Purple Patch Podcast 354 - Kona-Bound on 6-10 Hrs-Wk- A Busy Doctor Mom Just Rewrote the IRONMAN Training Playbook
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Apr 2, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Stephanie Go, a busy doctor and mother, shares her inspiring journey as an athlete with Purple Patch. She achieved remarkable success by qualifying for the Hawaii IRONMAN while training an average of just six hours a week. Stephanie delves into the significance of consistency, nutrition, and sleep for optimal performance. Through her story, she highlights the essential role of community support and expert coaching in balancing high-level training with a demanding lifestyle.
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Accidental Ironman Race Experience
- Stephanie race an accidental Ironman 70.3 with minimal preparation and felt completely unready and exhausted.
- The experience taught her the importance of proper triathlon-specific training and preparation.
Consistency Over Training Volume
- Consistency beats high volume in training when time is limited.
- High-quality sessions stacked over years leads to sustainable performance gains.
Intensity Scales With Time Available
- Limited training hours require higher intensity workouts to yield performance benefits.
- The 80-20 intensity approach adjusts to less time by increasing high-intensity training proportionally.