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.
Episodes
15 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
Stride, Strength, Speed | Episode 9
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield concludes his series on the fundamentals of triathlon by diving deep into the run. From optimizing your stride and cadence to selecting the right footwear, John breaks down the essential elem...
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50:05
The Voice of the Finish Line (w/ Colleen Rue) | Episode 8
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield sits down with Colleen Rue, a professional race announcer and one of the voices welcoming athletes across the Ironman finish line. Stepping into the role following the legendary Mike Riley, C...
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Episode 8
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53:30
Pedal Power & Performance | Episode 7
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield dives into the second discipline of triathlon: the bike. Moving beyond just "pedaling hard," John breaks down the essential cycling fundamentals needed to maximize your bike split while savin...
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Episode 7
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1:06:32
Fueling for the Finish Line (w/ Taryn Richardson) | Episode 6
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield is joined by Advanced Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson to demystify triathlon nutrition. From the critical difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian to the biggest fueling mistakes a...
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Episode 6
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58:27
Mastering the Swim | Episode 5
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield kicks off a new series focusing on the fundamentals of the sport, starting with the swim. While the bike and run rely heavily on power, swimming is almost exclusively a technique-driven disci...
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Episode 5
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1:06:44
Stay Cool Under Pressure | Episode 4
In this episode of Tribe Triathlon, Coach John Mayfield wraps up his Four Horsemen of Long Course Racing series with the final key to endurance success: cooling. From understanding how body temperature impacts performance to mastering real-world r...
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Episode 4
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43:10
Sweat, Sodium, Success | Episode 3
In this episode Coach John dives deep into the third of the “Four Horsemen of Long Course Racing”, hydration and electrolytes. From understanding where sweat comes from to mastering your sodium balance, John breaks down the science, the strategy, ...
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Episode 3
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59:43
Train Smarter, Race Stronger | Episode 2
In this episode Coach John, shares how structured training, recovery, and mindset can help you build endurance without burnout. Learn how to balance your swim-bike-run schedule, find your ideal training zones, and prepare mentally for race day. Wh...
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Episode 2
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52:34
