What No One Tells You About Being A Triathlete with Emma Jeffcoat

Today's episode features Emma Jeffcoat, one of Australia's top triathletes with a decade-long presence in the global triathlon level. She boasts a wonderful career already with 13 Professional wins, 26 podium finishes, and representing Australia at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Tune in to gain raw insight into her triathlon journey, including the psychological work she has undertaken; essential for all athletes dealing with varying results, managing consecutive injuries, and facing the weight of expectation around major events like the Olympics. Emma's story exemplifies that success in sports extends beyond training, emphasizing the importance of the individual behind the training.

Timestamp:
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Introducing Professional Triathlete: Emma Jeffcoat
03:40 - Emma’s Training Session for the Day
05:45 - Emma’s Rehab Running Program
09:30 - Journey Through Injury
15:00 - Managing Injury Mentally
22:15 - Taking a Much Needed Break 
24:40 - Stresses that Contribute to Injury
31:15 - Preparation for Paris after Injury
39:15 - Tokyo Olympic Experience
43:00 - Key Takeaways from the Olympics
46:00 - Training Sessions for Tokyo Olympics
56:15 - Emma’s Best Training and Racing
1:01:10 - Training Volume for Olympics
1:08:45 - Run Training after Injury
1:11:05 - Fueling Properly to Improve Performance

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