Tri Performance Podcast Matt Butler

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In this conversation, Matt Butler interviews Pete Brown, who recently completed his first Ironman. They discuss Pete's overall experience, including his anxiety leading up to the race, his fears about the bike portion, and his surprising struggles during the run. They also touch on the importance of consistency in training and the sacrifices Pete made to balance his training with family life. Matt Butler reflects on his experience training for and completing an Ironman triathlon. He discusses...

Gus MacDonald, a competitive rower turned triathlete, discusses his journey in the sport and his goals for the future. He reflects on his transition from rowing to triathlon and the importance of structure and goal-setting in his training. Gus shares his experience racing in the age group category and his aspirations to compete in the professional field. He highlights the influence of his coaches, particularly Steve McKenna and Tim Reed, in shaping his approach to training and racing. Gus emp...

In this episode, Matt and Claire discuss the results of Matt's pre-season testing at the Sydney Performance Lab. They talk about the importance of training in the correct heart rate zones and the common mistakes people make in their training. Matt shares his surprise at the discrepancy in his training zones and how he had been unknowingly training in zone three too much. Claire explains the goals moving forward, which include building Matt's aerobic base and focusing on heart rate training. T...

Matt Butler shares his journey from addiction to triathlon and how the sport has transformed his life. He started as a chef and struggled with addiction and mental health issues. After hitting rock bottom, he decided to turn his life around and started his own ready-made meal business. Eventually, he sold the business and committed himself to training for an Ironman. Matt emphasizes the importance of setting audacious goals, visualizing success, and putting in the work to achieve them. He als...

In this solo podcast episode, I shares my thoughts and feedback on the PTO T100 Miami event. I emphasises that while he appreciates the PTO's efforts to improve triathlon, there is still a long way to go to achieve mainstream success. Matt discusses the need for better broadcast quality, engaging commentary, transparency in athletes' training, and the use of data to enhance the viewing experience. He also suggests improvements in the crowd atmosphere and preparation for night races. Overall, ...