228 One more loop - The Backyard Ultra
No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast
In this episode, Coach Todd dives into one of the most brilliantly simple — and brutally demanding — formats in endurance sport: the Backyard Ultra. With the BC Backyard Ultra kicking off this Friday in Sicamous, Todd shares what makes this event so unique, why athletes are drawn to it, and how the format turns running into a pure mental game. You’ll hear insights from his Saturday Zoom bike class conversation with Richard, who breaks down the rules, the whistle system, the strategy, and the strange appeal of running the same 6.7 km loop every hour… until only one person is left...
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227 - Getting your bike ready to ride for the first ride outside this year. :)
No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast
In this episode, coach Todd shares nine practical, experience-based checks you can do yourself or with the help of a bike shop or mobile mechanic: inspecting tires (and avoiding squared-off trainer wear), tightening and torquing bolts, testing brakes, dialing in shifting, checking wheel trueness and hubs, cleaning and lubricating the drivetrain, restocking your repair kit (including the easy-to-forget CO2 adapter), and making sure lights, visibility gear, and your helmet are ready to go. He also covers early-season riding habits, group ride etiquette, and simple skills like practicing...
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226 - Don't plan your race schedule like the pros
No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast
Episode 226 of the No Limits Map to Triathlon podcast, hosted by coach and longtime triathlete Todd Malcolm, breaks down one of the most jaw-dropping pro racing stretches in recent memory: Christian Blumenfeld taking on three major races in roughly a month, across three countries, with almost no recovery time. Todd walks through the timeline and the sheer difficulty of the schedule—starting with Ironman New Zealand (8:01:02 for 6th place despite an aero bar mechanical issue and ongoing stomach problems), then turning around just six days later to win the Geelong 70.3 with an exceptional run...
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225 - Spring is Coming!
No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast
As spring tries to arrive in Calgary (with surprise snow still in the mix), Todd Malcolm checks in on where motivation and energy are really at heading into the new season—and how to keep training consistent when life, weather, and a recent minor illness have knocked things a bit off track. In Episode 225, Todd shares the practical trade-offs he’s navigating (including the time cost of midweek ski days), plus what’s coming up on the calendar: a first-ever gravel race in Fruita, a return to the Hawaii training camp and Hawaii 70.3 in Kona, and another trip to Challenge Roth—with Nice...
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Episode 224 — Training When You’re Sick: The Above‑the‑Neck Rule
No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast
Episode 224 — Training When You’re Sick: The Above‑the‑Neck Rule In this episode, Todd dives into one of the most universal triathlon challenges: what to do with your training when you get sick. After catching the same bug that moved through his family, he walks through exactly how he handled his own training week — the good decisions, the not‑so‑good ones, and the lessons that can help every athlete stay healthy and avoid digging a deeper hole. You’ll learn Todd’s simple, practical framework for deciding whether to train or rest: Above‑the‑neck symptoms? Light, easy...
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223 - Breaking the “Groundhog Day” Routine (Finding Awe in Training)
No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast
Episode 223 of No Limits Map to Triathlon (with coach Todd Malcolm) explores how even positive, well-built training routines can start to feel like “Groundhog Day”—repetitive, bland, and emotionally flat. Todd explains why routine is still essential for busy, recreational triathletes (it reduces decision fatigue and keeps training sustainable), but also how boredom can be a useful signal to intentionally seek small doses of novelty rather than ditching the structure altogether. Drawing from his group coaching—including a weekly 2.5-hour Saturday Zoom bike class where athletes share...
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222 - Triathlon Lessons Helping with Life
No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast
In this episode I share my most roadtrip and how triathlon lessons I have learned over the years helped with our travels. You will like this one. Enjoy! Coach Todd www.nolimitstriathlon.com
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221 - How to Start Training for your 1st 70.3 or Ironman?
No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast
Welcome to episode 221. In this episode I chat about how to start training for your 1st 70.3 or Ironman. The beginning of the year is always an exciting time to see all the new athletes signing up for something they have never done before. I love it. :) Enjoy this episode and enjoy your journey to your 1st big event! Boom Coach Todd www.nolimitstriathlon.com
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220 - Was 2025 my Best Year Ever?
No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast
Welcome to episode 220. This is the end of the year. Dec 31, 2025. What a year? How was your year? This may have been my Best Year Ever. Stay tuned to hear why. Happy New Year! Coach Todd www.nolimitstriathlon.com
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219 - I Just Signed up for Hawaii 70.3 :)
No Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast
In episode 219 of the Limits Map to Triathlon Podcast, host Todd Malcolm shares his exciting journey back to the Hawaii Ironman 70.3, encouraging listeners to consider participating in similar events in 2026. With over 25 years of experience in triathlon, Todd reflects on his past experiences, including competing in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, and the motivations that drive athletes. He discusses the challenges of qualifying for such prestigious events and the importance of committing to races to stay motivated and fit. Todd also introduces his new initiative, the Monthly Finish...
info_outlineWelcome to episode 199 and my bad day. Not every day can be great right. Well today for sure was not great. That is what I chat about.
I am very close to episode 200. That is a lot of episodes. 200 will be better. :)
Hope you take something away from my day today.
Thank you
Todd