David McNamee - training, racing, and insights from 18 years in triathlon | EP#435

David McNamee is a two-time podium finisher in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, ranked 17th in the PTO World Rankings, and a T100 contracted athlete from Scotland, living in Girona. In this interview we talk about his season, his training, and learnings from 18 years in the sport about what works and what doesn't.

 

       

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-David's plans for the rest of the year

-Racing like in the T100 World Tour

-David's training setup, including home base, coaching, training groups and partners, etc.

-A full week of training in preparation for T100 San Francisco

-How David prepares for Kona

-Insights from 18 years in the sport: what has David found works for him, and what doesn't? 

-Overtraining

-Best coaching advice ever received

 

 

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• David's Instagram and results page on the PTO website 

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