No Limits Map to Triathlon is a podcast for the everyday person. Coach Todd is your host and he is here to give you tips on how to train, race and live a great life filled with triathlons. No it is not easy...but doable.
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Welcome to episode 249. Today we dive into what sparks the "Ironman dream" and how that small moment of curiosity can grow into a life-changing endurance journey. With over 25 years in the sport and experience as both athlete and coach, Todd shares behind-the-scenes insights from tracking athletes at Ironman California in real time—using live athlete trackers and finish-line video—along with the pride, stress, and emotional investment coaches feel on race day.
This episode blends practical beginner advice (how to start small, train consistently, and use basic/borrowed gear) with motivational storytelling about first races, finisher memorabilia, travel, and the mental resilience needed to keep moving when things get hard. Whether you're brand new to triathlon or chasing a long-distance finish, Todd offers a clear, encouraging "map to triathlon" built on community, belief, and steady progress.
Enjoy!
Coach Todd
www.nolimitstriathlon.com
6 Oct 2026
248~Lessons from my Hawaii Ironman
In this episode of the No Limits Map to Triathlon podcast, host and coach Todd Malcolm revisits the story of how he unexpectedly qualified for—and raced—the Ironman World Championship in Kona in 2008. He shares what it felt like to accept a rare roll-down slot in the ultra-competitive 35–39 age group while juggling a young family, tight finances, and a brutally short timeline to pull the trip together.
Todd walks through the creative, community-powered solutions that made Kona possible—like fundraising airfare by writing athletes' names on his bike—and the frugal race-week reality of couch-surfing with teammates. Along the way, he relives unforgettable Kona moments: riding the Queen K alongside six-time champion Dave Scott, the pre-smartphone era "lava rock bike photo" ritual, and the humor and camaraderie that turned race week into a lifelong touchstone.
Beyond the memories, Todd breaks down the coaching lessons Kona cemented for him: why you should say yes to world championship invitations when they come, how perspective can transform the exact same environment from "awful" to awe-inspiring, and practical ways to handle overwhelm and imposter syndrome in high-pressure race settings. He also shares why meaningful mementos matter—and why sometimes it's worth buying the souvenir you'll still cherish years later.
Perfect for triathletes chasing big goals (or simply trying to balance training with real life), this episode is a reminder that the most powerful outcomes of triathlon often go far beyond the finish time.
Enjoy
Coach Todd
www.nolimitstriathlon.com
2 Oct 2026
247 - Unlocking the Open Water Swim with Hilary Topper
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