Episode 184: Mark Allen- A Collin's Cup Review, An IRONMAN 70.3 Worlds Preview, and What it Really Takes to Be World Class
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Matt does some time travel in this discussion with six-time IRONMAN World Champion, Mark Allen.
Together, they look back and review the recent Collin's Cup race in Slovakia - the good, the bad, and the future of this exciting new format of racing. Mark was on the ground at the race as team captain for Team USA and provides his behind-the-scenes review of logistics, team selections, race day strategies, surprising outcomes, and the unexpected team camaraderie from the athletes.
Matt and Mark then look ahead to the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship race in St. George, Utah on September 18th and answer your questions regarding:
Mindset - How to approach this race compared to a "normal" non-championship event
Pacing - How to run effectively, even if this is your weakest discipline
Terrain management - Should you leave it all out there from the start?
Shoe choice - What should you look for in a shoe
Insights on how the race will unfold
Athletes who stand to make a lasting imprint on this race
Finally, "the Grip" provides his thoughts on what it really takes to be world class. It's an unforgettable moment from the "Master of Mindset" himself and we know it will leave an indelible impression on anyone seeking world-class performance.
Who better to learn from than one of the true and humble legends?
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About Mark Allen
Mark Allen is an American Triathlete who won the sport’s inaugural ITU World Championships in 1989 in Avignon, France. However, longer distances were his speciality, becoming only the second six-time Ironman Triathon World Champion.
Allen graduated from UC San Diego, where he was an All-American swimmer, with a degree in biology. After competing and losing in the Ironman Triathlon Championships six times (often to Dave Scott), Allen emerged victorious in 1989, winning one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world. It would be the first of six Ironman victories for Allen, the last coming in 1995 at age 37. From 1988-1990 he put together a winning streak of 20 races.
Over the course of his racing career, which ended in 1996, he maintained a 90% average in top-three finishes. He was named Triathlete of the Year six times by Triathlete magazine, and in 1997 ‘Outside’ magazine tabbed him The World’s Fittest Man.