my toes, oh yeah, I used to because I was always rushing to the do the next thing. But not such much anymor... more

Send us Fan Mail

Do you ever notice voices in your head? During a race do they ever try and convince you to slow down? Or tell you this hurts too much or that you are going too slow or that this is going to be a disappointing experience?

If so, you... more

Send us Fan Mail

FTP. Functional Threshold Power. The more the better, right? Sure, to a point. But you've no doubt been beaten by someone with a lower FTP than you. How is that possible? AI and I had a long conversation about this and I'm here to s... more

Send us Fan Mail

I'm a very optimistic person but this week has been a struggle. Let me share with you a series of rants from back pain to congestion on my favourite running trail.

Support the show

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Jarris Neufeld
An athlete who completed his first Ironman 70.3.
Episode: I Like To Do Hard Things

Host

Todd
Host of The Lonely Triathlete, presenting personal endurance journey and race prep as a middle-aged amateur triathlete.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • I can relate to this podcast as another middle aged triathlete. Great topics and his perspective on a variety of topics on a sport that I love so much.

    Audible
    5
    Mai
    United States2 months ago
  • A great companion

    I recently started listening but already get the sense that Todd is a kindred spirit. In a world where there is seemingly limitless content for consumption, this is the sort of thing I find refreshing. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajays8
    United States5 months ago
  • Perfect length…just the right amount

    I really enjoy the checkins. You share the thoughts that most of us triathletes have along the way. No extra but just enough curiosity to keep us all going. Thanks for posting every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jojo4300
    United States2 years ago
  • As someone new to triathlon, I have found this podcast perfect as I’m learning more and getting little tips and tricks.Daniel from CO USA

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States2 years ago
  • Instructive, entertaining, inspiring

    As someone new to triathlon, I have found this podcast perfect as I’m learning more and getting little tips and tricks.Daniel from CO USA

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners value motivation and actionable gear insights for amateur triathletes.
Listener feedback highlights relatability and practical tips from Todd, making training feel achievable.
Show notes and personal storytelling are frequently praised for authenticity and encouragement.
Audiences appreciate the balance of humor and tough truths about training.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#146
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#144
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#148
France/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#150
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#173
Norway/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#194
Netherlands/Sports/Running

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per EpisodeGender SkewLocation
InterestsProfessionsAge Range
Household IncomeSocial Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Lonely Triathlete

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

A down-to-earth triathlon podcast centered on the practical realities of training, racing, and balancing endurance goals with real-life obstacles. Episodes repeatedly tackle pre-race nerves, injury management, gear decisions, and the mental resilience required to keep progressing—often infused with humor and candid reflections from a middle-aged amateur athlete. The show stands out for its consistent, relatable storytelling, emphasis on accessibility for non-professional athletes, and a practical take on affordable gear and training strategies that listeners can apply to their own journeys.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Lonely Triathlete?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Lonely Triathlete. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Lonely Triathlete and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Lonely Triathlete get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Lonely Triathlete, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Lonely Triathlete?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Lonely Triathlete, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Lonely Triathlete have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Lonely Triathlete has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Lonely Triathlete?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Lonely Triathlete:

1. That Triathlon Life Podcast
2. Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice
3. The TriDot Triathlon Podcast
4. The Triathlon Hour
5. Triathlon Mockery

How many episodes of The Lonely Triathlete are there?

The Lonely Triathlete launched 5 years ago and published 204 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Lonely Triathlete?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Lonely Triathlete?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Lonely Triathlete from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Lonely Triathlete?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Lonely Triathlete. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Lonely Triathlete?

Recent guests on The Lonely Triathlete include:

1. Jarris Neufeld

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days