Podium Training Systems

Yesterday at Speedo Sectionals in Roseville CA - a blazing fast 500 freestyle clocked in with a 4:05:76. 3rd fastest performance in the history of the event. By a 16 year old. These splits are crazy fast.

I saw this visual and it really resonated with me. Key takeaway? There’s no substitute for good, solid, nutrition. I’m not saying supplements don’t have their place or aren’t important. But before you start adding another supplement to your stack, first determine if you can obtain the nutrients you’re looking for via a whole food source.

It's been quite some time since I've put up a blog post, but this topic is near and dear to my heart! Stroke rate and distance per stroke. It's a critically important relationship in the swimming stroke (one of many) but often overlooked. You can't work one, without keeping the other in mind. These two factors work in tension with one another. Read on......

www.podiumtraining.com/blog/2026/1/26/the-key-metrics-behind-swim-mechanics-stroke-rate-and-distance-per-stroke

Podium Training Systems - The key metrics behind swimming performance: Stroke rate and distance per stroke. This is a topic I’ve discussed in the past, but it’s worth bringing up again. I’ve been seeing a number of social media posts lately around triathletes and swimming. Energy systems are of course important, but without addressing mechanics and efficiency the best workouts will fall short of the...

Podium Training Systems has been around since 2011 providing customized endurance sport coaching for age group athletes up to elite level athletes.

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I talk to a lot of athletes about nutrition - and it's quite common for athletes to be taking supplements. Prescribed, or through their own research. I take a few myself! However, there's a lot of hype out there around supplementation and athletic performance.

When in doubt, talk to a professional. Find a Registered Dietician, or speak to your physician. Not all supplements are necessary, or helpful for that matter.

Yep, it's that time of year - coaching recertification is complete. Wondering what to do with your off-season? Well, train and work hard for 2026 of course!

It's been a great year for our athletes. So many great results and breakout performances. Looking forward to what 2026 brings!

Cross training? Perhaps. I'd rather just call surfing every morning that I can my version of self-care and meditation.

Has your current training dropped off? Or maybe the training plan that used to work just doesn’t anymore? Where to go from here?

Changing gears in the middle of the season isn't as bad as you might think. Actually, it could help. A lot. Read on!

Changing your training mid-season.

Part 2 of our 3-part swim series is out:

https://mailchi.mp/4e1300390ee5/swim-series-pt2

Keep your swim training simple with three mechanical areas of focus. Swimming mechanics and training shouldn't be difficult - let us help you simplify your trianing.

Don’t overthink your swim. Keep it simple.

Are you training harder, putting in more time at the pool, but not seeing the results of your efforts? The issue could be your form and mechanics:

https://mailchi.mp/df94379f4d6f/swim-series-pt1

This is part 1 of a 3 part swim series focusing on the most mechanically dependent discipline in triathlon - stay tuned for more coming soon!

Why you're swimming harder, and not faster.

Hey, a blog post! Yeah, you read that right. We're getting busy again over here....

https://mailchi.mp/ddfc2427cc82/2025-season-8346042

Is your swim training not keeping up with your effort? Fatigue rates higher in the water? Not getting faster?

Read on, friends!

When you're not feeling the water