Skin in the game on show at IRONMAN 70.3 Greece
Last weekend was the turn of Coach Dean and two of his coached NE athletes Phil & Paddy racing out at IM 70.3 Vouliagmeni. An ocean swim, coastal bike route, and rolling run making for an incredible location to race. 🌊☀️
Following an AG podium at the British Olympic Distance Champs and 4th at the Middle Distance Champs, Dean finished a fantastic season with an AG win 🏆 at IRONMAN 70.3 Greece, chasing down the leader off the bike with the fastest run split of the day (an incredible 1:16) 🏃♂️🔥. He'd also finish 3rd overall 🥉 with a worlds qualification for '23.
The people who sustain success are rarely shooting for success. They are focused on the path and trust the plan. Dean who's in his 9th year of triathlon and has a coach himself exemplifies this mindset. A full-time teacher, part-time coach, husband, and father with two young children, the spare time he has is focused on his mastery of a sport that is always moving forward.
In today’s instant gratification world, we want to be great NOW! Not in a couple of years, but as soon as possible. Well here's the truth. For the average recreational athlete, with no swim, bike, or run background, it takes time. You can't cheat physiology, and anyone who promises or sells you otherwise is lying! 💩
It takes work, and the real gains are often months or years down the line. What you can do to truncate the process is be open to learning, and guidance, do interesting things, be curious, and do good, quality work 💪🤙. This is exactly what Phil & Paddy have done since starting with us 2-3 years respectively. 📈
Phil swam sub 32 in only his second year of swimming, racing strong to finish 21st AG in 4:42. 👏
Paddy PBd over all disciplines despite an off on the bike. Progress isn't a linear curve, but Paddy clearly had a breakthrough with a fantastic run to come home Sub 5 for the first time. 👊
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