Frank Jakobsen - Performance, training and mindset | EP#231

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Fitness, Ironman, Endurancesports, Run, Sports, Cycling, Triathlon, Swimming, Health, Bike, Swim, Sportscience, Health & Fitness, Running

4.9 • 596 Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2020

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

Coach Frank Jakobsen came into triathlon coaching via an elite swimming background and later on alpinism. He quickly gained credibility through being the mentor of Ironman World Champion Craig "Crowie" Alexander, and has since coached a large number of professional long distance triathletes. In this episode, Frank discusses his views on triathlon performance, training, and mindset. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Frank's ten-point checklist for triathlon success -Goal-setting and motivation -Training philosophy, and the difference between making more vs. making bigger mitochondria. -Differences and similarities between age-groupers' and professionals' approach to the sport -Transitioning from age-group to professional racing SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts231/ THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free. ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Frank's Sansego (coaching business) bio Next Level Camp website "Training" episode archive on That Triathlon Show RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0	When you're time limited, then you have to be very careful about your consistency.
0:04.5	The pros also, in my opinion, should be, but that's a classic thing to say, you know,
0:08.6	consistency is key.
0:09.9	Well, it is actually.
0:12.0	And when you go down to a person who puts in 8 to 15 hours compared to, let's say, 15 to 30,
0:17.6	40 hours, consistency becomes a bigger factor because that foundation of aerobic fitness
0:25.3	you have are a little more fragile on an age grouper than it is on a pro because they have
0:30.3	some bigger blocks at a bigger certain amount of volume at times which gives that foundation
0:35.7	is more solid.
0:38.8	The Trafalons Show, 231.
0:53.8	Hey, what's up, everybody, welcome back to another episode of That Triathlon Show, the podcast
1:00.3	presented by Scientific Traathlon.com.
1:03.7	I'm our host Michael, and on today's episode, I interview coach Frank Jacobsen.
1:08.4	Frank is a Danish triathlon coach who came into triathlon from a background in elite swimming
1:14.5	and later on alpinism.
1:16.6	He gained most of his initial credibility from mentoring and advising Ironman World Champion
1:23.7	Craig Alexander or Crowey and since that he has coached a large number of professional
1:29.8	long distance triathletes. So in this episode we will go into a discussion on all sorts of
1:36.5	aspects related to triathlon training performance and things like mindset and goal setting as well.
1:44.9	But before the interview I wanted to make a quick mention of a couple of house cleaning
1:48.8	items that I'll go into more detail on after the interview.
1:53.0	And the first one of those is that I have created a free training plan for these COVID-19 times.
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