The Physical Performance Show 76: Matt Bevilacqua - 3X Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Champion & Professional Ironman
In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Matt Bevilacqua - Three time Molokai 2 Oahu paddleboard champion and professional Ironman. During the episode Matt shares around all things surf life saving ironman, breakthrough performances, hard training and fun sessions on the beach.
Listen in as we delve into the following:
- Matt's origins in surf life saving
- Growing up as a surf athlete in Tasmania
- Matt's Nutri-Grain Series journey
- Matt's Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Races
- The highs and lows of Matt's career so far
00:00 Start
01:00 Introduction
04:00 Matt Bevilacqua Introduction
05:40 One thing that scares Matt
08:12 Matt’s genesis story
08:37 Matt’s junior days
09:30 Where Matt’s love for the sport started
11:37 Talking about Matt’s parents
14:00 Matt’s dreams before becoming a professional ironman
14:56 Being a surf athlete in Tasmania and the Tasmanian athlete bond
18:10 Training with Michael King
19:25 What Matt learnt from training with a high performance squad
20:25 Matt’s first Nutri-Grain IronMan qualifying year and race
22:10 Finding himself on the Nutri-Grain IronMan Series podium
23:37 Matt’s second year on the Nutri-Grain IronMan Series
24:42 Matt on the importance of confidence
25:45 Matt’s first Nutri-Grain IronMan Series win – Newcastle 2015/16 Series
28:38 Matt’s 2016/17 Nutri-Grain IronMan Series
31:20 Performance Round
43:04 Molokai 2 Oahu paddleboard
44:42 Matt’s study – High school teaching
45:36 Matt’s bucket list
46:54 Matt’s training advice
48:00 Matt’s Physical Challenge
49:36 Matt’s dinner guest
50:40 Matt’s sponsors and supporters
51:45 Matt as a comedian
52:55 Close
55:35 End
Matt Bevilacqua on social: Insta: @matt.bevilacqua Facebook: @mattbevy Twitter: @matt_bevilacqua Matt's first surf club - Clifton Beach SLSC Matt's current surf club - Kurrawa SLSC Matt's Sponsors: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Kracka Surf Craft Engine Swim BOS Oceansport True Protein Previous show guests that are mentioned: If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes.Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details
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