On this episode we chat with 4x Ironman Champion Cody Beals about:
-Positives of living Canada as a Pro Triathlete - grittyness & forced periodization
-His yearly pro triathlete Budget Post
-What is revenue looks like and how it has changed
-Expenses - self coaching, his own bike mechanic, self represent and makes his own nutrition
-Using social media to build his brand and the struggles of it
-Challenges in making it as a pro
-How the racing dynamics have changed with the new ITU athletes coming up
-Changing his training to be competitive with the rising competition
Starting to use Zwift
-Capping his training at a 9/10 and regular fitness testing
Self coaching process
-Overcoming his under fuelling/eating disorder
-Eating enough training 20-30 hours a week
-Blood testing with Inside tracker
-Supplements he uses
-Sleep Tips
-His wakeup time - between 5am-10am
-Fave Books
-3 Ironmans in 7 Weeks - 3 podiums
-How to nail an Ironman, his mindset
-Supporting younger pros & making triathlon more inclusive
-2023 plans
-Thoughts on Ironman World Championships in Nice
-What would he do if not pro triathlon
Follow Cody on Instagram at @cody.beals