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Another Triathlon Podcast
ATP, or 'Another Triathlon Podcast,' is a fresh voice in the world of endurance sports. Our name is a playful nod to the abundance of triathlon podcasts out there and also stands for Adenosine Triphosphate, the energy source of our bodies, symbolizing the relentless energy of triathletes. We want to have some fun with triathlon, not take ourselves too seriously while delivering insight, answer your training and racing questions and give you everything you need from inspiration to information that can help your race day.
At ATP, we dig deeper than race recaps and gear reviews. We explore the untold stories, the science, the ridiculous, and the trials of triathlon. We feature inspiring interviews, expert advice, and innovative training strategies, aiming to inspire, educate, and entertain athletes of all levels.
If you're a triathlete, ATP is your fuel to keep moving forward
Another Triathlon Podcast
Episode 81: Pro Files with Menno Koolhaas
In this episode of Another Triathlon Podcast, host Jenna-Caer, joined by co-host Josh, sits down with professional triathlete Menno Koolhaas to discuss his incredible journey from a young triathlete to competing at the Ironman World Championships. Menno opens up about his training, overcoming injuries, and his ambitious goals for the upcoming season.
Menno reflects on his experience racing in Hawaii, calling it a dream come true, and looks ahead to the highly competitive T100 series, including Singapore. He also shares why Challenge Roth will be his only long-distance triathlon of the year, as he opts out of the Ironman World Championships in Nice.
Throughout the conversation, Menno dives into his plans to break his own Dutch record, the evolving landscape of professional triathlon, and how breaking 7:30 is becoming the new standard for elite racing. He shares insights into training strategies, aerodynamics, sponsorship transitions, and mental resilience, giving listeners an inside look at what it takes to compete at the highest level.
Chapters
00:00 Training Updates & Mental Aspects of Racing
03:00 Navigating Training Challenges & Building Confidence
05:59 The Importance of Consistency & Balancing Life with Training
11:50 Preparing for Upcoming Races & Interviews
14:50 Menno Koolhaas Joins the Conversation
19:24 Life at the Dutch Training Center & Long-Distance Transition
27:04 Epic Performance at the Ironman World Championships
32:51 Upcoming Races & Season Goals
41:53 Anticipation for Challenge Roth & The T100 Series
44:58 Navigating the Competitive Landscape & Breaking Records
49:05 The Role of Aerodynamics & Sponsorship Transitions
52:52 Embracing the Underdog Role & Strategic Race Planning
54:58 Unique Training Insights & Unconventional Fueling Strategies
59:27 Fun Rapid-Fire: Guilty Pleasures, Pre-Race Rituals & Career Advice
1:03:49 Training by Feel vs. Metrics
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Menno’s passion for the sport, his dedication to pushing limits, and his strategic approach to training make this an episode packed with valuable insights for triathletes of all levels.
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