Episode #160 of The Athletes Podcast features professional triathlete Ben Hoffman. Originally from Grand Junction, Colorado, Ben was first exposed to the sport at the University of Montana in Missoula and quickly rose to the top of the ranks at the collegiate level. Since then, moving on to train in Boulder, Colorado, and Tucson, Arizona, two of the fitness meccas of the U.S. Since turning professional in 2007, he has earned Ironman, Half-Ironman, and National Champion victories. A couple of the topics in this 50-minute conversation include how he’s been able to stay in the sport for as long as he has, how he plans out his day-to-day activities to ensure he gets time with his family & how it’s optimized for success!
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 - 03:20 - Intro & Background of Ben Hoffman
03:20 - 08:30 Introduction to Triathlons & Finding Purpose
08:30 - 12:50 The Highs & Lows of Sport
12:50 - 19:00 The Key to Longevity in Triathlons
19:00 - 24:00 Preparation & Training
24:00 - 27:10 Calculating the Sweat Rate & Sauna Protocols
27:10 - 30:00 Constantly Learning & Growing
30:00 - 36:00 The Testing Process
36:00 - 40:10 Balancing Family & Training
40:10 - 47:20 Off-Season & Post-Career Plans
47:20 - 52:16 Advice for the Next Gen & Outro
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