Cartel Coaching | A Triathlon Podcast
The Cartel: A Triathlon Podcast
Olympic-level coach. Ex-professional triathlete. Age-grouper who went from 148kg on the couch to the Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Tim Brazier coaches athletes from first-timers to the Olympic Games. Cal Millward is a 2x Ironman 70.3 Boulder champion and ex-pro navigating his way back to racing. Em (@emz2ironman) is the one asking the questions you're thinking but would never post in a forum.
Every episode we break down the sport from every angle — training, racing, nutrition, gear, mindset, and the reality of fitting it all into a normal life. No gatekeeping. No jargon for the sake of it. Just honest conversations that actually help you get better.
Cartel Coaching | A Triathlon Podcast
Latest Episodes
#24 Motivation, Injury, and Staying in the Sport for the Long Haul
Emz and Tim discuss motivation through the lens of Emz’s recent ankle injury and the emotional fallout of potentially missing an Iron Man race just under two weeks away. They explore how motivation rises and falls with fatigue, pressure, routin...
#23 Running Economy for Ironman and 70.3 Athletes
Tim and Cal Emz break down running economy and why it matters so much for long-course triathlon. They also swap race-week stories from Sunny Coast, talk through recent injuries, and share practical cues and drills that can help runn...
#22 Pool Toys for Triathletes: When to Use Fins, Paddles, Snorkels, and More
Tim and Emz break down the main bits of swim gear triathletes use in the pool and explain the why behind each one. The focus is on using equipment as a short term tool for skill, position, and strength, not as a crutch that hides poor technique...
#21 Do Hills Actually Pay the Bills?
In this episode, Emz and Tim break down why hill running is more than just a toughness test for triathletes. They explain how hills can improve running economy, form, cadence, and race-day durability, while also covering how to use hill reps sa...
#20 Sunny Coast race preview, Nice World Champs, and open water tactics
Emz, Cal, and Tim break down the upcoming Sunshine Coast 70.3 and look ahead to the challenge of Ironman World Champs in Nice. The discussion is especially useful for age-group athletes, with practical advice on open-water positioning, bike-cou...