Junkyard Dogs

On this weeks podcast me and jake chat about what we have been up to, our highs and lows of the week. We also look into what has happened this week in sport which was a massive one with Josh Kerr breaking El Guerrouj 26 year old world record. The insane watts per kg numbers Tadej Pogacar is producing and can he be beaten and also look at a domination performance by Martin Van Riel at Ironman Lake Placid where he almost lead from gun to tape, smashed the course record and has put himself out there as one of the favourites for Kona! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I tell the story of my peak years in triathlon, my Ironman wins from 2019 onwards, the injuries I sustained, the 12 hour tt record, and my 2022 season where I won 2 Ironmans, took part in the Sub 7 project and finished 5th I kona. I also go into detail my final years in triathlon and ultimately why I decided to retire and also what the future holds for me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

summary
In this episode, Joe Skipper shares his journey through professional triathlon, including key races, training insights, and lessons learned from his career. Discover how he achieved the first British sub-8 hour Ironman and his thoughts on race preparation and recovery. In this episode, the speaker shares an incredible journey through triathlon, including overcoming injuries, optimizing bike setups, and racing strategies that led to top finishes at Kona and other major races. Discover insights into training, equipment modifications, and the mental resilience required for elite performance. In this episode, the athlete reflects on his triathlon career, key races, training insights, and future plans. He shares candid thoughts on performance highs and lows, the sport's challenges, and his new direction post-retirement.
keywords
Triathlon, Ironman, Sub-8, Training, Race Strategy, Kona, Challenge Roth, Altitude Training, Race Recovery Triathlon, Ironman, Kona, cycling, training, race strategy, equipment, injury recovery, Kona record, professional triathlete triathlon, Ironman, training, racing, sub-7, Kona, athlete retirement, sports sponsorship, race strategy, future plans
key topics
Joe Skipper's breakthrough races in Texas and Roth
Training strategies for peak performance
The importance of race recovery and tapering
Altitude training and race preparation
Insights into Kona race experience Injury management and recovery during training
Bike setup and aerodynamic testing for performance
Race strategy and pacing in Ironman races
Mental resilience and motivation in competitive sports
Equipment modifications and technical innovations Race performance and training insights
Key races including Kona and Sub-7 attempt
Challenges in professional triathlon and sponsorship issues
Transition from competitive racing to new ventures
Future plans including social media, coaching, and new sports

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode i speak to Hyrox elite 15 athlete Jake dearden. Jake has managed to become one of the best hyrox athletes in the world and as well as being an elite 15 athlete he ran 2.28 at the Berlin marathon in 2024 and then went on to run 2.22 at the Houston marathon. This episode was just days before Jake attempted a sub 2.20 marathon at Houston. It’s great to see what jakes attitude and mindset is like and what makes him tick.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Me and Josh have a chat about our best sporting moments from the year and talk about our predictions for next year and what we would like to see happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.