SUMMARY:

Have you ever pushed yourself mentally and physically? Do you have a desire to compete–or have you competed–in a triathalon, marathon, or Ironman? Are you interested human anatomy and discovering the limits of the human body?

You are Jason.

Mentioned in this episode: Ironman official site - www.ironman.com/#axzz4iV40R3ql

YouTube crowd clip: https://youtu.be/OK2qVoLDCbw

NOTES:

• [0:00] No pain
• [2:05] Today’s episode explores how far you can push your body mentally, physically, & emotionally
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• [6:05] Jason’s story
• [6:25] The 3 legs of the journey and Jason’s times
• [6:50] What made Jason want to do this race?
• [8:50] What happens if you don’t finish in 17 hours?
• [11:00] About training
• [11:55] Jason’s background including his PhD
• [12:45] Jason’s body type was not an endurance type when he started
• [13:35] How the day starts on race day
• [16:00] The wetsuit strippers
• [17:45] The transition from swim to bike
• [18:40] Mile 35 on the bike
• [19:30] Age on your calf
• [21:25] Getting off the bike after nearly 7 hours
• [23:20] Eating while racing
• [24:50] Going to the bathroom on the bike
• [25:35] The suntan lotion clowns
• [27:20] You just start getting tired
• [27:40] Racing the sun
• [29:45] The final stretch
• [31:20] After you finish
• [32:40] Why?
• [34:30] How the race has changed Jason’s approach to treating patients
• [36:00] Anybody