US Olympian Katie Zaferes is with us on the show this week, fresh from being crowned Super League Tri Champion 2018/19. 

Zaferes swam at High School, did steeplechase at University and only got into triathlon when she joined USA Triathlon's Collegiate Recruitment Program after graduating in 2012.  

She made swift progress and finished 5th in the ITU World Series in 2015. She has moved up a spot each year, finishing second behind Vicky Holland in 2018.

In his interview, you'll hear: 

*Some fascinating insights into training, rest days and "Katie Days"

*Just how steady her steady run pace is

*Why she loves being part of Joel Filliol's JFT crew

*Her thoughts on trying to qualify for her second Olympics at Tokyo 2020

*Why she takes a cork with her in transition bag

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