Championship Reflections in Triathlon
Real Coaching with Joel Filliol
Championship Reflections in Triathlon: Common Errors and Key Insights In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, high-performance coach Joel Filliol reflects on common errors and key insights from championship performances in triathlon throughout 2025. Joel discusses the importance of managing training loads, avoiding early peaks, and respecting environmental conditions and travel. He also dives into the dynamics of race preparation, travel impacts, psychological and physiological considerations, and tapering strategies. Joel highlights specific races such as Wollongong and Kona, and...
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Optimising Bike Fitting and Aerodynamics with Matt Bottrill
Real Coaching with Joel Filliol
In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol welcomes Matt Bottrill from Matt Bottrill Performance Coaching. The discussion delves into Bottrill's extensive expertise in bike fitting, aerodynamics, wind tunnel testing, and optimising performance for world-class triathletes and cyclists. Topics include the process of refining bike positions, myths and trends in bike fitting, the importance of shoe design, short cranks, saddles, and helmets. Bottrill also shares his experience working with high-profile athletes like Vincent Luis and provides insights into practical drills for...
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Coaching Cassandre Beaugrand to Olympic Gold: Insights from Gavin Smith
Real Coaching with Joel Filliol
In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol speaks with Gavin Smith, Head Coach of the Loughborough University Triathlon Program, about his experience coaching Olympic champion Cassandre Beaugrand to a gold medal at the Paris Games. They delve into the preparation, challenges, and strategies that led to her historic victory. The discussion also explores the dynamics of building trust, managing a high-performance environment, and fostering lasting legacies in triathlon programs. Additionally, they touch on the role of support staff, training partners, and the evolving nature of...
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Coaching Paris medallist Leo Bergere: Inside Fabio Rastelli's process
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In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol speaks with Italian coach Fabio Rastelli about his coaching experiences with his Turbo Tribe Squad, including French Olympians in Paris 2024, Leo Bergere, the Bronze medallist, and Leonie Periault. Fabio discusses the origins and success of his squad, the balance between individual and group training, and the nuances of managing athletes for both short and middle-distance events. He reflects on the challenges faced during the Paris Olympics, the importance of maintaining stability in a training system, and the dynamics of the...
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Katie Zaferes: From World Champion to Coach - Building the AUXO Collective
Real Coaching with Joel Filliol
In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol is joined by Katie Zaferes, former World Triathlon Champion and double Olympic medallist turned coach. The discussion delves into Katie's transition from being a world-class athlete to embarking on a coaching career. They explore Katie's reflection on her experiences, the inception of her new project ‘AUXO Collective' based in North Carolina, and her vision of creating a supportive and growth-oriented training environment for athletes. Katie shares her coaching philosophy emphasizing simplicity, sustainability, and fostering...
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Rethinking Endurance Training: Insights from Peter Leo
Real Coaching with Joel Filliol
In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol engages in an insightful discussion with Peter Leo, an endurance training scientist at Aus Cycling, and coach for the world tour cycling team, Jayco Alula. They delve into Peter's transition from a student to a researcher and coach, and explore his research interests, practical applications, and significant insights on durability, training evolution post-pandemic, and athlete development. They highlight the contrast between training approaches in cycling and triathlon, and discuss the importance of chronic load, individualized...
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Pathways and Pitfalls: Coaching Reflections with Drew Box
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In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol sits down with Drew Box, the co-coach of the JFTcrew squad, to discuss Drew's journey from being a coached athlete to becoming a coach himself. They delve into Drew's reasons for making the transition, the challenges he's faced, his advice for his younger self, and what makes good coaching. They also explore broader topics like the influence of bureaucratic organizations on coaching, the importance of long-term planning, and the role of confidence in athletic performance. The conversation touches on various high-performance programs...
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Real Physiotherapy with Brad Beer
Real Coaching with Joel Filliol
In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol transitions the Real Coaching Podcast into The Real Physio Podcast, with guest Brad Beer from the Pogo Physio Clinic and The Physical Performance Show Podcast. The discussion dives deep into the importance of physiotherapy, the value of embedding a physio within training squads, and Brad’s approach to high-performance sports physiotherapy. Joel & Brad explore various aspects of injury prevention and recovery, effective coaching strategies, and how to integrate sports science and clinical research into practice. They also discuss...
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Coaching Wisdom
Real Coaching with Joel Filliol
Real Coaching Podcast: Wisdom in High Performance with Joel Filliol Joel Filliol reintroduces himself and his podcast, 'The Real Coaching Podcast,' after a hiatus. As a high-performance coach with extensive experience, including three Olympic Games and multiple world triathlon championships, Joel aims to share his unique insights and lessons learned from coaching across various contexts and countries. This introductory episode emphasizes the importance of wisdom in coaching, avoiding common pitfalls, and focusing on sustainable long-term performance. Joel discusses fundamental coaching...
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22: Championship Coaching
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In this episode of the Real Coaching podcast Joel discusses preparing to coach athletes in championships with Swedish coach Joachim Willén, coach of rising star Vasco Villaça of Portugal. "The more you look, the more you see." Topics discussed include what's different about championships and the Olympic Games, how coaches can get the best out of their athletes. Preparation, the physical and mental approach, what to say and what not to say.
info_outlineChampionship Reflections in Triathlon: Common Errors and Key Insights
In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, high-performance coach Joel Filliol reflects on common errors and key insights from championship performances in triathlon throughout 2025. Joel discusses the importance of managing training loads, avoiding early peaks, and respecting environmental conditions and travel. He also dives into the dynamics of race preparation, travel impacts, psychological and physiological considerations, and tapering strategies. Joel highlights specific races such as Wollongong and Kona, and evaluates the role of new technologies like Race Ranger in enhancing the understanding of drafting and race dynamics. He also reflects on Super Tri racing dynamics and the potential influence of race motos across formats of cycling and triathlon. The episode concludes with thoughts on season planning and guidance for athletes and coaches looking to improve their performance.
00:00 Introduction to the Real Coaching Podcast
00:08 Achievements and Background
00:52 Podcast History and Evergreen Episodes
01:29 Highlights from the 2025 Season
05:17 Common Errors in Championship Preparation
17:39 Reflections on Championship Performances
23:00 Innovations and Equipment in Triathlon
31:37 Race Ranger Data and Drafting Insights
41:11 Conclusion and Coaching Opportunities
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