362 Age Group Story: James Hall

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Dec 1, 2021

James Hall, an age-group triathlete who found his passion for the sport in his late 40s, shares his inspiring journey from financial services to triathlon success. He discusses how a client challenge led him to take up cycling and join a Masters swimming group. Discover how he balances a demanding work schedule with training, the importance of prioritizing sleep for recovery, and the joy of structured coaching with Team Oxygenaddict. James also reflects on overcoming nerves during his first triathlon and how he caught the triathlon bug, leading to qualifications for prestigious events.

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ADVICE

Make Sleep Part Of Training

Prioritise sleep as part of training by making a fixed bedtime and removing phone distractions before bed.
Treat 7+ hours of sleep as non-negotiable to protect job performance and training recovery.

ANECDOTE

Late Start Sparked By A Dare

James started triathlon after a client's cycling challenge and joining a Masters swim group while watching his kids train.
He entered his first triathlon in 2019 and immediately got hooked.

ANECDOTE

Kicking A Bike Into Gear

At his first Leeds Castle triathlon his bike lost shifting so he physically kicked it to change gear and finished the ride in one gear.
He still completed the race in ~2:58 and was inspired to continue.

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James Hall completed his first triathlon in his late 40’s, after one of his clients challenged him to enter an Etape sportif, and in his own words, he loved it. Inspired to take up swimming with a Master’s group rather than sit and watch his children train in the pool, he combined his love of swimming and cycling, added running, and set himself the goal of completing an Olympic distance race in 2019. Completing that in just under 3 hours, he was inspired to see what he was capable of with a structured training plan and coaching support. That’s where he met Team Oxygenaddict :) Despite a very busy life working in financial services in the City of London that means he’s at his desk at 6.30 every day after a 5am get-up, we learn how he fits training, and most importantly, recovery and sleep into his life, and how this has taken him to qualifying for the World Triathlon sprint championships, and completing his first middle distance races at Outlaw X and Outlaw Half Holkham. Sponsors https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat, and Precision Fuel 30 Gel and Drink mix to ensure enough carbohydrate to perform at your best. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15 · Take the Quick Carb Calculator · Take the Free online Sweat Test · Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultation 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