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Join Coach Kasper Pedersen: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper   In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Kasper and Matt break down an action-packed weekend in triathlon, discussing the Chicago Super League, Ironman Canada, and the Tallinn 70.3 European Championship. Kasper provides insights from Tallinn, reviewing both the men’s and women’s races and the challenges faced, such as a last-minute swim location change. They delve into Lionel Sanders' performance in Ironman Canada, which saw the swim leg canceled due to cold water temperatures. Additionally, the episode covers the Super League triathlon in Chicago, including its unique format and the impact of hot weather on the athletes. The hosts also discuss the importance of mastering training basics before focusing on minor performance enhancers, citing examples from their athletes' experiences. The episode concludes with a look ahead at upcoming triathlon events and championships.

Topics:

• 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Recent Triathlon Events
• 00:20 Casper's Experience at Talon 70.3 European Championship
• 02:01 Men's Race Highlights and Analysis
• 06:39 Women's Race Highlights and Analysis
• 09:01 Explanation of Race Ranger System
• 14:19 Ironman Canada Recap
• 20:30 Chicago Super League and Kyle Myers' Performance
• 23:29 Super League Format and Challenges
• 36:37 Coaching Insights: Focusing on Basics Over 1% Gains
• 45:32 Upcoming Triathlon Events and Closing Remarks

 

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Join Coach Kasper Pedersen: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper   In this episode hosts Matt and Kasper discuss the key events from the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt, including Christian Blumenfeld's impressive victory. They cover results from the Ironman Copenhagen race and the notable retirement announcement of Daniela Ryf, often hailed as the greatest female triathlete of all time. The conversation also touches on the Super League Triathlon series, focusing on the rivalry between Alex Yee and Hayden Wilde. Additionally, they preview the upcoming Ironman 70.3 European Championship in Tallinn and discuss the strong field expected to compete.

Topics:

• 00:00 Welcome and Introduction
• 00:25 Recap of Ironman European Championship
• 01:40 Daniela Ryf's Retirement Announcement
• 06:08 Sweat Elite Coaching Academy Performances
• 10:27 Ironman Frankfurt Race Analysis
• 34:32 Super League Triathlon Showdown
• 43:37 Upcoming Ironman 70.3 European Championship
• 46:34 Conclusion and Sign Off

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Join Coach Kasper Pedersen: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper   -- -- --   In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Joe Skipper recaps his experience at Ironman Lake Placid. The discussion includes his pre-race strategy, performance insights, and the challenges he faced, particularly during the swim and bike segments. The conversation also covers the competitive landscape of the Ironman Pro Series, the balancing act between tapering and recovery, and the influence of increased professional competition. Predictions for upcoming T100 races in London are analyzed, with a focus on key athletes like Lucy Charles, Magnus Ditlev, and Alistair Brownlee. Broader triathlon topics, including predictions for Kona and the Olympics, and the impact of environmental conditions on performance, are also explored. The episode concludes with a nod to the coaching services provided by the podcast sponsors.
Topics:

• 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast
• 00:28 Introducing Our Special Guest: Joe
• 02:00 Pre-Race Thoughts and Training Insights
• 03:18 Race Day Challenges and Reflections
• 05:02 Swim Analysis and Pro Series Impact
• 10:34 Bike Leg Struggles and Strategic Adjustments
• 19:36 Travel Fatigue and Performance Impact
• 24:08 Trevor Foley's Impressive Victory
• 28:23 Looking Ahead to Kona and Future Races
• 33:39 Consistency in Championship Races
• 33:50 Christian's Long-Distance Transition
• 34:13 Predicting Marathon Times
• 34:52 Max Newman's Comeback
• 39:05 T100 Race Predictions
• 40:30 Sam Long's Performance in Heat
• 41:22 Drafting Issues in Races
• 47:21 Christian's Potential Switch to Bike Racing
• 53:42 Final Predictions for T100
• 01:02:23 Closing Remarks and Future Topics

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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, founder Matt hosts Callum Elson, a distinguished distance runner, coach, and content creator. Callum reflects on his remarkable progress in the past year, including breaking personal records and overcoming a severe injury at the World Indoor Championships. The discussion extends to broader topics like the role of British Athletics in the selection process, forecasts for upcoming Olympic events, and innovative changes in the sport. Callum also talks about the future of track and field with the introduction of privately managed events such as Diamond League and Grand Slam meets. Additionally, he sheds light on his projects, including 'The Distance Project' on social media platforms, where he shares inspiring athlete stories. The episode wraps up with Callum emphasizing the significance of Strava as a motivational training tool.

