In this episode of Solo Sessions, host Ben Kanute shares insights into his training week as a professional triathlete, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in training schedules. He discusses his typical training routine, which includes a mix of easy days, hard swims, and long rides, while highlighting the need to adapt to life’s unpredictability. Ben reflects on his cumulative training load, comparing it to previous years and explaining how his current training is structured to build towards the Ironman World Championships in Kona. He also shares personal anecdotes about managing training amidst life changes, such as moving and family commitments, and the mental challenges that come with maintaining motivation during the early season.

Ben goes into setting goals, his big goals for the season, and then how motivation is not all its cracked up to be. Get disciplined, have your routine, and be just a bit better every day. Tune in to see how you can lock in on your goals, and not fall into the social media motivation trap

In this episode of the Solo Sessions podcast, host Ben Kanute discusses his training updates, including lactate testing and the implications of the 20-meter draft zone in triathlon. He also shares insights on the merger between T100 and World Triathlon, expressing cautious optimism about the future of the agreement.