In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race I talk with Matt Hanson who just won the North American Championship at Ironman Texas. He talks about his training leading into race week, his nutrition, and the amazing moment of hugging his wife at the finish line. Matt mentions how he loves going back to the finish line right after the race to give back to the sport and award the final hour finishers.
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Quote of the episode: “It’s been tough at times, but I couldn’t do it without it. So, that’s the biggest one.”
Weather that day: 70 - 84
Water: 71
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Age Group: PRO
Height: 5’4”
Weight: 125lbs
Swim – 52:30 (1:22/100m)
T1 – 2:10
Bike – 4:07:27 (26.35MPH)
T2 – 2:39
Run – 2:34:40 (5:55/Mile)
Total Race Time: 7:39:25
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Gender Rank: 1
Division Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 1
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Follow Matt,
Instagram: @matthansontri
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthansontri
Website: http://www.matthansontri.com/
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Follow Coach Terry,
Instagram: @CoachTerryWilson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson
Website: www.coachterrywilson.com
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Mentioned on this episode:
Julie Didbens: https://www.juliedibenscoaching.com/
Matt Bottrill: https://www.mattbottrillperformancecoaching.com/
OWNway Apparel: http://www.ownwayapparel.com/
Polar USA: https://www.polar.com/us-en
First Endurance Nutrition: https://firstendurance.com/
Zone 3: https://www.zone3.us/
Zipps: http://www.zipp.com/wheels
ON running: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/
Normatec Recovery: https://www.normatecrecovery.com/
Quintana Roo: http://www.quintanarootri.com/
Breaking the Tape
Swim Course, taken from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/texas/course.aspx#axzz5Eh23ReT4
Swim to Bike, Blue box is Changing Tent
Bike to Run, Green Triangle is dismount line. Blue box is changing tent. small left arrow is run start. Yellow is women's exit, red is men's exit.
Bigger view of Transition area.