Episode Details

After Seán talks about the Art O'Neill cancellation, why he should not do it in May (even though he is tempted), and the Donadea Half Marathon over the weekend, Eric catches up with Rachael Smyth and her incredible performance in last month's Ironman World Championships! 

Rachael and Eric discuss the challenges of training across continents, the pressures and triumphs of racing, and Rachael's HUGE future plans in the sport!

11:03 Rachel's Triathlon Journey 

21:51 Race Day Experiences 

24:37 Training and Preparation 

26:36 Mental Toughness and Endurance 

33:12 Balancing Training and Life 

45:10 Routine and Motivation 

54:29 Get Your Ass in Gear: The Importance of Preparation 

56:11 Racing Strategy: Building Up to the World Championship 

56:49 The Busselton Experience: Racing with the Pros 

57:52 Trusting the Process: Training and Recovery 

01:03:23 Race Day: The World Championship in New Zealand 

01:06:58 The Final Push: Overcoming Challenges on the Course 

01:15:34 Crossing the Finish Line: Achieving Second in the World 

01:32:28 What's Next for Rachael in the Triathlon World 

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