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ACTION IN TRIATHLON ft Ruth Astle - Lucy Charles-Barclay Dominates in Nice, Cairns Ironman Recap, Ruth Astle's Journey From The Corporate Office To Chasing An Ironman World Champs Podium


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In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, host Matt & Kasper welcomes professional triathlete Ruth Astle to discuss her current training, recent race performances, and future goals. The conversation begins with a detailed review of recent triathlons, especially focusing on the Ironman Klagenfurt in Austria, Ironman Cairns in Australia, and Ironman Nice in France, including standout performances and observations on the challenges of drafting and course dynamics. Ruth shares her transition from corporate life to becoming a professional triathlete, highlighting her achievements and the struggles she faced, such as overcoming injuries. Kasper and Ruth delve into their coach-athlete relationship, discussing strategies for training while managing injury recovery with a supportive team of experts. The episode concludes with Ruth's predictions for the upcoming Olympic Games triathlon events, forecasting potential winners and the possibility of race day complications due to water quality issues.

Topics:

  • 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
  • 00:29 Weekend Triathlon Race Recap
  • 05:45 Ironman Nice and Lucy Charles Barclay's Performance
  • 17:57 Ruth Astle's Season and Challenges
  • 21:07 Coaching Strategies and Injury Management
  • 31:48 Positive Outlook for the Next Four Weeks
  • 31:57 Ruth's Journey from Corporate to Triathlon
  • 33:01 Discovering Triathlon and Early Competitions
  • 34:45 Qualifying for Championships and Moving Up Distances
  • 37:08 First Ironman and Qualifying for Kona
  • 37:38 Transitioning to Professional Athlete
  • 41:17 Challenges and Achievements in Recent Years
  • 43:37 Future Goals and Aspirations
  • 48:33 Coaching Insights and Athlete's Mental Strength
  • 53:28 Olympic Games Predictions
  • 56:23 Potential Duathlon at the Olympics
  • 58:02 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
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