From Near Death Crash to World Age Group Champion

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. Today’s case study is an athlete who wasn’t just going for a PB, or a time, he was going for the win. And not just any win, a world age group title. That’s a bit more pressure than most age groupers would normally put on themselves. And last week - in a wild and weird coincidence - 6 years to the exact day since he joined us, it all came together and he became world age group champion: So this episode is a deep dive on his training, preparation, setbacks (there have been many), and the execution of the world championship race. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction02:09 - Steve's TriVelo Journey03:45 - Coach's' First Impression06:30 - Athlete Improvement and Progression09:00 - Getting Hit By A Deer12:00 - Mindset Overcoming Setbacks19:30 - Steve's Advice to Athletes22:40 - Consistent Training25:25 - World Champ Preparation31:30 - Confidence in Letting People Go37:10 - Understanding Your Strengths40:20 - Age is Just a Number42:30 - Winning is Fun44:50 - Data Improvements47:00 - Long Term Coaching50:30 - Going Fast is Fun51:45 - Think Long Term 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.