In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Rob Dwyer ( @rob__dwyer on Instagram) shares his journey from hurling to triathlon, detailing his experiences in various competitions, including Ironman Wales and the Triathlon World Championships. He discusses the challenges he faced, particularly in swimming, and the importance of coaching and proper nutrition. Rob also opens up about his health struggles, including hemochromatosis and the impact of relative energy deficiency syndrome (RED-S) on his training. As he looks to the future, Rob emphasises the importance of recovery and setting goals in his athletic journey. 13:30 Introduction to Rob Dwyer and His Journey 15:44 Transition from Hurling to Triathlon 19:46 The First Triathlon Experience 22:16 The Lifestyle of Triathlon 23:41 Swimming Challenges and Flowstate Swimming 25:08 Preparing for the Ironman in Wales 26:56 Cycling Strategy and Execution 29:49 Running the Marathon After the Bike 32:28 Reflections on the Ironman Experience 33:19 The Transition from Cycling to Running 34:39 Mental Preparation for the Marathon 35:40 The Ironman Experience: Grit and Determination 38:09 Post-Ironman Reflections and Next Steps 39:17 Competing at the World Championships 41:58 The Reality of Competing with Elite Athletes 43:10 Understanding RED-S and Its Impact 48:30 Nutrition and Recovery Strategies 55:28 Mindset During Competition and Recovery 60:14 Future Plans and Goals in Triathlon You can follow us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online store Ultrapurelabs.ie
