379 Richard Murray - From Cardiac Care to Podium

Richard Murray has had one of the most decorated triathlon careers - double World Junior duathlon champion, double African Triathlon champion, multiple ITU World Series event winner, Commonwealth Games Bronze medalist, and 4th place at the Olympic games in 2016. However, 8 weeks before the 2020 Olympics (in summer 2021), things changed in an instant for Richard during a swim session where he could feel things were not right, with his heart racing and beating erratically during his warm up. He was taken immediately to hospital and subsequently diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation, a condition where the heart loses it’s ability to regulate how fast it beats. He underwent heart surgery in an attempt to cure the condition and be ready in time for the Olympics. This is Richard’s story, in his own words for the first time, of recovering from cardiac care and his return to health and racing. Sponsors precisionfuelandhydration.com This show is brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration, who have a range of tools and products to help you personalise your fuelling and hydration strategy so that you can perform at your best.  Long time listeners of the show will know them as “Precision Hydration”, but they’ve changed their name to reflect the fact that they’ve been helping athletes nail both aspects of their performance for a long time now. Everyone sweats differently and the amount of fuel we require varies depending on factors like the duration and intensity of our activity, so a one-size-fits-all approach to fuelling and hydration just doesn’t cut it. Head to precisionfuelandhydration.com and use their free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator to understand your fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate needs during training and racing. Then book a free one-to-one video consultation with the team to refine your hydration and fuelling strategy for your next race. As a listener of the show you can get 15% off your first order of fuelling and hydration products - listen to the show for the discount code! Quick Carb Calculator Free online Sweat Test Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultation Didn't catch the discount code to get 15% off your first order of fueling and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@precisionhydration.com and they'll be happy to help you Like what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom, phone or skype call with Rob or the Team here Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/ Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes