Episode #327
Why This Ironman Hired TriVelo After Going Sub 9 - Alex Coe
You might know Alex Coe from his Sub 10 Loading series, where he shared his journey not only to his first sub-10-hour Ironman, but sub 9 hour too. He reached out to us for some help earlier this year on his journey toward the Kona World Championships. We break down everything we’ve been doing in training together, all the highs (and lows) so far, and our predictions. This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly. Time Stamps: 0:00 – Smashed Goals & The Journey So Far 2:08 – Mental Fallouts of Early Race Failure 3:53 – Transitioning from Self-Coached to Structured Team 5:10 – Is There Enough Time for Kona? 9:36 – Relinquishing the Plan to a Coach 11:36 – Unlocking the Engine 15:55 – The 6-Hour Session That Broke Me 18:40 – A Coach’s Breakdown of the Execution Error 21:38 – The Surprising Data Behind the Bonk 24:55 – How motivated athletes ruin training ranges 27:53 – Pumping Up a Highly Curious Athlete 30:57 – The Backlash of Announcing a Massive Goal 33:57 – Why You Shouldn't Place Ceilings on Yourself 38:57 – Breaking Down the 8-Week Data Progression 44:55 – A 30km time trial.. 47:01 – Predicting the Final Kona Marathon Time 49:00 – The Hidden Reality of 25-Hour Training Weeks 51:00 – When Training Becomes a Fragile House of Cards 52:23 – Next Steps in the TriVelo Method If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, visit trivelocoaching.com.au. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. None of the content provided is intended to imply that any products, remedies, or information mentioned are designed to prevent, diagnose, cure, or alleviate any disease, ailment, defect, or injury, nor should they be used for therapeutic purposes. The content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming, or triathlon training and should not replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. We do not accept liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred through the use of or reliance on our content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
