If you achieved your dream double of becoming Olympic and World Champion in the same year, what would you do? For Alex Yee, the answer was simple. Test himself over running's marquee distance on one of the biggest stages of them all: The London Marathon.
We headed to Brockley, south London, just a few miles from that start line, to speak to one of the most understated, unflappable and, quite simply, impressive triathletes of all time and hear about the emotion and exhaustion of the day as he strived for something remarkable.
From the training loads to the heat of battle and what lies ahead, Yee is the epitome of relaxation and ambition as he recounts the journey from the backyard of the house he grew up in.
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[00:00:00] Post-Marathon Reflections
Yee reflects on the surreal experience of finishing 14th in the marathon and the emotional significance of the start line.
[00:03:00] Marathon vs. Triathlon Pain
The unique physical challenges of marathon running—mental endurance vs. muscular fatigue.
[00:05:00] Purpose Beyond Olympic Success
Seeking purpose and new challenges post-Olympic and World Championship victories.
[00:09:00] Training Volume and Adaptation
The training details - up to 600km/month- with triathlon elements still retained.
[00:16:00] Philosophical Perspective and Gratitude
Maintaining internal motivation, gratitude, and broader perspective after his serious crash in 2017.
[00:20:00] Emotional Finish Line at London Marathon
The powerful emotions and pride of his hometown Marathon
[00:26:00] Performance Analysis and Heat Impact
The performance dip in the final 8km and hitting the data, including heat and heart rate drift.
[00:29:00] Collaborative Coaching Approach
Just how he and coach Adam Elliot worked with experts across disciplines to prepare for the marathon.
[00:39:00] Physiological Learnings from Marathon
The unexpected physical adaptations and how they may influence future triathlon training.
[00:45:00] Triathlon culture and his Blue Carpet Future
Where next for the Marathon Man as he builds towards defending his triathlon title at LA 2028
