Chad Bykerk is an age group IronMan competitor and triathlon coach with Mauna Endurance. He and Chris competed together at IronMan Waco where Chad placed 1st overall in the 25-29 age group, sealing his world championship spot for IronMan Kona.
This was a fruitful conversation with so much triathlon wisdom including:
- How and why Chad fell in love with endurance training
- Chad's swim background and how he uses it to boost his performance
- Why endurance sports are popular among those who have struggled
- The need for balance in an athlete's life and the importance of enjoying the offseason
Check out Chad's instagram page and the Mauna Endurance team page as well as his book and podcast recommendations for getting started in triathlon.
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Chad's Book Recommendations
- The Triathletes Training Bible (Author: Joel Friel)
- Fast Track Triathlete (Author: Matt Dixon)
- The Well Built Triathlete (Author: Matt Dixon)
- Triathlon Swimming: Master Open Water Swimming (Author: Gerry Rodrigues)
Chad's Podcast Recommendations
- Greg Bennett Show - Triathlon Focused Podcast
- Purple Patch - Triathlon Focused Podcast
