Episode 19: Professional Triathlete Ben Hoffman, or “Trying to Control More Doesn't Lead to More Control”

Chris sits down with professional triathlete Ben Hoffman, who has won eight Ironmans, seven 70.3 races, and landed on the podium an unreal 28 times, one of which was the 2014 Ironman World Championships in Kona, where he finished 2nd.

The biggest takeaway from this episode, I believe, is a concept that Ben returns to several times: you simply let your body express what it has been trained to do on race day, with a slight aim for "a higher level" because you are rested.

You can follow Ben on instagram @benhoffmanracing, and watch him race at Ironman Lanzarote in just a few weeks via the www.ironman.com athlete tracker.

00:00 The Journey Begins: Haircuts and Mullet Power
05:55 Reflections on Retirement: A Triathlete's Perspective
12:04 Navigating Change: Embracing New Roles and Responsibilities
17:55 Ego and Excellence: The Pursuit of Personal Growth
23:58 Training Evolution: Adapting to the Demands of Age
30:04 Navigating Recovery and Training Adjustments
32:23 The Importance of Rest and Listening to Your Body
35:41 Embracing Uncertainty in Training and Racing
39:14 Lessons from Setbacks and Injuries
41:30 The Evolution of Triathlon: Speed and Depth
43:45 Adjusting Training to Meet New Standards
45:45 Racing Intelligently: Balancing Strategy and Instinct
48:16 Misconceptions and Learning in Training
52:35 The Balance of Commitment in Triathlon
58:00 Finding Joy in the Process of Training
01:00:14 Philosophical Influences on Athletic Perspective
01:01:55 Imagining Alternate Paths: Art and Design