Mark Allen, a six-time Ironman World Champion, shares riveting tales from his legendary triathlon career, including his iconic 1989 battle with Dave Scott. He discusses the transformative moment when he shifted from competing to seeking peace, leading to his groundbreaking win. Allen also delves into his journey into shamanism, revealing how it reshaped his approach to endurance and personal balance through his Fit Soul Fit Body workshops. His insights about racing adversity and mental training are both inspiring and thought-provoking.
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TV Sparked Triathlon Growth
Triathlon grew by showing ordinary people achieving extraordinary feats on TV, which inspired newcomers like Mark.
Early entrants converted swimming or single-sport backgrounds into a new multi-sport opportunity.
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Train The Mind Like A Muscle
Combine the necessary miles with intentional mental training to manage race adversity.
Use training sessions to rehearse dealing with negative thoughts so you can reset quickly in races.
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Practice Resetting In Training
Practice managing tough moments in training so you can reset during races and keep performing.
Use repeated uncomfortable sessions to rehearse bringing your mind back to calm and focus.
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This week we have a true legend of triathlon on the show. Mark Allen is a six time winner in Kona, ten time winner in Nice, original olympic distance World Champion, and voted ‘The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time’ by ESPN. In this conversation, we hear about his career leading in to his first Kona win in 89, the epic battle with Dave Scott in 89, the story of his final win in 95, and his post-triathlon life, encompassing the study of Shamanism with Brant Secunda.
This archive interview was first published in 2017.
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