This week we are talking to another big contender for next week's PTO's Challenge Daytona race.  Matt Hanson came in 2nd with a 7:55:02 at IM Florida the beginning of the month.  He is on his way to Challenge Daytona and is currently ranked #17 in PTO's world ranking.  More on that after the interview.

 

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In Today's Show

• Feature interview with Matt Hanson
• Endurance News - PTO Ranking System
• What New in the 303 - TBD
• Video of the Week

 

Interview with Matt Hanson:

Matt Hanson comes from a wrestling background, but running has always been a passion. In 2014, his first year as a pro, Matt set 3 run course records and won Ironman Chattanooga. He has since tallied 11 professional wins, including 3 North American Championship titles. He also owns the fastest ever time at an Ironman-branded, full distance event (7:39:25) where he also clocked the fastest ever marathon off the bike with a 2:34.

Former professor of Exercise Science with 9 years of University experience. Matt has worked in the higher education industry, Nonprofit Organizations, Research and Publishing, and Public Speaking.

Experienced professional triathlon, cycling, and running coach. Owner and manager of MattHansonRacing.

Post Interview Discussion:

• Qualified for Kona and free to do what he wants in 2021. 
• Specific 70.3 build perhaps
• Age Grouper encounter on the swim and 2 loop swim
• Drafting benefit at 10 meter vs 20 meter
• Tactics win or lose races - knowing who had slots and who didn't; knowing each competitors run times
• Have as steady a day as possible.  Keep the Variability Index low.
• Those phone alerts were Matt getting updates from his athletes reporting the results of their training sessions for the day
• Definitely thinks Daytona thinks the course favors the swimmers and runners.  The flat course does not help strong riders.  "Don't think you'll find a pro triathlete that thinks this favors the long course athletes".  It's going to take big power to make up the difference on the bike.
• Coach Matt Hanson tells athlete Matt Hanson that this is going to be red line race
• Hoping to race Collins Cup
• Sweat rate 8 pounds per hour
• Coach Julie
• Stress fracture in sacrum
• 20.7 pounds in Kona
• Sponsors