What Today’s Triathlete Can Learn from Yesterday’s Champions

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness, Running

4.9 • 634 Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2024

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

In this special episode, we are joined by two of the most iconic figures in the sport of triathlon - Mark Allen and Kathleen McCartney. With 7 IRONMAN World Championship titles between them and decades of training and coaching, they are rich in experience and perspective. As they reminisce on their own triathlon journeys, Mark and Kathleen reflect on how much the sport has evolved over the years. From the early days of DIY race gear to the cutting-edge technology available to athletes today, they discuss how these advancements have changed the game and impacted their own training and racing. But this episode isn't just a trip down memory lane. Mark and Kathleen share invaluable advice for all triathletes, from beginners to seasoned pros. Drawing from their own experiences, they offer insights on how to balance training with other life commitments, what to prioritize in your workouts, and how to keep your motivation and focus strong throughout the season. Travel and train or race with TriDot. Head to Race-Quest.com and click on TriDot (password TRIDOT) to check out our exclusive triathlon experience packages.

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast.
0:03.9	TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,
0:12.8	giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:16.8	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.
0:21.7	We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.
0:26.9	Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:34.4	Welcome to the TriDOT podcast.
0:37.1	I am really pumped for this one.
0:39.9	We've got two legendary guests here to tell us what the triathletes of today can learn from the legends of our sport.
0:48.2	The legends are legends for a reason and there is plenty we can learn from them and their experiences.
0:54.6	Our first triathlon legend on this episode is TriDoc Coach Mark Allen.
0:59.6	Mark is the most successful triathlete of all time, having won the Iron Man Triathlon World Championships
1:04.8	six times, the Nice International Trathlon 10 times times and the first recognized Olympic distance
1:11.5	triathlon championship.
1:13.1	He went undefeated in 21 straight races for an astounding two-year winning streak from late
1:19.1	1988 to 1990.
1:21.2	He's been inducted into the Hall of Fame for Ironman, USA Trathlon, and the International
1:25.9	Traathlon Union.
1:27.2	ESPN named Mark as the greatest
1:29.6	endurance athlete of all time. Mark, so happy to have you as legend number one on our show today.
1:36.5	Happy 2024. Have you gotten any good surfing in so far this year? You know, I was out of town
1:40.5	for like the biggest of the swells that hit over the holidays but I was I was
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