Emil Zatopek: The Man Who Changed Running (Part 1)

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly.   In today’s episode: A 23-year-old Aussie runs 47 ultra marathons in a row across Australia. We review some Kona world champ performances AND We’re really excited to bring a new segment we’re going to be doing on the podcast, telling great sporting stories, and the first is the story of Emil Zatopec, The Man Who Changed Running. With 5 Olympic medals, 18 World Records, and the innovator of interval training throughout a tumultuous period of war, this is a story worth hearing about. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Gratitude 09:20 - What Has Caught Our Attention 19:10 - Sportsmanship In The World Championships 23:40 - Nedd Brockmann’s Perth to Sydney Run 27:47 - Emil Zatopec Story 32:30 - Consistency And Appreciating Progress 37:20 - Emil Zatopec’s Training 43:00 - Zatopec’s Innovative Sessions 46:10 - The Cornerstone Training Programs Today 48:00 - Modern Intensive Training 51:00 - The Proper Warm-up 53:40 - Zatopec’s Wisdom In Training If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.