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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 47 MIN

009 | Why More Training Stops Working | Inside Rafael Domingos

from The Regulated Athlete · host Jonas Kilthau

Professional triathlete. Olympic-level pressure. Identity crisis.In this episode, former Portuguese pro triathlete Rafael Domingos opens up about the hidden side of elite performance.We talk about:why some athletes dominate training but fail on race daythe dangerous mindset of “more is better”how recovery actually determines performancethe identity crisis many athletes face after setbacks or injurieswhich of the 3 athlete types affect long-term successRafael shares the emotional reality behind professional sport, leaving home at 15, injuries, surgery, pressure from federation systems — and why he enjoys training more today than during his professional career.This conversation goes far beyond triathlon.It’s about performance, pressure, regulation and learning how to truly trust the process.—👉 Mach den Test und finde heraus, warum deine Leistung fehlt, wenn sie zählt am Race Day.Mehr über The Regulated Athlete.Music by Musicfox

Professional triathlete. Olympic-level pressure. Identity crisis.In this episode, former Portuguese pro triathlete Rafael Domingos opens up about the hidden side of elite performance.We talk about:why some athletes dominate training but fail on race daythe dangerous mindset of “more is better”how recovery actually determines performancethe identity crisis many athletes face after setbacks or injurieswhich of the 3 athlete types affect long-term successRafael shares the emotional reality behind professional sport, leaving home at 15, injuries, surgery, pressure from federation systems — and why he enjoys training more today than during his professional career.This conversation goes far beyond triathlon.It’s about performance, pressure, regulation and learning how to truly trust the process.—👉 Mach den Test und finde heraus, warum deine Leistung fehlt, wenn sie zählt am Race Day.Mehr über The Regulated Athlete.Music by Musicfox

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