The Triathlon Hour Jan Frodeno - All Things Ironman World Championships!
Oct 9, 2025
Vicky Holland, a former elite triathlete and Olympic bronze medallist, joins Jan Frodeno, an elite triathlete and multiple-time Ironman World Champion, for an engaging conversation. They discuss the excitement building up for the women’s Ironman World Championship and share spirited predictions for the race. Jan weighs in on the unique racing mindsets of competitors, contrasts his Olympic and Kona victories, and offers practical advice for athletes to own their performances. Humor and deep insights permeate this lively pre-race banter.
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No-AC Ritual Before Kona
- Jan Frodeno slept without air conditioning in Kona to adapt to heat and would cold-shower during nights.
- He credits that ritual partly as a placebo that helped his race-day confidence and preparation.
Placebo Power In Performance
- Frodeno argues placebo effects matter massively in sport when an athlete truly believes in a practice.
- He says belief-driven actions can produce consistent marginal gains that compound into race-day advantages.
Early Tinkering And Race Superstitions
- Frodeno recounted obsessive pre-race tinkering early in his career, chasing tiny gains like special chain lube.
- He admits some tweaks were silly but they made him believe he had an edge on race day.