The Rich Roll Podcast

Elite Endurance Athlete Cam Wurf On Sustainable Training Strategies And How To Unlock Your Athletic Potential

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Jul 3, 2023
In this engaging discussion, elite endurance athlete Cam Wurf shares his journey from Olympic rower to professional cyclist and Ironman champion. He dives into sustainable training strategies, emphasizing resilience and adaptability in sports. Cam reveals the importance of a supportive team culture and innovative training techniques. With insights on nutrition and the evolving landscape of ketone use, he highlights how mental strength and passion drive elite performance. His infectious enthusiasm for training is truly inspiring!
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Reunion and Reflection

  • Cam Wurf reconnected with a Belgian competitor from a 2001 Junior Worlds rowing race.
  • They discussed consistent performance benchmarks, even across decades.
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Short-Lived Record

  • Cam Wurf broke his Kona bike course record by three seconds in 2022.
  • Sam Laidlow then significantly surpassed it in the same race.
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Racing with COVID

  • Cam Wurf revealed he had COVID during the 2022 Kona Ironman World Championship.
  • Despite this, he still finished 11th and initially dismissed it as a bad race.
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