“Finish What You Started” triathlon podcast

Daniel Walker
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Sport
  • Updated Fortnightly

Every finish line has a backstory. Some chase podiums. Others chase cutoffs. But all of them endure. Finish What You Started shares real, raw stories from age-group triathletes, from first-timers, comeback athletes, and world champs alike. From setbacks and self-doubt to breakthrough moments, this is the podcast for anyone chasing something big in swim, bike, and run. Because behind every finish line is a journey that matters, and the hard parts are part of it.

Episodes

  1. 19/12/2025

    Ep 1 - Alex Coe - Sub10Loaded

    In this episode of 'Finish What You Started', Alex shares his journey to achieving a sub-10 hour Ironman, detailing the emotional and physical challenges he faced along the way. From his background in sports to the pivotal moments during the race, Alex emphasizes the importance of public commitment, resilience, and community support. He reflects on the lessons learned from his first Ironman in Cairns, the strategies that led to his success in Busselton, and his future goals, including coaching others and preparing for Kona. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges 02:55 The Journey to Sub 10: Identity and Goals 05:52 Life Before Triathlon: Personal Background 08:33 The Power of Community in Triathlon 11:27 Making Goals Public: The Shift in Mindset 14:48 Cairns Race: Emotional Significance and Preparation 18:04 The Swim Experience: Challenges Faced 20:50 The Bike Leg: Expectations vs. Reality 28:58 The Grueling Bike Experience 30:02 Nutrition Strategy and Its Impact 31:57 The Importance of Fueling Knowledge 34:10 Transitioning to the Run 36:05 Mental Challenges During the Marathon 38:53 Overcoming Dark Thoughts 42:00 Community Support and Bike Giveaway 44:02 Finish Line Reflections 47:54 The 70.3 World Champs Experience 57:01 Training Adjustments for Busso 01:01:51 Race Day Preparation and Carb Loading 01:03:16 Race Day Nutrition Strategies 01:06:06 Pre-Race Nerves and Mental Preparation 01:08:04 Swim Performance and Confidence 01:09:58 Transitioning to T1 and Heart Rate Management 01:11:03 Bike Leg Challenges and Nutrition Strategy 01:18:38 Starting the Run and Early Confidence 01:20:43 Mid-Race Challenges and Mental Grit 01:23:08 The Final Push and Emotional Finish 01:25:18 Post-Race Reflections and Recovery Ironman, triathlon, sub 10, endurance sports, resilience, personal growth, coaching, nutrition, mental strength, race day

  2. 30/07/2025

    Solo Pilot - Daniel Walker Cairns IM

    Welcome to the pilot episode of the Finish What You Started Podcast. In this solo episode, I (Daniel Walker) dive into my journey to the Cairns Ironman—unfiltered, unscripted, and very much a work in progress. This is the first attempt, and yes, it’s raw. I ramble. I go off on tangents. It’s awkward at times. But that’s the whole point - this is a start, and every start is messy. If you’re listening, thank you for giving it a shot. It’s surprisingly hard having a conversation with yourself, but I’ve done my best to reflect honestly on the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way. There’s some fluff and pretty boring bits but hopefully there’s also something real and motivating in here that keeps you moving forward too. This episode will eventually be taken down and re-recorded with a more polished structure (and video!), but for now - this is me, putting one foot in front of the other. If you make it to the end... congratulations on "Finishing What You Started" 😅 Thanks for being here and happy to get your feedback, good, bad or otherwise.

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Every finish line has a backstory. Some chase podiums. Others chase cutoffs. But all of them endure. Finish What You Started shares real, raw stories from age-group triathletes, from first-timers, comeback athletes, and world champs alike. From setbacks and self-doubt to breakthrough moments, this is the podcast for anyone chasing something big in swim, bike, and run. Because behind every finish line is a journey that matters, and the hard parts are part of it.

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