Gus MacDonald, a competitive rower turned triathlete, discusses his journey in the sport and his goals for the future. He reflects on his transition from rowing to triathlon and the importance of structure and goal-setting in his training. Gus shares his experience racing in the age group category and his aspirations to compete in the professional field. He highlights the influence of his coaches, particularly Steve McKenna and Tim Reed, in shaping his approach to training and racing. Gus emphasizes the need for patience and consistency in pursuing his goals. In this conversation, Gus MacDonald and Matt Butler discuss the importance of having a coach who genuinely cares and supports your goals in triathlon. They also touch on the challenges of securing sponsorships as an amateur athlete and the value of transparency in the sport. Gus shares his race calendar for the year and gives a shoutout to his sponsors.
Keywords
competitive rower, triathlon, transition, structure, goal-setting, age group, professional field, coaches, Steve McKenna, Tim Reid, training, racing, patience, consistency, triathlon, coach, sponsorships, transparency, race calendar
Takeaways
- Transitioning from rowing to triathlon requires a shift in mindset and training approach.
- Having structure and setting goals are crucial for success in triathlon.
- Competing in the professional field is a long-term goal for many age group triathletes.
- Coaches play a significant role in guiding and motivating athletes.
- Patience and consistency are key in the pursuit of triathlon goals. Having a coach who genuinely cares and supports your goals is crucial in triathlon.
- Securing sponsorships as an amateur athlete can be challenging but is necessary to pursue the sport full-time.
- Transparency in sharing training data and engaging with the community can help athletes build their social media presence and attract sponsorships.
- Gus MacDonald's race calendar includes Port Mac, Cairns, Sunny Coast, and Melbourne, with a focus on preparing for Taupo.
- Gus gives a shoutout to his sponsors, including Wynn Republic, Pillar Performance, The Hurt Locker, 40 of Sports Physio, RPG, and Aid Station.
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