The journey of 3 novices on their road to Ironman 2020, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.... more
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Road to Ironman 2020: Becoming a Better Me
By Christine Prokopiak
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How many episodes does Road to Ironman 2020: Becoming a Better Me have?
The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.
Road to Ironman 2020: Becoming a Better Me episodes:
March 31, 2020Episode 26: Harrison Jay - All The Way From New Jersey, USA Rienzo, Gerhard and Christine spend time with Harrison Jay from New Jersey in the USA. Harrison is a university student training for his first Ironman, which was supposed to be in Texas on the 26/04. Find out how these 4 novices are keeping moving and remaining inspired in Lockdown....more March 17, 2020Episode 25: Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on...or does it pause? Christine, Rienzo and Gerhard chat about their reaction to the news of Ironman South Africa being cancelled. What does this mean for their training now and have their goals changed?
...more March 10, 2020Episode 24: Don't Touch Me - I'm Tapering With less than 3 weeks until Ironman South Africa 2020, Christine, Rienzo and Gerhard chat about "the taper" and what this means for their lead up to race day. How will they implement this? What does this look like training-wise? Apart from training, what does a taper include?...more March 03, 2020Episode 23: Ice Ice Baby The need to stay cool when you race in SA is a given. But how do you stay cool? Well Rienzo gives his race report for the Durban Ultra that he did on Sunday, and the importance of keeping a cool head. And Christine offers cooling tips for the body overheating. How cool are we? 🥶...more February 25, 2020Episode 22: Magic Happens in Recovery: Egg Mayo Sarmies and Chafe Cream for the Win! Christine, Gerhard and Rienzo discuss their recovery "strategies", tips, tricks and "tried and tested" concoctions for ensuring they are in peak condition, 4 weeks out from Ironman SA 2020.
...more February 18, 2020Episode 21: Safety first - It is a mad world out there Christine, Rienzo and Gerhard talk safety 6 weeks out of full Ironman SA. We can be our own worst enemy - find out what these 3 novices do to keep safe and protect themselves in the water, on the bike and during their runs, as well as is in public places - yes, the dreaded germ, cold and flu nightmares have begun!
...more February 13, 2020Episode 20 - It takes a village to race an Ironman Ironman #bettertogether Ironman is a totally individual sport. But to succeed in preparing for, and even competing in an Ironman event; we need a strong support structure. In this episode, Rienzo talks a little bit about his support and the lessons that he has learned in preparing....more February 04, 2020Episode 19: Swolemates Tri Hard - Sweat Together, Stay Together, Better Together Love in in the air - Christine and Gerhard chat about their couple's journey to Ironman South Africa 2020.
This dynamic duo began their training for this event a year ago, before they met one another, and believe that this adventure has strengthened their relationship and taken it to new heights. Find out how they make this work and what their race day strategy is to finish together.
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...more January 28, 2020Episode 18: Ironman: It's a Game of Significant Negotiations and a Balancing Act of Epic Proportions This episode is dedicated to the life of Kobe Bryant, whose life ended tragically this week.
Rienzo, Christine and Gerhard chat about how they negotiate, balance and squeeze in their Ironman training, 8 weeks out. Never underestimate the power of the support around you, from family, friends and loved ones.
"I have self-doubt. I have insecurity. I have fear of failure. I have nights when I show up at the arena and I'm like, 'My back hurts, my feet hurt, my knees hurt. I don't have it. I just want to chill.' We all have self-doubt. You don't deny it, but you also don't capitulate to it. You embrace it. " Kobe Bryant
...more January 21, 2020Episode 17: Chicken Sandwiches and Oreos #whatsfordinner An Italian, an Afrikaner and an English woman enter a triathlon. No jokes! 🤣 Christine, Gerhard and Rienzo chat about how they are dealing with hunger, hydration, weight loss, cravings, training nutrition and what their go-to products of choice are, 68 days out from Ironman SA....more
FAQs about Road to Ironman 2020: Becoming a Better Me:
How many episodes does Road to Ironman 2020: Becoming a Better Me have?
The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.