Coach Jacqui Saxon and Coach Oliver give a practical update from their mum-and-son coaching team at Anamis Racing Team. They cover event prep, volunteer needs, course planning, and how their training and social plans are shaping up for the next few months.In this episode, they also share a clear reminder for anyone thinking about racing later in the season: if you want to do an event, enter it early, because waiting too long can mean it disappears.
Key topics
- The Autumn CrowleTriathlon is nearly full, with 124 entries and only 10 spots short of its record.
- Why the looped course is easier to manage, sign, and follow—and friendlier for spectators and first-time racers.
- Guerrilla marketing at Doncaster Park Run, including leaflet drops to reach local athletes.
- The cancelled Rutland Night Sprint Triathlon and the lesson of entering events early.
- Run the Runway as the next event after the Autumn Growl and Vermude events.
- The upcoming Villa Mora triathlon holiday in November, including bike-course work, winter training preparation, and social plans.
- Nicole from Berlin joining the group, with plans suitable for both solo attendees and group travellers.
- A new social media and podcast idea where athletes can submit a week of training for analysis and feedback.
- The importance of marshals and volunteers in making triathlons possible.
- Using drone footage to help future entrants understand the course before race day.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introducing Triathlonology and the Yorkshire coaching style
00:49 – Autumn Growl Triathlon reaches 124 entries
01:09 – Vermude 5K and 10K at Seven Lakes takes shape
02:25 – Park Run leaflet drop and local event promotion
03:36 – Why a looped course is easier for racers and organisers
05:02 – Rutland Night Sprint cancelled, and the lesson in entering early
06:44 – Run the Runway and what comes next after September
07:27 – Villa Mora 70.3 trip planned for November
08:21 – The film Pressure, weather forecasting, and backup plans
10:06 – Moana plans and a quick return to triathlon talk
11:16 – Social media training-analysis idea for listeners
12:16 – Volunteer and marshal appeal for the Autumn Growl
13:10 – Drone-footage idea for future course previews
15:26 – How much work happens behind the scenes on event weekends
16:56 – Safety, early starts, and removing unnecessary pool access
18:15 – Sunday dinner plans and a post-event restaurant review
18:51 – Jacqui’s Instagram updates and training for the 70.3
19:42 – Wrapping up and looking ahead to the next episode
Notable quotes
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“Just enter things that you want to enter because then they happen.”
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“You can’t run a triathlon without volunteers.”
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“Doesn’t matter how old you are, you can still do things.”
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