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Topics:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
• 00:14 Callum Elson's Athletic Achievements
• 00:58 Challenges and Injuries
• 01:48 Sponsorship and Endorsements
• 03:36 Callum's Training and Improvement
• 10:23 Strength Training Insights
• 13:52 The Injury and Recovery Journey
• 22:51 Cross Training and Future Goals
• 27:27 Mental Resilience and Cross Training Benefits
• 31:19 Balancing Running with Other Ventures
• 31:55 Sponsorship and Endorsements
• 33:09 Podcasting and Content Creation
• 42:22 Olympic Predictions and Insights
• 46:43 British Athletics Selection Controversy
• 54:52 Future of Athletics and Personal Goals
• 57:52 Where to Follow and Final Thoughts

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Access the Sweat Elite Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders/   In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Henry Wynn and Matt discuss recent highlights and news in the world of running. They begin with Henry's near personal best performance at the Ed Murphy Classic and touch upon the significance of local community races. The discussion then shifts to the Monaco Diamond League, particularly Jakob Ingebrigtsen's impressive performance in the men's 1500 meters. There's also commentary on the men's 800 meters and its astonishingly fast times this season. The hosts provide insights into Josh Kerr's training and strategy for the upcoming Olympics, highlighting his focus on winning major championships over frequent racing. They touch on recent doping news involving Brazilian marathoner Daniel Doneski Minto and discuss its implications. Upcoming races, including the London Diamond League and standout athletes like Phoebe Gill, are also previewed.   Topics:

• 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
• 00:13 Henry Wynn's Weekend Performance
• 02:16 Monaco Diamond League Highlights
• 04:24 Josh Kerr's Strategy and Training Insights
• 13:09 Men's 800m Race Analysis
• 21:41 Jessica Hull's 2000m World Record
• 23:03 Olympic Preparation and Recovery
• 23:28 Exciting Prospects for the Women's 1500m
• 23:45 High Competition and Record-Breaking Performances
• 24:33 Sponsor Shoutout: Ketone IQ
• 25:37 Faith Kipyegon's Dominance and Olympic Predictions
• 28:14 Doping Scandal in Marathon Running
• 34:17 Kenyan Doping Issues and Athlete Struggles
• 38:35 London Diamond League Preview
• 44:34 Phoebe Gill's Breakout Year and Puma Signing
• 47:16 Olympic Excitement and Final Thoughts

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Join Coach Kasper Pedersen: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper   -- -- --   In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Kasper and Matt dive into recent triathlon events, including the Hamburg World Triathlon Series and the Ironman race in Vitoria. They discuss surprising victories, the final Olympic tune-ups, and key performances from athletes like Matthew Houser, Cassandra Beaugrand, Ruth Astle, and Kat Matthews. Conversations also delve into the controversies surrounding Sam Laidlow's disqualification and its implications for his Ironman World Championship qualification. Additionally, Kasper provides insights into Ruth Astle's training, mental prep, and overcoming injuries. The episode wraps up with a look forward to upcoming major races and the excitement building around the Paris Olympics.     Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Recent Triathlon Events
• 00:24 Men's Race Highlights: VTS Series in Hamburg
• 03:13 Women's Race Highlights: VTS Series in Hamburg
• 04:24 Discussion on Olympic Predictions and Athlete Performances
• 09:43 Ironman Victoria: Men's Race Recap
• 11:31 Ironman Victoria: Controversy and Disqualification
• 25:39 Ironman Victoria: Women's Race Recap
• 32:13 Coaching Insights and Athlete Preparation
• 40:04 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, founder and co-host Matt delves into insights gleaned from over 150 interviews with professional athletes and coaches. He emphasizes the importance of threshold training, body composition, and workout intensity while also discussing useful supplements and his experience with the Stride device. Additionally, Matt shares his aspiration to complete a full Ironman and favorite running destinations like London, Berlin, New York City, St. Moritz, Boulder, and Flagstaff, advocating for combining travel with fitness. He unveils two major personal challenges: joining the Barclays Marathon fun run and completing seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. The podcast wraps up with a shoutout to sponsors and recommendations for podcasting tools, highlighting the Tokyo Marathon, Istanbul Half Marathon, and California International Marathon as dream races.   Thank you to Ketone-IQ for sponsoring this podcast episode. Score 30% off: https://ketone.com/SWEATELITE

