AGFL Triathlon Episode 129: Colin's 2024 Season Recap

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In this episode, Colin recaps his incredible 2025 season. He first discusses his recent sports hernia surgery which he has been dealing with for several months. Colin reflects on his training approach this season, which consisted of a lot more run and bike volume compared to previous seasons. Some of his race highlights of the year include the overall win at the White Mountains Half Ironman, setting a course record at the Boston Triathlon, going sub nine hours at Ironman Lake Placid. Colin also chats about his 2025 plans and goals. Another phenomenal, inspiring season, Colin! --- Show Notes: Injury and Surgery @ 0:00 Colin discusses his recent sports hernia surgery, which he had to undergo after dealing with the injury for several months leading up to the Kona Ironman. He describes the challenges of training and racing through the injury, and the decision to finally get it surgically repaired. Training Volume and Strengths @ 6:00 Colin reflects on his training volume and approach in 2024, noting that he increased his run and bike training significantly compared to previous years. However, he acknowledges that this high volume may have contributed to his injury. He highlights his success in areas like stretching and self-care, as well as his improved bike power and speed. Race Recaps @ 15:00 Colin provides detailed recaps of his key races in 2024, including winning the White Mountains Half, setting a course record at the Boston Triathlon, and his strong performance at Ironman Lake Placid where he went under 9 hours. He also discusses his challenges at the Kona Ironman, where the hernia injury impacted his run. 2025 Goals and Plans @ 39:00 Looking ahead to 2025, Colin outlines his goals and race plans, including a focus on improving his swimming through more strength training and video analysis. He plans to race the Boston Marathon, Eagleman 70.3, White Mountains Half, and Ironman Lake Placid with the goal of qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Nice, France. Recap and Reflections @ 1:02:00 In closing, Colin reflects on his overall 2024 season, noting both the successes and challenges. He is proud of his accomplishments but acknowledges areas for improvement, and expresses excitement for the opportunities in 2025 as he continues to push his limits in the sport