Unfounded Accusations in Pro Triathlon. New App Speed Updates. Training in the Heat.
Release Date: 09/01/2023
Where Have I Been, Is This Goodbye?
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
After a few months off, Taren and NTK are back to talk about where they've been the past few months and why they vanished. Taren gets into details about why he's no longer Triathlon Taren, what parts of the industry led him to move away from his public presence... and some exciting things coming in the very near future! LINKS FROM THE PODCAST (longform) (clips from the longform show) (short tips & tricks) And to train for free, give the MOTTIV training app a try at
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Exciting Update on Where We've Been (And Where We're Moving To!)
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
We're back from a short podcasting break with an exciting update on what's new with MOTTIV and what we've been up to lately! For a free training plan, visit
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New Podcast Question Format for 2024! And What to Expect After a Half Ironman 70.3.
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
Taren and NTK are back for 2024! We talk about the best time of day to train for fat loss, what to expect after a 70.3 race, how to move from run-walk to run-run, how to stack workouts when you're short on time, and some cool MOTTIV business updates! To submit your question to the podcast, visit mymottiv.com/ask and you'll get yours answered on a future podcast!
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The all time 2023 MOTTIV win! Training during the holidays. New Q&As.
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
It's the final podcast of 2023 before we take a short break for the holidays. On the podcast, we talk about the biggest MOTTIV win of 2023, we talk about how to handle training during the holidays. And we talk about the new format for our question and answer segment on the podcast! To ask a question for the podcast, head to . To get a free training plan, visit .
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Surprise training progress. Too much training to be healthy? Tracking your HR in the pool.
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
On the podcast this week, we talk about Taren's surprise training progress. Some new training research that shows a level of too much training to be healthy. And we answer questions from our listeners, including a great question about tracking heart rate in the pool. To submit your own listener question to be answered on the podcast, go to For free training for triathlons or endurance sports, visit the !
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I Miss my Pain Cave. The 7 Most Important Things in Training. 50m Long Course vs 25y Short Course Swimming
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
On the podcast this week, we talk about Taren's old pain cave, the 7 most important things in training, 50m vs 25m swimming, and a brand new way to submit your Q&A questions for the podcast! For a free training plan go to . To submit a question for future podcasts, go to
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New MOTTIV app feature! Do you Need Salt Rate Testing? Can Sleep Patterns Be Improved?
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
On the podcast this week, we talk about a new app feature, answer a question about salt rate testing, and whether sleep patterns can be fixed. To get a free training plan, sign up at
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MOTTIV App Next Steps, We Need Your Help. How to Work your Way Out of the Offseason.
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
On the podcast this week, Taren talks about the business side of MOTTIV and the steps being taken to continue to grow the app (and how you can help!) We also talk about working your way out of the off-season. And some great Q&A questions about cadence, split runs, "floaty pants" in the pool, and travelling before and after a big race. If you want to try the MOTTIV app for free, visit mymottiv.com and sign up!
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MOTTIV gear 30% off Now. PR’ing into Your 60s. Race 5-8% Faster with This Study.
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
This week on the podcast, we talk about setting PRs into your 60s (one of our MOTTIV athletes just did it at IM Florida!) How to race 5-8% faster, based on a brand new study. And, a reminder that MOTTIV gear is 30% off in the store in our pre-Black Friday sale that ends Friday, November 10th at midnight Pacific Time. To try the MOTTIV app for free, visit and sign up now!
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Another doping allegation in triathlon. Finally, an Upper body run technique study. A potential new MOTTIV app feature.
Taren's MōTTIV Method Podcast
This week on the podcast, we briefly discuss that there's been another doping allegation in triathlon. We talk about an upper body run technique study with some promising results. We discuss a potential new MOTTIV app feature... and as always, we have our ever-popular Q&A segment, answering listener questions. To try out the MOTTIV app with a free training plan, sign up at !
info_outlineWe touch on a controversy presently going on in the world of professional triathlon, the upgraded speed in the MOTTIV app, and in the Q&A section we talk about something plaguing a lot of athletes right now: how to handle training in the heat!
To get a totally free training plan visit mymottiv.com!