Episode 19 - Daniel Bækkegard

Time to look back at the incredible PTO 2020 Championship at Challenge Daytona. Belinda is talking with the 23-years old Magnus Ditlev, who had the fastest bike split in Daytona, and his manager Kasper Pedersen.

In less than three weeks it's time for the PTO 2020 Championship at Challenge Daytona. Belinda and Jodie are discussing what the impact of the 100K distance (2k swim, 80k bike and 18k run) on the race. Who's gonna give it a try to go full gas on the run? How is it possible that the UK is having so many great female athletes? And what is the impact of the Professional Triathletes Organisation on our sport? Enjoy!

In just over a month it's time for the PTO 2020 Championship at Challenge Daytona. Together with Paula Findlay, last year's winner of Challenge Daytona, and her amazing husband, Eric Lagerstrom, Belinda will look forward to the biggest race of this year. How strong are the short course athletes? Can you get used to a triathlon bike in just a few weeks? How important will the swim and the transitions be? And of course: what are the consequences of the introduction of the 20-meter drafting rule? Enough great things to discuss, enjoy!

This week it was time for a great chat with Daniel Bækkegard. Belinda talked with the, only 24-years old, athlete about the first years of his career, the mental perspective on training, learning how to race and of course, they're previewing on the PTO 2020 Championship at Challenge Daytona.

What a great chat we had with one of the best sports nutritionists there is in the world: Asker Jeukendrup! He's working for one of the best cycling teams in the world and is also involved in the world of triathlon. A podcast about: PowerBar and innovation in sports nutrition, different types of diets, planning your nutrition with CORE Nutrition Planning, and some of the most common mistakes among athletes.

After a short summer break, Belinda had a great chat with the 'German biking powerhouse' Sebastian Kienle. In this podcast, Sebi is previewing on the first race of the season: Challenge Davos. Next to that, we're talking about the start of his career, (not) giving up and the amazing career this superstar had so far. (Due to some technical issues, the quality of this podcast may not be as good as it's used to be.)

We had a really great conversation with the Canadian Rachel McBride. They are non-binary and want to explain to you a little more about this. Next to that, we talked about mental health issues, helping each other and we discussed some bucket list events. Enjoy! "Because of the sport, I have this platform and I have people listening. There are other non-binary folks out there listening or people who are questioning their gender. Or there are people listening that are learning a whole lot about this world I didn't know about. I hope that this personal connection helps folks learn and feel that compassion and empathy."

Unfortunately no Challenge Roth today, but luckily we can look back with last year's winner! She is probably the most popular triathlete in the world and is coached by her husband, who is also a pretty great triathlete himself! Let's talk with Lucy Charles-Barclay and Reece Barclay! Belinda talks with them about Lucy victory in Challenge Roth, her three victories at The Championship and three second places in Kona. Is it possible to focus on your own races when you're also your wife's coach? Will we race at Challenge Daytona this year? What does the ultimate paincave look like? And of course we can't ignore Lola the minijack.

It's time to go back in time and talk with Daniela Bleymehl about her legendary race at Challenge Roth 2018 in which she beat Lucy Charles by only 9 seconds! Next to that Belinda talks to her about balancing being a professional athlete and being a mom. And what is it that makes Germans such excellent triathletes?

Time to chat with Matt Hanson, probably the best runner in the world of long-distance triathlon! Belinda talks with him about his entire career: from wrestler to professor to full-time triathlon pro. What is Matt doing to become better and better? And what is it like to have an own triathlon team?