This is the Inner Athlete Podcast. Brought to you by Elite Age Group IRONMAN/70.3 Athlete - William Horkoff
In this podcast we discuss everything Triathlon related (Training, Nutrition, Mindset, News, Personal experiences, Race Recaps & More)
HOST - William Horkoff
Follow William on all socials @willhorkoff
We talk about the past couple weeks & go over Williams most recent race out in the Crowsnest Pass which was the CNP 150km Gravel event with 11,000+ ft of elevation gain.
Enjoy.
29 Jul 2025
EP 18 - Calgary 70.3
In this podcast I am joined by Dimi & we walk through Calgary 70.3.
Enjoy
24 Jul 2025
EP 17 - "Dimi" Klevin Broska
In this Episode I interview a long time friend and athlete that I have the pleasure of coaching Kevin Broska. Most people know Klevin as "Dimi", he's a restaurant manager from Toronto, Canada & is one of the hardest working people I've had the pleasure of connecting with. His positivity & mindset is unmatched and I'm stoked to interview him today share his story, yap about stuff
Enjoy :)
15 Jul 2025
Ep - 16 "Get a Bike Fit"
This week, I break down why a proper bike fit is one of the biggest performance upgrades triathletes ignore and how it can impact your power, comfort, and race day speed. I also dive into a recap of my own training week as I chase sub 9 at Ironman Arizona. Whether you’re a beginner or chasing PBs, there’s something in here for you.
2 Jun 2025
EP - 15 Victoria 70.3 & Unbound XL Recap
The host recaps the contrasting experiences of a strong performance at Victoria 70.3 and a DNF at Unbound XL, exploring the lessons learned from both race outcomes.
12 May 2025
EP 14 - What it will take to Qualify for Kona at Ironman Arizona
In this eppy of the pod. I talk about Ironman Arizona in November & what I think it will take to qualify for the 2026 Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii.
With the WC Men/Women split day, this adds a new level of competitiveness to get to the world stage IMO.
So I walk through some splits, paces, performance related things etc. I will need to hit to potentially get a slot & do well on November 15th.
4 May 2025
EP 12 - The Ironman Marathon
In this Episode I walk through various things related to the IRONMAN Marathon. But first, as always - walk through my full week of training. Chat some bs about news in the Tri world before getting into the topic of todays ep
Most athletes don’t blow up on the IRONMAN run because they’re bad runners they blow up because everything leading to it went sideways. In this episode, I break down the keys to running your best IRONMAN marathon, from training and pacing to the nutrition mistakes that torch your race. Whether you’re aiming to survive or thrive, this one’s for you.
27 Apr 2025
EP 11 - Setting Thresholds & is Lab Testing worth it?
In this episode, I kick things off with a quick recap of my training week and a bit of life thrown in.
Then I dive into the meat of the episode: why setting your thresholds properly is one of the most important things you can do as an endurance athlete.
I break down how to find them, how often to test, and what can happen if you’re training too hard… or not hard enough. If you want to actually progress this season, this one’s worth a listen.
20 Apr 2025
EP 10 - Weekly Training Breakdown, Down Weeks, Recovery
In this quick but crucial solo episode, I break down why taking a down week in training isn’t a sign of weakness it’s how you actually get stronger. I walk you through my own post-Ironman deload, what a proper down week looks like, and the red flags that signal you need one. Whether you’re deep in Ironman prep or just hate the idea of slowing down, this one’s for you.
Topics Covered:
– My weekly training recap (and why I backed off)
– What a down week is (and isn’t)
– Signs you’re overdue for recovery
– How to structure a smart deload
– The biggest mistakes athletes make with rest
Quote to remember:
“You don’t grow by stacking fatigue you grow by recovering from it.”
14 Apr 2025
EP 9 - IRONMAN New Zealand Recap & 2025 Season Plans
In this episode, I break down my race at Ironman New Zealand. I cover what went right, where I left time on the table, and how this race reset my standards for what’s possible in long-course racing.
Then I dive into my full 2025 season roadmap, including my goals for
• Victoria 70.3
• Calgary 70.3 (A race — the goal is to win)
• Ironman Arizona (Sub-9 or bust)
• Unbound Gravel XL (and why I’m using it to get stronger, not faster)
3 Oct 2024
EP 8 - Being in the "Pursuit of Something"
In this episode. William talks about this idea of being in the "Pursuit of Something" & how it can change your life & establish self belief and confidence in yourself.
He shares personal experiences and goes over a list of different things to remember when being in the pursuit of something.
Enjoy & as always appreciate all you who tune in!
9 Sept 2024
EP 7 - Assessing Your Athletic Profile "VLAmax, Sport History, Examples, etc."
In this episode, I talk about how to assess your past as an athlete and how that translate directly into 70.3 and Ironman distance races.
I primarily use myself as an example and just talk about how someone of my equivalency should go about training as I think a lot of individuals are very similar to myself.
As always, I don't know everything. This podcast is simply just to share my own findings, my own triathlon journey and help you guys out!
29 Aug 2024
EP 6 - Racing 4 70.3s in 4 Months
In this Episode Coach Will talks about racing 4 70.3s in 4 months where he ended up taking home two 4th place finished, 3rd place & AG win at his most recent race Canada 70.3. Sit back and listen to him chat about these races.
2 Feb 2024
EP 5 - Indian Wells 70.3 Race Recap
In this episode of the pod, William dives into his personal experience at Indian Wells 70.3 where he qualified for the 70.3 World Champs in the 18-24 age group in a time of 4:33. He talks all things related to the prep, the race itself, learning points & rambles on about a couple other cool things.
15 Nov 2023
EP 4 - "Doing Hard Things."
In this Episode I kick things off by chatting about my Prep heading into Indian Wells 70.3. Shortly after I dive deep into the adversity one faces "Doing Hard Things" specifically socially/emotionally & gives my personal insight from my experiences & ways to overcome it.
30 Sept 2023
EP 3 - Ironman prep & avoiding burnout
In this episode. I touch on "winning the day" & how I go about maintaining momentum in my personal life to keep moving forward. Additionally I give a brief update of how my training is going 9 weeks out from Indian Wells 70.3
3 Sept 2023
EP 2 - Ironman Lake Placid
In this podcast I talk about what I learned from my full Ironman in Lake Placid July 23rd 2023. It was my first full Ironman & I felt like going through this journey taught me alot about myself and allowed me to level up as an individual. I am grateful for all the support along the way & will continue to push myself in the sport of Triathlon and discover where my potential lies.
10 Aug 2023
EP 1 - William Horkoff "My Story"
Happy to finally sit down and record episode 1. Had so much fun with this & am excited to keep pumping these out! I go in depth about my story and growing up overweight, adversity & becoming who I am today!
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