If you weren’t a “jock” in high school, take heart, neither was Dave Matheson. Although his sisters were highly successful athletes growing up in Penticton, sports weren’t really his thing. He got into body-building and then mountain biking before finding his true passion – triathlon. By surrounding himself with wise and caring people (Kevin Cutjar, Jonathan Caron, Gary Scatchard) he learned the ropes quickly, was able to avoid injury, and became a super fast athlete.
This August Matheson accomplished one of his greatest accomplishments. At age 46 he was the overall winner of the Ultra 520K triathlon. He also set the world age group record for that race distance. In Fitspeek 43, you can listen to Dave’s progression to the top of the ultra distance world. He also has tips and advice for you and your training.
Also to help you race better than ever before, Fitspeek’s Zack Neufeld in Between The Ears (the guy with the beard – above) explains how racing for others may contribute to some amazing results. Hear it all by pressing play below.
If you are looking to challenge yourself and try a triathlon, or run your first marathon Tri*Joy can help. We offer in-person consultations, effective training programs, and regular progress assessments to help you reach your goals. E-mail kknnheinze@yahoo.com to set things up.