Tri-Loco

In Indianapolis we are fortunate to have AMAZING race directors and many opportunities to let it rip throughout the summers!
Discount codes are available for each race, other than IRONMAN, in our Skool Community!

Lock in, show up, hammer down!

We’re pumped to welcome Mike Gastineau to the Tri-Loco Coaching Board!

Mike brings over 40 years of experience in running and triathlon, from first finish lines to IRONMAN podiums, plus the real-world wisdom that only comes from injuries, comebacks, and enjoying this sport for the long haul.

What we love most? Mike believes triathlon should fit into your life, not take it over. Whether you’re brand new to the sport, getting back after time away, or chasing a big personal goal, Mike meets athletes where they are and helps them move forward with confidence.

Mike is currently accepting athletes. If you’re looking for smart training, sustainable progress, and a coach who genuinely cares about the human behind the race bib, this is your guy.

Drop a comment, send us a DM, or reach out directly at [email protected] to learn more.

Welcome to the Tri Loco family, Mike. Let’s go!

🚨 NEW COURSE IS LIVE 🚨

Just dropped - a brand-new classroom course on Circuit Training: Cardio + Strength and it’s built for real people with real lives.

No fancy machines.

No complicated programming.

No “you must destroy yourself to get results” nonsense.

The format is simple and proven:
⏱️ 45 seconds on / 15 seconds off
🔁 10–20 minute circuits
💪 Functional strength + cardio in one session

Every workout is broken into Beginner, Moderate, and Advanced options, so whether you’re just getting started or want to push intensity with load, you’re covered.

Why this works:
Builds strength you can actually use
Improves cardio without boring steady-state cardio
Can be done at home, in a gym, outside, or while traveling
Short workouts that still deliver results
This is training that respects your time and your joints while still challenging you to show up with intent.

If you’ve been wanting:
✔️ Simple structure
✔️ Clear progressions
✔️ Workouts you’ll actually stick to
This course is for you.

👇 Jump in, pick a circuit, and start moving

Drop a comment or DM me if you want help choosing where to start.

Consistency beats complexity. Every time.

DDrew Blairs 28-Day Breathwork Challenge results are in, and the data tells a strong story.

Drew completed a VO₂ max test on November 28th and retested on January 22nd, about 20 days after the 28-Day Breathwork Challenge concluded. An important note for context: she recovered from the flu between the end of the challenge (Dec 28) and the post-test.

Her VO₂ max stayed essentially the same (46.2 → 45.9), which is well within normal test-day variability for a well-trained athlete and still places her in the “Superior” fitness category.
Here’s the meaningful result: her anaerobic threshold moved closer to her VO₂ max. This means she can sustain a higher intensity before tipping into fatigue. In practical terms, she can go harder for longer without blowing up.

Even more impressive given the illness gap, her breathing efficiency held strong all the way into peak effort, and recovery remained solid. These are exactly the adaptations we aim for with breathwork: improved control, higher CO₂ tolerance, and better efficiency near the redline. Changes like this typically take months to train indirectly. We saw them in weeks.

It’s also worth noting that after her initial test, Drew adjusted her heart rate zones and focused primarily on Zone 1–2 aerobic base training throughout the challenge. Breathwork didn’t replace training — it enhanced how effectively she could use it.

Breathwork isn’t about magically building a bigger engine overnight. It’s about using the engine you already have more efficiently and with more control. This is a great, data-backed example of that.

Drew reported "This was an eye opening experience… could have done without the flu (still dealing with some respiratory fallout 3 wks later) but the daily intention to breathe and increase endurance in a different way was impactful. My sleep! You guys. My sleep. I saw 90s 3x in one week for a sleep score and that is mind blowing to me. I’m now working on becoming a Zone 1 fat burning machine 😁 and I’ll be ready to light up courses this summer. When I ramp up intervals in the mix, no doubt breathwork will come in huge."