Send us a textCheck us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnotherTriathlonPodcastIn this episode of Another Triathlon Podcast, host and co-hosts engage in a captivating conversation with triathlete Marten Van Riel ( @martenvanriel ). They explore his journey from a swimmer to a professional triathlete, discussing the Belgian sports culture, the challenges of transitioning to Olympic and middle-distance racing, and the importance of training with elite athletes. Martin shares insights on his experiences in the T100 races, his unbeaten record in middle distance, strategies for success, and the significance of heat training. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal Martin's personality and thoughts on the sport.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Triathlon World00:57 Marten Van Riel's Journey Begins06:00 The Belgian Sports Culture11:13 From Dreams to Reality: The Olympic Path17:13 Training with the Best: Joel Filio's Squad22:02 The Road to Success: Wins and Challenges28:14 Transitioning to Middle Distance Racing33:07 T100 Race Breakdown: Strategy and Execution39:03 Heat Training and Preparation for Competitions46:51 Rapid Fire Questions and Final ThoughtsSupport the showStay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

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