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How do you come back from a career-threatening injury when giving up isn't an option? This week on The Runna Podcast, we're joined by Tim Don—a two-time Olympian, four-time World Champion, and the man who set the Ironman World Record in 2017 before a devastating accident changed his life.Days before the 2017 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Tim was hit by a truck while cycling, breaking his neck. Instead of surgery, he chose an extreme recovery method—the halo brace, a metal frame drilled into his skull—giving himself the best chance of returning to elite competition.We talked about:
Kristian Blummenfelt is the current Olympic triathlon champion, IRONMAN 70.3 WorldChampion, former IRONMAN world champion and current IRONMAN World Record holder. Kristian is also the first man to go under 7 hours for the IRONMAN distance and is part of the Norwegian hype train... BUT his biggest claim to fame is becoming the first person to beat Gustav Iden in his lucky hat, which we discuss in this episode. 2:35 – Community Shoutouts 3:04 – Patrick Lange and a new fastest IM marathon, shoe talk 5:34 – David running a fast 5k 6:51 – Xylon rides 200km to avoid going to the gym 8:13 – Question; Glucose vs Fat use between rest and different intensities of exercise 16:13 – Are calories on Strava Accurate? 18:34 – Interview starts 20:01 – What's the hardest part of traveling and living away from home? 21:04 – What happens to Kristian's house while he is travelling? 22:33 – What does Kristian miss most about Norway while travelling? 23:30 – How did Kristian start in sport? 27:07 – The journey from starting triathlon to the current day 28:36 – When did Kristian first meet Gustav? 30:32 – How is the post-race dynamic when one of Kristian or Gustav does well and the other does poorly in a race? 31:50 – Wanting to beat Gustav in his lucky hat and finally beating Gustav in a middle and long course triathlon 34:33 – How Kristian decides on a race calendar 35:30 – What does Kristian prefer; training or racing? 36:22 – Is there a showdown with Jan Fordeno on the horizon? 37:25 – Is the showdown what is required to go sub 7 in a race? 38:51 – Is it possible to go faster in Kona? 40:00 – Where are the big improvements in IM going to come from in the future? 41:20 – What do people misunderstand about Kristian's training? 42:15 – What does fueling look like on a training day? 44:03 – How many gels and redbulls does Kristian consume in a year? 44:57 – How can Xylon have his cake and eat it too? 46:10 – Do Kristian and Gustav push extra calories in during training to help need less outside of training? 46:43 – Where do Kristian and Gustav source food from on the road? 48:29 – How does nutrition differ between Kona and St George? 51:26 – Kristian gives Xylon race nutrition advice 51:50 – Does Kristian carry emergency gels? 53:00 – What is Kristian's favorite training location? 54:12 – Do Kristian and Gustav get input into locations for training camps? 54:54 – Kristian's favorite training session 58:14 – What is the goal of THOSE BIG training sessions that Kristian and Gustav did pre-Kona 60:00 – Is it hard not to race the race simulation training sessions? 61:20 – Santara technology and what the genesis was 63:17 – How much input does Kristian get in to the Redbull formulation? 64:00 – What is the biggest learning Kristian has taken from using Supersapiens? 66:12 – What is the biggest change Kristian has made since using Supersapiens? 66:47 – What did the win in St George mean to Kristian post a somewhat disappointing Kona experience? 67:52 – Is winning on Kona Island the motivation? 68:51 – Kristian's thoughts on the world championship moving around rather than being on Kona every year 71:18 – Does Kristian enjoy supporting on course when the women race? 72:28 – Rush Round 80:00 – Outro
One of the benefits of podcasting is the evergreen inspiring content always available at our fingertips ... no matter where you are in your life or athletic journey. Recently I found myself flicking back through early shows of The Greg Bennett Show in my own endeavour to learn and find some extra inspiration from the amazing guests I've had the privilege to chat to these past few years. Dan Lorang joined me back in September 2021 on episode 91. Dan is one of the greatest endurance coaches on the planet. This episode was the most downloaded episodes in 2021 and is still in the top ten most downloaded to date. Dan's athletes have exceled and dominated. Notably, Jan Frodeno and his Ironman World Record, Anne Haug and her mind-boggling victory at Challenge Roth, Lucy Charles Barclay, and her Ironman 70.3 World title, and all his cyclists in the Bora Hansgrohe cycling team. What an absolute honor and privilege it is to have one of the greatest minds in the world of endurance sport join me for a chat. So, I've decided to run this episode again. In this episode, Dan is incredibly forthcoming with sharing his wisdom and his knowledge. Dan gives a quick recap of his journey of how he got to where he is, and then we discuss his athlete's performances in 2021 and get a little more specific on his coaching methodology. There is so much in this episode. Truly outstanding. Timestamps 0.0 - Introduction to show and advertising 5.30 - Introduction to Dan Lorang 6.00 - General chit-chat - Dan's performances - Dan is living his passion - Dan was determined to work in High-Performance sport - mentoring the younger coaches 9.00 - The Show – "What I'd like to do is do a quick recap of your journey and process to this point and then discuss your athlete's performances in 2021 and get a little more specific on your coaching methodology." 