In this podcast episode, Jenna-Caer and Josh catch up on their training including a shiny new PR for Josh.
Then they interview Alice Alberts, a professional triathlete who recently had a breakthrough season with two Ironman wins. They discuss Alice's journey into triathlon, her training methods, and her decision to become a professional athlete. Alice shares her experiences in her first triathlons and the challenges she faced. She also talks about the importance of nutrition in Ironman races and how she learned from her mistakes. Alice is excited to compete in the Ironman Pro Series and shares her upcoming race schedule. In this conversation, Alice Alberts discusses her race schedule and the challenge of balancing multiple Ironmans. She shares her thoughts on doing multiple Ironmans in a year and how she manages to stay physically and mentally prepared. Alice also talks about the weirdest thing she's eaten during a race or training, including her love for Snickers bars. She discusses the idea of racing as a pair with another pro and mentions some pros she admires. Alice shares her thoughts on adding a fourth discipline to triathlon and suggests skiing or golf. She also talks about her guilty pleasure song and the importance of finding joy and balance in training.
Give Alice Alberts a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/aliceg_alberts/
Takeaways
- Alice Alberts had a background in running and played lacrosse in college before getting into triathlon.
- She fell in love with endurance sports and decided to do her first Ironman with her husband.
- Alice had a breakthrough season with two Ironman wins, but she was initially unsure about leaving her job to become a professional athlete.
- Nutrition is a crucial aspect of Ironman races, and Alice learned from her mistakes in her first race.
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