In this episode, we sit down with British professional triathlete Cam Main to unpack his journey from a lightning-fast but injury-prone short-course athlete to Ironman winner and Kona qualifier.

Cam opens up about his early years in the sport, training in Loughborough alongside athletes like Alex Yee and Cassandre Beaugrand, and the lessons learned from a high-performance short-course environment.

We dive deep into the physiology behind his success over longer distances — including why producing high lactate can still work in Ironman racing — and how control, durability, and pacing became the cornerstones of his progression.

There’s huge practical value for age-groupers as Cam shares insights on swim and run technique, training structure, bike focus, managing injury, and maintaining form under fatigue. We also discuss his packed 2024 race schedule, recovery between Ironmans, heat preparation for Kona, and how to plan a season around major goals.

A must-listen for anyone interested in long-course performance, smart training, and building durability without losing speed.