Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice

We sit down with AFL superstar and Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn — one of the most dominant figures in Australian sport — to talk all things footy, cycling, and high performance.
Gawn has built a legacy at the highest level of the game. But what might surprise you is his deep passion for cycling.
We break down the biggest races of the 2026 cycling season so far before previewing what could be an all-time Giro d’Italia.
Expect insights, banter, and a crossover between two sporting worlds that don’t usually collide.
This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Meet Max Gawn
2:02 – Phil Liggett, SBS, and Cadel's era
4:04 – Saudi mountain biking & climbing Europe
5:51 – The brutal reality of watching cycling from Oz
10:00 – Roubaix vs Sanremo: which monument wins?
12:04 – What Makes Flanders/Belgium So Special
19:06 – Van Aert vs Van der Poel: has the gap closed?
25:00 – Is Pogačar actually beatable?
30:38 – The tactic that could finally crack him
34:33 – Seixas, Vingegaard & cycling's next era
39:33 – Demi Vollering's quiet domination
43:42 – Cross-training with AFL
46:46 – Is cycling an injury risk?
49:18 – Will cycling take off at the AFL level?
51:32 – Max’s Intervals vs Hill training
54:43 –Melbourne’s FTP era
55:54 – Fueling lessons for games
56:58 – Max’s longevity goals
59:39 – Giro 2026 picks & wrap-up
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au
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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
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Natalie was close to walking away from triathlon altogether after the disappointment of Paris Olympics. Then everything changed. In this episode, she opens up about the low point, the mindset shift, and how she turned it into an explosive start in long course with two straight 70.3 wins and podiums in more 50% of races in 2025. This is the raw story of what happens when an elite athlete rebuilds, backs herself, and finds joy in racing again.

0:00 Natalie is back0:18 The Tokyo heartbreak1:33 Paris dream, tough reality3:21 Why the Olympics went wrong4:09 The coaching chaos behind it all6:07 Commonwealth Games medal memories8:00 The post-Paris crash9:02 Why long course saved her love for triathlon10:08 The coach and training setup that changed everything11:21 Winning sick at Geelong12:47 Port Mac and the early momentum13:36 Vomiting before races from pressure15:05 Three wins and six podiums in year one16:38 Confidence, execution, and racing free18:45 The biggest long-course training changes19:09 500km bike weeks and full TT focus20:42 Why she runs less than people think21:43 Swim sessions that keep her sharp23:44 Inside a pro week of training26:22 The brick session she leans on28:29 Riding to watts vs riding to feel33:09 The bike strength work behind her gains34:39 The run sessions making her dangerous37:06 The injury setback that helped her improve42:13 The fueling mistake she will never repeat46:17 Watching other pros without copying them50:13 Why Ironman is not the plan yet52:29 Gold Coast disappointment unpacked58:50 Race Ranger, drafting data, and online backlash1:05:47 Her definition of success now
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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
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The episode provides an analysis of the 2026 Paris-Roubaix men’s and women’s races, highlighting the absolute insanity this race threw at the cyclists!
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au
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Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
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We break down the Tour of Flanders in depth and explain why we think it was one of the best races you’ll see, not boring, but pure chaos, tactics, and world-class aggression.
Then we hit the insane triathlon racing happening right now, the wild results in world athletics, and the performances that have taken the sport to another level. If you love cycling, triathlon, and running at their absolute limit, you’ll love this one.
Timestamps:
0:00 Endurance sport has gone crazy
0:22 Who we are and what’s ahead
1:35 What makes Tour of Flanders so special
2:18 The big takeaway most people got wrong
5:25 The real question: is Pogacar beatable?
9:39 The tactical mistake nobody seems willing to fix
12:01 The move Van Der Poel still won’t make
15:58 What the Van Aert said after the race
18:18 Remco’s ride and why it mattered
20:44 Why Paris Roubaix could look completely different
22:31 The drafting numbers that said a lot
25:05 The risky tactic we still want to see
30:29 The coaching lesson hidden inside the race
33:26 Demi Vollering's huge breakthrough
37:05 Why triathlon is getting more interesting
38:13 Kristian Blummenfelt and Kat Matthews season strategy
42:38 Pick races that suit your strengths
44:19 The triathlon performance that stood out most
46:54 Why one race should not define your year
49:45 Two training lessons from Kristian Blummenfelt
52:55 What consistency in training really means
53:10 The quote that summed up elite racing
55:03 Why athletics has gone nuclear too
57:48 Josh Kerr’s huge goal and what it takes
1:00:58 Josh Kerr's unique 6 day training split
1:06:16 When should your gym days be as an athlete
1:11:00 Georgia Hunter Bell, Keely Hodgkinson, Cam Meyers
1:13:23 Recovery might be what you're missing
1:14:53 Wrap-up
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/
Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
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What’s it truly like to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt for a week? In this episode, Tom Page takes you inside the house, the sessions, the routines, and the small habits that make one of the greatest triathletes ever so different.

You’ll hear what Tom and Roland learned up close from Kristian and Hayden Wilde at Geelong 70.3, what surprised them most, and how those lessons stack up against their own journey as full-time doctors racing against the worlds best as pro triathletes. This is a rare look behind the curtain at world-class performance, race prep, mindset, and the reality of building toward the top level of the sport.
Also brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.
00:00 Intro00:48 Geelong 70.3 recap and why this race was such a big one01:08 Tom hosted Kristian Blummenfelt for race week01:35 Why Roland nearly pulled out of the race02:56 Gerard’s reasoning and the mindset behind still racing04:23 Roland’s Nusa “World Champs” ride with Hayden Wild09:27 Travel, sickness, and how both boys managed their summer training15:32 Do athletes need to start masking up when travelling?17:04 What it was like for Tom to live and train with Kristian Blummenfelt19:19 The biggest surprise about Kristian’s daily habits and routine21:29 Kristian’s off-air praise for Tom balancing pro racing with full-time doctor work26:29 How Tom adjusted his own training while joining Kristian’s sessions30:10 What training with a generational athlete teaches you31:21 Roland’s experience riding with Kristian and Hayden in Geelong35:00 Gerard’s takeaways from watching the top pros prepare and race37:03 Roland’s full Geelong race breakdown: swim, bike, and run45:38 Tom’s full Geelong race breakdown: swim, bike, and run51:35 Roland’s huge bike split and power numbers1:00:44 Tom’s reflections on his bike leg and PB run off the bike1:06:39 Gerard’s coaching reflections on both races1:10:12 Perspective, patience, and the long-term pro journey1:14:12 Final thoughts on Kristian’s win and the men’s race1:18:32 Wrap up
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/
Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.