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Real Coaching Podcast

by Joel Filliol
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About the show

Real Coaching with international triathlon coach Joel Filliol is a conversation about high performance coaching through the eyes of coaches and athletes on the front lines. From training basics, periodisation, planning, and performance to communication and athlete management, we discuss how to improve every athlete.

Latest episodes

  • The Top 20 Rules for Faster Triathlon Swimming

    March 10, 2026 · 45 min

    Joel Filliol revisits the purpose of the Real Coaching Podcast and the Substack long-form series with accompanying episodes focused on simplifying endurance training into "world class basics." In this episode he expands on his 2012 article…

  • Risk and Reward

    March 3, 2026 · 41 min

    The Mental Edge in Triathlon: Risk, Confidence, and Leaving One Rep in the Bank Joel Filliol introduces the Real Coaching Podcast, his background coaching elite triathletes, and the origin of "Real Coaching". Inspired by Jan Frodeno's…

  • Zone 1 is where the magic happens

    February 10, 2026 · 36 min

    Slowing Down to Go Faster: In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol, an international triathlon coach, delves into the significance of Zone 1 training. Contrasting the popular high-intensity training methods, Joel argues…

  • Progression: A powerful training heuristic

    February 2, 2026 · 46 min

    Progression: A powerful training heuristic In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol, an international coach based in the UK and Spain, dives into the concept of progression as a training heuristic. Reflecting on the…

  • Don't be a January Champion

    January 26, 2026 · 23 min

    Avoiding the January Champion Trap: Insights on Season Planning and Performance Longevity In this episode of the 'Real Coaching Podcast,' Joe Filliol, an experienced international coach, delves into the concept of effective periodization…

  • Championship Reflections in Triathlon

    January 9, 2026 · 43 min

    Championship Reflections in Triathlon: Common Errors and Key Insights In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, high-performance coach Joel Filliol reflects on common errors and key insights from championship performances in triathlon…

  • Optimising Bike Fitting and Aerodynamics with Matt Bottrill

    May 13, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min

    In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol welcomes Matt Bottrill from Matt Bottrill Performance Coaching. The discussion delves into Bottrill's extensive expertise in bike fitting, aerodynamics, wind tunnel testing, and…

  • Coaching Cassandre Beaugrand to Olympic Gold: Insights from Gavin Smith

    May 5, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min

    In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol speaks with Gavin Smith, Head Coach of the Loughborough University Triathlon Program, about his experience coaching Olympic champion Cassandre Beaugrand to a gold medal at the…