10.40 - Recapping Dan's Journey - finding his passion for sports science and coaching - his boss in engineering told him to go for it - Working with Anne Haag as his first athlete - The German U23 and National head Coach for Triathlon, now Bora Hansgrohe Head coach - Combining Data and psychology 18.50 - Managing time between coaching Triathletes, and the Bora Hansgrohe cycling team and his family - His athletes need a team around him 23.30 - 12 - rapid-fire quick answer questions 1. What is your favorite thing about your career? That I live my dream 2. What is your favorite book to read? Eleven rings from Phil Jackson 3. What motivates you to work hard? Athletes who are 100% committed 4. In the last five years, what new belief, behavior, or habit has most improved your life? Managing Failure 5. If your athlete could only train 10hrs a week, what would you have them do? Go have fun... you won't win anything 6. What are bad recommendations you hear in your profession or area of expertise? I don't like generalizations 7. What is one of the best or most worthwhile investments you've ever made (Could be an investment of money, time, energy, etc.)? Coaching athletes for free 8. What is one thing that annoys you the most? When people talk about things they have no clue about 9. On a scale of 1 to 10 how “cool” are you? "5" 10. If you were stranded on a tropical island what 2 things would you want with you? My phone 11. Which decade of music is the best? The 80s and 90's 32.10 - Athletes performances in 2021 33.10 - Lucy Charles-Barclay - How did this relationship start? When did you start working together? End of March 2021. What changes did you make to her program? Lucy absorbed the training very well - increasing her aerobic conditioning - "We need to build the base" with a polarized approach - The main goal was Kona - an altitude camp before St.George - Dan has developed Lucy as a Triathlete - Was Dan Surprised with Lucy's performance in IM 70.3 World Champs? 46.50 - Anne Haug – Roth (shame it was short due to road works... we will never know), 7.53.48 with a 31.36min win over Laura Siddall. 12 min lead off-bike over Langridge and Crowley, 2.43hr run. Thoughts on Anne's performance in Roth? Anne wasn't in a good place mentally before the race. What has changed with the training after 15 years? Anne did a 33min 10km road race last year. - She's a Ferrari - "we do a minimum amount of run training to optimize her performance" 54.45 - Jan Frodeno - 9 years with Jan - A target on his back - Collins Cup – fastest overall (20 sec in front of Gustav)? The decision not to race 70.3 World – A race between Gustav and Jan was missed. Tri-Battle Royale –– World Record – 7.35.39, Kona World Champion, Olympic Gold - How has the training changed over 9 years? Dan was surprised at Jan's low numbers when they started. What else is there for you and Jan? 1.06.00 - Collecting Data - What data - metabolic profile collecting at the beginning - Adaptation, Polarized (VO2 and base), Specific (Strength endurance), Race-specific - slowly increase, it's a step by step process over years - 1.12.40 - Retests in standardized training like an 8x 1km run - Dan doesn't like to stop training to test - he uses training to test and compare - You have to be honest with your athlete - You have to be careful in the words you choose 1.17.30 - Example of VO2 work - using hills for 8 x30 sec but build to 4 x 4min - what do you want to achieve and where is the athlete at the moment? How many times a week - 4-5 sessions split over the three sessions. The rest of the training is easy - VO2 max is NOT sprinting it's a controlled intensity 1.23.00 - Recovery - measuring using Heart Rate Variability and Sleep quality - each athlete is different and they can choose how they monitor - Glucose monitoring it can be interesting to watch 1.26.00 Conclude - Two questions 1. What is one tip you have for people on how to optimize their life? "Ask yourself, 'Are you happy doing what you're doing?" 2. If you could sit and have a coffee with any living person, who would it be and why? Phil Jackson, book eleven rings Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter Greg Bennett Show Instagram The Greg Bennett Show And check out Dan Lorang Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danlorang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danlorang/
This week we're talking to Nikki Bartlett, fresh off her win at Marbella 70.3. She tells us how when she started out it took her hours to make it through a swim at training camp—but she was determined to become a pro triathlete, and how she's found happiness and loves what she does now. But first, Sid Talks is back with the most important question: Laura Phillips 8:18 at Ironman Hamburg, Kat Mathews 7:31 and Kristian's Blummenfelt's 6:45 at the Sub 7/Sub8 project — what was the most impressive performance this weekend? And what do we want to see in the future? RELATED: Yes, Iron-Distance 'Records' Were Broken, But Was Sub7/8 A Success? What's the Ironman World Record? It's Complicated This episode was brought to you by Hammerhead. Now, Triathlete Hour listeners get exclusive, limited time offer—a free heart rate monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo 2. Visit hammerhead.io, put both products in your cart, and use promo code TRIATHLETEHOUR at checkout to get yours today.
