In this episode of the 'Win from Within' podcast, I interview Guy, a seasoned performance event coach and triathlete.
The conversation covers:
- Guy's evolution in sports from his younger years to transitioning to coaching post retirement from the police.
- His extensive experience in triathlons since the 1980s, addressing the sport's growth and challenges.
- Coaching philosophy focused on long-term fitness, assessing individual goals, and realistic life circumstances.
- Insights into the Ironman, distinguishing between completing and competing, with varying commitment levels.
- Training smarter, emphasizing preparation, balance, and managing unexpected race issues.
- Importance of consistent training, structured goals, and adapting methods based on past experiences.
- The significance of recovery periods, detecting over-training, and balancing intensity levels.
- Discussing emotional well-being and structured training's impact on performance.
- The role of a coach for accountability and improving performance adaptability.
- Encouraging self-belief, realistic goal-setting, and enjoying the journey of personal growth.
This one's a goodie!