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast 00:24 Introducing the Ask Me Anything Episode 03:15 3 Key Lessons from Professional Athletes 04:41 The Importance of Threshold Training 14:11 Body Composition and Race Weight 19:54 Intensity in Training 30:46 Beneficial Supplements for Training 42:06 Ketone Supplements: Benefits and Costs 44:11 Creatine: Weighing the Pros and Cons 45:19 Exploring the Stryd Device 49:09 How Sweat Elite Generates Income 54:01 Challenges in Collaborating with Athletes 59:22 Considering a Triathlon 01:00:39 Top Running Destinations 01:08:17 Bucket List Challenges and Races 01:13:26 Conclusion and Sponsor Acknowledgements

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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt and Coach Kasper delve into the exciting events of Challenge Roth, where Magnus Ditlev set a new world record and Anne Haug dominated the women’s race with an impressive marathon split. Kasper shares detailed insights about the travel, preparation, and strategy behind Magnus' victorious performance. The duo also discuss the post-race obligations and celebration. Looking forward, they touch on forthcoming events like the ITU Hamburg World Triathlon Series and Ironman Vitoria, highlighting key athletes to watch, including Gustav Iden and Sam Laidlow. The conversation also spans broader predictions for the upcoming Kona and Nice World Championships, focusing on favorites and rising stars in the triathlon world.   Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship
• 00:52 Recap of Challenge Roth Weekend
• 03:01 Travel and Pre-Race Preparations
• 11:50 Race Day Strategy and Execution
• 27:11 Post-Race Reflections and Celebrations
• 31:40 Returning Home and Preparing for T100
• 32:54 Understanding PTO Rankings
• 35:59 Analyzing Anne Haug's Performance
• 43:11 Laura Philipp and Els Visser's Strong Showings
• 44:46 Rudy Von Berg's Resilience
• 47:28 Kona Predictions: Men's and Women's Favorites
• 55:45 Upcoming Races and Olympic Preparations

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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Matt introduces new co-host Henry Wynne as they dive into a comprehensive discussion about the recent USA Olympic Trials in track and field, particularly focusing on the men's and women's 1500 meters and 800 meters. Henry shares his personal experience competing at the trials and discusses the high-stakes environment of the rounds leading to the finals. The hosts also analyze the exceptional performances at the Paris Diamond League, highlighting Faith Kipyegon's world record in the women's 1500 meters and the remarkably deep men's 800 meters field. Additionally, they address controversial selections for the Olympic teams in the UK, Sweden, and Norway, where several qualifying athletes were not chosen to compete. The episode concludes with insights into upcoming events and anticipation for the Olympic Games.   Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction and New Co-Host Announcement
• 00:21 Henry Nguyen's Olympic Trials Experience
• 01:44 Breaking Down the Rounds and Finals
• 04:50 Post-Trials Plans and Upcoming Races
• 05:40 Recap of the US Trials and Women's 1500m
• 09:16 Men's 800m and Brandon Miller's Journey
• 14:45 Women's 10,000m and Parker Valby's Training
• 18:05 Men's 5,000m and Olympic Selection Challenges
• 21:29 Paris Diamond League Highlights
• 23:40 Jess Hull's Strategy and Faith's Push
• 24:31 The Power of Racing and Historical Comparisons
• 25:36 Qualification Systems and Racing Mindset
• 27:08 Men's 800m: Historic Performances
• 27:47 Analyzing the 800m Results
• 34:37 FBK Games and Neils Laros' Record
• 37:26 Olympic 1500m Predictions
• 41:40 Controversial Olympic Selections
• 50:44 Conclusion and Future Episodes

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In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, founder Matt hosts an engaging conversation with Ryan Hall, the fastest American male marathoner of all time. They discuss Hall's athletic and coaching journey, exploring his marathon training methods, thoughts on mental resilience, race weight, and heart rate training. Hall shares personal experiences from his record-setting career, training insights, and current outdoor adventures. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on balancing training intensity, mental strategies for overcoming fear in marathons, and practical advice on nutrition and race preparation.

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Topics:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
• 00:22 Ryan Hall's Athletic Achievements
• 00:58 Training Insights and Coaching Experience
• 01:29 Sponsor Acknowledgment: Precision Fuel and Hydration
• 03:30 Conversation with Ryan Hall Begins
• 04:23 Trail Running Adventures in Crested Butte
• 08:25 Nutrition and Gear for Long Runs
• 13:56 Coaching Rory Linkletter
• 15:10 Mental Strategies for Marathon Success
• 21:02 The Role of Mindset in Athletic Performance
• 25:19 Sponsor Acknowledgment: Ketone IQ
• 26:13 Benefits of KetoneIQ
• 26:36 Heart Rate Training Insights
• 31:35 Designing Marathon Training Plans
• 35:05 Long Run Strategies
• 44:07 Race Weight and Diet
• 51:07 Post-Run Indulgences