This week we're talking to Nikki Bartlett, fresh off her win at Marbella 70.3. She tells us how when she started out it took her hours to make it through a swim at training camp—but she was determined to become a pro triathlete, and how she's found happiness and loves what she does now. But first, Sid Talks is back with the most important question: Laura Phillips 8:18 at Ironman Hamburg, Kat Mathews 7:31 and Kristian's Blummenfelt's 6:45 at the Sub 7/Sub8 project — what was the most impressive performance this weekend? And what do we want to see in the future? RELATED: Yes, Iron-Distance 'Records' Were Broken, But Was Sub7/8 A Success? What's the Ironman World Record? It's Complicated This episode was brought to you by Hammerhead. Now, Triathlete Hour listeners get exclusive, limited time offer—a free heart rate monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo 2. Visit hammerhead.io, put both products in your cart, and use promo code TRIATHLETEHOUR at checkout to get yours today.
Tim Don is a professional triathlete from the United Kingdom. Tim has four world championship titles, 3 Olympic games selections, two IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship podiums, and 1 IRONMAN World Record. Tim was struck by a car while riding along the Queen K highway in Kailua Kona, HI, in 2017 - just days before the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship. Tim spent the next three months recovering in a neck brace. Just six months after he was injured, Tim returned to compete in the 2018 Boston Marathon where he finished in a time of 2:49:42. Listen to hear Tim tell us his unique story and how he's used his past experience to propel him forward as a triathlete, coach, and more. Learn more about Tim: Website: https://www.timdon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trithedon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/trithedon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tri_thedon/ Listen to more shows at mikereilly.net/podcast
Tim Don has been a fierce competitor a peer, and a friend, for almost 20 years. He has an unbelievable resume of performances which includes 4 world champion titles, 3 Olympic Games, and a world record in the Ironman of 7.40.23, but this is only one part of this man's journey. Three days prior to the 2017 Kona Ironman World Championships, where he was a heavy favorite he was struck by a car and broke a vertebra in his neck. His process in dealing with this incredible setback and his journey back to the top of the world is truly one of the most inspiring stories you will ever hear.
