Action in Triathlon: Another Ironman Doping Scandal

Sweat Elite Podcast

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