Episode 33: IM TEXAS

The recap of my 3rd Place finish in Lake Placid. Also up on Youtube.

Just some raw thoughts on Lake Placid, my training, and some race dynamics.

I go through my race at 70.3 Happy Valley, and the dynamics behind it. I also go into how I deal with disappointment. How do you move on from a race or event that you feel did not go the way you planned? There are a lot of parallels between sport and life, and these lessons can be applied in any situation you aren't happy with.

A training and life update post IM Texas review. Schedules and Priorities are covered and how I need to balance it all differently around races and post racing.

First Ironman of the year in a field that resembled Kona. A great first test of fitness. I go into all that went down and some of my opinions on the race and rules. The Ironman Pro Series is now well underway, and the season is just getting started!

I go into a lot of what the craziness of Oceanside was. From dumb mechanicals, to crashes, and how I approached a lot of the race. Overdue, but plenty to dig into here.

A little different take on the race report. With a full on race recap coming on Youtube for play by play, I focus on the mindset shift needed and how the dynamics change when the race itself changes.

Some raw pre race thoughts about Dallas 70.3 and how training has been going. As usual, there are some tangents and opinions. See how I approach coming out of the offseason, and how I am compared to myself a year ago, or a few months.

I bring both my parents on the podcast to talk about raising me as a kid, racing, raising kids in general, and my triathlon career. We also dive into some of their triathlon careers, reminisce on various points of my career, and favorite memories.

In this episode, Ben Kanute shares insights on his current training regimen as he prepares for the upcoming triathlon season, emphasizing the importance of building a strong aerobic base. He discusses the significance of enjoyment in sports, particularly for youth athletes, and advocates for a holistic approach to athlete development in triathlon. Ben also explores the challenges of transitioning from youth to professional triathlon, highlighting the need for better support systems to bridge this gap.