What No One Tells You About Being A Triathlete with Emma Jeffcoat

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 episode features Emma Jeffcoat, one of Australia's top triathletes with a decade-long presence in the global triathlon level. She boasts a wonderful career already with 13 Professional wins, 26 podium finishes, and representing Australia at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Tune in to gain raw insight into her triathlon journey, including the psychological work she has undertaken; essential for all athletes dealing with varying results, managing consecutive injuries, and facing the weight of expectation around major events like the Olympics. Emma's story exemplifies that success in sports extends beyond training, emphasizing the importance of the individual behind the training. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction00:41 - Introducing Professional Triathlete: Emma Jeffcoat03:40 - Emma’s Training Session for the Day05:45 - Emma’s Rehab Running Program09:30 - Journey Through Injury15:00 - Managing Injury Mentally22:15 - Taking a Much Needed Break 24:40 - Stresses that Contribute to Injury31:15 - Preparation for Paris after Injury39:15 - Tokyo Olympic Experience43:00 - Key Takeaways from the Olympics46:00 - Training Sessions for Tokyo Olympics56:15 - Emma’s Best Training and Racing1:01:10 - Training Volume for Olympics1:08:45 - Run Training after Injury1:11:05 - Fueling Properly to Improve Performance 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.