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I’ll be talking to you about my emotional, physical and spiritual journey as an amateur triathlete and father. What I feel and experience whilst I am out there during swims, rides or runs, and what I go through when recovering and how it affects my family life.
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Welcome to The Amateur Triathlete Dad podcast. I am Alex Robertson, and I’ll be talking to you about my emotional, physical and spiritual journey as an amateur triathlete, the things I feel and experience whilst I am out there during swims, rides and runs, and what I go through when recovering and how it affects my day to day life. Ill share some of the notes I’ve written in my training diary about some of the things I was thinking and feeling and how the sessions have evolve and progressed. Training as a triathlete is a very emotional experience, you spend a lot of time alone, going through physical and mental stress. Lots of time to think and reflect. The mixture of suffering and exhilaration, the struggles and rewards of an intense training schedule week in week out. But more than anything, I REALLY hope this podcast helps and inspires even just one person out there and helps you to know that you are not alone.
Episodes
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Welcome to the Amateur Triathlete Podcast, where insightful stories from personal training experiences are shared. In this episode, discover the significance of precise heart rate zones and how they influence your training. Explore the benefits of conducting a stress test and how it can give a more accurate understanding of VO2 max, heart rate thresholds, and other essential metrics, compared to smartwatch data. Emphasizing safety and knowledge, we discuss the need for reliable gear like heart rate monitors and smartwatches, alongside strategies to manage intense training sessions effectively. Dive into the world of amateur triathlons as we unravel the tools and techniques to enhance your performance and keep safe on your journey.
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Join me as I dive into my journey as an amateur triathlete, sharing the highs and lows of training without a formal plan and the importance of cultivating a consistent routine. In this episode, I discuss how forming habits through trials and personal growth processes has transformed my training experience and outlook on fitness goals.
Learn about my transformation from an occasional gym-goer to someone devoted to early morning sessions, rain or shine, inspired by insights from James Clear's book "Atomic Habits." Discover how embracing failure as part of the learning curve can lead to personal growth both in sporting and everyday life.
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Welcome to the Amateur Triathlete Podcast with Alex Robertson. Join Alex as he shares his emotional, physical, and spiritual journey as an amateur triathlete. Delve into the solitary yet rewarding world of triathlon training, where physical and mental challenges intertwine with exhilarating moments and community camaraderie.
In this episode,Through candid diary entries, Alex narrates his experiences of training, physical and mental challenges, and the unexpected joy of finding community support on the road. Tune in to explore how setting personal goals and making lifestyle changes can lead to profound self-discovery and growth.