On the road again for the Koa Sports Podcast, LIVE from Tandem and Co. in Brisbane Australia, a BMC candy store. Frankie Forzoni, Singapore based Koa Sports athlete shares her story. The inaugural Claytons Quiz and the usual segments, plus we unpack THAT new IRONMAN World Record. Your endurance podcast without the boring bits.www.koasports.com.au
Kristian Blummenfelt has just destroyed the World Record for Ironman, with his incredible 7.21 at Cozumel. He joins us the day after the race to tell us all about the race, the Olympic Gold medal, training at altitude in the solitude of the Sierra Nevada mountains. We also hear about his plans to be the first human to break the 7 hour barrier for Ironman, and how he plans to win both St George and Kona in 2022! Sponsorshttps://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat, and Precision Fuel 30 Gel and Drink mix to ensure enough carbohydrate to perform at your best. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15· Take the Quick Carb Calculator· Take the Free online Sweat Test· Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultationLike what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom, phone or skype call with Rob or the Team here Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes
Dan Lorang joins me once again on the show. Dan is one of the greatest endurance coaches on the planet. He was last on the show in episode 31, last August. That episode was one of the most downloaded episodes in 2020 and is still in the top ten most downloaded to date. If you haven't listened to that one yet, I encourage you to do to so. Since then, his athletes have continued to excel and dominate. Notably, Jan Frodeno and his Ironman World Record, Anne Haug and her mind-boggling victory at Challenge Roth, Lucy Charles Barclay, and her recent Ironman 70.3 World title, and all his cyclists in the Bora Hansgrohe cycling team. What an absolute honor and privilege it is to have one of the greatest minds in the world of endurance sport join me for a chat. In this episode, Dan is incredibly forthcoming with sharing his wisdom and his knowledge. Dan gives a quick recap of his journey of how he got to where he is, and then we discuss his athlete's performances in 2021 and get a little more specific on his coaching methodology. There is so much in this episode. Truly outstanding. Discount Codes and Deals Athletic Greens - a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/greg Hyperice - Click https://bit.ly/3jzyFDa for exclusive offers on all Hyperice products or visit at hyperice.com and use the code mentioned in the show FormSwim Goggles - formswim.com/greg for $15 off - The coupon will be automatically added to the cart. Or use code GREG2021 at checkout. Athletic Brewing - AthleticBrewing.com use code Greg20 at checkout Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" -
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In this week's episode of the On A Mission podcast we are joined by “The Utter Nutter” World Record holder Steven Green. Despite being a property millionaire, trainer and public speaker, Steven is perhaps best known for his extreme personality. Over the last few years, he has put his infamous bulletproof mindset to the test. From sleeping rough and taking heroin on the streets of Leeds to completing a double Iron Man with no sleep with only 16 weeks training, it's safe to say there are no half measures with Steven. In his usual straight-talking style he wasn't scared to voice his opinions and unleash some controversy but I think you'll agree it makes for a fantastic interview. CONTACT METHODS: Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/ellie-mckay/ Facebook: Facebook.com/ellie.mckay.3150 Instagram: Instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIA0t0Xcm2Fz3kOzX3XaBA?sub_confirmation=1 Clubhouse: @ellie83 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this show we begin with the inspiring story of Nik Nikic, a 21 year old Special Olympics athlete who just became the first person with Downs Syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon. He beat the 17 hour cutoff, and is now recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. Congratulation Nic for this inspiring feat! […]
Tim Don has been a fierce competitor a peer, and a friend, for almost 20 years. He has an unbelievable resume of performances which includes 4 world champion titles, 3 Olympic Games, and a world record in the Ironman of 7.40.23, but this is only one part of this man’s journey. Three days prior to the 2017 Kona Ironman World Championships, where he was a heavy favorite he was struck by a car and broke a vertebra in his neck. His process in dealing with this incredible setback and his journey back to the top of the world is truly one of the most inspiring stories you will ever hear.I’m delighted to have on the show one of my favorite people on the planet a great personality in the endurance sporting world.
Tim Don is a four time World ITU champion, three time Olympian and the former Ironman World Record holder after an incredible 7.40 performance at Ironman Brazil. Days before the 2017 Kona race, he was hit by a car while training and broke his neck. You can watch the documentary about his accident and recovery at www.manwiththehalo.com. Tim completed an incredible comeback to cross the finish line of the 2018 Ironman World Championships, plus, he then went on to win the 2019 Patagonman Xtri event. We catch up with Tim to hear the story of his comeback!If you enjoyed this episode, you can hear the first part of his story in more detail here: https://www.oxygenaddict.com/podcast/2017/11/21/draft-tnhtt-wc7gxTim and Matt Bottrill will be running their Triathlon Skills and Drills training day over Zoom on Saturday 27th June - find out more here: https://www.mattbottrillperformancecoaching.com/virtual-triathlon-trainingShow Sponsors:https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15Thriva.co - Take health tracking to a new level with your personalised at-home finger-prick blood test. Use code OXYGENADDICT10 for %10 off all subscriptionshttp://team.oxygenaddict.com - Start planning your post-Covid racing season, and get fit the right way :) Any questions? You can book a skype call with Rob or the Team hereJoin us for our Zwift - OxygenAddict Triathlon Podcast Power Hour interval training session, Tuesdays at 7.15pm UK time. Check the Zwift listings for details!Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we may get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.
