TRIbe Triathlon
Welcome to TRIbe Triathlon. Where long course triathletes come to train smarter, race stronger, and live better.Hosted by John Mayfield, a passionate coach with more than a decade of experience racing and guiding athletes from first-timers to professionals and everyone in between, TRIbe Triathlon is your weekly resource for practical wisdom, grounded strategies, and honest conversations about the sport we love.We dive deep into the science and art of triathlon—from training and recovery to nutrition, mindset, and gear—while keeping sight of what matters most: staying physically and mentally healthy, balancing family and faith, and thriving beyond the finish line.Whether you're chasing a PR or your first IRONMAN finish, join the TRIbe and elevate your long course journey—one episode at a time.
Podcasting since 2025 • 15 episodes
TRIbe Triathlon
Latest Episodes
Low Intensity Training for High Performance
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield explains the what, how, and why of low intensity training. Low intensity training, often characterized by zones 1 & 2, is a critical component of any long-course athlete's traini...
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Episode 14
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43:50
The Best IRONMAN Course For YOU!
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield reviews each of the North American IRONMAN courses and grades each on logistics, PR potential, first-timer friendly, as well as the swim, bike, and run courses. This episode will cov...
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Episode 13
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1:12:24
Empower, Conquer, Belong (w/ Soj Jibowu & Ed Chang) | Episode 12
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield sits down with Soj Jibowu and Ed Chang, the founders of Varlo, to discuss the story behind the brand that is redefining performance apparel. From their personal transitions from corporate car...
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Episode 12
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1:01:54
Top 10 Tips for 2026 | Episode 11
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield kicks off the new year by reflecting on the fastest and slowest Ironman courses of 2025 before diving into his top ten tips for crushing your triathlon training and racing in 2026. From the i...
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Episode 11
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55:46
Pain is Data, Master Your Mind (w/ Ashley Eckermann) | Episode 10
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield sits down with Ashley Eckermann, Mental Performance Coach and founder of Maximize the Mind, to tackle the often-overlooked "Fifth Horseman" of racing: the mind. Ashley shares her incredible s...
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Episode 10
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1:02:29