Joe Skipper - 5th at the Ironman World Championships.
Jan 8, 2023
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Joe Skipper, 5th at the Ironman World Championships, discusses his performance, Ironman World Champs relocation, training, and triathlon chat in a chaotic airport setting. Topics include deception in sports, VIP football matches, upcoming training camp in Dubai, and training with 80-year-old athletes.
Pillar Performance's magnesium powder promoted better sleep and increased energy levels for training.
Ironman World Championships in Kona posed challenges but led to a competitive fifth-place finish.
Transitioning to 100k races and PTO events for faster, shorter distances to enhance performance.
Deep dives
Pillar Performance Sponsorship and Impact on Sleep Quality
Pillar Performance became the title sponsor for the show due to its positive impact on sleep quality. Using their magnesium powder improved the host's sleep significantly. The sponsor's product resulted in better rest, improved mornings, and increased energy levels for morning training sessions.
Challenges Faced at Ironman World Championships in Kona
Competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona presented unique challenges for the speaker due to the extreme heat conditions. The speaker struggled to maintain performance levels due to overheating and energy loss. Despite facing these challenges, the speaker managed to push through and achieve a competitive fifth-place finish.
Transition to High-Intensity 100k Races and PTO Event Participation
The speaker discussed shifting focus towards 100k races and participating in PTO events for the current season. This transition marks a departure from traditional Ironman races to explore faster, shorter distances. The goal is to leverage speed and different competition dynamics offered by the PTO races to enhance performance.
Challenges and Strategies in Improving Swim Performance
The podcast highlighted the speaker's swim performance challenges and strategies for improvement. Despite struggling with swim consistency post-COVID recovery, the speaker remains confident in his training approach. By focusing on swim form enhancements and training adjustments, the speaker aims to overcome swim-related obstacles for future competitions.
Training Philosophy and Consistency in Sessions
Consistency in training sessions and understanding the right intensity zones have played a crucial role in the speaker's swimming performance improvement. By focusing on threshold and endurance sessions, as well as avoiding unnecessary drills and maintaining steady swimming, the speaker achieved significant progress. Learning to pace sessions correctly and not pushing beyond capabilities led to consistent improvements week by week.
Deliberation on Training Methods and Rivalry Impact on Performance
The discussion delves into the potential impact of training methods and training partners on performance outcomes, particularly in the context of Gustav's pursuit of Olympic gold. A critical analysis is presented on whether training with his main rival, Christian, under the same method may hinder Gustav's chances of Olympic success. The speaker contemplates the need for a strategic shift in training philosophy to enhance Gustav's prospects of winning gold by considering alternative training approaches and avoiding direct emulation of Christian's training regimen.
For the first episode of 2023 we are joined by one of the shows reoccurring guests & best friends, Joe Skipper. Joe came 5th at the Ironman World Championships a couple of months ago so we chat about that in detail. We then talk about the Ironman World Champs moving locations. Then some training and general triathlon chat. This whole episode took place while Joe was at an airport and is chaotic in the best way.
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