British triathlete Tim Don joins us on the podcast this week. Don is well known for being " breaking the Ironman World Record (https://www.triathlete.com/events/tim-don-breaks-ironman-world-record-brazil/) . But the 42-year-old has been involved in triathlon since he was 15 years old and he turned down a spot at University to become a professional triathlete. He's since been to 3 Olympic games and finished twice on the podium at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. It's such an awesome and fun conversation. You'll hear... About his first ever race experience as a junior His thoughts on athlete funding Why accepting failure has helped him to succeed Him talk about the Olympics and some of the 'what if' thoughts Why he didn't hesitate to be coached by Julie Dibens when he switched to long distance triathlon The story behind the hair and the moustache Find out more about our guest Tim Don website (https://www.timdon.com/about) Tim Don on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tri_thedon/) Man with the Halo (https://www.on-running.com/en-gb/athletes/tim-don) documentary TRR Nutrition (www.trrnutrition.com) is an industry leading sports supplement brand that develops products for elite level endurance athletes. Both the TRR PRO Advanced Collagen Liquid Supplement and TRR’s range of protein supplements are developed in conjunction with their team of world-class athletes, leading sports medicine specialist Dr Eva Carneiro and internationally renowned sports nutritionist, Glenn Kearney. And here's the interview with triathlete turned runner Matt Sharp (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/triathlon/9630015.stm) from 2011 that we mention! Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below (https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show (https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow) . POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by www.33fuel.com (https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com) . Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at www.komfuel.co.uk (https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website (https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.helenmurray.net) to find out more about her. Support this podcast
Helle Fredericksen is the Ironman 70.3 world record holder for female racers, with a time of 3:55. Yet, at age 38 and at the height of her career last year, she decided to call it quits. On the podcast today, we find out why she retired, what she's imparting to the athletes she's coaching, and some awesome nuggets of inspiration and motivation!
Nothing can slow down Episode 7 guest, Tim Don. Not even getting hit by a car. Starting his career as…
Today's episode we got to chat with Mel Hauschildt! So I’m excited to be connecting with Mel today because not only is she another SCODY advocate like myself, but she also probably has the biggest list of accolades in Triathlon that quite frankly I’ve ever seen! Now I’ve never been one to list everything out; but to highlight a few of her stats here; she was a 2x IM 70.3 World Champion, ITU Long Distance World Champion, she’s a 30x IM 70.3 Champion (Yes.. 30 as in 3 0), she has 23 course records and the most sub 4:10 IM 70.3’s held by any female, and honestly the list goes on. Now Melissa actually owned the IRONMAN World Record by a female with a 8:31:05 win at the IM North American Championships in April 2018!! In today's episode we go over details on her most recent accident and how she's been coping with the injuries. We also pick her brain on what are the best races out there for an age grouper to add to their bucket list, and we talk a ton about training tips for age groupers! This is definitely a Podcast that requires your full attention because there's just so much great info! Thanks Mel!
Ironman World Record holder Tim Don was a favourite to win the 2017 Ironman World Championship in Kona. He arrived on the Big Island early to acclimatize but while out on a short training ride two days before the race, the worst happened: he was hit by a car and broke his neck. If he wanted any hope of ever competing again, he had to make the choice to get a halo screwed into his skull. A friend suggested recording his recovery journey, and that video has been turned into the new documentary presented by On Running, The Man with the Halo. On today's edition of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk to Tim about the accident, the documentary, what it feels like to get screws drilled into your head, his never-quit attitude, and whether he sees himself racing Kona again in the future. LINKS FROM THE PODCAST: Tim Don's website Tim Don's Instagram The Man with the Halo documentary On Running
In 2017 Tim Don broke the Ironman World record at the South American Championship in Brazil. He took four minutes off the previous time. Months later, just days before the World Championships, Tim was hit by a car while he was training on his bike in Hawaii. His neck was broken. On this week’s Best in the World with Richard Parr podcast, Tim talks about his remarkable recovery from the crash. Just over six months from the injury Tim is aiming to compete in the Boston Marathon. He also talks about growing up running with Mo Farah, his dad being former Premier League referee Philip Don and his decision to now live in the United States. You can follow Tim on @tri_thedon on Instagram. If you want to continue the conversation on sports performance then join our new Best in the World Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/528892100811980/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
James Lawrence (AKA The Iron Cowboy) set the record for completing the most Ironman-distance triathlons in one year, finishing 30 races in 11 countries during 2012. But in 2015 James set out to do the unthinkable: complete 50 Ironman distance triathlons, in 50 days, in 50 different states. That's 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of cycling and a full 26.2-mile marathon EVERY DAY for 50 days straight. Listen in as James discusses his achievement, his diet, and tons of great ideas and tips you can use to improve your own health and accomplish more in your life.See the show notes, links and resources at https://dirobi.com