About this episode
Sponsored by the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ Join Coach Kasper Pedersen: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Kasper discuss the latest happenings in the world of triathlon. Kasper's return after a brief illness allows him to share his experiences and thoughts on athlete health following the T100 London event, where flu and COVID-19 were prevalent. The main focus is the doping scandal involving professional triathlete Tomas Rodriguez, tested positive for clomiphene. The discussion covers the substance, allegations, and potential implications for Rodrigues, alongside previous doping cases like Colin Chartier's. The episode also covers recent events including the Olympic triathlon races, with highlights from the mixed relay and standout performances by athletes such as Max Stapley and Sif Madsen. Furthermore, the hosts preview upcoming significant races: the European Ironman Championship in Frankfurt and the World Championships in Nice. The episode concludes with an insightful conversation about coaching relationships, overtraining, and effective communication strategies for optimal athlete performance. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Health Update 01:03 Doping Scandal in Triathlon 05:22 Discussion on Clomiphene and Doping Ethics 13:22 Ironman Anti-Doping Efforts 17:39 Olympic Triathlon Recap 24:48 Triathlon Highlights from Gdynia 30:12 Upcoming Ironman European Championship 31:30 Exciting Weekend Race Preview 31:41 Max Newman's Comeback Journey 34:10 Christian Blumenfeld's Kona Preparation 37:43 Lionel Sanders and Sam Long's Prospects 40:10 Coaching Communication Insights 45:17 Managing Overtraining and Recovery 52:31 Fine-Tuning for Peak Performance 59:15 Upcoming Championship Races